American Airlines expands Starlux partnership with new codeshare agreement

American Airlines is expanding its partnership with Taiwanese carrier Starlux through a new agreement that will allow the airlines to codeshare on flights. This could open the door to an even bigger alliance in the future.American and Starlux's agreementStarlux premium cabin. CLINT HENDERSON/THE POINTS GUYAmerican Airlines already had an interline agreement with the startup airline, allowing passengers to book travel involving both airlines and check their bags through to their final destination. Now, the airlines will start codesharing on some flights as of Sept. 30.A codeshare agreement allows travelers to book flights operated by both airlines on a single reservation. For example, a passenger could book an American Airlines ticket from Miami to Taipei, flying first on American from Miami to Los Angeles before connecting to a Starlux-operated flight to Taipei.You will soon be able to purchase Starlux tickets with American Airlines flight numbers on Starlux flights to and from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Seattle-Tacoma Internati...