All Nippon Airways (ANA) has restarted a direct flight between Fukuoka and Miyako, Okinawa following a 20-year hiatus in operations. The route was re-introduced on June 1 and will be available until October 27. The Fukuoka-Miyako outbound flight will leave at 10:05 and arrive at 12:05 while the Miyako-Fukuoka returning flight will leave at 15:50 and arrive at 14:25. The 737-500 Boeing airplane, which seats 126, will be used for the service. Source: Miyako Mainichi Shimbun, 6/2/2018
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