Taiwanese low-cost carrier V Air launched its first flight to Okinawa from Taipei today.

The maiden flight took off with 100 per cent load factor from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, and marks another expansion in its network for this year 2016.
 
“We at V Air are delighted to witness the new scheduled service from the Taipei-Okinawa route. Recently, V Air’s accumulated passengers have just surpassed 500,000. We have confidence to become the preferred airline of traveling Japanese on a budget. Besides, our operations in Okinawa will be significant in securing a strong foothold in Japan,” shares V Air chief executive officer, Eleni Lung.
 
To mark this inaugural flight, celebrations are arranged in both Taiwan Taoyuan and Okinawa Airport. Cabin crew decorated their uniform with Okinawa island-style accessories to welcome the first herd of guests from Taiwan.
 
V Air’s Taipei-Okinawa service will operate three flights weekly, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The flight time locates in the afternoon enabling passengers to travel without hassle and bustle. - TradeArabia News Service