Tag: Japan
NEWS Apr 27, 2023 Florida's Governor Meets With ANA and Japan Airlines: Future Flights on The Horizon? Florida's governor met with executives from All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines to discuss future direct flights between Florida and Japan. Read More →
ROUTES Mar 01, 2023 Zipair Launching Tokyo to San Francisco Service This Summer Japan's unique low-cost airline Zipair Tokyo is expanding once again, this time launching a new service to San Francisco this summer. To succeed in one of the most competitive trans-pacific markets, airlines must offer a competitive project, and Zipair promises to do just that. But not in the way one might expect. Read More →
ROUTES Oct 03, 2022 Air Macau to Reopen International Routes from October Air Macau will reopen international routes to Japan and Vietnam in October and Taiwan in November. This expansion marks a gradual return to normal travel after restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing mainland China's flight network for the first time in nearly three years. Read More →
ROUTES Jun 25, 2022 Zipair Tokyo to Launch Flights to San Jose, CA New JAL-owned budget carrier Zipair Tokyo is launching nonstop flights from San Jose, CA to Tokyo later this year. The flight won't be the first from Silicon Valley to Japan, but is sure to attract interest and demand due to Zipair's innovative product. Read More →
ROUTES Mar 20, 2022 Nepal Airlines To Restore International Routes Following COVID-19 Recovery The national airline of Nepal, Nepal Airlines, has stated that it will prioritize restoring international flights that were suspended because of COVID-19. This restoration will begin at the end of this month, as the airline restores routes to major cities in Asia, routes cut at the beginning of the pandemic. Read More →
NEWS Mar 09, 2022 ANA Group Launches New Subsidiary AirJapan The ANA Group is launching a new medium-haul international subsidiary, AirJapan. The service will reach new destinations in Oceania and Asia using the Boeing 787-8, offering affordable fares and comfortable service. Read More →
ROUTES Nov 19, 2021 Japanese Budget Carrier Zipair Tokyo Launching Service to Los Angeles (LAX) Japanese budget airline Zipair Tokyo has just launched a new route from Tokyo to Los Angeles, and will bring one of the most unique products to the sky. Economy and business class have never been this unbundled before! Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 ANA 777 Suffers Engine Issues over Chicago Japanese Airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) suffered an engine issue shortly after takeoff from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Flight 8549 departed Chicago en route to Tokyo at around 3:48 p.m. but quickly reported vibrations coming from engine No. 1. According to ATC transmissions, the left engine of the Boeing 777 was idle. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 JAL Offers "No Meal" Option Japan Airlines has recently introduced a "No Meal" option for passengers on some flights in an effort to reduce waste. The first of its kind, JAL's "Ethical Choice" initiative allows passengers to opt out of receiving inflight meals before they board their flight. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 New JAL Special Livery Designed in Commemoration for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics MATSUSHIMA, JPN - Last Friday, a Boeing 787 operated by Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airlines (ANA) delivered the Olympic fire after a long journey from Greece. The aircraft, a special painted Dreamliner nicknamed "Tokyo 2020 Go" is a former JAL special livery jet with the registration JA837J. Before the unique Olympic Torch Relay design, Japan Airlines operated this aircraft with a special painting dedicated to the Japanese cartoon character: Doraemon.  Read More →