Flights within Japan.
#Airlines.
For those wanting to cover long distances within a short period, air travel is a worthwhile option to consider. There are multiple airlines operating flights within Japan these include:
1. JAL Group (Japan Airlines).
Japan Airlines, along with several other smaller affiliate airlines, covers domestic routes throughout Japan.
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Pros: Generous luggage allowance, complimentary drinks, wide destination coverage, onboard WiFi.
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Cons: Prices can be somewhat steeper than the no-frills alternatives.
2. ANA Group (All Nippon Airways).
Similar to the JAL Group, ANA Group offers flights to a wide variety of destinations across Japan.
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Pros: Generous luggage allowance, complimentary drinks, wide destination coverage.
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Cons: Prices can be somewhat steeper than the no-frills alternatives.
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3. Jetstar Japan.
Having the largest domestic network out of the low-cost carriers, Jetstar serves many destinations across Japan as well as some international ones.
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Pros: Low prices - good for travellers who are willing to forgo certain luxuries, wide destination coverage.
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Cons: Extra fees for privileges such as seat selection, and checked baggage fees are somewhat pricey, and credit card-only payments - cash, and often debit cards, are not accepted for onboard payments.
4. Peach Aviation.
Said to be the first of Japan's low-cost airlines, Peach Aviation covers several domestic routes as well as flights to other nearby Asian countries.
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Pros: Wide destination coverage, flights to other Asian destinations available, low prices.
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Cons: Extra fees charged for certain privileges such as seat selection, and checked baggage fees can be pricey for those wanting to fly to Asian destinations outside of Japan.
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5. Skymark Airlines.
With its main bases being at Kobe and Tokyo-Haneda, Skymark operates inexpensive nationwide flights across what is one of the most extensive networks for discount airlines.
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Pros: 10kg carry-on allowance - most airlines will only give 7kg, up to 20kg checked baggage included, reasonable airport services.
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Cons: Minimal inflight service, certain aircraft may exclude in-seat charging facilities.
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In addition to these, several other airlines operate within Japan often focusing on certain regions within the country. A list of some of these, along with their website links have been listed below:
1. Starflyer: https://www.starflyer.jp/en/
2. Air Do: https://www.airdo.jp/en/
3. IBEX Airlines: https://www.ibexair.co.jp/en/
4. Fuji Dream Airlines: https://www.fujidream.co.jp/en/
5. Solaseed Air: https://www.solaseedair.jp/en/