Since VISA exemption for Thai Nationals started in July 2013, the popularity of Japanese tourism among Thai people has increased widely.
ZIPAIR was launched in 2018 as Japan Airlines’ subsidiary. The main purpose from JAL is to defend against low-cost carriers in market such as AirAsia X and Scoot. It was estimated that ZIPAIR would commence operation in time for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
But in 2020, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted ZIPAIR’s plans for launch its operations. Official flight in Thailand has been postponed from April 9 to June 3 in 2020.
ZIPAIR currently operates in 6 destinations. Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United States（Daniel K. Inoue International Airport in Honolulu and Los Angeles International Airport）and Thailand.
In-flights services
Although ZIPAIR doesn’t have any monitor for in-flight entertainment system attachment for every seat including Economy and Business class. But the airline offers free Wi-Fi access for everyone. Boarding passengers can surf sites in their smartphones, access to social media or watch the on-board blockbusters for free.
In addition, every economy seat has an adjustable headrest which is quite rare in term of low-cost carrier service. Including power plug and USB socket provided for every seats.
Another highlight from ZIPAIR is the flat bed seats, which competitive other airlines business class. Full-Flat seat can recline 180 degrees.
