Low-cost airline commits to San Jose-Japan flights for months to come

SAN JOSE — A low-cost airline linking San Jose and Japan that recently was rumored to be poised to exit the South Bay market has instead committed to continue service to months to come, in a boost for Silicon Valley.

ZIPAIR has announced it would open ticket sales through March 2025 for flights connecting San Jose and Tokyo Narita airport, according to the discount air carrier.

The air carrier, which is a subsidiary of Japan Airlines, announced a schedule for the air travel winter season that begins Oct.