Tokyo, October 10, 2024 – ZIPAIR Tokyo announced that the carrier will expand its transpacific network with service between Tokyo Narita and Houston`s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), starting March 4, 2025. Located in the southern United States, Texas is the second largest state in the U.S. in terms of both population and economic size, and is home to numerous energy, IT and other industry’s’ companies. More than 50 of the Fortune 500 companies are headquartered, and in recent years, the state has become more business-friendly in terms of tax and cost, and major companies have been relocating to Texas. As a result of this trend, the population of the state is growing at the highest rate in the U.S.. The George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, where ZIPAIR will newly operate its service, offers easy access to the city. Regarding airline network, with an extensive network of domestic flights within the U.S. and to Central and South America, connections to domestic and international destinations are very convenient. The service from Houston will become the carrier`s fifth route across the Pacific, following Los Angeles, San Francisco, San José, and Vancouver. Reservations and ticket sales will begin today at 12:00 Japan Standard Time. ●Operating Schedule: March 4 -March 29, 2025
※ On/after March 9, 2025, flights arrive in Houston at 7:45, and departs at 9:45. ※ Flight schedules are subject to relevant government approvals. ●Inaugural Sale Fare between Houston and Narita To celebrate the launch of the new service, ZIPAIR will offer a limited time airfare on their Standard Value Seat for the month of March as low as $333 each way. (inclusive of taxes and airport fees) Tickets will be available for purchase between October 10 and November 30, 2024. ※ Inaugural airfare is subject to availability. ※ Airfare is inclusive of taxes and applicable airport fees. ※ Each fare includes a maximum of 7kg of carry-on baggage allowance. ※ Additional fees apply for optional services, including inflight meals, checked baggage, seat selection. ●Sample Airfares (For purchases made in Japan)
※ Airfares shown above are per seat / one-way fares. ※ In addition to the airfare, airport charges, fees, and taxes are required. ※ Each fare includes a maximum of 7kg of carry-on baggage allowance. ※ Additional fees apply for optional services, including checked baggage, inflight meals, etc. ●Fare Rules (ZIP Full Flat Value, Standard Value, U6 Standard Value) - Reservations – Available on ZIPAIR Website or at the Contact Center - Purchase Deadline – 90 minutes prior to the scheduled flight. - Date Change / Refund – Ticket holder may request for a travel voucher by purchasing the optional fee-based service, Flex Biz package.
For details, refer to the following URL: https://lp.zipair.net/service/flexbiz/en/info/lp/2407/index.html ●Reservations and Sales Tickets will be available for sale on October 10 (12:00 Japan Standard Time) For additional details, including fare information, visit https://www.zipair.net ZIPAIR International Network Map
