Japan Transocean Air Launches New "OKINAWA Island Pass": Affordable and convenient access within Okinawa for foreign tourists
Japan Transocean Air (JTA), a JAL Group subsidiary, launched a new fare product, the “OKINAWA Island Pass” today. Available to foreign tourists visiting Okinawa, the new pass can be used on any JTA operated flights plying 5 domestic routes within the Okinawa prefecture, southwest of Japan.
In recent times, the number of visitors from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other parts of South East Asia to the Okinawa area has been on the rise, reaching almost 250,000 in 2008. Eyeing further tourism growth in the subtropical islands known for their beautiful beaches, the “OKINAWA Island Pass” is expected to additionally boost demand by making trips to the islands for foreign visitors inexpensive and convenient. The JAL Group also recently announced the establishment of a new feeder service connecting Japan’s main international hub, Narita International Airport in Tokyo, with Okinawa’s Naha Airport which will commence from January 5, 2010, allowing for smoother transfers to the popular tourist destination from abroad.
Overseas visitors to Japan can utilize the JAL Group’s two existing domestic passes and the “OKINAWA Island Pass” to further explore and discover the many wonders of Japan.
For more details, passengers are requested to contact the JAL Regional Sales Office in their region.
OKINAWA Island Pass
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Eligible passengers: |
Overseas residents visiting Japan |
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Applicable Routes: |
Naha = Ishigaki / Miyako / Kumejima, and Ishigaki = Miyako / Yonaguni |
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Applicable Flights: |
JTA operated flights only |
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Applicable dates: |
[October 1, 2009 ~ December 17, 2009 inclusive] |
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Fare: |
JPY 9,000 per sector |
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Ticket conditions: |
- Minimum purchase of 2 sectors, maximum purchase of 5 |
| JAL Group Domestic Passes | |||
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| Type of Pass | Applicable Flights | Fare per sector | Eligible Passengers |
| Yokoso (Visit) Japan Pass | All Japan domestic flights on JAL / JTA / JEX* | JPY 10,000 | Overseas residents visiting Japan, using any oneworld member airline as the international flight carrier. |
| WELCOME TO JAPAN Pass | All Japan domestic flights on JAL / JTA / JEX* | JPY 13,000 | Overseas residents visiting Japan using any airline as the international flight carrier. |
| OKINAWA Island Pass | Naha = Ishigaki
Naha = Miyako Naha = Kumejima Ishigaki = Miyako Ishigaki = Yonaguni on JTA |
JPY 9,000 | Overseas residents visiting Japan using any airline as the international flight carrier. |
*JEX: JAL Express
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