Tokyo flights to Miami, 'capital of the Americas,' could start in 2025

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Miami-Dade county Mayor Daniella Levine Cava speaks with Nikkei during an interview on Nov. 29. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

SHIGERU SENO, Nikkei senior staff writer

November 30, 2023 02:57 JST

TOKYO -- Miami-Dade county Mayor Daniella Levine Cava told Nikkei on Wednesday that she was "very hopeful" for Japan Airlines to start direct flights between Tokyo and Miami as early as 2025.

Miami International Airport is a hub for American Airlines and serves many flights to major Central and South American airports. Cava said the county is in talks with Japan Airlines, but she acknowledged it may take time before an announcement can be made.