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ZIPAIR launches inaugural nonstop Tokyo–Orlando charter, first Asia‑Pacific–Florida passenger link

ZIPAIR's inaugural nonstop charter from Tokyo Narita to Orlando International Airport landed on 23 February, marking the first-ever passenger link between the Asia‑Pacific region and Florida. The Boeing 787 carried about 280 passengers on the one-off charter, opening a direct Japan–central Florida connection.

Discovered 2026-02-24T06:39:27.439696-08:00 | 2026-02-24T06:39:27.439696-08:00

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  • ZIPAIR's Feb. 23 inaugural nonstop charter (Tokyo Narita–Orlando MCO) — operated by a Boeing 787 with ~280 passengers — established the first passenger link between the Asia‑Pacific region and Florida, creating a new direct Japan–central Florida channel.
  • The move expands ZIPAIR’s network into a major U.S. leisure gateway and ties to the carrier’s recent commercial initiatives and promotions (see source:3f91220a-8ef3-42f3-93cd-8227ab1f64f0).
  • The new nonstop route adds a long‑haul leisure flow for carriers and airports to monitor for demand, seasonal capacity planning and competitive dynamics on Japan–Florida travel.

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2026-02-24T06:39:27.439696-08:00
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2026-02-26T12:26:31.417920-08:00
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