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Star Airways Chairman Pilots Inaugural Prague Flight Amidst Fan Frenzy

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Star Airways launched its first European route, Taipei to Prague, with Chairman Chang Kuo-wei personally piloting the inaugural flight.
  • The airline also announced plans to launch direct flights to Barcelona, becoming the first Taiwanese carrier to do so.
  • The launch event featured celebrity endorsements and special gifts for passengers, highlighting the airline's focus on passenger experience and expanding its European network.

Star Airways Chairman Chang Kuo-wei personally piloted the airline's inaugural flight to Prague, marking its first European route and drawing enthusiastic crowds of passengers eager for autographs and photos. The "K-Dong" (Chairman K) was met with cheers and fan interactions, turning the boarding process into a lively event.

You don't want to go to Prague anymore, do you? If I keep signing, we'll be late for boarding.

โ€” Chang Kuo-weiChairman Chang Kuo-wei's humorous reaction to passengers seeking autographs and photos.

During the departure ceremony, Star Airways CEO Zai Jian-hua highlighted Prague as a significant milestone in the airline's global network expansion. He noted the increasing business ties between Taiwan and the Czech Republic, particularly in the semiconductor supply chain, and Prague's appeal as a tourist destination. The new route aims to boost commercial and tourism exchanges between Taiwan, the Czech Republic, and Central Europe.

Prague is not only Star Airways' first European destination but also an important milestone in our global network layout.

โ€” Zai Jian-huaStar Airways CEO on the significance of the new Prague route.

Adding to the excitement, Star Airways announced it will soon launch direct flights to Barcelona, Spain, making it the first Taiwanese airline to offer such a service. This move further solidifies the airline's commitment to expanding its European presence. The inaugural flight was further enhanced by the presence of pop star Jolin Tsai as the route ambassador, with themed photo areas and special commemorative gifts for passengers, including a mini-record of her song "Prague Square."

The direct flight route to Prague will further connect business and tourism demands, promoting closer exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and the Czech Republic and Central and Eastern European regions.

โ€” Zai Jian-huaStar Airways CEO on the economic and cultural impact of the new route.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.