SINGAPORE- The commencement of revenue operations for AirJapan (NQ), the new medium-haul carrier within the All Nippon Airways (ANA) Group, between Singapore (SIN) and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) took place successfully with its inaugural flight on April 27, 2024.
This landmark flight landed at Singapore’s Changi International Airport at 11:40 PM local time. It departed at 12:55 AM local time, carrying 278 passengers to Narita International Airport, signifying a significant milestone for the airline.
AirJapan Maiden Tokyo to Singapore Flight
AirJapan’s entry into the competitive Singapore-Tokyo market is accompanied by a commitment to delivering high-quality Japanese hospitality and offering affordable fares.
The airline intends to differentiate itself from other low-cost carriers (LCCs) by providing a distinctive combination of Full-Service Carrier (FSC) amenities and LCC benefits.
Travelers can anticipate ANA-style service at reasonable prices, with options to tailor their travel experiences. AirJapan is dedicated to providing “Japan quality” and “ANA quality” service while also incorporating a special “touch of Japan” to welcome visitors to the country warmly.
AirJapan Spokeperson stated that,
“Our service integrates the most desirable aspects of both Full-Service Carriers (FSCs) and Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs), providing customers with a range of fare options tailored to their preferences and travel habits.”
AirJapan Spokeperson
Boeing 787 Cabin
“Ensuring comfort is paramount for us, especially on medium-haul journeys,” the spokesperson elaborated. “We are confident that our passengers will enjoy a superior level of comfort with our seating arrangements. AirJapan’s seat design boasts a pitch of 32 inches, a width of 17.5 inches, and a recline angle of 6 inches, exceeding the capabilities of many competitors.”
AirJapan has configured its cabin layout primarily focusing on enhancing passenger comfort.
The layout features an all-economy class arrangement and wider seat pitch and width compared to numerous competitors, offering 32 inches of pitch and 17.5 inches of width. This emphasis on comfort is particularly beneficial for medium-haul flights lasting approximately 6 to 7 hours.
Highly Competitive and Demanding Market
Despite stepping into a fiercely competitive arena with at least five other carriers, AirJapan perceives opportunities for growth and expansion. The airline is contemplating the establishment of a dual network with Kansai International Airport (KIX) in response to the growing demand for flights to the Osaka region alongside Tokyo.
“We are currently exploring the prospect of creating a dual network with Kansai International Airport,” disclosed the spokesperson.
“We have been fielding requests from international markets for flights to the Osaka area and Tokyo. Notably, ANA Group’s Peach operates out of Kansai International Airport, and AirJapan’s route to the Kansai region would enhance connectivity to other parts of Japan.”
With Japan continuing to attract record numbers of tourists from Singapore, the airline’s strategic entry into the market could be warmly received.
AirJapan’s Managing Director, Mr. Toru Ishikawa, while addressing people present at the event, stated,
“As many of you know, there has been a significant rise in the number of Singaporean travelers visiting Japan, reaching a record high of (five hundred ninety-one thousand) 591,000 visitors last year.
In response to this growing trend, AirJapan is dedicated to facilitating memorable journeys to Japan for Singaporean travelers by offering competitive fares and comfortable flights and imbuing the experience with a touch of Japanese hospitality. Singapore remains a sought-after destination for Japanese travelers for leisure and business purposes.
The country welcomed around (four hundred thirty thousand) 430,000 Japanese visitors last year, steadily recovering from the pandemic.”
Moreover, with the yen persistently depreciating since reaching a historic low against the Singapore dollar in November 2023, the affordability of AirJapan’s fares could render Japan an even more appealing destination for Singaporean travelers.
Bottom Line
AirJapan has expanded its service offerings with five weekly flights connecting Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Singapore aboard the Boeing 787-8, enhancing travel choices for passengers traveling between these dynamic destinations.
The robust connectivity and accessibility between Singapore and Japan are further bolstered by the operations of six carriers, collectively providing over 157 weekly flights.
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Source: Radar AeroMedia
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