Back in June, Alaska Mileage Plan announced a partnership with STARLUX Airlines, which means you can now start earning and redeeming miles on their flights.

STARLUX Airlines flies to a myriad of destinations, from Los Angeles (LAX) to famous places in Southeast Asia, including Bangkok (BKK), Danang (DAD), and Hanoi (HAN), via Taipei (TPE). STARLUX also has a vibrant business-class product that is totally worth trying.

Redemptions for award flights were made available a few days ago. As soon as they were announced, we quickly jumped on and did some research. However, Alaska’s Mileage Plan website and interface could be faster and easier when exploring possible destinations and dates.

Instead, AwardFares lets you search for STARLUX award availability in a glimpse. Quickly browse through available options using our beautiful Timeline view, and even set up alerts to get notified when award seats become available. Here’s a step-by-step guide.

Find STARLUX redemptions using Alaska Mileage Plan Miles

1. Log in to AwardFares

2. Select Frequent Flyer Program

In the Frequent Flyer Program picker, select Alaska Mileage Plan.

Select Mileage Plan in AwardFares Frequent Flyer Program Picker.

3. Under Airline, select STARLUX

Use the airline filter to select STARLUX airlines only. This will allow you to see available award flights on that specific airline.

STARLUX Airlines using Mileage Plan Miles (AwardFares).

4. Choose the route

If you have a route in mind already, you can use the From and To fields to enter your departure and arrival airports.

Alternatively, you can also perform broad searches from an entire area, region, or metropolitan area (like a city, New York NYC). Or, give it a shot and include multiple origins and destinations.

Taiwan to Los Angeles with STARLUX Airlines (AwardFares).

5. Add travel dates

Try adding specific dates to refine your search results. Once selected, AwardFares will start searching for available flights for that date, and will display them in a list below.

If you don’t have a set travel date, you can enable the Timeline View to explore the availability for multiple days simultaneously. The bars show different classes (Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First) in different colors.

To search for different dates using the timeline view, simply click on the arrows icon under the day you are interested. You can trigger multiple searches at once (limits apply for different tiers Gold and Diamond)

STARLUX Airilines using Mileage Plan Miles (AwardFares Timeline View).

6. Add more filters (optional)

Try filtering out by cabin class (e.g. Business Class, First Class) or number of stops (e.g. nonstop). In this example, we filter results to only show Business Class seats.

STARLUX Airilines awards in Business Class (AwardFares).

There are many more filters you can explore adding, such as number of passengers, aircraft type, number of stops and even flight number.

7. Done!

Pretty easy, right? In just a few clicks, you can see Mileage Plan inventory on STARLUX airlines.

STARLUX Airilines awards in Business Class (AwardFares).

About STARLUX Airlines

Starlux Airlines is a Taiwanese international airline company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. It was founded in May 2018 and commenced operations in January 2020. Starlux bills itself as a luxury airline, offering a high-end travel experience with amenities such as lie-flat seats, gourmet dining, and spacious cabins.

The airline’s fleet consists of Airbus A321neo and A350-900 aircraft. Starlux currently serves destinations in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Macau. In the future, the airline plans to expand its network to include destinations in North America and Europe.

Starlux Airlines has been praised for its luxurious amenities and high-quality service. The airline has won several awards, including the “Best New Airline” award at the 2020 World Airline Awards.

Here are some of the features that make Starlux Airlines a luxury airline:

  • Lie-flat seats in all cabins
  • Gourmet dining with menus created by Michelin-starred chefs
  • Spacious cabins with plenty of legroom and personal space
  • Amenities such as noise-canceling headphones, bedding, and amenity kits
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Dedicated check-in counters and lounges

Here are some additional details about Starlux Airlines:

  • CEO: Glenn Chai
  • Hub: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
  • Fleet size: 14 aircraft (as of July 2023)
  • Destinations served: 12 (as of July 2023)

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