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StarLux Airlines continues to expand routes to Taichung Airport and actively moves towards the goal of building a second operating base.
StarLux Airline’s Taichung-Sapporo route will start on the 2nd.
Taichung's international routes have gradually expanded to more than 30, flying to countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macao and Southeast Asia. StarLux Airways has gradually expanded Taichung Airport routes this year. The Taichung-Sapporo route will launch today (2), and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first flight will be held at the New Chitose Airport. It has become the only airline currently offering regular flights from Taichung to Hokkaido.
StarLux Airlines pointed out that the Taichung-Sapporo route will be operated by Airbus A321neo aircraft, providing passengers from central China with a more convenient choice for flights to Japan. In addition, the Taichung-Nagoya route is about to launch on October 25. StarLux Airline continues to deepen its presence in Taichung and move towards the goal of building a second operating base.
StarLux Airlines CEO Zhai Jianhua said that the launch of the Taichung-Sapporo route will not only provide passengers from central Taiwan with a more convenient direct flight option to Hokkaido, but also further connect the tourism and cultural exchanges between Taiwan and Japan. Hokkaido has unique charm all year round. We look forward to allowing more Taiwanese tourists to explore Hokkaido through the opening of the route. We also welcome Hokkaido tourists to fly directly from New Chitose Airport to Taichung to experience the rich food, culture and natural scenery of Central Taiwan.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Taichung-Nagoya route starts on October 25
Very likely · Within months

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