AirAsia Japan to suspend all flights for most of October

Three domestic routes to be rehalted as group CEO Fernandes rethinks plans

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An AirAsia Japan plane taxis at Chubu Airport in central Japan. (Photo courtesy of AirAsia Japan)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- AirAsia Japan said on Wednesday it is suspending all flights from Oct. 1 to Oct. 24 due to less-than-expected demand caused by COVID-19.

Three domestic routes connecting the carrier's base in Chubu in central Japan to Sapporo, Sendai and Fukuoka will be suspended.

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