Taipei, Taiwan. Photo: Shutterstock Prague becomes STARLUX Airlines' first European destination. From August 1, 2026, a new long‑haul route will connect Prague with Taipei. The new service announced by the Taiwan-based luxury carrier will be operational three times a week, rising to four times a week from October, via a four‑class Airbus A350‑900 for 306 passengers. Ticket sales will open soon.
Prague. Photo: ShutterstockAt the start of the year, the airline crossed a big transcontinental milestone when it took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 wide-body aircraft. The move turned the company into the first Taiwanese airline to operate this type of aircraft.
Under registration B-58551, the aircraft, which operates with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), was officially handed over at Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters. STARLUX Chairman K.W. Chang flew the aircraft nonstop to Taipei. Its landing at Taoyuan International Airport was greeted with a ceremonial water salute.