STARLUX Airlines Earns 2026 APEX Five-Star Global Airline Distinction

Last updated: 25 September 2025 06:10

By Cheryl Ng

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Jessica Lin, Director of Airport Operations for STARLUX Airlines, receives the APEX Five Star Global Airline Award at the 2026 APEX Awards Ceremony held at the Long Beach Convention Centre in California. © STARLUX Airlines

STARLUX Airlines has once again earned global recognition, receiving the 2026 APEX Five-Star Global Airline award.

Three STARLUX Airlines aircraft fly in formation above the clouds, with the lead plane slightly ahead and lower than the others under a clear sky. — STARLUX Airlines showcases its fleet in a striking formation flight above the clouds. © STARLUX Airlines

STARLUX Recognised for Excellence in Passenger Experience at APEX Awards

STARLUX Airlines has been awarded the “2026 Five-Star Global Airline”.

The award is designed by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), which is a global organisation focusing on evaluating passenger experience.

The airline received the award at the 2026 APEX Awards Ceremony at the Long Beach Convention Centre in California.

STARLUX Airlines Director of Airport Operations Jessica Lin was the representative to accept the award on behalf of the airline.

A STARLUX Airlines aircraft with registration B-58202 is towed by a ground vehicle on the runway, with another plane visible in the background. — A STARLUX Airlines plane is towed across the runway at an airport. © STARLUX Airlines

Second Consecutive Year of Five-Star Recognition for STARLUX

It is the second year that STARLUX Airlines earned a “Five Star Major Airline” distinction from APEX.

Earlier this year, STARLUX Airlines was also recognised as SKYTRAX Five-Star Airline.

STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai said:

“We are deeply honoured to once again be recognized with the APEX Five Star Airline Award. At STARLUX, our commitment to providing a luxurious service experience is unwavering, and we place immense value on every piece of feedback from our passengers. Their insights drive our continuous improvement and inspire us to enhance both our facilities and services.”

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ByCheryl Ng

Aviation Reporter - A recent graduate with BA Media and Communications, Cheryl is currently pursuing her masters in Digital Journalism at Goldsmiths University. Cheryl's love for travel comes from her fluency in three languages!