Big news for Southwest U.S. travelers: starting January 2026, Phoenix is finally getting a direct flight to Asia! I just read that Starlux Airlines, known for its premium service, is launching nonstop flights from Phoenix to Taipei. As someone who always had to route through LA or SF to get to Asia, this is a game-changer. The flight will be on the sleek Airbus A350, and I’m already dreaming of taking it next spring to explore Taiwan’s night markets and hot springs.
This isn’t just exciting for outbound travelers Taipei-Phoenix opens up the American Southwest to inbound tourism too. Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Sedona... the whole region just got way more accessible. Anyone else planning an Asia trip in 2026 and thinking of booking this route?
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