Tigerair launches Tainan-Okinawa flightStaff writer, with CNATaiwanese airline Tigerair Taiwan yesterday launched its new Tainan-Okinawa route, which is to make round trips every Thursday and Sunday. Attending the launch ceremony, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che (黃偉哲) welcomed travelers arriving in the city and presented them with a souvenir. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che, center, poses with officials at the launch of Tigerair Taiwan's new Tainan-Okinawa route yesterday. Photo courtesy of the Tainan City GovernmentWith the launch of the Tainan-Kumamoto route on Tuesday, operating flights every Tuesday and Friday, Tainan City Government said the routes between Tainan and southwestern Japan would boost bilateral travel, trade and cultural exchanges. The airline's Kaohsiung-Kumamoto route was launched on Tuesday and is scheduled to fly every Tuesday and Friday, Tigerair Taiwan said.

Source: Taipei Times December 26, 2025 08:43 UTC