US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
MCO announces first nonstop flights connecting Orlando to Tokyo
ZIPAIR Tokyo will operate four round-trip nonstop charter flights starting February 2026, creating the first direct air link between Japan and Florida, officials said.
- Four round-trip nonstop charter flights are scheduled between Narita International Airport and Orlando International Airport, with tickets on sale in December 2025, officials said.
- The announcement was made Tuesday at the Hotel New Otani, Tokyo, unveiling the route to Disney executives and officials; ZIPAIR Tokyo, a Japan Airlines subsidiary, uses a low-base fare model serving five U.S. cities.
- The nonstop path spans 6,300 nautical miles and takes about 13 to 15 hours on ZIPAIR's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, featuring standard economy and Zip Full-Flat business class cabins.
- Casandra Matej, President and CEO of Visit Orlando, said `This new route unlocks exciting opportunities to showcase Orlando's world-famous theme parks, thrilling sports, vibrant culinary scene, and rich cultural experiences to travelers across Asia.`
- Officials say the charter is intended to test demand and could lead to scheduled service, with Orlando International Airport offering nonstop flights to 55 international destinations and recently adding Munich, Paris, and Madrid.
Insights by Ground AI
11 Articles
11 Articles
Orlando International Airport lands Florida's First Nonstop Charter Flights to Asia Pacific
Konnichiwa, Japan! Exciting news: MCO has entered the Asian-Pacific air service market, with ZIPAIR, set to operate four nonstop, charter flights to Tokyo from Feb. 23 to Mar. 10, 2026.For the first time in its history, Orlando International Airport will offer nonstop passenger charter service to Tokyo, enriching cultural ties and creating more opportunities for robust economic activity between two of the world’s most visited regions.The announc…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources11
Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Center
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources are Center
75% Center
L 25%
C 75%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
