New Airline to Serve Osaka International Airport
Overview
Japan Transocean Air Co., Ltd. was granted permission on October 23 to operate flights using Osaka International Airport. Following a recommendation from the Transport Council, the plan is to operate two round trips per day on the Osaka (Itami)–Naha route, beginning October 25, 2026. The aircraft will be Boeing 737-800s.
Key points
- Japan Transocean Air Co., Ltd. was granted permission to operate at the congested Osaka International Airport.
- The plan is to operate two round trips per day on the Osaka (Itami)–Naha route.
- The planned start date is October 25, 2026.
- The aircraft will be Boeing 737-800s.
Overview
Following an application by Japan Transocean Air Co., Ltd., the Transport Council recommended on October 1, 2026, that permission be granted for operations using a congested airport. In response, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism granted permission on October 23, 2026, pursuant to Article 107-3, Paragraph 1 of the Civil Aeronautics Act.
Under the same paragraph, Narita International Airport, Tokyo International Airport, Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Fukuoka Airport are designated as congested airports.
Impact
The permission will allow Japan Transocean Air Co., Ltd. to operate domestic flights using Osaka International Airport, bringing a new airline to the airport.
Details
The planned route is Osaka (Itami)–Naha, using Osaka International Airport and Naha Airport. Two round trips per day are planned, with schedules varying by departure date. Flights from Itami to Naha are scheduled to depart at 14:05 and 16:25, arriving at 19:40 and 22:00, respectively. Flights from Naha to Itami are scheduled to depart at 11:30 and 13:20, arriving at 17:05 and 18:55, respectively.
The aircraft will be Boeing 737-800s. Operations are scheduled to begin on Sunday, October 25, 2026.