Greater Bay Airlines Launches New Route to Sendai with Four Weekly Flights for Convenient Travel

Published on December 7, 2024

Greater Bay Airlines has expanded its network in Japan with the addition of Sendai as its fifth destination. This follows the recent launch of the Tokushima route in November. Originally a seasonal charter service, the new regular route now operates four times a week—on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays—offering greater flexibility and convenience for travelers. Passengers no longer need to rely on Shinkansen trains or connecting flights from major cities like Tokyo and Osaka.

To mark the debut flight, a special ceremony was held at Sendai International Airport this afternoon. Key figures attending included Ms. Winsome Au, Principal Representative of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo); Mr. Yoshihiro Murai, Governor of Miyagi Prefecture; Mr. Shinichi Takahashi, Vice Mayor of Sendai City; Mr. Motoi Maeda, CEO of Sendai International Airport; and Ms. Liza Ng, CEO of GBA. All passengers aboard the inaugural flight received a commemorative souvenir pack to celebrate the milestone.

Sendai, the capital of Miyagi Prefecture and the largest city in northeastern Japan, is renowned for its rich samurai heritage, with landmarks such as Zuihoden, the mausoleum of the feudal lord Date Masamune. In addition, the captivating Zao Fox Village provides visitors with a one-of-a-kind experience, where foxes roam freely in their natural habitat.

The flight schedule for GBA’s new Hong Kong to Sendai service is as follows:

GBA, a budget airline headquartered in Hong Kong, launched its scheduled services in July 2022. The airline currently operates flights connecting Hong Kong with destinations including Bangkok, Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Yonago, Tokushima, Sendai, Manila, Zhoushan, and Huangshan, using a fleet of eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Additionally, GBA will begin scheduled flights to Yichang in Hubei Province starting on 17 December 2024.