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(Barrigada, Guam) – The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), in partnership with the Guam International Airport Authority (GIAA), proudly announces the resumption of T’way Air flights from Kansai, Japan to Guam. Flight TW 509 touched down at 3:24 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025, carrying a full manifest of 184 passengers.
Officials from GVB and GIAA, alongside Senator Jesse Lujan, Legislative Chairman of the Committee on Tourism, welcomed the arriving passengers and crew with traditional leis and local treats.
"The resumption of T’way’s daily flights is a testament to the strong partnership between Guam and Japan, and a significant step forward in revitalizing our tourism sector," said Senator Jesse Lujan. "We are thrilled to welcome these visitors and look forward to the positive impact this could have on our island’s economy."
Kiko the Ko’ko’ Bird added to the festive atmosphere, delighting new arrivals with photo opportunities. A ceremonial water salute, performed by GIAA’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) department, honored T’way’s return to Guam. T’way Air last served Guam in February 2020, discontinuing flights due to the global pandemic. The airline has now resumed daily service, exceeding its pre-pandemic flight frequencies.
To commemorate this significant milestone, a "T’way Guam Celebration Night" was held on Wednesday, July 17, at the Senba Kitchen Kita-Umeda in Osaka, Japan. The event, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, featured a new Chamorro-inspired menu crafted by Chef Casey Castro of Capitol Kitchen Guam and Chef Daisuke Negishi of Guam’s Månnge' Food Truck in Japan. Chef Castro traveled to Japan specifically to collaborate with Chef Negishi on this new menu for the Guam food truck, which promotes Guam and its unique cuisine across major Japanese cities.
GVB President & CEO Régine Biscoe Lee attended the celebration in Japan. "With the resumption of T’way’s Kansai route, we are launching new promotional efforts to highlight upcoming events—including GVB signature events like the Tumon Night Market and Guam International Dance Festival, as well as campaigns through 2026," stated President Lee. "We’re excited to work with industry partners to strengthen Guam’s appeal, attract more travelers from Japan, and create a supportive environment for our shared and continued success."
Nadine Leon Guerrero, GVB Director of Global Marketing, who was also present for the T'way event in Osaka stated, "We warmly welcome the resumption of T’way’s Kansai–Guam service. This restart not only strengthens the vital connection between Guam and the Kansai region, but also significantly increases seat capacity, supporting our efforts to attract more visitors from Japan. We are encouraged by the strong commitment demonstrated by our stakeholders."
Approximately 30 guests, including key travel trade partners and media representatives, attended the celebratory event to reacquaint themselves with Guam and its offerings. The T’way Air team was led by Mr. Hirokazu Yamada, General Manager of T’way’s Sales Japan Regional Division. The evening’s success was further enhanced by generous prize contributions from Ken Travel Co., Ltd., Lotte Hotel, and Baldyga Group.
T’way Air's daily resumption of flights out of Kansai adds an additional 14,000 airline seats for the Japan market in Q4 of fiscal year 2025. This increased capacity will be instrumental in increasing arrivals from Japan and accelerating the recovery of Guam’s tourism industry.
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