
AirAsia Launches Fukuoka–Taipei/Taoyuan–Kota Kinabalu Route with Fares Starting at 12,900 Yen
STARLUX Airlines is set to launch a Taipei/Taoyuan-Phoenix route.
Subject to government approval, the airline plans to commence operations as early as 2026 with three to four round trips per week, utilizing Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Phoenix, a city in the U.S. state of Arizona, will have its first direct flight to Asia. The airline estimates an economic impact of over 100 million USD annually.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a major semiconductor manufacturer, has announced plans to invest 165 billion USD in its Phoenix facility, anticipating an increase in business demand.