A Historic Milestone at the “Oscars of Aviation”
A memorable milestone was achieved at the 2025 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards on June 17, as STARLUX Airlines was officially recognized as a 5-Star Airline, joining the elite league of only 11 airlines worldwide to have attained this prestigious standard.
The SKYTRAX awards are one of the oldest and most respected in the industry, often referred to as the “Oscars of Aviation” due to their scale and stringent evaluation criteria.
At this year’s awards, STARLUX Airlines surprised everyone by setting a record as the fastest airline to achieve the 5-star rating in the history of aviation, just 5 years after its first commercial flight.
As of 2025, only 11 airlines globally have been bestowed with the 5-star rating by SKYTRAX – an elite roster that STARLUX Airlines has joined in a short time.
SKYTRAX is globally renowned as the leading independent airline rating organization based in the UK. They conduct rigorous assessments through passenger surveys and on-site audits, based on hundreds of criteria falling into two main groups: Product Quality and Service Quality.
This year’s SKYTRAX awards attracted over 22 million votes from customers worldwide, with more than 325 airlines being evaluated.
In addition, STARLUX also made its mark by winning the “World’s Most Improved Airline” award. This double recognition is a testament to the remarkable strides the airline has made in enhancing its service quality, technology, and flight experience.
A 5-Year Journey to the 5-Star Title
Despite being a young airline with just 5 years of operation, STARLUX Airlines has made remarkable strides and quickly established its unique identity with the philosophy of “Luxury Beyond Horizons.” This philosophy pursues a standard of luxury that transcends conventional boundaries, creating truly distinct flight experiences. With STARLUX, every passenger is treated like a star throughout their journey. That’s why STARLUX provides consistent service quality across all four cabin classes: First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy – a feat that only a handful of airlines worldwide can match.
The airline also boasts a modern and uniform fleet, including the latest aircraft models such as the A321neo, A330neo, and A350-900. Its business class is renowned among discerning travelers for offering superlative experiences beyond the ordinary, such as Michelin-standard cuisine crafted by celebrated chefs and restaurants, and the Galactic Lounge designed to resemble the galaxy.
A spokesperson for the airline shared: “The 5-star rating from SKYTRAX is not just a prestigious recognition but also a testament to STARLUX Airlines’ long-term commitment to pursuing the highest standards and refining every minute detail of our passengers’ journey. Each flight with STARLUX is intended to be a memorable and delightful part of their overall travel experience – this is the guiding principle behind everything we do.”
Currently, STARLUX operates daily flights from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc to Taipei, connecting passengers from Vietnam to a comprehensive network of 29 routes, including the USA, Japan, Macau, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Notably, passengers can conveniently connect from Taipei to North America via flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Ontario, and Seattle, with Phoenix (Arizona) being added to the network in 2026.
STARLUX Airlines, Taiwan’s 5-star airline, stands out with its modern fleet and internationally acclaimed services. Its business class has been likened to an “on-air retreat,” offering unparalleled amenities: fully lie-flat seats with a zero-gravity mode, crisp 24-inch 4K entertainment screens, wireless charging, Michelin-standard cuisine crafted by renowned chefs and restaurants, and the galactic-themed lounge, providing a truly differentiated experience.
