KOBE, Japan -- Kobe Airport in western Japan started offering international charter services on Friday. Four airlines, from China, South Korea and Taiwan, will operate a total of 40 weekly flights connecting Kobe with five overseas cities.
Korean Air announced that the inaugural Kobe-Seoul flight was 98% booked as of Thursday. Kobe Airport's newly launched international service, which previously hosted only domestic flights, is expected to generate demand from tourists and business travelers.
