AirAsia Japan proceeding with preparations for service launch in early 2017

AirAsia Japan announced (30-Sep-2016) it has proceeded with preparation to commence operations with inaugural Nagoya Chubu-Sapporo Chitose service in early 2017, followed by Nagoya-Taipei Taoyuan service from 2017 northern spring. The carrier also said it has decided to scrap Nagoya-Sendai from its list of planned destination. [more - original PR - Japanese]