LCC “Zip Air” Aircraft capable of long-distance operation introduced International competition intensified or December 18th 17:16
Japan Airlines' newly established international airline "Zip Air" has introduced the first long-distance aircraft that can be operated by LCC and released it at Narita Airport. With regard to LCCs, there is a move to advance into Southeast Asia and other countries, and competition on international flights is likely to increase.
Zip Air is an international LCC established by Japan Airlines, and released the Boeing 787 aircraft with the green line and company name on the 18th at Narita Airport.
According to Zip Air, this aircraft is capable of long-distance operation and is the first to be introduced into a Japanese LCC.
Zip Air will reduce costs by efficiently operating aircraft with more seats equivalent to the economy class, and on flights to Bangkok from May next year, the price of air tickets will be reduced to I want to set it at half the price of my company.
With regard to LCC, ANA Group company “Peach Aviation” plans to open a route to Southeast Asia and others in the next fiscal year, and competition on international routes is intensifying.
“The future of competition between LCCs in Asia will be fierce. In the future, we will continue to operate flights to the United States and grow further,” says Zip Air President Shingo Nishida.