Travelers looking to book business-class flights to Asia using their points and miles have a new and exciting option. Premium Taiwanese airline Starlux Airlines has released a large number of lie-flat award seats to partner program Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards.
For several years, Starlux has been a savvy way to redeem Atmos Rewards points for flights to Asia, but the cheapest saver-level availability has been difficult to find. However, with this new release, it's now easier than ever to book one of Asia's best business-class products with points and miles.
The deal basics are as follows: Starlux business class is available on flights between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and five U.S. gateways: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California's Ontario International Airport (ONT), and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
The best way to book these flights is directly through Alaska Airlines' website. The cost is 75,000 to 85,000 Atmos Rewards points each way in business class, plus $25.60 in taxes and fees to Taipei and $53.83 in taxes and fees from Taipei. The travel period is various dates from July 2026 to June 2027, with some dates having up to four seats per flight.
Airport-specific pricing varies, with 75,000 points required for flights from LAX, SFO, ONT, and SEA to TPE, and 85,000 points for the slightly longer flight from PHX. TPG's Clint Henderson is a big fan of Starlux's business-class product, praising its luxurious amenities and great service.
Starlux is not part of a major airline alliance, making Atmos Rewards points the most practical way to book its business-class cabin. You can transfer Bilt Points to Atmos Rewards at a 1:1 rate. If you have flexible travel dates, consider using the handy Seats.aero tool to find availability.
With wide-open business-class availability across the Pacific, this is a rare opportunity to book a comfortable journey to Asia in style. If you have been sitting on a stash of Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points or have Bilt points ready, this is the moment to put them to use. However, don't wait too long to search, as availability like this tends to disappear as fast as it appears.
