Increasing Flight Frequencies and Launching New Routes, Including International Services
First written in FY2016. 12 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-09-30.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company plans to resume operations on the Kitakyushu–Taipei (Taipei Taoyuan) route on 2 September 2026. To capture robust air travel demand, including international demand, it will establish a flexible operating structure and implement measures to stimulate demand.」
Regarding international services, the Company specified plans to resume the Kitakyushu–Taipei route, which had been suspended since March 2020, on 2 September 2026. A note in the text states that the route is scheduled to resume with 3 round trips per week. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company reduced service on the Fukuoka–Chubu route and began operating the new Fukuoka–Sendai route from October 2025.」
The Fukuoka–Sendai route, which had been decided on in FY2025, progressed to actual operations starting in October 2025. Service on the Fukuoka–Chubu route was reduced, however. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Looking ahead to the recovery in demand, the Company will establish a flexible operating structure and implement measures to stimulate demand. … The Company has decided to launch a new Fukuoka–Sendai route, with approximately 2 round trips per day planned from October 2025 onward. It will also consider operating international charter flights during early-morning and late-night time slots.」
Based on the recovery in domestic demand, the Company decided to launch a new Fukuoka–Sendai route from October 2025 onward, with approximately 2 round trips per day, and is also considering international charter flights. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 5 routes, 32 round trips and 64 flights per day, while the international scheduled network comprised 2 routes, 2 round trips and 4 flights per day. International services have remained suspended since March 2020.」
The Company continued to disclose operations on 5 domestic routes with 32 round trips and 64 flights per day, and the suspension of 2 international scheduled routes. No new progress was indicated regarding the resumption of international scheduled services. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company worked to expand revenue by restoring the number of flights to pre-COVID-19 levels and operating additional and international charter flights in order to capture robust air travel demand.」
Rather than resuming international scheduled services, the Company pursued specific route initiatives during the demand recovery phase by restoring the number of flights and operating additional and international charter flights. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 5 routes, 32 round trips and 64 flights per day, while the international scheduled network comprised 2 routes, 2 round trips and 4 flights per day. International services have remained suspended since March 2020.」
The Company continued to disclose operations on 5 domestic routes with 32 round trips and 64 flights per day, and the suspension of 2 international scheduled routes. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「Going forward, the Company will first seek to capture recovering domestic demand and consider operating international charter flights during early-morning and late-night time slots.」
The wording shifted from directly pursuing the resumption and expansion of international scheduled services to a phased approach that prioritises the recovery of domestic demand and considers international charter flights during early-morning and late-night time slots. - FY2023-Q3Domestic flight reductions and changes to the route structureAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 5 routes, 32 round trips and 64 flights per day, while the international scheduled network comprised 2 routes, 2 round trips and 4 flights per day. International services remained suspended due to the decline in air travel demand caused by the spread of COVID-19.」
The domestic scheduled network changed from the previous record of 6 routes and 34 round trips to 5 routes and 32 round trips, while the suspension of the 2 international scheduled routes continued. - FY2023-Q1Continued flight reductions and changes to the domestic route structure during the infectious diseaseAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 5 routes, 33 round trips and 66 flights per day, while the international scheduled network comprised 2 routes, 2 round trips and 4 flights per day. As the rapid decline in air travel demand caused by the spread of COVID-19 continued, the Company progressively reduced services on some domestic routes from 11 March 2020 and suspended international services.」
While the suspension of the 2 international scheduled routes and partial reductions in domestic services continued, the normal domestic scheduled network was disclosed as 5 routes, 33 round trips and 66 flights per day. The disclosed route structure and number of flights changed from the previous record of 6 domestic routes, 34 round trips and 68 flights. - FY2022-Q3Continuation and updating of route-by-route operational adjustments during the infectious diseaseAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 6 routes, 34 round trips and 68 flights per day, while the international scheduled network comprised 2 routes, 2 round trips and 4 flights per day. As the rapid decline in air travel demand caused by the spread of COVID-19 continued, the Company progressively reduced or suspended services on some domestic routes from 11 March 2020 and suspended international services.」
Although the normal route structure was disclosed as 6 domestic routes and 2 international routes, partial reductions on routes including Kitakyushu–Haneda, suspension or partial reductions on the Kitakyushu–Naha route, and suspension of the 2 international routes continued. - FY2022-Q2Continuation and updating of route-by-route operational adjustments during the infectious diseaseAnnual report
「As of the end of the second quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 6 routes, 34 round trips and 68 flights per day, while the international scheduled network comprised 2 routes, 2 round trips and 4 flights per day. As the rapid decline in air travel demand caused by the spread of COVID-19 continued, the Company progressively reduced or suspended services on some domestic routes from 11 March 2020 and suspended international services.」
While showing the normal schedule of 6 domestic routes and 2 international routes, the Company continued partial reductions on routes including Kitakyushu–Haneda, suspension or partial reductions on the Kitakyushu–Naha route, and suspension of the 2 international scheduled routes. - FY2022-Q1Continuation and updating of route-by-route operational adjustments during the infectious diseaseAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 6 routes, 34 round trips and 68 flights per day, while the international scheduled network comprised 2 routes, 2 round trips and 4 flights per day. As air travel demand declined due to the spread of COVID-19, the Company progressively reduced or suspended services on some domestic routes from 11 March 2020 and suspended international services.」
While disclosing the normal schedule of 6 domestic routes and 2 international routes, the suspension of the 2 international routes and the suspension or partial reduction of the Kitakyushu–Naha route continued. The Kitakyushu–Naha route operated from 28 April to 10 May 2021. - FY2021Flight reductions and suspensions continued throughout the fiscal year due to the infectious diseaseAnnual report
「As the rapid decline in air travel demand caused by the spread of COVID-19 continued, all international flights have been suspended since 11 March 2020, while some domestic routes have been progressively reduced or suspended since 11 March of the same year. The Company has flexibly adjusted the number of flights based on demand forecasts and booking conditions, while continuously assessing the spread and containment of the infectious disease.」
The suspension of all international flights and reductions and suspensions of domestic flights continued throughout the fiscal year, with operations adjusted based on demand forecasts and booking conditions. - FY2021-Q3Continuation and updating of flight reduction and suspension statusAnnual report
「As the rapid decline in air travel demand caused by the spread of COVID-19 continued, the Company progressively reduced or suspended services on some domestic routes from 11 March 2020 and suspended international services.」
While showing the normal schedule of 6 domestic routes and 2 international routes, the Company stated that the Kitakyushu–Naha route had been suspended from 1 September 2020 and that the 2 international scheduled routes were also suspended, indicating continued operational adjustments during the infectious disease. - FY2021-Q2Greater detail on flight reductions and suspensions by routeAnnual report
「Kitakyushu–Naha route 1 round trip and 2 flights Services suspended from 21 April 2020 Some flights operated in July 2020 Services operated from 1 to 31 August 2020」
Reductions and suspensions on some domestic routes and the suspension of international services continued, with the operating status of the Kitakyushu–Naha route specified for certain periods. This was described as an operational adjustment during the infectious disease, not a withdrawal of the route expansion plan. - FY2021-Q1Continuation and increased detail of flight reductions and suspensionsAnnual report
「As the rapid decline in air travel demand caused by the spread of COVID-19 continued, the Company progressively reduced or suspended services on some domestic routes from 11 March 2020 and suspended international services.」
The Company disclosed the impact of the infectious disease on its routes, as it had in the previous fiscal year. Details by route were provided, including the suspension of the Kitakyushu–Naha route and the 2 international scheduled routes. - FY2020Temporary flight reductions and suspensions due to the infectious diseaseAnnual report
「As the rapid decline in air travel demand caused by the spread of COVID-19 continued, the Company progressively reduced or suspended services on some domestic routes from 11 March 2020 and suspended international services.」
Although the route expansion policy itself was not withdrawn, some domestic services were reduced or suspended and international services were suspended in response to the sharp decline in demand. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 6 routes, 34 round trips and 68 flights per day, while the international scheduled network comprised 2 routes, 2 round trips and 4 flights per day. The Fukuoka–Chubu route had operated as a domestic scheduled service with 3 round trips and 6 flights per day, but was increased to 6 round trips and 12 flights per day from 27 October 2019.」
While maintaining 2 international scheduled routes, the Company doubled service on the Fukuoka–Chubu route from 27 October 2019, bringing domestic services to 34 round trips and 68 flights per day. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As of the end of the second quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 6 routes, 31 round trips and 62 flights per day, while the international scheduled network comprised 2 routes, 2 round trips and 4 flights per day.」
Operations continued on 6 domestic routes and 2 international scheduled routes. No further changes to the route structure were disclosed following the re-entry of the 2 international scheduled routes. - FY2019-Q3AchievedAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 6 routes, 31 round trips and 62 flights per day, while the international scheduled network comprised 2 routes, 2 round trips and 4 flights per day. The Company re-entered the international scheduled services market by launching 2 routes from 28 October 2018: Kitakyushu–Taipei (Taipei Taoyuan) and Nagoya (Chubu)–Taipei (Taipei Taoyuan).」
The specific plan to re-enter the international scheduled services market was implemented through the launch of 2 routes on 28 October 2018. The Kitakyushu–Naha route also began year-round operations on 16 November. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company plans to launch 2 international scheduled routes from 28 October 2018: Kitakyushu–Taipei (Taipei Taoyuan) and Nagoya (Chubu)–Taipei (Taipei Taoyuan). Operations on the Kitakyushu–Naha route from 16 November to 30 March 2019, with 1 round trip and 2 flights per day, have also been decided.」
The planned launch of 2 international scheduled routes on 28 October 2018 became more specific, and operations on the Kitakyushu–Naha route from 16 November 2018 to 30 March 2019 were also decided. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Kitakyushu–Naha route had operated as a limited-period domestic scheduled service with 1 round trip and 2 flights per day from 8 February to 7 May 2018, and operations from 13 July to 27 October 2018, with 2 round trips and 4 flights per day, have also been decided.」
Operations on the Kitakyushu–Naha route from 13 July to 27 October 2018, with 2 round trips and 4 flights per day, were decided. The scale of operations has increased from the previously stated 1 round trip and 2 flights per day. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「・Further improve profitability on the 5 existing routes, including additional seasonal flights ・Expand seasonal operations on the Kitakyushu–Naha route ・Launch 3 international scheduled routes to Taipei Taoyuan simultaneously from the 2018 winter timetable: Kitakyushu, Fukuoka and Nagoya (Chubu) ・Consider fleet planning based on route plans and demand trends, etc.」
The previous plan to resume international services expanded into a broader, more specific plan to simultaneously launch 3 international scheduled routes to Taipei Taoyuan from the 2018 winter timetable. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 5 routes, 30 round trips and 60 flights per day. The Kitakyushu–Naha route had operated as a summer-limited domestic scheduled service with 1 round trip and 2 flights per day from 4 July to 10 October 2017, and operations from 8 February to 7 May and from 13 July to 27 October 2018 have also been decided.」
In addition to operations on the Kitakyushu–Naha route from February to May 2018, operations from 13 July to 27 October were also decided. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the second quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 6 routes, 31 round trips and 62 flights per day. The Kitakyushu–Naha route had operated as a summer-limited domestic scheduled service with 1 round trip and 2 flights per day from 4 July to 10 October 2017, and additional operations from 8 February to 7 May 2018 have also been decided.」
The domestic scheduled network comprised 6 routes, 31 round trips and 62 flights per day, and additional operations on the Kitakyushu–Naha route from 8 February to 7 May 2018 were decided. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter accounting period, the domestic scheduled network comprised 5 routes, 30 round trips and 60 flights per day. In addition, the Kitakyushu–Naha route was newly launched on 4 July 2017 as a summer-limited domestic scheduled service with 1 round trip and 2 flights per day.」
The route expansion plan progressed with the specific launch of the Kitakyushu–Naha route as a summer-limited service from 4 July 2017. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「In the next fiscal year, the first year of Phase II, the Company will reliably implement the following measures and begin translating sustainable growth into reality. ・Further improve profitability on the 5 existing routes and expand domestic scheduled routes ・Launch a new Kitakyushu–Naha route ・Prepare to resume international scheduled services from the winter timetable for Heisei 30」
The general plan to increase flights and expand international routes developed into a specific plan to launch a new Kitakyushu–Naha route and prepare to resume international scheduled services from the winter timetable for Heisei 30. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Looking ahead, the Company plans to increase revenue by adding flights and launching new routes, including international routes.」
This is the first reference to a plan to increase revenue through additional flights and new routes, including international routes.