ROUTESMar 01, 2023Zipair Launching Tokyo to San Francisco Service This SummerJapan'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 →
ROUTESOct 03, 2022Air Macau to Reopen International Routes from OctoberAir 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 →
NEWSANA 777 Suffers Engine Issues over ChicagoJapanese 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 →
NEWSJAL Offers "No Meal" OptionJapan 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 →
NEWSLast Flight for the PhantomOMITAMA, JPN — The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) ended their only reconnaissance squadron, the 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron based at Hyakuri Air Base, couple miles northeast of Tokyo. Their end signals a new change in the structure of the JASDF as they transition into much more advanced and newer aircraft.
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