STARLUX recently took delivery of its first of the 18 A350-900s for long-haul destinations. The aircraft will fly alongside the A330neo and A321neo in an all-Airbus fleet. The A350 was customised for STARLUX with a four-class layout, featuring four suites in First Class, 26 seats in Business Class, 36 in Premium Economy, and 240 in Economy.
Glenn Chai, CEO of STARLUX Airlines, said: “This delivery is a milestone for STARLUX Airlines. The A350-900 is our first large widebody aircraft, which will allow STARLUX to open markets for longer routes, and this also marks the next step for our partnership with Airbus, as there will be 17 more A350 deliveries in the future. With the addition of the A350-900, the STARLUX fleet now can cover short, mid, and long-range flights, providing service to passengers outside of Asia.”
Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International, added: “With an all-new generation, all-Airbus fleet, STARLUX is introducing new levels of comfort and efficiency to the long-haul premium market. Passengers will enjoy a seamless travel experience featured by Airbus' appealing Airspace cabin design. Flying together, the A350, A330neo and A321neo perfectly play out all the advantages of Airbus' unique fleet commonality, driving operational cost down while providing all flexibility to match capacity with demand."
STARLUX’s A350 fleet will begin operations within the Asia-Pacific region before moving to trans-pacific routes, the airline said.