Peach Aviation is set to launch a new route from Osaka/Kansai to Singapore on December 4th. This will be the airline’s second international medium-haul route after Osaka/Kansai to Bangkok/Suvarnabhumi, utilizing the 218-seat Airbus A321LR aircraft.
The outbound flight MM773 will depart Osaka/Kansai at 18:50 and arrive in Singapore the following morning at 01:00. The return flight MM774 will leave Singapore at 02:15 and arrive in Osaka/Kansai at 09:35. The inaugural flight from Singapore is scheduled for December 5th.
At a significant press conference held in Singapore, Peach was the only Japanese carrier to showcase the new Osaka/Kansai to Singapore route to the local media and stakeholders. The airline’s Chief Strategy Officer, Shiyuki Fukushima, emphasized the convenience of the flight schedule for travelers from Singapore, highlighting the myriad of advantages of arriving in Osaka in the morning. He outlined the seamless connections to Peach’s domestic flights from Kansai Airport to various destinations across Japan and suggested plans for enjoying a full day of sightseeing in Osaka on the arrival day, including having lunch while basking in the view of the sunlit Osaka Castle, or enjoying a walking tour of Dotonbori to taste Takoyaki.
In July 2018, Peach announced the introduction of two Airbus A321LR aircraft as part of its strategy to expand into medium-haul international routes. Originally planned for delivery in the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, the inaugural flight was postponed to December 28, 2021, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, the airline operates three of these aircraft, bearing tail numbers JA901P through JA903P.
During the press conference, Peach’s Managing Director of Corporate Planning, Tetsu Endo, referred to the launch of the Singapore route as a ‘long-cherished dream.’ He mentioned that Singapore had been considered as a destination since the introduction of A321LR, based on factors such as the high level of interest in Japan, income levels, the growth rate of inbound tourists, and the competitive environment.
Furthermore, Endo emphasized that, “We are not stopping with just Bangkok and Singapore for our Southeast Asia routes,” and added, “There are still many attractive destinations in Southeast Asia. We have third and fourth candidates in mind,” indicating an interest in route expansion. The Tokyo/Narita to Singapore route is also a possibility.
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