Flight to Okinawa
Flights to Okinawa
If you’re interested in a flight to Okinawa, Japan for pleasure or business, there’s several airline options available. Depending on where your US departure location is, flights to Okinawa range in price from $750 to just over $1,000. You can always check on websites like CheapFlights.com or Obitz, but to give you some further information and assist you with your choice, following are two of the major Japanese airlines that fly to Okinawa with a brief description of each. Keep in mind that since Okinawa is an island and this a long flight, you will mostly likely land in Toyko, Seoul or Hong Kong first and then connect from there.
JAL – Japan Airlines
The Japan Airlines Group, also known as JAL, focuses on safety and outstanding customer service. In April 2006, they established a Corporate Safety Division to oversee security for their entire group of airlines. They also opened a Safety Promotion Center on April 24, 2006 which you can visit by filling out an application in advance of your visit. JAL is committed to structuring themselves as an airline that is recognized by customers for its safety and reliability. They have an on-time domestic flight departure rate of 92.3% and an International on-time departure rating of 83.3%.
Japan Airlines has a very user friendly website with lots of helpful information for tourists about flights to Okinawa and other things like seasonal activities, currency exchange rates and even telephone and postal services. For English speaking travelers, visit JAL at http://www.jal.co.jp/en/. They also provide a Japanese language website at http://www.jal.co.jp/.
All Nippon Airways – ANA Sky
All Nippon Airways or ANA Sky for short, offers distinctive services for your convenience to make your travel experience to Okinawa even more enjoyable. They provide a door-to-door shuttle service with Ainori Taxi which picks you up from your location, either home or elsewhere and brings you and your luggage right to the airport. There’s a couple of restrictions and you’ll have to fill out an application online before being able to use this service, but once you’re set up, they even call to confirm your reservations and pick up time.
All Nippon Airways also offers a Free Sky Porter Service for all full-fare International departure customers. They will send someone to pick up your luggage in advance of your flight and take it to the airport for you so all you have to do is get yourself and any companions to the airport. To request Free Sky Porter Service and get additional information on flights to Okinawa with ANA Sky, go to www.anaskyweb.com. You can get a discount on your ticket if you purchase online and their website is available in both English and Japanese.
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