Spring Japan vs ZIPAIR: fleets and facts compared
Spring Japan (Japan) and ZIPAIR (Japan) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both list Narita International Airport as a hub or base.
- 6Spring Japan fleet (passenger), as of July 2026
- 8ZIPAIR fleet, as of July 2026
- 1shared hub
- Japan · Hub NRT · founded 2014Active
- Japan · Hub NRT · founded 2020Active
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Shared hub, outlined above: NRT.
Data last updated: Spring Japan · ZIPAIR
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Spring Japan fleet1 type
ZIPAIR fleet1 type
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Spring Japan
Spring Japan's baggage pages for domestic (IJ) flights give the following allowances. Sizes and weights only.
- Cabin baggage: one personal item (such as a handbag, camera or umbrella) plus one carry-on bag, with a combined weight of 7 kg. The bag may measure up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm, and the three sides must add up to 115 cm or less. Laptops and tablets do not count towards the 7 kg.
- Checked baggage included by fare: Lucky Spring 0 kg; Spring 20 kg; Spring Plus 30 kg. There is no limit on the number of pieces.
- Maximum weight per piece: 30 kg.
- Maximum size per piece, flights up to 20 December 2026: three sides adding up to 203 cm or less.
- Maximum size per piece, flights from 21 December 2026: longest side 100 cm or less and three sides adding up to 203 cm or less.
- Baby items such as strollers, car seats and portable cradles are carried free, one per infant or child.
Source: Spring Japan, "機内持ち込み手荷物について" (carry-on baggage) and "お預けの手荷物について" (checked baggage), IJ domestic pages, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
ZIPAIR
ZIPAIR's baggage page gives the following allowances. Sizes and weights only.
- Carry-on: two pieces with a total weight of 7 kg. First piece up to 55 x 40 x 25 cm; second piece up to 35 x 45 x 25 cm.
- Extra carry-on weight: an additional 8 kg (15 kg in total) can be bought up to 24 hours before departure. Bags over the size or number limits, or over 15 kg, must be checked in.
- Large items needing their own seat, such as musical instruments, are not accepted in the cabin.
- Checked baggage: charged from the first piece. Maximum 203 cm (sum of the three dimensions) and 30 kg per piece; up to five pieces per person.
Source: ZIPAIR, "Regarding Baggage" (carry-on and checked baggage sections), read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, Spring Japan or ZIPAIR?
The two figures count different things (one covers a whole airline group), so they are not a like-for-like comparison. Spring Japan 6 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of July 2026); ZIPAIR 8 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of July 2026).
Is Spring Japan cheaper than ZIPAIR?
Fares change by route, date and demand, so neither airline is always cheaper. This page compares fleets and published facts, not fares. To check prices for a trip, search both airlines for the same dates.
Which airline is older?
Spring Japan was founded in 2014, ZIPAIR in 2020.
Do Spring Japan and ZIPAIR share a hub airport?
Yes: Narita International Airport (NRT).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.