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Japan Transocean Air (JTA), a JAL Group subsidiary, has launched a new product to make exploring Japan easier and more affordable. The “OKINAWA Island Pass”, can be used on any JTA operated flights connecting 5 domestic routes within Okinawa prefecture. The new pass makes travelling around the stunning subtropical islands of Okinawa an inexpensive and convenient option for tourists to the area.

On 5th January 2010, JAL launched flights from Narita International Airport in Tokyo to Okinawa’s Naha Airport, allowing smoother transfers to the popular tourist destination from outside Japan. Previously JAL travellers arriving at Narita Airport and then had to transfer to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, which is 75 minutes away, for JAL flights to Okinawa. The new Narita JAL services to Okinawa make for much smoother and faster connections.

OKINAWA Island Pass
Eligible passengers: Overseas residents visiting Japan
Applicable Routes: Flights from Naha to Ishigaki, Miyako or Kumejima. Or from Ishigaki to Miyako or Yonaguni
Applicable Flights: JTA operated flights only
Applicable dates: 6th January – 11th March 2010 (inclusive)
Fare: JPY 9,000 per sector
Ticket conditions : Minimum purchase of 2 sectors, maximum purchase of 5 and tickets must be purchased before arriving in Japan.

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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.

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