{"id":6517,"date":"2019-11-02T16:02:36","date_gmt":"2019-11-02T21:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=6517"},"modified":"2019-11-02T16:02:36","modified_gmt":"2019-11-02T21:02:36","slug":"airasia-announces-new-services-to-okinawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=6517","title":{"rendered":"AirAsia Announces New Services to Okinawa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><strong>4x weekly service from Kuala Lumpur to the \u201cOasis of Japan\u201d via Taipei<\/strong><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEPANG, 30 October 2019 &#8211; <\/strong>AirAsia today announced a new route from Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa Naha, strengthening its position as the Malaysian carrier with the most connections and capacity in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The four times weekly service via Taipei commences 22 January 2020 (subject to regulatory approvals), and will be AirAsia\u2019s sixth international destination in Japan, after Tokyo (Haneda and Narita), Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya (via Bangkok).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AirAsia X Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail<\/strong> says, \u201cOur rapid expansion into Japan continues following the launch of services to Fukuoka and Tokyo Narita earlier this year. Okinawa is an island paradise that offers a different Japanese experience for leisure travellers, including white sandy beaches with clear blue waters, some of the world\u2019s most famous diving spots and unique Ryukyuan cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLike Fukuoka, we are building the foundation for more AirAsia flights to serve Okinawa in the near future, strengthening our regional network and allowing more travellers to discover the unique cultural heritage of this amazing destination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members-only fares from Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa Naha start from RM239* one-way on standard seats and RM899* one-way on the award-winning Premium Flatbeds, available on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"airasia.com (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airasia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">airasia.com<\/a> from tomorrow 31 October 2019 at 12:00 pm (GMT+8) until 2 November 2019 for travel between 22 January 2020 and 27 March 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests from Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa Naha are not required to obtain a visa during their one hour fifteen minutes stopover in Taipei and may return to their seats after clearing a quick security check of their carry-on bags and inflight belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okinawa is one of Japan\u2019s 47 prefectures comprising 160 islands in the East China Sea. With its unique cultural heritage and local cuisine, Okinawa has long been a holiday destination for the Japanese, while its subtropical climate, coral-fringed waters and relaxed way of life attract throngs of international tourists looking for an alternative to the hustle-bustle of major cities in mainland Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest AirAsia news, activities and promotions, follow AirAsia on Twitter (twitter.com\/AirAsia),&nbsp; Facebook (facebook.com\/AirAsia) and Instagram (instagram.com\/AirAsia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>* Promotional all-in-fares are for AirAsia BIG member only. All-in non-member fares start from RM244 for one-way travel inclusive of taxes. Terms and conditions apply.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-02-at-1.57.33-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-02-at-1.57.33-PM.png 648w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-02-at-1.57.33-PM-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2017_11_07_35438_1510040280._large.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2017_11_07_35438_1510040280._large.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2017_11_07_35438_1510040280._large-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2017_11_07_35438_1510040280._large-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AirAsia today announced a new route from Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa Naha, strengthening its position as the Malaysian carrier with the most connections and capacity in Japan. 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