The youngest airline from Taiwan, Starlux Airlines (Starlux), launched its first direct flight on the route from Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) on Sunday (Sep 01).

The first flight with the Airbus A321 Neo aircraft was successful, departing from Taiwan at 08.10 LT and arriving in Jakarta at 12.30 LT. Then, flying back to Taiwan at 13.30 LT.

In the future, Starlux will serve this route using Airbus A330neo aircraft. This route will be served 5 (five) times a week, so, it can meet the needs of tourists and business people traveling between these two cities, and contribute to the growth of tourism and trade between Taiwan and Indonesia.

The inaugural flight ceremony was held with great fanfare at Departure Terminal 3 Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, which was marked by a cake cutting and ribbon cutting procession together by the Minister of Transportation - Budi Karya Sumadi, Chief Strategy Officer of Starlux Airlines - Simon Liu, Director General of Air Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation - Maria Kristi Endah Murni, Acting Governor of Jakarta - Heru Budi Hartono, Taiwan Ambassador for Indonesia - Chen Chung, and representatives from the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) in Indonesia.

Founded on the philosophy that luxury should be available to everyone, not just the elite, Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines is a boutique international airline serving a total of 23 routes from Taiwan to the US, Japan, Macau, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. Starlux passengers traveling between Asia and North America are able to enjoy an easy transfer in Taipei with its two US routes: Taipei-Los Angeles and Taipei-San Francisco. Starlux prioritizes safety and offers unparalleled service with the goal of making flying a truly luxurious and unforgettable experience.

This event was also attended by representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, airport officials and institutional stakeholders around the airport, and other guests, including management from PT Jasa Angkasa Semesta (JAS).

As a leading ground handling service provider in Indonesia, JAS supports Starlux Airlines flight operations by providing a variety of superior services, including:

1) Passenger services: Providing services at check-in and gate areas, as well as passenger mobility services to ensure a comfortable and smooth journey;

2) Ramp services: Including aircraft movement, baggage loading and unloading to support aircraft operational efficiency;

3) Cargo services: Providing cargo loading and unloading facilities and warehousing for optimal logistics management;

4) Security services: Including document verification and passenger screening to ensure the safety and security of all passengers.

Marianne Ludwina, Finance Director of PT Jasa Angkasa Semesta, stated her pride that JAS can work together with Starlux Airlines in providing the ground handling services for the new route that connects the two countries that have been friends for a long time, Taiwan and Indonesia.

“This collaboration is a noteworthy step to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries, as well as to intensify the experience of passengers' journey with professional and reliable services,” concluded Marianne Ludwina.