Did you book a flight to Tokyo? Disruptions on Arkia's new route to Japan

Arkia Airlines announced the cancellation of four direct flights to Tokyo after failing to receive approval to operate them using a wet-leased aircraft. The canceled flights are scheduled for October 25 and 28, and November 1 and 5, 2026. The company offers passengers three alternatives: a flight via an intermediate destination (Bangkok or Hanoi), a change to an alternative destination with a 10% discount, or cancellation with a full refund. Arkia emphasized that passengers who booked flights on later dates are not required to make changes. The company continues to work on obtaining approvals to operate the route using its own aircraft and hopes to receive them in the coming weeks. The article provides practical information for passengers, including a dedicated email address for handling inquiries.