Japan’s StarFlyer has indicated it intends to resume scheduled international flights as early as fiscal year 2026.
The airline had operated one daily flight on each of its two international routes—Nagoya (Chubu)–Taipei (Taoyuan) and Kitakyushu–Taipei (Taoyuan)—but suspended service from March 11, 2020, due to the spread of COVID-19.
It plans to restart with late-night and early-morning flights to improve efficiency and profitability. The company says its break-even point is relatively low, enabling contribution profit even at low fares.
From fiscal 2027 onward, the carrier plans to expand its international business, operate flights during daytime hours, and launch multiple routes from Northern Kyushu in Japan.
