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Zipair begins Houston–Tokyo nonstop service; Mayor Whitmire proclaims March 4 “Zip Air Day”
Summary
Zipair inaugurated nonstop service between Houston and Tokyo at a city ceremony. Houston Airport System officials highlighted the flight’s economic benefits; Zipair and the Japanese consul emphasized cultural and business ties. Mayor John Whitmire presented a proclamation declaring March 4 Zip Air Day.
Zipair Tokyo inaugurated nonstop service connecting Houston and Tokyo at a ceremonial event in Houston, where Mayor John Whitmire presented a proclamation declaring March 4 as “Zip Air Day.” The launch was marked by remarks from Houston Airport System Director Jim Czesnyak, Zipair chairman Ebakoshi, Consul of Japan Shinsuke Mochizuki and other officials.
“This is one of those things from an airport director's perspective...get new air service,” said Jim Czesnyak, director of the Houston Airport System, during the event. Czesnyak said the airport system “is responsible for about $40,000,000,000 in annual economic activity and about 200,000 jobs,” and described…
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