‍DALLAS —  Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines (JX) seeks to obtain oneworld Alliance membership in 2025.

The Taipei-based (TPE) carrier has said it will apply for membership by the end of next year. If it is successful in doing so, this will be the alliance’s first entry into Taiwan. 

Expanding the STARLUX Experience

The move is part of JX’s broader strategy to enhance efficiency and expand its presence in the international market. The airline currently operates flights primarily within Asia. JX CEO Chai Chien-Hua said joining the alliance would allow JX to collaborate with member carriers on flight schedules, transits, and frequent flyer programs.

The oneworld Alliance currently has 15 major airlines, including American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Qantas (QF), and Qatar Airways (QR), amongst others. Combined, these airlines serve over 900 destinations globally.

 In June, Fiji Airways became a full member of the oneworld Alliance, after having been a One World Connect partner since 2018.

About the Airline

The TPE-based airline was founded six years ago, in May 2018. It launched operations on 23 January 2020. JX operates scheduled services across Asia and in three airports in the United States. It currently operates services on 29 routes. 

The airline operates several next-generation aircraft. It took delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 in October 2022. JX operates an all-Airbus fleet, including several A330neo and A321neo aircraft. 

STARLUX aims to expand its fleet. It has placed a firm order for five new Airbus A350F freighters and three Airbus A330neo aircraft.