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Phoenix, or “Silicon Desert<\/a>” as some in the tech industry have branded it, just landed its first nonstop flight to Asia on an airline that may come as a surprise.<\/p>\n Starlux Airlines, Taiwan’s “luxury airline,” plans to connect Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) with Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan, beginning in early 2026, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced<\/a> Tuesday.<\/p>\n While details are limited until Starlux secures the necessary regulatory approval, the airline plans to offer three or four weekly flights on board one of its luxurious<\/a> Airbus A350-900 planes to Phoenix.<\/p>\n “I knew from the moment I set foot in Phoenix that STARLUX should make the investment to fly here,” said K.W. Chang, the chairman of Starlux, in a statement. “Not only is the growth of business between Taipei and Phoenix staggering, it’s a perfect match for our level of service.”<\/p>\n Starlux will offer Phoenix’s first nonstop flight to Asia, and join the handful of foreign intercontinental carriers at the airport. Air France connects the city with Paris<\/a> and British Airways flies to London; American Airlines also flies between Phoenix and London.<\/p>\n You may be asking: Why Phoenix? Of all the potential U.S. destinations for Starlux, the Arizona capital does not necessarily rise to the top of the list.<\/p>\n Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n