Japan Airlines (JAL)

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Tencent Cloud, JAL to roll out “Smart Transportation Solutions” for post-pandemic demand

Kristin Mariano Dec 14, 2021

Tencent Cloud has announced its collaboration with Japan Airlines (JAL) in providing the "Smart Transportation Solutions" with the aim of strengthening Japan’s tourism business, which is…

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ACCC denies approval for Qantas-Japan Airlines deal

Joe Cusmano Sep 15, 2021

As international travel resumes, Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) denied Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines permission to coordinate flights between the two countries.

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ACCC seeks to block Qantas, Japan Airlines alliance

Joe Cusmano May 7, 2021

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided against a proposed joint business agreement between Qantas and Japan Airlines, saying the alliance "breaches…

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ANA, JAL new accessibility guidelines ensure safe journey for all passengers

Kristin Mariano Oct 27, 2020

Travelling amid the pandemic is already tough and scary, but passengers needing special assistance experience twice the anxiety.

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JAL: “We are aiming to differentiate our travel offers based on value rather than just price”

Alastair Newport Feb 14, 2020

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced its ongoing retail transformation following the recent move by the airline to deepen its strategic distribution partnership with Amadeus, which has become…

China

JAL signs new codeshare with Shanghai Airlines

Alastair Newport Jan 10, 2020

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced it's new codeshare agreement with Shanghai Airlines to expand the carrier`s international network in China. Reservations and ticket sales begin on January…

Global

Bonanza galore: JAL giving away 50,000 domestic tickets

Megha Paul Jan 2, 2020

Japan Airlines (JAL) will give away 50,000 roundtrip domestic tickets to international visitors for travel between 1 July and 30 September. The ‘Win a Trip with JAL’ campaign is timed to…

Japan

JAL pals: Amadeus becomes Japan Airlines recommended distribution partner

Alastair Newport Oct 3, 2019

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Amadeus have announced the extension of their existing distribution and IT agreement. The contract re-up, will see the two firms deepen their ties, with Amadeus…

Air

Aviation round up: It’s the bees knees

Alastair Newport Mar 19, 2019

This week's aviation round up comes with a brand new business class product, airport mapping and, of course, a new destination.

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Top of the class: The most reliable airlines for 2019

Alastair Newport Feb 13, 2019

As the new year fades and people start to think about planning this year’s holidays, the recent crop of airlines delaying and cancelling flights has made picking the right carrier more…

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Aviation round up: Where beer and safety do mix

Alastair Newport Jan 9, 2019

With 2019 little more than a week old it is time for the first aviation news roundup of the New Year. This week’s run down of key events and news for the industry is mixed bag of…

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JAL adds muscle to network in the The Last Frontier

Alastair Newport Dec 5, 2018

Japan Airlines has announced it will be open sales on additional codeshare routes with Alaska Airlines.

Technology

Discover another story of Japan by JAL

Alastair Newport Aug 6, 2018

With tourists increasingly interested in authentic, local experiences; Japan Airlines (JAL) announced last week it would be updating its "Untold Stories of Japan" video platform, as well as…

Air

Japan Airlines renews long-term partnership with Sabre to enhance global footprint

Alastair Newport Mar 30, 2018

Tech provider for the global travel industry Sabre, have revealed this week they have renewed their long-term partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL), first established in 2006.

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JAL, Vietjet form new Asian alliance

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2017

JAL and Vietjet have agreed to join forces, forming another alliance on routes between Japan and Vietnam. Eighteen months after ANA and Vietnam Airlines first announced plans to become…

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JAL celebrates Japan’s first PGA tournament

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017

Japan Airlines has introduced a new special aircraft livery to celebrate the PGA Tour's first official golf tournament to be hosted in Japan. The national carrier is sponsoring the…

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JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2017

Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year. Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using a…

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JAL upgrades Dreamliner seating

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2017

Japan Airlines (JAL) is improving the seating onboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The new "JAL Sky Suites", which have previously been rolled out on the airline's Boeing…

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JAL offers free Wi-Fi on domestic flights

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

Japan Airlines (JAL) has decided to offer complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers on its domestic routes. The national carrier first introduced Wi-Fi as a paid service in July…

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Asian air route updates: new flights from JAL, Air Astana, China Southern and more…

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2017

China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…

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Airlines team up on all Japan-Taiwan flights

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2017

The national carriers of Japan and Taiwan will start codesharing on all every flight they operate between the two countries. Effective 21 February 2017, the partnership between Japan…

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JAL to open new airport lounge in Okinawa

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2017

Japan Airlines has confirmed that its newly-renovated lounge at Okinawa's Naha Airport will open on 28 February 2017. The new Sakura Lounge is located in the domestic area of the…

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JAL spreads wings in Russia

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2017

Japan Airlines has significantly increased its presence in Russia with the expansion of its codeshare agreement with S7, its Russian partner in the oneworld alliance. Effective today…

Japan

JAL to open upgraded airport lounge in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2017

Japan Airlines will unveil its upgraded airport lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport next month. Officially due to open on 1 March 2017, the new Sakura Lounge will have been…

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Free Wi-Fi on JAL domestic flights

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017

JAL will start offering free, unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers on its domestic routes. At present, the airline provides 15 minutes of free Wi-Fi per passenger, but this offer…

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JAL-CAL partnership expands from 28 to 240 flights

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2017

Japan Airlines and China Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will significantly expand their codeshare agreement. From mid-February 2017, the two carriers’…

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Asia Pacific’s most punctual airlines revealed

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2017

Qantas and Japan Airlines achieved the best on-time performance rates of any airline in the Asia Pacific region last year, while Thai AirAsia is the region's most punctual low-cost carrier,…

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Brain Waves: Lufthansa, Virgin Holidays and more…

Mark Elliott Jan 3, 2017

Our weekly round-up of the travel industry's latest bright ideas and innovations... Lufthansa switches to e-newspapers Lufthansa passengers will now be offered a selection of online…

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Vistara eases international connections through Delhi

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2017

Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian carrier, has moved to streamline international connections at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. While Vistara does not currently operate…

United States

JAL celebrates 50 years in New York

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2016

Japan Airlines is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to New York this autumn, with a series of themed in-flight offerings. The Japanese carrier's first ever…

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Iberia to join Europe-Japan airline alliance

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2016

Iberia, the Spanish national carrier, will now be included in the joint venture between JAL, BA and Finnair on routes between Europe and Japan. Japan’s Ministry of Land,…

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oneworld adds new Japanese fare

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2016

oneworld has added a third fare for travel in Japan, focusing on the island of Kyushu. The airline alliance serves seven destinations on the island - Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kagoshima,…

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JAL flies revamped B777 to Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2016

Passengers on Japan Airlines' flights to Bangkok and Singapore will soon be able to experience the carrier's newest cabin products, following the deployment of an upgraded Boeing 777…

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JAL to add Iberia to European alliance

Mark Elliott May 22, 2016

Japan Airlines has applied for permission to add Iberia to its European joint business. The Japanese national carrier currently coordinates its operations between Japan and Europe…

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JAL starts flying new aircraft model

Mark Elliott May 12, 2016

Japan Airlines has started operating the Embraer E190, marking the first time this model of aircraft has flown in Japan. The 95-seat regional jet was put into service with JAL's…

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Japan boosts in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity

Mark Elliott May 12, 2016

A new agreement in Japan will significantly expand the country's in-flight Wi-Fi capabilities. Gogo, the in-flight connectivity company, has teamed up with Sky Perfect JSAT…

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JAL adds multiple connections along US West Coast

Mark Elliott May 10, 2016

Japan Airlines has entered into a new partnership with Alaska Airlines that will offer passengers a series of new connections in North America. The new codeshare agreement will enable…

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JAL upgrades Boeing 777 seats

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2016

Japan Airlines (JAL) has started rolling out new seats on its international fleet of Boeing 777s. The airline has revealed that new business class 'JAL Sky Suites', which have…

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Japan tops flight punctuality tables

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2016

Japanese airports are among the best in world for on-time performance, a new study has revealed. According to OAG's Punctuality League for 2015, Osaka's Itami Airport recorded the…

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JAL starts flying Dreamliner to Dallas

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2015

Japan Airlines has commenced direct flights between Tokyo Narita Airport and Dallas, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Initially the trans-Pacific route will be operated four…

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Vistara partners JAL for first foray into Japan

Mark Elliott Oct 19, 2015

India's Vistara has continued to expand its presence in international markets with the launch of two new partnerships in Japan. The Delhi-based airline was sealed a new agreement with…

Technology

Travelport develops new desktop solution for Japanese agents

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2015

Travelport has teamed up with AXESS International Network, the Japanese global distribution system (GDS), to create a new desktop solution for travel agencies in Japan. The new system,…

United States

JAL adds new routes to the US and China

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2015

Japan Airlines has announced plans to expand its network in the US and China. Its trans-Pacific expansion will commence on 30 November 2015 with the launch of flights from Tokyo…

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JAL to fly Dreamliner to Hanoi

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2015

Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route. The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…

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Profits rise at Japan’s “big two” airlines

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2015

Japan's two largest carriers, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), both experienced rising profits in the first quarter of their financial year. For the three months to…

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Japan’s major airlines soar in 2014

Mark Elliott May 4, 2015

Japan's two main airlines, ANA and JAL, posted strong sets of financial results for the 2014-15 financial year. ANA achieved a 107.8% jump in net profits, to JPY39.2 billion (US$326…

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Qatar Airways boosts Asian connections

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2015

Qatar Airways has unveiled a series of measures designed to enhance its connectivity in the Far East. This summer, the airline will increase the number of flights it operates to…

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Japan retains reputation for punctuality

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2015

Japan's airlines and airports are among the most reliable in the world in terms of flight punctuality, according to a new report. Global aviation data company, OAG, revealed that…

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JAL expands Brazil connections with TAM

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2015

Japan Airlines has signed a new agreement that will increase the number of connections it offers to Brazil. The codeshare partnership with Brazilian carrier TAM will enable JAL to…

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JAL expands Wi-Fi service to more routes

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2015

Japan Airlines will start rolling out in-flight Wi-Fi services on more international routes next month. Effective 3 March 2015, the airline will offer Wi-Fi onboard its Boeing…

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JAL commits to Japan’s first passenger jet

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2015

Japan Airlines has moved to expand its fleet of regional jets with a deal for 32 Mitsubishi MRJ aircraft. The MRJ, or Mitsubishi Regional Jet, will become the first passenger aircraft…

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JAL to deploy new Dreamliner cabin to Delhi

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2015

Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year, including Delhi. From 29 March 2015, the Japanese national carrier will…

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JAL rolls out new Dreamliner cabins on international routes

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2015

Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year. From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…

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JAL launches new tour packages

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2014

Japan Airlines has teamed up with JTB Corp to offer a series of new Japanese travel packages to overseas visitors. The new 'JAL Special Packages' are designed for individual…

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JAL to provide travellers with nationwide Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2014

Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a new initiative that will offer travellers to Japan free Wi-Fi anywhere in the country. In partnership with Wire and Wireless Co Ltd (Wi2), JAL's…

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SriLankan adds Asian links with JAL

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2014

SriLankan Airlines have signed a new agreement to expand its operations in East Asia. Under a new codeshare agreement with its oneworld alliance partner Japan Airlines, SriLankan will…

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JAL profits dip in first half

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2014

Japan Airlines suffered a slight downturn in profits in the first half of its financial year. For the April-September 2014 period, the national carrier generated net profits of…

United States

JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2014

Japan Airlines has unveiled its international flight plans for the winter 2014-15 season, including the launch of two brand new routes using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. On 20 December…

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JAL boosts short-haul fleet

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2014

Japan Airlines has placed an order for up to 27 new short-range jets. Last week, the national carrier confirmed a deal for 15 Embraer E170 and E190 regional jets, with options for a…

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JAL’s in-flight Wi-Fi goes live

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2014

Japan Airlines has started offering Wi-Fi onboard its aircraft. In partnership with service provider Gogo, JAL has rolled out internet services on three of its Boeing 777-200…

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JAL to offer Wi-Fi on domestic routes

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2014

Japan Airlines will launch in-flight Wi-Fi on its domestic routes next month. To be rolled out from 23 July 2014, the new service will initially be made available on services from…

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Qatar Airways adds Japanese connections

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2014

Following the recent launch of its new flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport, Qatar Airways has further boosted its Japanese connections with the expansion of its codeshare deal with JAL.…

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JAL seals Okinawa aircraft deal

Mark Elliott May 31, 2014

Japan Transocean Air (JTA), the Okinawa-based subsidiary of JAL, has finalised an order for six new aircraft. The Boeing 737-800s will be delivered from 2016, marking the start of the…

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New containers help JAL cut fuel burn

Mark Elliott May 13, 2014

Japan Airlines is introducing a new lightweight cargo container that will help it reduce fuel consumption on its international flights. The airline started rolling out 480 new…

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JAL soars in 2013, but costs hurt ANA

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2014

Japan Airlines (JAL) has posted another strong full-year profit, as the national carrier's resurgence continued in 2013. For the financial year ending on 31 March 2014, JAL posted a…

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JAL expands Indochina links with Bangkok Airways

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2014

Japan Airlines has added more destinations in Thailand and Indochina following the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways. The two carriers currently codeshare on…

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JAL unveils new domestic seats

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2014

Japan Airlines will commence the roll-out of its new 'JAL Sky Next' cabin products next month. Initially announced in January 2014, the revamped cabin will include new leather seats…

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JAL, Korean Air expand codeshare deal

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2014

Japan Airlines and Korean Air have expanded their codeshare agreement to include all routes operated by Korean Air between Japan and South Korea. The two airlines have codeshared on…

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JAL selects 737s for Okinawa expansion

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2014

Japan Airlines has purchased several new Boeing 737 aircraft, to be based in Okinawa. The airline’s Naha-based subsidiary, Japan Transocean Air (JTA), has placed the order for 12 new…

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JAL’s expanded European JV to start in April

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2014

Japan Airlines' expanded joint venture with British Airways and Finnair will launch on 1 April 2014. The partnership will see the three airlines - all of which are members of the…

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JAL codeshare adds new US destinations

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2014

Japan Airlines has significantly expanded its network in the US, following the signing of a major new codeshare agreement with JetBlue Airways. From 30 March 2014, the Japanese…

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Japan gives green light for Gogo Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2014

Japan has approved the use of Gogo's in-flight Wi-Fi solutions in the country. The company, which last year signed a contract to equip Japan Airlines' aircraft with Wi-Fi and…

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Japanese airlines’ profits fall

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2014

Japan's two biggest airlines, JAL and ANA, both experienced a significant fall in profits in the first three quarters of the financial year, as rising fuel costs and a weak Japanese yen…

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JAL expands international routes at Haneda

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2014

Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a series of new international routes from Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer. Following the recent expansion of international slots at Haneda, JAL has…

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JAL to switch London-Tokyo flights to Haneda

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2014

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced new flights between London and Tokyo starting later this year. The route will run daily departing Heathrow at 19.15 to arrive in Haneda Airport the…

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JAL to fly Dreamliner to Vancouver

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2014

Japan Airlines (JAL) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Vancouver next month. Commencing on 3 February 2014, the Japanese carrier will initially fly to the Canadian city…

Asia

Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2013

So another year has passed; how was it for you? Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…

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JAL rolls out Sky Suites on Frankfurt route

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2013

Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch its new 'Sky Suite' in-flight products on the Tokyo Narita-Frankfurt route. Commencing in April 2014, the airline will operate the European route…

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JAL flies Dreamliner to New York

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2013

Japan Airlines (JAL) will double its operations on the Tokyo Narita-New York JFK route next year, with an extra daily flight using its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. Effective 30…

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Asian nations split over China airspace ruling

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2013

The governments of Japan, Taiwan and South Korea are split in their response to China's new air defence plan. The Beijing government has insisted that all non-Chinese aircraft flying…

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Fresh JAL Dreamliner problem

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2013

Japan Airlines’ (JAL) has faced a new battery problem with its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. According to the Guardian, JAL said the battery on the Friday (8 November) flight did not…

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JAL posts US$830m profit

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2013

Japan Airlines (JAL) has posted a strong set of results for the first half of its 2013-14 financial year. The company generated net profits of JPY81.9 billion (US$833 million) in the…

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Qantas, JAL increase Jetstar Japan stake

Mark Elliott Oct 31, 2013

Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) have increased their equity stakes in low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar Japan. An extra JPY11 billion (US$112 million) has been injected into the…

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JAL to revamp domestic cabins

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2013

Japan Airlines (JAL) is expanding its in-flight cabin upgrade programme to include its domestic aircraft. The 'JAL New Sky' project has already been rolled out across a series of…

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JAL-BA-Finnair alliance gets green light

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2013

The Japanese government has approved the proposed joint business between Japan Airlines, British Airways and Finnair. The country's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport &…

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JAL introduces ‘SkySuite’ on Vancouver route

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2013

Japan Airlines (JAL) is launching its 'SkySuite' product on its flights between Tokyo and Vancouver. The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft that operates the trans-Pacific route will be fitted…

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JAL pens first ever Airbus order

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2013

Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase agreement for up to 56 Airbus long-range aircraft, marking the national carrier's first ever deal with the European planemaker. The…

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ANA beats JAL to new Tokyo slots

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2013

The Japanese government has awarded All Nippon Airways (ANA) more than double the number of new international slots at Tokyo's Haneda airport than its main rival, Japan Airlines (JAL).…

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JAL supports quake zone with charter flights

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2013

Japan Airlines (JAL) will operate a series of international charter flights to the country's Tohoku region, which was devastated by the earthquake and tsunami in March 2011. As part…

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Travelport and AXESS deliver new GDS

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2013

Leading distribution management provider Travelport has announced a milestone in its agreement with Japanese partner AXESS, delivering a new global distribution system (GDS) to the…

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JAL to fly Dreamliner to Sydney, Bangkok

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2013

Japan Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Sydney and Bangkok later this year. Effective 1 December 2013, all of the airline's services between Tokyo Narita airport and…

United States

Dreamliner returns to Boston

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2013

A Dreamliner operated by Japan Airlines was forced to return to Boston airport on Friday after a mechanical fault onboard.  The Boeing aircraft was en route to Tokyo when a mechanical…

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Finnair to join BA-JAL venture

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2013

Finnair has applied for permission to join the joint venture between British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL). The British and Japanese national carriers commenced their partnership…

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Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Two

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013

All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget… United Airlines has ordered 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The US carrier has opted to add…

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JAL continues long-haul cabin upgrades

Mark Elliott May 30, 2013 0

Japan Airlines (JAL) is continuing to upgrade its long-haul fleet with the addition of new seats in both business and economy class. Under its 'JAL New Sky' project, the national…

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JAL posts billion-dollar H1 profit

Nov 4, 2012 7

Japan Airlines (JAL) has posted a net profit of more than a billion dollars for the first half of its financial year. In results released on Friday the airline revealed that its net profit…

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BA, JAL to share revenue on routes

Mark Elliott Sep 28, 2012 15

British Airways and Japan Airlines have announced they will share revenue on flights between the Europe and Japan as part of its new business agreement. Its joint business starts Monday…

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Asian Aviation Briefs

Sep 6, 2012 17

China Airlines to recruit 126 cabin crew China Airlines (CAL) is now accepting applications for 126 Taiwanese flight attendants, to serve on its flights to Asia and Oceania. This is the…

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JAL, BA expand cooperation

Sep 4, 2012 14

Japan Airlines and British Airways have announced the expansion of their codeshare arrangement, plus the sale of joint fares. At present, the airlines codeshare on a total of 23 routes,…

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JAL to fly Dreamliner to Helsinki

Aug 21, 2012 1

Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled plans to launch flights from Tokyo’s Narita airport to Helsinki. The airline will initially serve the Finnish capital four times a week (Mondays, Tuesdays,…

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Japan Airlines to update London cabins

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2012 16

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced it will install new seats on its London route early next year. The carrier will initially unveils the new seats across all the cabins on its London-Tokyo…

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JAL to install new B777 seats

Aug 16, 2012 18

Japan Airlines (JAL) is installing new seats across its entire fleet of international Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The new seats will be rolled out progressively across the airline's B777…

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JAL profits surge 111%

Aug 2, 2012 9

Japan Airlines (JAL) has continued its recovery from bankruptcy with a sharp upturn in profits for the first quarter of the 2012-13 financial year. The airline generated net profits of…

Tourism Boards

Japan visitor numbers back to pre-disaster levels

Jul 29, 2012 17

The number of visitors to Japan has rebounded to a level higher than before the 11 March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. According to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO),…

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Asian Aviation Briefs

Jul 3, 2012 15

Turkish Airlines launches Mongolia flights Turkish Airlines has launched its first ever flight to Mongolia. On Monday 2 July, the national carrier commenced its new service from Istanbul to…

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Japanese airlines roll-out in-flight internet

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2012 7

Japan's two largest airlines, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), have both unveiled plans to launch free in-flight internet. JAL will begin offering its new JAL SKY Wi-Fi…

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Japanese airlines roll-out in-flight internet

Jun 25, 2012 22

Japan's two largest airlines, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), have both unveiled plans to launch free in-flight internet. JAL will begin offering its new JAL SKY Wi-Fi…

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JAL to add new Dreamliner flights in October

Jun 13, 2012 14

Japan Airlines has revealed the launch dates of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner services. From 28 October 2012, the airline will launch three weekly B787 services between Tokyo and Moscow,…

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JAL signs interline agreement with Virgin America

Jun 13, 2012 17

Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a new interline agreement with Virgin America. JAL offers daily services from Virgin America's home base at San Francisco to Tokyo Haneda and daily direct…

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JAL, MAS form extensive codeshare partnership

Jun 11, 2012 0

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have signed a new codeshare agreement. From 1 July 2012, JAL will place its ‘JL’ flight code on MAS-operated flights between Kuala Lumpur…

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Boeing delivers new JAL B737 to leasing firm

Jun 10, 2012 1

Boeing has delivered a new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Ireland-based leasing company, Avolon. The new single-aisle jet will now be leased by Japan Airlines (JAL). The delivery is the first…

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JAL gets green light for European JV

May 27, 2012 14

Japan Airlines (JAL) has been granted permission to form a new joint venture with the International Airlines Group (IAG) for flights between Europe and Japan. Japan's Ministry of Land,…

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Airlines briefs 25/05/12

Mark Elliott May 25, 2012 15

Airline news from IAG/JAL and Virgin Atlantic's new route Japan authorities approve IAG/JAL deal The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has…

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JAL international traffic drops 20%

May 9, 2012 7

Following 12 months of upheaval, Japan Airlines (JAL) carried 20.2% fewer passengers on international routes in the 2011-12 financial year than it did in the previous 12 months. In results…

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Jetstar Japan receives first aircraft

Apr 25, 2012 17

Jetstar Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft. The Japanese carrier, which is a joint venture between Qantas and JAL, will start commercial services in July with an…

Technology

Travelport signs major new Japanese GDS deal

Apr 23, 2012 13

Travelport has sealed a new agreement with AXESS International Network, the GDS owned by Japan Airlines (JAL). Under the deal, AXESS will be hosted by Travelport at its Atlanta data centre…

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JAL Dreamliner touches down in Boston

Apr 23, 2012 21

Japan Airlines (JAL) has launched the first ever direct flight from Asia to Boston’s Logan International Airport, using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.   The new daily service from…

Japan

Narita plans budget terminal

Apr 12, 2012 17

The operator of Tokyo’s Narita International Airport is planning to create a new budget terminal to cater for Japan’s new generation of low-cost carriers.Japanese news agency Kyodo has…

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JAL passenger traffic grows for first time since disasters

Apr 12, 2012 14

Japan Airlines (JAL) has recorded year-on-year growth in international passenger traffic for the first time since the 11 March earthquake and tsunami.The airline carried 601,900 passengers…

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JAL receives first two Dreamliners

Mar 27, 2012 1

Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boeing’s factory in Washington state attended by JAL’s…