Viva Macau is seeking to expand services to Tokyo as well as to launch new routes to Nagoya, Seoul and Chongju in order to support the growth of Macau's tourism sector.

According to the press release on Aug. 7, the airline launched an additional summer travel campaign in Macau and expanded cooperation with the tourism board in key inbound markets, despite foreign airlines having reduced flights to the SAR due to soaring fuel prices.

"Even Air Macau has cancelled flights and carried fewer passengers despite Macau SAR's need for growth," the press statement said.

The Macau-based carrier said they tended to be "frustrated" that "limited support [was] given to local airlines while foreign ones [were] supported", but they continued to "expand Macau's links to the world and cooperate with the local private and public sectors to promote the SAR abroad".

CEO of Viva Macau, Con Korfiatis, said, "Viva Macau has commenced four new routes, added frequency to existing routes and our quarter-to-quarter passenger numbers have increased 20 percent."

"Viva Macau is now seeking more rights to expand in Tokyo and introduce new flights to Nagoya, Seoul, Chongju, and other ports," Mr Korfiatis added.

"There are many markets which even in the current difficult global market, is showing strong demand for Macau but have little or no direct flights by any airline."

In addition, on Aug. 7, Viva Macau launched a summer clearance campaign, offering competitive fares to Sydney, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City for travelling between September and December.

For bookings and more details, visit Viva Macau official website at www.flyvivamacau.com.