[PW #2705] Japan Air launch services in Japan

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Taking the people of the Land of the Rising Sun to greater heights

New national carrier launch with over 20 national routes

Tokyo, Japan – 5 May 1998: Japan Air, national carrier of Japan today officially announced the initiation of commercial operations in Japan. Operating four aircraft, the airline formally opened check-in desks at Tokyo Narita International, the home and heart of Japan Air, for its inaugural domestic flight to Fukuoka situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyushu.

Operating a Boeing 737-400 and three ATR 72-200 aircraft Japan Air launched daily services to over 28 domestic destinations that include tourist hotspot Chitose city, mountainous Kobe and port-city Hakodate. The new airline will operate all flights from their hub at Tokyo Narita International with plans for expansion on the drawing board.

“It’s a great pleasure and honour to provide the people of Japan with the opportunity to explore our own beautiful country a bit more, the easy and affordable way” said Akira Akiyama, Head of Commercial Operations in Japan “Our carefully selected cabin crew have all been trained and qualified to the highest standard to provide every passenger who board a Japan Air flight with an unforgettable five star experience.”

Kazuhiro Mizushima, Vice President of Global Business Development commented “ Japan Air launched as a gateway for our people and for our country. What’s better than jumping on a plane to see and explore the splendour and beauty of Land of the Rising Sun? Further development plans are well underway and expect to see great things from us. Not only will we continue to expand our route network and partnerships locally but we will very shortly also launch our first international service,  opening up the world to the People of Japan.”

Japan Air currently transports just over 5,000 passengers daily with an expected double digit growth over the next 12 months.

Visit FlyJapanAir.jp for more information.

The current route map of Japan Air:

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Japan Air unveil international services to China and South Korea
Japanese carrier expands domestic routes and launch international services to neighbouring countries.

Tokyo, Japan – 5 June 1998: Japan Air, the official national carrier of Japan, today announces the launch of the airline’s first international services to China and South Korea.  Serviced by Japan Air’s brand new aircraft, the Fokker 100, services commenced from Tokyo Narita to South Korea's second largest metropolis, Busan and Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province in north-eastern China.

Japan Air's latest edition to their fleet

The newly launched airline also extended its domestic offering by adding Chubu Centrair International Airport to its destinations, presenting travellers with an easy commute hop from Tokyo to Nagoya in just over 55 minutes.

Akira Akiyama, Head of Commercial Operations said “We are delighted and honoured to be able to extend our route network at such a phenomenal pace. Japan Air has become a favourite amongst its people and we will continue to work on providing our passengers with what they need. Busan or the Summer Capital of South Korea as its known, was our natural choice for our first destination in South Korea due to its up and coming tourism status. Not only does Busan have Korea's largest beach and longest river but also features a variety of antique and souvenir shops along with unique restaurants, attractions and accommodations.” On new domestic destination Nagoya, Akiyama added “Home to automaking giants Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi Motors, Nagoya is one of the nation's major economic centres and an integral part of Japan Air’s expansion. We are very pleased to be able to offer passengers a quick and easy commute with over 50% less travelling time than travelling by train.”

Haeundae Beach in Busan

Newly appointed Director of Commercial Operations in China, Hitomi Yamamoto, said “It’s a great honour to connect the people of Japan with the wonderful and mesmerising China. The City of Shenyang plays host to many performing art organisations and is the home of an indoor speed skating arena, Bayi Speed Skating Oval, one of only four in China. Tianjin is famous for its historic nineteenth and early twentieth-century European architecture and also the respected home base of Beijing opera, one of the most prestigious forms of Chinese opera while Wenzhou offers visitors breath-taking natural beauty with its many rivers, mountains and beaches. Opening up these amazing destinations to our passengers will not only increase our offering but will also support China’s tourism.”

Based at Tokyo Narita International Airport, Japan Air currently serves 31 daily routes to destinations in Japan, South Korea and China.

Visit FlyJapanAir.jp for more information.

[1993matias]

What a nice airline report! Keep them coming, even though people don't reply, they still read them

[GoldDragonFly]

What a nice airline report! Keep them coming, even though people don't reply, they still read them

Thank you very much! Keep an eye out for a few more coming. I got my AM mojo back! 

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Japan Air launch world’s first route to North Korea

Pyongyang joins budding list of international destinations

Japan, Tokyo – 15 October 1998: Japan Air, National carrier of Japan, today announces the launch of services to Pyongyang Sunan International Airport in Pyongyang, capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. A world first, Japan Air will serve the largest city in North Korea, the airline’s 12th international and first North Korean destination, with a brand new Airbus A319-100 on a daily service from base, Tokyo Narita International airport.

Located on the Taedong River, Pyongyang is famous for the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the official residence of North Korea's head of state and plays host to the Rungnado May First Stadium with its 150,000 seats, the world's largest stadium in terms of capacity. A somewhat avant-garde destination, Japan Air is confident that this new route will strengthen ties between the two countries while supporting local tourism.

The Rungnado May First Stadium at night.

On the new route, Akira Akiyama, Head of Commercial Operations said “As the national carrier of Japan, we aim to open up the world to the people of Japan. Following the successful launch of an additional three domestic routes to Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Okinawa-Naha, 11 new routes to China and two new routes to South Korea, Pyongyang was naturally our next choice. We are poised that this new route will invite the people of Japan to explore this relatively unknown destination and vice versa. It’s a great moment for Japan Air!”

Japan Air is currently the airline of choice for nearly 10,000 travellers daily with the number continuing to grow at a steady pace. The airline currently serves 44 daily destinations in Japan, China, North and South Korea. For more information on Japan Air, please visit FlyJapanAir.jp

[norge]

I like how neatly organized this report is! Hopefully we get some more updates soon.