Air Canada adds new connection to Tokyo
Air Canada has revealed plans to launch a new non-stop service connecting Montreal and Tokyo.
Commencing on 1 June 2018, the flights will operate all-year-round, with daily services…
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Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
United upgrades Asian routes with new 777s
United Airlines is upgrading three more of its Asian routes with the deployment of its revamped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo.
On 1 August 2017, the US carrier…
ANA goes triple daily to LA
ANA has unveiled plans to launch a third daily flight between Tokyo and Los Angeles.
Effective 29 October 2017, the Japanese carrier will add a new daily departure from Tokyo's Narita…
Tokyo bus operator goes multi-lingual
The operator of bus services to and from Tokyo's Narita Airport and Tokyo Disneyland is taking steps to cater for international travellers.
Keisei Bus is now offering signage in multiple…
Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…
Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast
Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? T’way Airlines
Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…
Indo AirAsia X to resume Asia Pacific flights
Indonesia AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will resume flights to destinations in the Asia Pacific region in May 2017.
The airline is planning to launch a direct connection…
Asian air route updates: Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia X and more
Second Sydney service for Vietnam Airlines
Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Sydney (Australia)
When? Three times a week, effective 29 March 2017
Who? Vietnam Airlines
Why? Continues the…
Emirates A380 returns to Tokyo
Emirates will resume its Airbus A380 services to Tokyo in March 2017, increasing seat capacity on the route by 38%.
Effective 26 March, the airline will start operating the 489-seat,…
Qantas boosts Japan with new Narita service
Qantas has expanded its presence in Japan with the launch of new direct flights linking Melbourne with Tokyo's Narita Airport.
The new daily service, which is being operated using a…
ANA expands European network with LOT
Japan's ANA has signed a new agreement that will expand its route map in Europe.
The airline has partnered with LOT Polish Airlines, its fellow Star Alliance member, to offer Japanese…
EVA unveils cracking new cartoon jet
EVA Air has expanded its partnership with Sanrio, the Japanese cartoon creator, with the launch of a new Gudetama-themed aircraft.
The colourful aircraft features both an exterior livery…
ANA to fly Dreamliner direct to Mexico
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch its first ever flights to Mexico early next year, aboard its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 15 February 2017, the Japanese carrier will…
Asian mega-cities get new low-cost link
Travellers will soon be offered a new low-cost option when flying between two of Asia's - and the world's - largest cities.
Jetstar Japan has announced plans to launch its first ever…
Finnair flies A350 to Tokyo in Asian expansion
Finnair has unveiled plans to launch more flights to Asia, including its first ever Airbus A350 services to Tokyo.
The Helsinki-based carrier will add four more weekly flights to the…
Royal Brunei offers HK-Tokyo connections
Royal Brunei has signed a new agreement that will enable its passengers to travel to Tokyo.
Under the new codeshare deal, passengers on Royal Brunei's direct flights from Brunei to…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi this winter.
Effective 30 October 2016, the airline will deploy its B787-8 Dreamliner on all…
Garuda wants to fly to US
Garuda Indonesia is planning to launch flights to the US as early as next year.
At present, the national carrier is unable to fly to the US as Indonesia has a 'Category 2' safety…
JAL to add Iberia to European alliance
Japan Airlines has applied for permission to add Iberia to its European joint business.
The Japanese national carrier currently coordinates its operations between Japan and Europe…
ANA plans major US expansion from Tokyo Haneda
ANA has unveiled plans to launch two major new routes linking Tokyo Haneda Airport with the US.
Having been awarded three new daytime departure slots at Haneda, the Japanese airline…
Hong Kong Airlines flies to Tokyo
Hong Kong Airlines will continue to expand its Japanese network this summer with the launch of flights to Tokyo Narita Airport.
Commencing on 1 July 2016, the airline operate a twice…
Air France flies new cabins to Narita
Air France has started offering its latest cabin products to passengers on its Paris-Tokyo Narita route.
A revamped Boeing 777 aircraft will be deployed on the route featuring all…
JAL starts flying Dreamliner to Dallas
Japan Airlines has commenced direct flights between Tokyo Narita Airport and Dallas, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Initially the trans-Pacific route will be operated four…
Hawaiian Airlines to launch second Tokyo route
Hawaiian Airlines will launch flights to Tokyo's Narita Airport next summer.
Commencing on 22 July 2016, the airline will operate daily services to Narita, direct from Honolulu…
Turkish Airlines flies commemorative jet to Japan
A special Turkish Airlines aircraft landed at Tokyo's Narita Airport on 30 November, to commemorate two major events in the history of Japanese-Turkish relations.
The Airbus A330-200…
Sichuan Airlines to launch Singapore and Japan flights
Sichuan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Singapore and Japan in January.
The Chengdu-based airline's international expansion will kick off on 18 January 2016, with the…
Hainan Airlines links Xi’an with Sydney and Tokyo
Hainan Airlines has announced further plans to expand its international network from Xi’an, the capital of northern China’s Shaanxi province.
Following the recent announcement of a…
Spring Airlines Japan goes international
Spring Airlines Japan, the Sino-Japanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first international flights.
Commencing in February 2016, the airline will launch flights…
Jetstar Japan targets Taiwan
Jetstar Japan will make a major move into Taiwan in the coming months, with the launch of three new routes to Taipei.
The low-cost carrier will launch flights to Taiwan's capital from…
JAL adds new routes to the US and China
Japan Airlines has announced plans to expand its network in the US and China.
Its trans-Pacific expansion will commence on 30 November 2015 with the launch of flights from Tokyo…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Hanoi
Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route.
The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…
Qantas expands in Japan with two new Tokyo routes
Qantas is preparing to significantly expand its operations in Japan, with the launch of two new routes to Tokyo.
On Friday evening, Qantas flight QF25 will depart Sydney Airport for…
Poland’s LOT to launch three Asian routes
LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to add three new Asian cities to its route map next year.
As part of its new long-haul strategy, the Warsaw-based national carrier will start…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Brussels
ANA will launch a new route from Tokyo to Brussels later this year.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will fly daily from Tokyo's Narita Airport to the Belgian…
US offers pre-clearance at Tokyo Narita Airport
The US government has announced a major expansion of its pre-clearance operations, which enable air passengers to be approved for entry into the US before they arrive in the country.…
Canada expands transit scheme for Chinese passengers
The Canadian government has expanded its China Transit Program (CTP), making it easier for Chinese visitors to transit through Canada en route to and from the US.
The country's…
Ethiopian Airlines starts flying to Japan
Ethiopian Airlines has launched its first ever flights to Japan.
The airline's new route to Tokyo Narita Airport commenced on 21 April 2015 and will now operate three times a week,…
Cebu Pacific adds new Tokyo route
Cebu Pacific has launched a new service linking Tokyo with the Philippine city of Cebu.
Flights commenced on 26 March 2015 and will now operate four times a week, every Tuesday,…
Jetstar expands Dreamliner flights across Asia Pacific
Jetstar has unveiled plans to launch its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on a series of new routes across the Asia Pacific region.
Already this month, the low-cost carrier has…
Qantas to add new Queensland connections
Qantas has unveiled a series of new domestic and international services for Queensland.
Following the recent announcement of its new Brisbane-Tokyo Narita service, which starts in…
ANA to introduce premium economy on Southeast Asian routes
ANA will launch a new range of in-flight services on its Southeast Asian routes next month, including the regional roll-out of its premium economy cabins.
The Japanese carrier will…
ANA targets 50% expansion of international business
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled an ambitious new 10-year strategy through which it aims to increase its international passenger traffic and revenues by 50%.
Taking advantage of the…
JAL to deploy new Dreamliner cabin to Delhi
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year, including Delhi.
From 29 March 2015, the Japanese national carrier will…
JAL rolls out new Dreamliner cabins on international routes
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year.
From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to KL
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will commence flights to Kuala Lumpur later this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Launching on 1 September 2015, the new service will…
Ethiopian flies Dreamliner to Japan
Ethiopian Airlines will launch its first flights to Japan this year.
In partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), the African carrier will operate three weekly flights between Addis…
HK Express ramps up flight frequencies
HK Express will add 18 more weekly flights to its schedules over the coming months.
From early February 2015, the Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier will add more services to Japan,…
ANA goes big in Texas
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is making a move into Texas with the launch of direct flights between Tokyo and Houston.
The new trans-Pacific route will get underway in June 2015,…
Qantas expands in Japan
Qantas will launch two new daily flights to Tokyo next year, in a major expansion of services into Japan.
Commencing on 31 July 2015, the Australian carrier will operate a new daily…
AirAsia X flies to Narita
AirAsia X is expanding into Japan with the launch of its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to the city's Narita International Airport.
The route, which commenced on Friday, will now be…
Air Canada to fly more Dreamliners to Asia
Air Canada will start flying its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more destinations in Asia in the coming months.
The airline recently deployed the new long-haul…
Japan’s Vanilla Air launches Tokyo-HK flights
Japanese low-cost carrier Vanilla Air has launched its first flights to Hong Kong.
The new service commenced on 2 November 2014 and will initially operate three times a week…
Cebu Pacific boosts Japan
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will continue its international expansion next year, with the launch of the first ever direct connection between Cebu and Tokyo.
Commencing on 26 March 2015,…
Thai AirAsia X launches Japanese routes
Thai AirAsia X flew to Japan for the first time on 1 September 2014.
The new long-haul low-cost carrier took off from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport at 0100 on Monday…
Air Canada unveils Asian Dreamliner expansion
Air Canada has launched its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Asia, and confirmed that it will add the new aircraft on more routes to the region in the coming months.
The…
Thai AirAsia X unveils Japan routes
Thai AirAsia X has unveiled the second stage in its expansion, with the launch of flights to Japan.
On 1 September 2014, the new long-haul low-cost carrier will start operating two new…
AirAsia brings long-haul services to Thailand
AirAsia X has launched a new regional subsidiary in Thailand.
The new long-haul low-cost carrier was officially unveiled at an event in Bangkok on Tuesday (22 April 2014), with CEO…
Qatar Airways get a new Japan base
Qatar Airways has moved to join its fellow oneworld alliance partners in Terminal 2 of Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. The move will bring additional advantages to the airline…
Asiana to preview A380 in Asia Pacific
Asiana Airlines will fly its brand new Airbus A380 aircraft to a number of cities in the Asia Pacific this summer.
The South Korean carrier will receive the first two A380s from June…
Cebu Pacific expands in Japan
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has expanded its operations in Japan with the launch of flights to two new destinations – Tokyo and Nagoya.
On 30 March 2014, the Philippine low-cost carrier…
United adds San-Francisco-Taipei
United Airlines has boosted its Asian connections with the launch of a new route connecting San Francisco with Taipei, and an enhanced service between Houston and Tokyo.
The new…
Aeromexico looks east with Asian expansion
Aeromexico is expanding its operations in Asia, with the launch of extra flights to Tokyo and Shanghai.
Starting in April 2014, the Mexican carrier will add its fourth weekly flight to…
Korean Air codeshare to Tahiti
Korean Air will offer its customers the chance to fly to the Pacific island paradise of Tahiti next month, following the launch of a new codeshare agreement.
Effective 1 March 2014,…
JAL expands international routes at Haneda
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a series of new international routes from Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer.
Following the recent expansion of international slots at Haneda, JAL has…
SkyTeam adds Tokyo check-in kiosks
The SkyTeam alliance has tripled the number of self-service check-in kiosks available at Tokyo’s Narita Airport.
Passengers can now use one of 90 SkyTeam-branded kiosks to check in…
Japan-Indonesia links expanded with new airline partnership
ANA and Garuda have formed a new partnership aimed at boosting traffic between Japan and Indonesia.
The partnership, which was announced in Jakarta this week, will see the two…
ANA to fly Dreamliners to Germany
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled plans to roll-out its Boeing 787 Dreamliners on new routes to Germany.
From 30 March 2014, the Japanese carrier will launch a new brand new…
Jetstar Japan hits three million passengers
Jetstar Japan has carried its three millionth passenger, just 18 months after it launched its first flight.
The low-cost carrier, which is based at Tokyo Narita Airport, commenced…
JAL flies Dreamliner to New York
Japan Airlines (JAL) will double its operations on the Tokyo Narita-New York JFK route next year, with an extra daily flight using its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
Effective 30…
Cebu Pacific expands in Japan
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has unveiled a major expansion of its operations in Japan, with plans to launch services to two new destinations - Tokyo and Nagoya.
The Philippine low-cost…
MAS resumes Kota Kinabalu-Tokyo flights
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has re-introduced direct flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo.
The service resumed on Monday 28 October 2013 and will now operate three times a week.…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Jakarta
ANA will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Jakarta next year.
From 1 February 2014, the Japanese airline will replace its existing daily B767-300ER service between Tokyo…
ANA confirms life after AirAsia
ANA will create a new Tokyo-based low-cost carrier, following the end of its Japanese joint venture with AirAsia.
The Japanese airline agreed to dissolve its partnership with AirAsia…
ANA flies Dreamliner to Munich, Singapore
ANA has announced the expansion of its international network, including the launch of Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on several routes.
From 1 September 2013, the Japanese airline will…
Aeromexico unveils Dreamliner destinations
Aeromexico expects to take delivery of its first Dreamliners this year, and intends to fly the aircraft to New York, Paris and Tokyo.
The Mexican carrier is on track to receive its…
United Dreamliner connects Denver with Tokyo
United Airlines has relaunched international flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and inaugurated a new trans-Pacific route connecting Denver with Tokyo.
The new service, which…
Five Japanese airports get connected
Five of Japan's busiest airports have selected a new wireless internet service.
US-based Wi-Fi provider, Boingo Wireless, has secured a deal to manage and operate Wi-Fi services at…
Air Canada plots major Asian expansion
Air Canada will launch new routes and add extra capacity to several destinations in Asia next year, as part of a major expansion in the region.
In its summer 2013 schedules, announced…
Scoot launches Tokyo and Taipei flights
Scoot today launched flights from Singapore to Tokyo, via Taipei.
The new service, which becomes the first low-cost link between Singapore and Tokyo, departs Changi airport's Terminal 2 at…
Virgin Atlantic to shift Tokyo airports
Virgin Atlantic is to move its Tokyo operation from Narita Airport to Haneda from early 2014.
The move comes as Haneda looks to develop its international terminal and make daytime slot…
United to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo, Shanghai
United Airlines has announced the first destinations to be served by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the key Asian hubs of Tokyo and Shanghai.
As previously announced,…
Etihad to fly daily to Tokyo
Etihad Airways will fly daily between Abu Dhabi and Tokyo from April next year.
The Abu Dhabi-based airline was the first Middle Eastern carrier to launch operations to the Japanese capital…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Helsinki
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled plans to launch flights from Tokyo’s Narita airport to Helsinki.
The airline will initially serve the Finnish capital four times a week (Mondays, Tuesdays,…
Air France-KLM, Jetstar partner on Gold Coast routes
Air France-KLM has partnered with Jetstar to offer daily one-stop flights between the Gold Coast and Europe, via Japan.
Passengers will be able to fly with Jetstar from the Queensland hub's…
Asian airport traffic continues to climb
Asian airport traffic continues to climb, surging 7.7% in the first half of 2012.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region saw a strong 12.3% jump…
AirAsia Japan takes to the skies
AirAsia Japan launched its first ever flights today (Wednesday 1 August), connecting to three destinations in Japan from Tokyo's Narita airport.
The new low-cost carrier's inaugural flight…
ANA to double New York flights
ANA has announced plans to double the frequency of its Tokyo-New York flights.
From 28 October 2012, the Japanese carrier will add a second daily flight on the route between Tokyo's Narita…
ANA announces Delhi flights
Japan’s All Nippon Airlines (ANA) has announced a new service connecting Tokyo and Delhi later this year. Starting 28 October 2012, the airline
will run daily operations from Tokyo’s Narita…
ANA to launch Delhi flights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced plans to launch flights between Tokyo and Delhi later this year.
From 28 October 2012, the Japanese carrier will operate daily services to the Indian…
Jetstar Japan launches in Tokyo
Jetstar Japan’s first ever flight has taken off at Tokyo's Narita International Airport.
The inaugural service saw an Airbus A320 carry 180 passengers from Narita to Sapporo's New Chitose…
EVA’s Hello Kitty jet takes off to Tokyo & HK
EVA Air launched its new Hello Kitty jet.
The special edition aircraft took off from Taipei to Toyko’s Narita airport on Friday 22 June, following a send-off from Hello Kitty characters and…
Qatar Airways to connect with Tokyo
Qatar Airways will boost its services to Japan to twice-daily with the introduction of non-stop flights to Tokyo, effective October 28th, 2012. The airline currently serves the Doha - Tokyo…
Qatar Airways to double Japan flights
Qatar Airways will double the frequency of its flights to Japan later this year, with the launch of a new direct daily service to Tokyo.
The Doha-based airline currently offers daily…
JAL signs interline agreement with Virgin America
Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a new interline agreement with Virgin America.
JAL offers daily services from Virgin America's home base at San Francisco to Tokyo Haneda and daily direct…
ANA codeshares with Shandong Airlines
ANA has signed a codeshare agreement with China's Shandong Airlines.
The deal, which was sealed in Beijing this week by Shinichiro Ito, President & CEO of ANA, and Ma Chongxian,…
American resumes New York-Tokyo Haneda flights
American Airlines has resumed its flights from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The service, which restarted on 1 June, will now be operated…
United to fly Dreamliner from Tokyo to Denver
United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights between Denver and Tokyo Narita airport.
Commencing on 31 March 2013, the new service will be operated…
Asia Pacific airports post strong traffic growth
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to show a strong growth in March 2012.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region…
ANA brings forward Seattle flights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that its new services to Seattle will be launched earlier than planned.
The new trans-Pacific service, which was due to commence some time in the…
Narita plans budget terminal
The operator of Tokyo’s Narita International Airport is planning to create a new budget terminal to cater for Japan’s new generation of low-cost carriers.Japanese news agency Kyodo has…
