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Welcoming Japan’s cherry blossom travel boom: EVA Air switches to larger aircraft & adds charter flights after Lunar New Year

Published: 2026-09-27 👁 101 views
Last updated 2026-09-27 — After the Lunar New Year, a wave of travelers heads to Japan for cherry blossom season. During this period, EVA Air will switch to larger aircraft on some routes to meet demand. From March 26 to April 27, the Osaka route (BR2132/2131) will upgrade from the 332 model to the 77N, while the Komatsu route (BR158/157) will upgrade from the M9D model to the 332. In the Northeast region, charter flight services are also being offered, with two Aomori-bound (Akita-departing) packages available on April 15 and 16, operating one package every five days. On April 17 and 18, two Komatsu charter packages will also be launched, also one per five days.

Reported by Chen Ziying / Comprehensive report

After the Lunar New Year, a wave of travelers heads to Japan for cherry blossom season, and EVA Air will switch to larger aircraft on some routes to carry more passengers during this period.From March 26 to April 27, the Osaka route (BR2132/2131) will upgrade from the 332 model to the 77N, while the Komatsu route (BR158/157) will upgrade from the M9D model to the 332. In the Northeast region, charter flight services are also being offered, with two Aomori-bound (Akita-departing) packages available on April 15 and 16, operating one package every five days. On April 17 and 18, two Komatsu charter packages will also be launched, also one per five days.

AdditionallyEVA Air stated that during the holiday period, some destinations in Northeast Asia still have sporadic group seats available, and travel agencies have reduced prices on some options, allowing travelers to choose according to their individual needs.。


▲ After the Lunar New Year, a wave of travelers heads to Japan for cherry blossom season, and EVA Air switches to larger aircraft on some routes to carry more passengers. (Photo / Reporter Chen Jun? taken)

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