Okaiken Air
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| Founded | 1 August 1955 | |||
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| Commenced operations | 1 November 1955 | |||
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| Fleet size | 140 | |||
| Destinations | 92 | |||
| Company slogan |
Fly into tomorrow. A Lap of Luxury. | |||
| Headquarters | Chiyoda, Okashi, Okaiken | |||
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| Website | Okaiken Air | |||
Okaiken Airways Co., Ltd. (岡井空輸株式会社 Okai Kūyu Kabushiki-gaisha), also known as Okai-Kōkū (岡井航空) or Okaiken Air (stylized OkaikenAir) or OAW, is one of Okaiken's largest airlines. It is headquartered at the Chiyoda City Center in the Chiyoda area in Chiyoda, Okami. It operates services to 49 destinations in Okaiken and 32 international routes and employed over 14,000 employees as of May 2009. In May 2010, Okaiken Air's total passenger traffic is up year-on-year by 7.8%, and its international services grow by 22% to 2.07 million passengers in the first five months of 2010. Okaiken Air's main international hubs are at Okami International Airport (Tokuyama Itzaki Airport) in Okami and Shirakawa International Airport outside Toyozawa. Its main domestic hubs are at Ikoshima International Airport in Okami, Waseda Airport (near Waseda), and Aizawa International Airport (near Aizawa).
In addition to its mainline operations, Okaiken Air controls several subsidiary passenger carriers, including its regional airline, Air Blue and charter carrier, Air Okaiken. Okaiken Air is also the largest shareholder in Peach, a low-cost carrier joint venture with First Eastern Investment Group. Okaiken Air is currently an official sponsor of Okaiken Football Association. On 29 March 2013, Okaiken Air was announced as a 5-Star Airline.
History[edit | edit source]
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Corporate affairs and identity[edit | edit source]
Destinations[edit | edit source]
Fleet[edit | edit source]
As of October 2013, the Okaiken Air's passenger fleet (excluding subsidiaries) consists of the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | ||||
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| Airbus A320neo | 9 | 31 | — | 8 | — | 138 | 146 | Deliveries until 2030. |
| Airbus A321neo | 26 | 4 | — | 8 | — | 186 | 194 | Deliveries until 2024. |
| Boeing 737-800 | 40 | — | — | 8 | — | 158 | 166 | To be phased out by 2026. |
| Boeing 777-300ER | 28 | — | 8 | 52 | 24 | 166 | 250 | — |
| Boeing 777-9 | — | 15[1] | TBA | Deliveries begin in 2025. | ||||
| Boeing 787-8 | 36 | — | — | 18 | 21 | 238 | 277 | — |
| Boeing 787-9 | 45 | 5[2] | — | 30 | — | 270 | 300 | Deliveries until 2025. |
| Boeing 787-10 | 20 | 10[2] | — | 38 | 21 | 235 | 294 | Deliveries until 2024. |
Fleet Gallery[edit | edit source]
A321neo
B787-9
A330-300
Services[edit | edit source]
Okaiken Airways offers a range of services to its passengers, including:
Cabin Classes[edit | edit source]
First Class: Okaiken Air's first-class cabin is available on select international and domestic flights. It offers fully reclining seats, premium food and beverage options, in-flight entertainment, and dedicated cabin crew. Business Class: Okaiken Air's business class cabin is available on both international and domestic flights. It offers spacious seats, in-flight entertainment, and premium food and beverage options. Economy Class: Okaiken Air's economy class cabin is available on all flights. It offers comfortable seats, in-flight entertainment, and a variety of food and beverage options for purchase.
In-flight Entertainment[edit | edit source]
Okaiken Air offers a range of in-flight entertainment options, including:
Audio: Passengers can enjoy a selection of music and radio channels.
Video: Passengers can choose from a variety of movies, TV shows, and other video content on personal seat-back screens.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is available on select flights for a fee.
Dining[edit | edit source]
Okaiken Air offers a variety of dining options to its passengers, depending on their cabin class and flight duration. Passengers can pre-order special meals to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences.
First Class: First-class passengers can enjoy a selection of gourmet dishes and premium beverages, including wine and champagne. Business Class: Business-class passengers can choose from a variety of dishes, including Western and Sanese cuisine, and enjoy complimentary beer and wine. Economy Class: Economy-class passengers can purchase a variety of food and beverage options, including snacks, sandwiches, and full meals on select flights.
Lounges[edit | edit source]
Okaiken Air offers lounges for its premium passengers at select airports, including:
First Class Lounge: Available to first-class passengers, this lounge offers a range of amenities, including comfortable seating, complimentary food and beverages, and shower facilities.
Business Class Lounge: Available to business-class passengers, this lounge offers comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and drinks, and Wi-Fi.
Priority Pass Lounge: Available to passengers with a Priority Pass membership, this lounge offers comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and drinks, and Wi-Fi.
Special Assistance[edit | edit source]
Okaiken Air offers special assistance for passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and in-flight assistance. Passengers are encouraged to contact Okaiken Air prior to their flight to arrange any necessary assistance.
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
Incidents and Accidents[edit | edit source]
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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