Tigerair Taiwan to Announce 2 New Japan Routes in June, Momotaro-Themed Aircraft to Debut in July

(CNA, Taipei, May 20, by reporter Yu Hsiao-han) Tigerair Taiwan Chairman Huang Shih-hui said today that the airline will launch two new routes to Japan before the end of the year, with an announcement expected in early June. Additionally, two painted aircraft will be introduced this year, one of which is a collaboration with Japan's Okayama Momotaro and is set for its maiden flight in July.

Tigerair Taiwan held a media tea party today to share its "Brand Leap, Flight Evolution" strategic layout for 2026, attended by Chairman Huang Shih-hui and President Chiu Chang-hsin.

Huang told the media that two new routes to Japan will be launched in the second half of the year, expected to be announced in early June and inaugurated in the third quarter. The airline also plans two painted aircraft by year-end. One will be the "Japan Momotaro X Tiger-General Commemorative Painted Aircraft" in cooperation with Okayama, Japan, scheduled for its first flight on July 14 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Okayama route. The other aircraft will be unveiled at a later, appropriate time.

Furthermore, Huang said that in collaboration with B'in Music singer Arrow Wei (Wei Chia-ying), a new song exclusive to Tigerair Taiwan will be released in July. This song is perfect for travel and will be played for passengers upon disembarkation in the future.

Huang stated that the upcoming "tigertel" service will integrate flight tickets and accommodation resources to offer more competitive prices. An "AI Trip Planning" function is expected to be introduced in the third quarter, allowing consumers to generate personalized travel itineraries based on their purchased trip dates and destinations.

Regarding duty-free products, Huang mentioned that since April this year, two new categories, J-beauty and K-beauty, have been added to offer a different selection from the past and enhance passengers' in-flight enjoyment.