Starlux

Intro

Starlux Airlines is Taiwan’s newest full-service airline, flying from Taipei since 2020, and it has quickly become known for its food, earning a Skytrax 5-Star rating along the way. Every cabin gets a meal you can pre-order online, up to 24 hours before departure (48 hours for round trips to and from Taichung). The menus come from Michelin-rated chefs and Taiwanese restaurants, with route specials ranging from wagyu sukiyaki out of Tokyo to HUTONG Yakiniku out of Taipei.

What To Expect

On a recent Starlux Economy flight from Taipei to Singapore on the A350, meal service started about 20 minutes after takeoff.

There were two mains to choose from, seafood penne in a creamy tuna pesto sauce or a HUTONG garlic butter chicken thigh donburi, and either can be pre-ordered online.

The tray came with a bread roll, fresh fruit and yoghurt, served on a reusable tray with stainless steel cutlery instead of plastic, and the crew came round again a few hours later with drinks and a snack pack.

Economy also has a full bar with Johnnie Walker Black Label, vodka, gin, rum and beer, plus a signature Sci-fi Cosmos cocktail.

You can see the full flight in our Starlux Airlines review.

Meals By Route

Special Meals

Starlux offers vegetarian, religious, baby and child, and medical meals. Book them in Manage My Trip at least 24 hours before departure, or 48 hours for round trips to and from Taichung.

Kosher meals need at least 72 hours.

Some special meals may not be available on every itinerary; the recipes can’t be changed, and for hygiene reasons the crew can’t heat or chill food you bring yourself.

If you have a serious allergy or a diet not covered below, contact Starlux Customer Service or your travel agent at least 72 hours before your flight.

Starlux meals may contain allergens including gluten, peanuts, nuts, sesame, dairy, egg, shellfish, fish, soy and mango, and Starlux can’t guarantee the cabin is allergen-free, so check with your doctor and carry any medication you need.

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