Luxury airline adds new LAX-to-Thailand service

A luxury airline that began offering regular flights between Los Angeles and Taipei last year has expanded, now offering new service to Thailand.

STARLUX Airlines began offering new service to Chiang Mai, Thailand from both LAX and San Francisco International Airport on Jan. 16.

Chiang Mai is a cultural hub in northern Thailand’s mountainous region that’s known for its vibrant markets and natural beauty. It’s home to the sacred Buddhist temple Wat Phra Singh and Doi Inthanon, one of Thailand’s most popular national parks in the Himalayan mountain range.

“Chiang Mai offers a diverse range of experiences, seamlessly blending tradition with modernity,” the airline says.

STARLUX is a Taiwan-based airline that launched its U.S. service in April 2023, promising luxury amenities and “chef-inspired” meals for all passengers aboard its new-generation Airbus A350s.

Since arriving stateside, the airline has quickly entrenched itself in the Los Angeles community, partnering with both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Clippers.

The company says its plans to continue adding more flights between Asia and California in the near future, and eventually expanding to Seattle.

“We look forward to presenting these new routes that connect the USA to the enchanting city of Chiang Mai,” said Mike Wang, general manager of STARLUX North America. “Our commitment to superior travel experiences is evident in this initiative, which also bolsters our network from the USA to Taipei, Bangkok, and now Chiang Mai.”

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is hoping that the connection between the two nations will bring more explorers to the beautiful and verdant land in Southeast Asia.

The airline does say travelers to Chiang Mai will need to catch a connecting flight in Taipei.

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