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Key Takeaways: Air New Zealand’s Matariki Sale runs July 10–13, 2026, with round-trip Tokyo/Narita fares to Auckland and Christchurch from ¥147,500 all-in — fuel surcharges and taxes included. Premium Economy starts at ¥297,500 and Business Premier at ¥508,500. Travel spans September 22, 2026 to May 8, 2027, with blackout dates and limited seats in the sale booking classes. Air New Zealand Launches Matariki Sale Air New Zealand is running its Matariki Sale from July 10 to 13, 2026, covering flights from Japan to New Zealand. Matariki is the Maori name for the Pleiades star cluster and marks the Maori New Year — the inspiration for this limited-time promotion. Round-trip fares from Tokyo/Narita to Auckland and Christchurch start at an all-inclusive ¥147,500 in Economy — an excellent price for a long-haul route to the Southern Hemisphere. Fares include fuel surcharges and all taxes, so there are no hidden extras. Sale Routes […]

Key Takeaways: Ethiopian Airlines is discounting all routes for both Economy and Business Class: 10% off travel between September 1 and November 30, 2026, and 15% off between January 1 and March 24, 2027. Bookings close July 30, 2026, through the airline’s website and app. Itineraries departing from or arriving in Addis Ababa, Somalia, or China are excluded. Ethiopian Airlines Launches a Network-Wide Sale Ethiopian Airlines is running a discount sale covering flights to all destination cities, with bookings open until July 30, 2026. Both Economy Class and Business Class fares are eligible, making this a deal worth catching. Ethiopian Airlines operates one of the largest route networks in Africa, connecting travelers to cities across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East via its hub at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Nonstop flights from Tokyo Narita make this a great opportunity for anyone planning a trip to Africa from Japan. Discount

Key Takeaways: China Airlines is running a SUPER SALE for the 50th anniversary of its Fukuoka–Taipei route, with itineraries from Fukuoka up to 20% off. Taipei and Kaohsiung round trips start at ¥23,000, and travel runs from September 1, 2026 to January 24, 2027. Round 1 booking closes July 21, 2026. China Airlines has launched a SUPER SALE starting July 7, 2026, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Fukuoka–Taipei route. Itineraries departing from Fukuoka are up to 20% off, with Taipei and Kaohsiung round trips from ¥23,000, and all routes to Southeast Asia, Oceania, the Americas, and Europe included. Sale Overview Campaign: SUPER SALE (Fukuoka–Taipei route 50th anniversary) Booking periods: Round 1 from July 7 to 21, 2026 / Round 2 from August 11 to 25, 2026 Travel period: September 1, 2026 to January 24, 2027 (blackout dates apply) Discount: Up to 20% off itineraries departing from Fukuoka Eligible routes:

Key Takeaways: Qatar Airways is cutting fares by up to 15% on routes to and from Japan, covering Business and Economy, round-trip and one-way, to cities in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Booking is open only July 9–12, 2026, for travel between September 1 and December 15. Discounts vary by route and class, and rebooking onto another airline is not permitted. Qatar Airways 4-Day Flash Sale Overview Qatar Airways is running a 4-day flash sale on routes departing from and arriving in Japan. Round-trip and one-way fares in both Business and Economy Class are up to 15% off, covering cities across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The exact discount varies by route and booking class. Sale and Travel Periods Booking (sale) period: July 9 to July 12, 2026 (4 days only) Travel period: September 1 to December 15, 2026 Eligible classes: Business and Economy (round-trip and one-way) Eligible

Key Takeaways: Spring Japan’s Spring Fair runs from July 1 to July 21, 2026, with Narita–Hakodate one-way fares from ¥4,880 and Chubu–Chitose from ¥5,780 for travel through October 12, 2026. Airport facility charges and taxes are separate, ‘Lucky Spring’ fare rules apply, and seats sell out fast. Spring Japan Kicks Off Its ‘Spring Fair’ Sale Low-cost carrier Spring Japan is holding a limited-time sale called the Spring Fair, running from July 1 to July 21, 2026. Focused mainly on routes to Hokkaido, one-way fares start from just ¥4,880, making it a great opportunity for summer and autumn travel plans. Sale Routes and Lowest One-Way Fares The main routes and their lowest one-way fares in this sale are as follows: Tokyo/Narita–Hakodate: from ¥4,880 one-way Nagoya/Chubu–Sapporo/Chitose: from ¥5,780 one-way Please note that airport facility charges and taxes are not included and must be paid separately. The displayed fares cover the airfare itself

Key Takeaways: ZIPAIR Tokyo’s Summer Sale runs July 8 to 14, 2026, with North America routes opening July 9. One-way fares from Narita start at ¥6,500 to Seoul/Incheon and ¥29,250 to Los Angeles, with no fuel surcharge and 7 kg of checked baggage included. Travel dates run through November 15, and seats are limited. ZIPAIR Tokyo Launches Its Summer Sale Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR Tokyo is holding a Summer Sale from July 8 to July 14, 2026. Its popular North America routes go on sale starting July 9. One-way fares start from just ¥6,500 on the Seoul/Incheon route. All fares come with no fuel surcharge, though taxes and fees are charged separately. Eligible Routes and Lowest One-Way Fares The eligible routes departing from and arriving at Tokyo/Narita, along with their lowest one-way fares, are as follows: Seoul/Incheon: ¥6,500 Singapore: ¥11,500 Bangkok: ¥15,500 Honolulu: ¥22,750 Vancouver: ¥28,950 Los Angeles: ¥29,250 San