Direct flights from Kaohsiung to Kumamoto may launch as early as July

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department

 

Governor Ikuo Kabashima of Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan led a delegation to visit the Kaohsiung City Government yesterday (25th) to advocate for the opening of regular direct flights. Chen Chu stated that Kaohsiung and Japan share a friendly and close relationship with frequent exchanges, and she immediately promised to coordinate with airlines to facilitate direct air links between the two sides as soon as possible. She also welcomed Taiwanese people to visit Kumamoto and enjoy the beauty of its ancient city.

Chen Chu said that Taiwan and Japan have frequent interactions and a deep relationship, with nearly 3 million Taiwanese traveling to Japan each year. Kumamoto is a city that blends tradition with progress and boasts abundant tourism resources. Its interaction with Kaohsiung is also very good. Last year, in addition to leading a delegation to the Asia-Pacific City Summit, the governments of Kaohsiung, Kumamoto Prefecture, and Kumamoto City signed a memorandum of international exchange, committed to cooperation and development across various fields. They hope to enhance exchanges in tourism, industry, education, and other areas to deepen mutual friendship.

 

To accelerate the establishment of regular direct flights to Kumamoto, Chen Chu promised to mediate and coordinate with China Airlines, and hopes that the Kumamoto side can overcome technical issues related to the airport's nighttime curfew for takeoffs and landings. She also welcomes Taiwanese people to visit Kumamoto to further strengthen the friendly ties between the two sides. Tourism Bureau Director-General Hsu Chuan-sheng stated that in the first half of the year, China Airlines plans to deploy two additional planes to Kaohsiung, and direct flights between Kaohsiung and Kumamoto could be successfully launched as early as July, boosting tourism development in both regions.

 

Governor Kabashima pointed out that since last year, there have been as many as 115 chartered flights between Kaohsiung and Kumamoto, many of which were fully booked. The residents of Kumamoto Prefecture also highly approve of travel itineraries to Kaohsiung. Originally scheduled to arrive in Kaohsiung on a chartered flight, he had to depart from Fukuoka due to full bookings, which shows the close ties between the two cities. He has visited Kaohsiung multiple times with Kumamon, Kumamoto’s mascot, and deeply felt the warm hospitality of the people of Kaohsiung. He looks forward to the early launch of direct flights between the two sides to expand the tourism market.

 

 

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