2025/09/18 08:55
NextFly
Total arriving flights: 2,478
Year-over-year change: +6.81%
Solaseed Air handled 2,478 arriving flights in August, reflecting +6.81% growth from a year earlier. The increase aligns with resilient domestic demand to Kyushu and Okinawa and a measured restoration of capacity after early‑summer weather disruptions. Competition on trunk routes remains active, but schedule density around peak holiday periods helped the airline defend market share and support average fares.
On-time arrival rate: 96.25%
Change (percentage points): +1.51 percentage points
Cancelled flights: 8
Year-over-year change (cancellations): -95.60%
Punctuality remained very strong despite localized thunderstorms and air traffic flow programs around Tokyo’s terminal area. Ground processes at key stations were tightened and additional turnaround buffers were inserted on weather‑sensitive routes. Fleet and crew reserves were positioned to protect the schedule, supporting the reduction in cancellations while keeping customer disruption low.
Tokyo Haneda anchors Solaseed Air's network with dense links to Kyushu, while Naha supports flows into Okinawa and inter‑island connectivity. Miyazaki remains an important base for crew and maintenance planning, stabilizing regional operations. Wave structures in the morning and evening windows concentrate connectivity, improving options for same‑day trips and onward domestic connections.
For travelers, the airline’s current reliability suggests a solid choice on domestic routes, especially for trips requiring tight schedules. Looking ahead to late‑summer and early‑autumn weather risks, the carrier plans to keep punctuality near present levels by retaining buffers and flexible resourcing. Expect steady customer experience enhancements around boarding flow and connection support, with targeted capacity adjustments on holiday peaks.