City Pulse announced that Zip Air has launched a direct flight between Houston and Tokyo operating four times a week, calling the route the city’s first low‑cost international long‑haul service.

The broadcast cited figures for the Houston Airport System, saying the system is responsible for about $40,000,000,000 in annual economic activity and roughly 200,000 jobs. The segment described the new service as a move that will bolster commercial and cultural exchange between the United States and Japan and noted accelerating Japanese business investment in the Houston region.

The segment did not provide contractual details for the Zip Air service, passenger projections, or information about route subsidies or incentives.

No city council actions, airport commission votes or formal regulatory approvals were presented in the segment.