Starlux Airlines First Class - A350 Inaugural Flight Taipei to LA
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26th April is a milestone for the new Taiwanese airline Starlux as it launched its first long-haul flight to Los Angeles, CA. The chairperson of Starlux, Chang Kuo-Wei 張國煒 personally flies the A350 flight as the captain.
I was invited to fly in Starlux First Class. There are just 4 First Class fully enclosed private suites in the front and 26 Business Class suites on the Starlux A350-900. Check out all the cabin, seats, amenities, food and beverage offerings during the launch flight. I gave my verdict about the entire product at the end of the video.
Find out all the details about Starlux Airlines and behind the scenes with Chairman Chang Kuo-Wei 張國煒 flying the plane. He talked about his upbringing in the aviation industry.
Starlux Airlines started operation at the beginning of 2020; the worst time in aviation history. The airline persisted and now flies 20 brand new Airbus including 13 A321neo, 4 A330neo and 3 A350-900.
First time seeing a Chairman actually flying the plane.
4:22 the captain or the chairman was former EVA Air B777 pilot until 2016
JRD TATA owner of Air India or Tata airlines before the government took over it too flew first flight from karachi to bombay carrying mails in in the 1940s
@@keiming2277 he was also former chairman of Eva airline
@@rexapaccurrent one… he just won the court case against his siblings and inherit majority of his late father prosperities.
@@stephen5215 Not yet but he’s the 3rd shareholder of EVA Air officially
No pressure on the First Officer... flying with the Captain AND Chairman of the Board... 😂
There is a lot of pressure because the chairman will judge his abilities as a First officer
The chairman never flies with a FO…always with other more experienced captains
And now the chairman is under investigation for allowing Sam Chui into the cockpit…
You better follow the Sop's jajaja
He looks nice so, shurely it was okay
@@alvinmah6148 😂
This is the first time I've seen the chairman flying the plane, I love his passion. K.W Chang's backstory and career are both incredible. I hope Airbus sorts out their supply chain so Starlux can start serving London in the near future.
And he started with the MD-11. That goes way back. He knows American ways working with McDonnell-Douglas.
He made EVA Air what it is today until family jealousy kicked him out. He is a pilot
The closest I've seen top management flying a plane is the relatively new Philippine Airlines chief executive, who flew for the Philippine first family on one of their overseas trips.
Mr. Chairman said Sam marched into the cockpit uninvited and he wanted to kick him out
@@LeoShih No he didn't...
歡迎您來台灣參與星宇航空首航盛會🥂
很高興聽到您說很多的中文，讓人倍感親切
因為您，第一次在此留言
謝謝您的分享～讓台灣在全世界發光～❤❤❤
台灣🇹🇼隨時歡迎您 7:38
4:22 KW Chang, 4th son of the Evergreen Group founder, former chairman and pilot of EVA Air
Kicked out of EVA Air by his brothers from other mother in 2016 than founded STARLUX
Now still the 3rd shareholder of EVA Air (11.45%), funny when he said he joined EVA Air, it’s his dad’s company
He piloted STARLUX first A321 Neo and A350 back to Taiwan
He was the one led EVA Air to Star Alliance and buying B787, also the Hello Kitty plane was his ideas when he was the chairman of EVA Air
And funny is the inflight meal for this journey is EVA Air kitchen.
He was also the Captain for EVA Air's inaugural (Hello Kitty) flight from Taipei to Houston back in June 2015!
@@linroger8888So it was funny when Sam asked questions to KW Chang about the EVA Air, since the legal battle is still ongoing with his older brother
This is actually so interesting a business feud, 😂. That Sam asked the captain of his plane about.
@@suveersinghdugal2497 Could make a Netflix TV series for this story 😂
@@keiming2277 yeah, it is quite ironic! He used the money he inherited from his family (mostly from EVA Air and Evergreen Marine) to fund his Starlux Airline!
How incredible to not just have the chairman on the inaugural flight, but actually RESPONSIBLE for flying the customers safety to their destination! Talk about taking his job seriously!!
I think Starlux will be one of the best airlines in Northeast Asia. Undoubtedly, its hardwares are the newest and have excellent inflight meals. Of course, there are some disadvantages that need to be improved; however, the potential of this airline is foreseeable. Hope Starlux can be the TOP airlines in the world.
By the way, their chairman, Kuo-Wei Chang is also very captivating, I’ve never seen any airline owns can fly a plane. His career is also legendary lmao.
Indeed, EVA airways and China Airline are both competitive. I still believe this new brand can be the proud of Taiwan.
-written by a commentator from Taiwan.
少自嗨了還差得遠，華航跟長榮都不怎麼樣了還星宇
@@drewfwieuriskfi逐東亞最好當然還有進步空間 但現階段至少比其他國籍航空好 長榮的餐食及服務在疫情過後有很大的退步 華航則是沒怎麼在更新飛機的
@@user-lu5iy6bx4y 華航不是訂了一堆新飛機嗎？777近的晚所以商務艙也是新的，長榮商務艙確實垃圾，食物難吃到吃不完
I will take this new airplane ❤❤❤
一齣完美的王子復仇記！
Really looking forward to Starlux expanding its brand. It’s an excellent story and the Chairman has the passion and potential to lead the airline to success. Congrats Starlux!
This chairman was leading EVA Air to success, including joining Star Alliance, 5 stars airlines by Skytrax, buying 787 to replace the old 747
But he was kick out by his brothers from other mother when the Evergreen founder passed away
A man that good at (or: only good at) PR😅
Chairman has just been fined and warned for letting Sam chui in the cockpit.
I am from mainland China, I admired President Chang's courage and attention to details, I will take a flight from Shanghai and transfer at Taipei to experience this flight to LAX in a couple of days. Wish I had a great experience
You dont need to add mainland.
@@Qqqqqqqqqaaaaaaa Yes he does because I don’t the Taiwanese particularly care for you mainland Chinese.
@@Qqqqqqqqqaaaaaaa it’s fine if he adds it, obv for people from other countries, it may sound weird, but I am from Taiwan, and we say mainland China, honestly no idea why, but we just say it, it’s more polite ig
@@Qqqqqqqqqaaaaaaa Adding "mainland" is needed because both Taiwan and the mainland are part of one China, the Republic of China. If you are a citizen of the Republic of China, go check our constitution its very clear. If you don't like our constitution you can tell Tsai Ing-wen abolish it, go ahead.
@@Qqqqqqqqqaaaaaaa You need Visa to go to Japan , Europe and USA and 100+ counties
But you don’t need visa if you have Taiwan passport
The only airline CEO in the world who is flying on duty.❤
Occasionally, the Philippine Airlines top honcho flies planes though we are likelier to see it mainly on special trips such as to carry the President of the Republic.
@@paololim3513 He always flies with normal people like you or me.🤭
Seems all airlines from Taiwan are good. EVA Air, China Airlines and Starlux are all great airlines with fantastic service.
Starlux and EVA Air shared the same “star” on their logos
You're going to attract lots of comments from claiming china airlines is from Taiwan
@@jasonw98 Isn't Air China the one from China?🤔
China Airlines is indeed from Taiwan! Air China is the one from China!
@@jasonw98 Taiwan official name is Republic of China
When the Chairman or CEO of an airline is a pilot, you know it will be a fun trip
Chairman gets a fine that Sam got in the pilot cabin. But i love you video a lot, thank u for sharing STARLUX journey.
Sam always ask the right million dollar question: Boeing vs Airbus. Great explanation by the CEO pilot. 👍
Inflight meal is purely amazing ! 💯
Because he was the B777 pilot for EVA Air and signed the deal to buy B787
Then he switched to Airbus after founded STARLUX
it's like asking whats the meaning of life lol
By the way Captain has been fined and got a warning on letting Sam chui in the cockpit.
Working on this Starlux seat for around 2 and a half years. It's been a challenging journey with this program and the first 3 shipsets of seats were very challenging and difficult to produce, but the product speaks for itself it's absolutely beautiful
The chairman of Starlux is an amazing guy. Respect!!
Ever since Starlux came onto the scene, their Livery is one of the nicest out there & the interior is very classy and welcoming and that’s in addition to the gorgeous brand new Airbus planes
This seems like an amazing airline. And the service looked like it was great. It’s really cool seeing a chairman flying an inaugural flight.
And the Chairman happens to be heir and former chairman of EVA Air
The chairman of STARLUX is K.Chang, his father is the founder of Evergreen group in Taiwan. The K also the chairman of EVA AIR & UNI AIR, an amazing guy in aviation.
@@jimryan1411 KW Chang loves aviation so much that his ex wife and current wife is EVA Air and Uni Air flight attendants respectively
Always nice listening to people holding a conversation in their native language. Listening to that brings back memories of my visit to Taipei 12 years ago.
I wish all the best for chairman Chang and Starlux! You can tell he has a lot of passion into aviation and the products of starlux offer are simply astonishing. Good luck Starlux airlines from your Hong Kong supporter!
Sam and K 董 together in the same video totally makes my day!! Can’t wait to fly STARLUX 😊
Eva Air has always been my favorite airline to get from the U.S. to Asia, and to fly within Asia. Starlux looks pretty darn interesting!
能看到Sam能介紹Starlux真的讓人驚喜，而且Sam中文真好
Sam是大陸人
Gotta say the interior design is by far the nicest from all airlines worldwide 😮
Mr Kw Chang is very polite and well spoken, who also delivers some good words of wisdom too. Looks like he is really enjoying his job. I wish him and his airline all the best.
Beautiful airline and a nice factory fresh A350.
Taiwan is full of so many surprises:
Giant Bicycles who makes the worlds best bikes. And Evergreen Aviation Technologies who were involved in most of the heavy engineering to convert 4 ex airline Boeing 747-400 into 4 Dreamlifters
Taiwan looks like a nice place to go and visit. And I really want to fly on Stralux now.
The Mr KW Chang owns 40% of Evergreen Group
Mr Chang really impressed me, it was my first time meeting him. His passion for aviation is contagious.
@@SamChui That’s why his late father appointed him to become the chairman of EVA Air and Evergreen Group instead of his three brothers from his other mother
@@SamChui Like Mr Chang I also started in aircraft maintenance. In December 2019 I had the pleasure of being on the last Qantas Boeing 747 out of San Francisco. Spent some time talking with the Steward who told the Captain that I had made the trip all the way from Perth just to be on the flight. As it turned out the Captain was also from Perth, and as it also turned out we had both been to the Kent Street High School Aeronautics program in Perth way back in the 1980'S (but a few years apart). On the strength of that he invited me to the flight deck after we arrived in Sydney.
Mr Malcolm Yeo our wonderful teacher who started the Aeronautics program at Kent Street High School unfortunately passed away late last year. Its very nice to see that his students are still out and about and flying all over the world.
@@roccosound8825 The major difference is KW Chang started in aircraft maintenance in his dad company
Absolutely a pleasure watching the inaugural flight from TPE-LAX. First Class Meal is a plus. Now that I know what to expect, looking forward to flying on Starlux. KW Chang is a wonderful man. Congratulations! And as always, thanks for sharing Sam.
I wish this airline all the best. The interior is absolutely beautiful and fantastic. Very modern and the crew look really happy and love their jobs. Best of luck and thank you Sam for posting this video.
What a great team of cabin crews onboard! I really enjoyed the video so much seeing these professionals serving the passengers, and yes you could tell that they have put in so much efforts to make Starlux the gem of Taiwan. I usually fly SQ to Taiwan every November for the last ten years (other than those 3 years of closed broader) and this year I have just booked my first Starlux flight after seeing and hearing so much good things about this new airlines.
From my experience, Asian flight crews are the best! I think it's in their respective cultures to be humble and polite. Much different than flight crews here in America.
To bad the Chinese going to invade Taiwan at any moment now
The man who let Sam Chui onboard has just been paid a massive fine 😂
As a Taiwanese, I am very proud that our small country has three international airlines, especially Starlux Airlines. Our family trip also took Starlux Airlines in February this year. This is the best airline I have ever flown
I prefer China Airlines among these three airlines... ;-)
@@liangbaoge I like EVA personally but haven't fly on Starlux yet. But frankly all East Asian airlines (Singapore included) are good and way better than what's available from US and Europe
@@liangbaoge I’m not saying it was bad, but it did not meet my expectations. I’m talking about Trans-Pacific Economy Plus seating on China Airlines. Not comfortable. Not worth what I paid extra for.
@@BarryGarfield 記得好像有聽過中華航空的垂直尾翼logo都是手繪的，每一朵都不一樣 真的好看
So we need bigger markets, like cross strait and international routes to maintain 3 airlines 🤟
The use of cigar and chocolate brown tones throughout the cabin looks gorgeous!
Simply fantastic! Thank you all -
The cabin onboard Starlux's A350 looks stunning
I can't wait to fly with them on the A350 in September 🤩
Enjoyed watching the whole video, well done Sam and Congrat to Starlux.
Great video as always, Sam. Mr. K.W. Chang himself is a legend as well, respect. 謝謝Sam，聽見你說中文非常親切
Bcs of your entry into the flight deck, ALL 4 PILOTS ARE NOW FINED FOR TWD240000. THANK YOU SO MUCH, GENIUS !!!!
*Impressive. Air Travel on Starlux bringing back the class it once was.*
I love Starlux!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They really put in the effort from customer prospective on how customer like to be treated and the service they deserve!!!!! Unlike the CATTLE DRIVE in the US....
One thing is the business lounge have no bathroom. Hopefully someday they will have their own lounge!!!
They’re preparing a new lounge in T2 TPE, former Japan Airlines lounge
And flighting with China Airlines over the space in the building Terminal 3
Wowwww!! I can not wait when Starlux to start Dallas to Taipei flight 🥰! Thks Sam for bringing us another great video in aviation!
Wow what a Beautiful Livery and Interior! Chairman flying? Amazing!!!! 🎉 thank you sam for another great video!
All the best for Starlux. It has the potential to be no 1 in the airline industry. The attention to details are chefs kiss 😚 I can’t wait to fly in this plane.
Congrats Starlux! One of the best airlines in the world!
终于等到影片 wonderful STARLUX wonderful Sam👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌹
I just happened to be watching a plane spotting video the other day, saw a Starlux A350 and didn't know who they were. Looked them up and now you've done a great video on them. Keep up the great work Sam.
Impressive, the Chairman flying the Inaugural Flight, 👍👍
The food looks great and the crew looks knowledgeable and approachable.
Thank you for enjoying STARLUX this time
Thank you for taking this video! All of the food look so yummy!
Wow, Sam! Such a far, far cry from Pan Am Boeing 707 flights across the Pacific which I took many times w/ my parents when I was still in grade school and when small children did not often do such long flights. And I though that was classy way back then. The A350 crew are fantastic and they presented everything which such class and poise. To have the Starlux CEO himself pilot you to L.A. is mindboggling and impressive to no end! Also, I didn't even know that there was such a thing as Taiwanese caviar. Amazing. One thing I really appreciated this time was your conversation in Mandarin. I hope after nearly 40 years of study, mine can eventually be as good as yours! Thanks again for another informative, colorful video! Robby of Maui
What an awesome video! I tracked her across the ocean and saw her land at LAX via Airline Videos Live!🥰🥰
Used to work in Taipei. Loved the Taiwanese hospitality.
Thank you Sam. Your video is always enjoyable
Pilots must be in love with you Sam, bcz you share their awesome and unbelievable job and skills. God bless your hard work ❤❤❤
This chairman has passion about aviation, I will definitely fly starlux for my next Taiwan trip
Starlux woww really good review and the landing was magnificent i was watching and was thinking oooh did the plane land and then suddenly the back flap of the engines opened and it was amazing...... a really goood video a modern aircraft with more connectivities coming soon. The best part was the chairman flew it that was like a family touch to the aircraft and the company as well... WELL DONE SAM!!!! and WELL DONE Starlux!!! looking forward to your growth!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!
Great video Sam. Production value has come way up! Thanks!
Looking forward to their expansion!
Cant wait to have them all around globe!
I flew this Plane with Starlux from Taipei to Singapore and it was awesome! Great seats made by Recaro! even the Economy seats are very good. Ther service and food on board was fantastic! The plane is quiet and very stable even when landing in rain. looking forward to flying with them to LA or SFO in the future! Cheers and great review as always!
Are the seats lay flat or 45 degree seats? Thx
@@everopendoor business and first class lay flat ;)
Hello from Montreal! Love this video especially the food part and the interview with the chairman/pilot! Such an interesting man! Looking for your next adventure!
Wow! Thanks for sharing your real experience with Starlux.
Good luck to Starlux, the airline interior looks such a good quality product, Hope they can keep adding new destinations.
I love the colors of this airline so much, and it looks very sharp on the A350 or 330Neo. I bought a diecast model of this and it's beautiful.
this is proabaly the most amazing airline seat i've ever seen
終於上片了🎉
Sam, glad to hear at 15:15 that you asked Mr. Chang about future routes. I think it's smart to have Dallas after LA, San Francisco and Seattle. We in Texas seek direct flights to Taipei, and constantly fight over EVA IAH-TPE. Happy to hear there's another possible option from Dallas!
Mr. Chang spoke to the press the next destination is San Francisco but they're pushing the Airbus for the delivery of the A350s for the US routes
Legendary flight, all hands on deck!
Sam bro.. What stamina you have got... Flying around and over the world always.. Awesome
Thanks for the review! Chairman KW Chang is such a fascinating character and we expect that he can take the airline to new heights
Starlux definitely has a lot of potential. Good foundation already and I can't wait to see how they develop into the future
Sam, first of all let me start off by saying that you are definitely my favourite Avgeek. Your politeness, kindness and respect for people do not leave anyone indifferent, indeed you have nice way of breaking the ice, yet your seriousness at work is always spot-on and beneficial for all concerned. Then in this report you covered a superb airline, the blend of cabin colours, the décor, the ambiance, the food, the crew, .... everything is truly awesome. Be it first class or economy, Starlux is a clear example to follow. I would readily forgive the few glitches that happened, indeed such things do happen but hey, who would complain in view of the excellence that surrounds you? Then it's Taiwan, a beautiful country and a beautiful people whom I have a very soft spot for. Then those beautiful Rolls Royce engines, simply an awesome sight and sounds. I cannot agree more with you, when a flight is as excellent, then no matter how long it may be, one will always wish that it was a little bit longer. This particular video is one I enjoyed so much that I actually watched it twice. I tip my hat to Taiwan, to Starlux and the fantastic crew for a great job, bravo, my respects and admiration to them all, and to you of course, bravo !!
Thank you for your kind comment.
Thanks for the amazing video Sam. Always a big fan of yours.
Great content, and thanks for sharing 😊
Dang Sam you always bringing the stellar content to us! Looked like a great time on board and appeared to have awesome FA’s as well. Great interview with the captain too, it’s fun to see AVGEEKS in positions like that and enjoying there jobs.
4:22 Not every AVGEEKs has a father founded an airlines (EVA Air)
very impress with STARLUX...keep it up
地勤姊姊笑容也太美了
this ground staff's smile is so sweet
Your Mandarin came in very naturally and useful so that everyone of us could understand (albeit w/ Closed Caption). Well done. Keep the vids coming.
Having a chairman who not only was a pilot but still can and does do it, and seemingly started at the bottom in maintenance and worked up, sounds like a really strong basis for a company and the understanding of the fundamentals of an airline. Some airlines boards and CEO's you wonder if they have ever actually been on their own planes before. Never heard of Starlux before but hope it goes well for them and they do great things and I get to try them.
4:22 Long story short, it was founded by former pilot and chairman of EVA Air who was sacked by his brother from other mother. Then used the inheritance from the late Evergreen founder to start Starlux
I read KW Chang story few years ago,
He was doing really well in Eva until his dad pass away, he got sack in the middle of the flight as a pilot to Singapore.
He really love aviation, he pickup every aircraft from the factory back to Taiwan.
He could have retired with billions left by his dad
Instead, he open an airline and try to change the industry
@@azzdesigner He loves aviation so much, his ex wife and current wife were Eva Air and Uni Air flight attendants
@@keiming2277 lol, you just reminded me. His dad was mad because he married Eva flight attendant, then he got kicked out and learn how to fly and repair in the US
He was just fined and warned,to let Sam chui in the cockpit.
So many good things about this video Sam. Brings back memories of flying in and out of Taipei. I love the way the ground crew wave, as the plane taxis off. Starlux definitely has some amazing crew and a wonderful product. The cabin crew spoke of practice and the Capt/Chairman also spoke about practice. Very inspirational attitude. I can't wait to fly with them. 👍
I cant wait to get on the Starlux first class experience soon, love the videos Sam keep it up
What a beautiful plane inside and out!
I wish we could have this kind of service on US airlines! Incredible!
Incredible flight, thanks for sharing Sam! I suggest for a new destination Boston in US, if their aircraft has the range, many Taiwanese live here. The airline is awesome!
When the boss is a pilot who maintains his proficiency, that makes me very confident that nobody's cutting corners.
I watched this flight land at LAX on CZcams. So cool to see your video and see what the onboard experience was like.
Just awesome👏😊. Love❤ from India🇮🇳
I wish Indigo was 20% of this😂😂
Another awesome video Sam. I watched your LAX Arrival real time on AVL Airline Videos Live. Starlux offers an amazing product. So glad you’re out there bringing all of this useful information to the world.
I did too!
Smoothest landing i have ever seen.
Wow Sam! Amazing video!❤ A350 is the best!❤️💎✈️
Thank you for sharing this video with us ❤讚👍
Starlux Airlines is a Very Classy Airline, it's very sleek and Splendid especially with it's Airbus A350s, A330neos, And A320s, The Splendors that comes with this Airline is Beyond Wonders, Sam as an Avgeek 😎, I will like you to do more.
Congratulations
Starlux Airlines,
Wish You All The Best Have A Great Destination Ahead Explore The World @ Good Wishes To 🇹🇼Taiwan People,🇸🇦
Very impressed! Congrats all at StarLux!
新開航走大運!🎉
I'm looking forward to flying the Starlux A350 in July
This Is So magic good video!
Thank you Sam. I was watching a live stream of the landing at LAX, so I find it very interesting that you were on the plane, but I didn’t know it at the time!
Thank you 🙏 sharing, congratulations Starlux 👍. Great cabin crew, friendly and professional, food looks great , Sam you are the best 👍🍺. Keep up great work 👏👏👏
CAA fined Mr Chang US$2000 because of this video
Awesome vlog sam thumb up.
I love to watch this channel so much
Thank you for showing us Mr Sam
Great video as always Sam!! 👌