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Virgin Australia has doubled down on its commitment to launching a new Brisbane to Tokyo Haneda airport route on 29 March despite the coronavirus crisis.
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Brisbane Airport Corporation has recorded over 24.1 million passengers in 2019, during a year where the airport experienced significant growth across both international and domestic markets.
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All Nippon Airlines (ANA) and Japan Airlines have announced plans to add new flights between Tokyo Haneda Airport and Sydney from March 2020.
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Virgin Australia has emerged with a share of the spoils in the battle with Qantas to secure highly sought after slots to serve Tokyo Haneda Airport.
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"The Victorian government has written to Australia's International Air Services Commission supporting the Qantas application for two slots to Tokyo Haneda.
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Brisbane Airport and Tourism Australia have backed Virgin Australia's application to begin nonstop flights between Brisbane and Tokyo Haneda Airport.