Sunday, 27 September 2026

Inflight Pictures : Order Scoot's hot meals, Free Spiderman flight tag

 Photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA











Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 Updates (Pictures) : Other Airline Exhibitors and Welcome Reception

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Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 Updates : Regular Airlines that celebrate their Anniversaries and New Airlines

 Report, photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

Airlines celebrate their Anniversaries at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026

Three airlines celebrate their Special Anniversaries at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 that ends on 27 September 2026. These airlines include MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways.

MIAT Mongolian Airlines celebrates 70th Anniversary at Tourism EXPO Japan, plans to resume non-stop flight to Changi on 15 December 2026



MIAT Mongolian Airlines has given out its 70th Anniversary postcards and winter 2026/2027 Japanese flight schedules at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026.

The airline plans to resume non-stop scheduled flights to Changi Airport, Singapore on 15 December 2026. The seasonal flights will run until January 2027. The plan, however, is subject to change without notice.

Philippine Airlines celebrates 85th Anniversary at Tourism EXPO Japan


Philippine Airlines celebrates its 85th Anniversary at the tourism and travel event by issuing its relaunched inflight magazine Mabuhay issue No. 1, 2026 as a sub-exhibitor at the Philippines pavilion. The issue celebrates 60 years of Mabuhay and an extract of Philippine Airlines' history as the national flag carrier of the Philippines.

Uzbekistan Airways marks 10 years of 787-8 operations

Uzbekistan Airways issues its inflight magazine and products at Tourism EXPO Japan to celebrate the country's 35 years of independence and its 10 years of operating the 787-8 Dreamliner.

Uzbekistan Airways has the largest fleet of 787 Dreamliners in Central Asia with Dreamliner flights to Narita, KLIA, London Heathrow and New York JFK inclusively.

New airline exhibitors Aegean Airlines, Air Niugini, Bhutan Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Air Niugini and Bhutan Airlines exhibit for the first time at Tourism EXPO Japan this year.

Aegean Airlines, that has taken over management of Olympic Air, showcases its domestic and European networks and distributes Japanese brochures highlighting its products and services.

Flight connections of Aegean Airlines to Japan and Asia are possible through its code-sharing arrangement with Singapore Airlines and other Star Alliance members.

Air Niugini reaches out to the Japan travel market

Air Niugini exhibits at Tourism EXPO Japan, promoting Air Niugini air fares and Air Niugini package tours in Japanese. The airline resumed flight to Narita from Port Moresby on 18 July 2026.

Bhutan Airlines explores the possibility of flying to Japan


Bhutan Airlines is exploring the possibility of expanding its route network to Japan after it has launched fixed departure flights to KLIA and Hong Kong. The airline distributes its English brochure and English inflight magazine Kuzuzangpola to the tourism industry and the public.

The next edition of Tourism EXPO Japan takes place from 23 to 26 September 2027 at Tokyo Big Sight.





Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 Updates : Japan Airlines, Delta Airlines, EVA Air; GREENxEXPO 2027

 Reports, photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

Japan Airlines introduces A350-1000, local sauna travel, giving wings to tourists' passions



Under the theme "Giving Wings to Your Passions," Japan Airlines at Booth W-01 is hosting a variety of talk shows and interactive programs designed to celebrate what tourists love. Experience the atmosphere of the state-of-the-art A350-1000 international aircraft via VR, or take on the challenge of running a full marathon distance on a treadmill in our "Honolulu Marathon" recreation event. 

The main stage of Japan Airlines also features talk shows and participatory activities. 

Japan Airlines looks forward to welcoming visitors to a space where they can experience the allure of travel with all five senses and feel their spirits lifted.

On Japan Airlines'  "Giving Wings to Your Passions" Fan Meeting, visitors can answer quizzes for a chance to win original JAL merchandise! The quizzes are as follows:-
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26 September 2026 (Sat) 1 pm: Discover the Appeal of JAL’s Joint Business Partners Through Quizzes!
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27 September 2026 (Sun) 1 pm: Which Prefecture Is This Sauna In? — A Guide to Local Sauna Travel;
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27 September 2026 (Sun) 1.30 pm: Discover the Appeal of JAL’s Joint Business Partners Through Quizzes!

Booth visitors will receive Japan Airlines' novelty gifts that celebrate their passions.


Delta commences flight to Narita on 27 March 2027, U.S. tourism organizations team up with Delta Airlines to introduce U.S. Pacific Northwest 


Delta Airlines resumes scheduled flight from Seattle to Narita on 27 March 2027, this time with its A330-900neo jet. The outgoing flight leaves Seattle for Narita at 1.35 pm, arrives in Narita at 4.20 pm on 28 March 2027 before departing from Narita for Seattle at 6.30 pm and landing in Seattle at 12 pm on the same day. Flights are operated daily.

Delta Airlines has suspended flights on the route since 2019.



Delta Airlines is expanding its Asia route network in 2027. Outside Japan, it currently flies to Hong Kong and Incheon and is adding Manila to its network in March 2027. It has future plan to launch direct flight to Changi from Seattle. To Japan, it currently operates scheduled flights from Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Seattle and Honolulu to Haneda.

To celebrate the inaugural flight to Narita in advance wth the tourism industry and visitors, four tourism organizations namely Visit Seattle, Washington Tourism, Travel Portland and Travel Oregon have teamed up with Delta Airlines to showcase the appeal of the Pacific Northwest and provide information on the best ways to get there. Visit the booths A-08 to A-11 to discover the charms of the Pacific Northwest—the North American region closest to Japan—including its nature, cities, cuisine and culture.
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Participate in a stamp rally while visiting the booths for a chance to win original merchandise from each organization.
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Explore recommended spots in Washington State, Seattle, Oregon and Portland via maps.
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Learn about tourism highlights and ways to enjoy traveling in each region.


EVA Air presents "EVA TOURS" at Booth G-16



As an airline dedicated to offering a "new" experience with every flight, EVA Air presents "EVA TOURS," an immersive attraction that lets visitors simulate the excitement of starting a dream trip. Participants can choose a destination served by EVA Air that they would love to visit and enjoy an immersive experience. Lucky participants will also have the chance to win luxurious prizes at in-booth events.

GREENxEXPO 2027 stresses on the scenery of tomorrow that creates happiness



GREENxEXPO 2027 will be the first World Horticulture Expo held in the Tokyo metropolitan area (Tokyo and the three surrounding prefectures), taking place in the Kamiseya district of Yokohama from Friday, 19 March 2027, to Sunday, 26 September 2027. The event theme is "Scenery of Tomorrow Creating Happiness." Reservations for specific visit dates and times using admission tickets have begun on 18 September 2026 (Friday).

At the booth, organizers are available to answer various questions from visitors and distribute the GREENxEXPO 2027 official brochure. The official mascot character "Tunk-Tunk" is also present.

Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, known to the public as JATA Tourism Expo, is held at Tokyo Big Sight, Ariake, from 24 September 2026 to 27 September 2026.