AirAsia marks another milestone in its regional expansion with the fourth Fifth Freedom route connecting Chiang Mai, Thailand and Sapporo, Japan with a stopover in Taipei. The new service began operations on 15 June 2025 and will run daily using Airbus A320 aircraft, offering 180 seats per flight.
To celebrate the inaugural journey, AirAsia hosted special welcome events at Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei and Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport. The celebrations featured representatives from the Taiwan Tourism Bureau in Japan, the Hokkaido Tourism Organization, Hokkaido Airport, and local mascot Kyun-chan, who greeted arriving guests. The first flight achieved an impressive 85% load factor, underscoring strong demand across the sectors.
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