Etihad and STARLUX launched their frequent flyer partnership in August (read more here), giving Etihad Guest members access to STARLUX reward seats.
Now, Etihad Guest members can also earn miles for STARLUX flights, and Etihad also uses the STARLUX lounge in Taipei for its flights.
You can access Etihad’s page for partners here.
Etihad Guest STARLUX Earning Chart: Cabin
Fare code
Miles Earned First
F, A
250% Business J
175%
C
130%
D
115%
W, R, E
100%
Economy Y, B, H 100% K, M, L, V 75% S 50% N, Q 25% Etihad Guest STARLUX Miles Use Chart:
Distance (in miles)
Economy
Business
First
0-500
6,000
20,000
35,000
501-1,000
12,000
25,000
40,000
1,001-1,500
15,000
30,000
45,000
1,501-2,000
23,000
40,000
54,000
2,001-2,500
28,000
50,000
67,000
2,501-3,000
34,000
60,000
80,000
3,001-4,000
45,000
80,000
107,000
4,001-5,000
60,000
100,000
134,000
5,001-6,000
67,000
120,000
160,000
6,001+
75,000
140,000
200,000
Conclusion
STARLUX has an interesting mix of partners, and American Airlines will be coming online soon as well.
It is good that Etihad, which flies to Taipei, lets its loyalty program members use miles on this lovely airline.