Company Profile

Japan Airlines (JAL) was established in 1951 when it began domestic operations. Its first international services began with a Douglas DC-6B, named City of Tokyo, from Tokyo to San Fransisco in 1954. In 2002 JAL became the sixth largest airline in the world by passengers carried.

Japan Airlines serves 35 countries and regions, with 217 airports in Asia, the Americas, Europe and Oceania, including codeshare flights. It operates daily services between Tokyo and Sydney with a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft.

Japan Airlines (JAL) introduced Premium Economy service on the daily Sydney - Tokyo (Narita) route from December 1st, 2009 which is also equipped with the JAL Shell Flat Seat in executive class.

Japan Airlines joined the oneworld global alliance on April 1st, 2007.

JAL INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FEATURE THE FOLLOWING SEATS:
(not available on all services)

FIRST CLASS
Skysleeper Solo or Skysleeper

• Fully reclines,
• Features genuine leather upholstery,
• Sublime comfort of spacious seat and surrounding personal space,
• A convenient, large-sized movable tray,
• A large-sized 19-inch personal monitor,
• High performance, noise cancelling BOSE headphones.

EXECUTIVE CLASS SEASONS
Shell Flat or Shell Flat Neo

• Lie-flat designs with the ability to lower armrests to the same height as the seat when reclined,
• Extra large partitions ensure more privacy for an undisturbed sleep,
• Ample storage in the armrest accommodates small or large items including letter-sized documents,
• Power ports are conveniently located in front of each seat,
• An anti-bacterial, deodorizing seat cover shields the JAL Shell Flat Neo.

PREMIUM ECONOMY
Sky Shell Seat

• A shell-shaped seat that allows passengers to recline by sliding their seat forward without having the seat in front intrude when reclining,
• An even wider 97cm(38inches) seat pitch for greater relaxation,
• An anti-bacterial, deodorising seat cover.

ECONOMY CLASS

• A superior travel experience that includes high quality entertainment,
• All seats offer hammock-shaped headrests that include adjustable side protectors and comfortable fabric coverings,
• An anti-bacterial, deodorizing seat cover,
• Large-sized 9-inch personal monitors are installed in each seat back.

• JAL Introduces Yokohama City in Monthly JAPAN PROJECTMonday, 30 January 2012
• Jean-Paul Hevin Creates Original Chocolates for JAL First and Executive ClassWednesday, 25 January 2012
• JAL Network Flights Recognized by Conducive Technology as Most On-TimeTuesday, 24 January 2012
• JAL, TOKYO FM and Sanrio Unveil "Hellosmile JET" to Promote Cervical Cancer Prevention and AwarenessMonday, 16 January 2012
• JAL Refreshes In-flight Wine and Champagne Selection on International RoutesFriday, 13 January 2012
• Japan Airlines and Air New Zealand code-share AgreementWednesday, 21 December 2011
• JAL Expands Use of User-Preferred-Routes to VancouverTuesday, 20 December 2011
• JAL Maintains International Fare Fuel Surcharge for February to March 2012Friday, 16 December 2011
• WIN an international food adventureWednesday, 14 December 2011
• JAL Extends Free Transportation of Relief Goods to ThailandThursday, 10 November 2011
• JAL Group Announces Financial Results for Half-year Ended September 30, 2011Wednesday, 9 November 2011
• JAL Receives CAPA Airline of the Year Award 2011Tuesday, 25 October 2011
• JAL Maintains International Fare Fuel Surcharge for December 2011 to January 2012Friday, 14 October 2011
• JAL Brings MARCOART to SendaiFriday, 14 October 2011
• JAL to Offer Internet Access Onboard International Flights Using Panasonic Avionic's eXConnect Service from Summer 2012Tuesday, 20 September 2011
• Japan Airlines Premium Economy ClassThursday, 25 August 2011
• JAL Group Subsidiary Jupiter Global Limited Allots New Shares to Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation and Tightens Their Cargo CooperationMonday, 1 August 2011
• Japan Airlines – Published Europe Early Bird FareMonday, 18 July 2011
• JAL International Fare Fuel Surcharge from August to September 2011Tuesday, 21 June 2011
• Japan Airlines and American Airlines Strengthen Cargo Relationship Through Closer CooperationFriday, 3 June 2011
• JAL and China Eastern Airlines Decide On Expanded PartnershipWednesday, 25 May 2011
• JAL Group Achieves 188 Billion Yen Operating Income for Fiscal Year 2010Thursday, 19 May 2011
• JAL Temporarily Reduces International and Domestic Capacity on Select RoutesWednesday, 18 May 2011
• JAL Adds Extra Flights to Yamagata and Hanamaki between May 9 and 22, 2011Friday, 29 April 2011
• JAL to Operate Extra Flights to Sendai Airport between May 9 and 22, 2011Thursday, 28 April 2011
• JAL Adjusts Flight Frequency on Domestic Routes in MayWednesday, 27 April 2011
• JAL Schedules Extra Flights to Tohoku during Golden Week HolidaysThursday, 21 April 2011
• JAL International Fare Fuel Surcharge from June to July 2011Wednesday, 20 April 2011
• JAL Extends Temporary Reduction of International CapacityTuesday, 19 April 2011
• Additional JAL Flights to Tohoku from April 21 to April 28, 2011Tuesday, 19 April 2011
• Additional JAL Flights to Tohoku from April 19 to April 28, 2011Friday, 15 April 2011
• JAL Group Schedules Extra Flights Following Reopening of Sendai AirportMonday, 11 April 2011
• JAL to Offer Special Unpaid LeaveFriday, 8 April 2011
• Additional JAL Flights to Hanamaki between April 4 and 9, 2011Wednesday, 6 April 2011
• JAL Group Flights to Yamagata and Hanamaki Between April 8 to 10, 2011Friday, 1 April 2011
• JAL Announces Board of Directors and Change to Executive OfficersWednesday, 30 March 2011
• Announcement of Completion of Corporate Reorganization Proceedings with Early Lump-Sum Settlement of Reorganization ClaimsTuesday, 29 March 2011
• JAL Group Extends Operation of Extra Flights to Yamagata to April 7, 2011Monday, 28 March 2011
• JAL Group Announces Plans for More Extra Flights, Temporary Suspension and Decrease in Frequency of Scheduled Domestic FlightsThursday, 24 March 2011
• JAL Group Utilizes Larger Aircraft for Operations to Tohoku and Temporarily Decreases Flight Frequency on 2 Domestic RoutesMonday, 21 March 2011
• JAL Group Adds Extra Flights on March 16 and Schedules Extra Flights between March 17 and 26, 2011 to Tohoku RegionThursday, 17 March 2011
• JAL Group Plans to Operate Extra Flights and to Use Larger Aircraft for Scheduled Flights to Tohoku Region on March 15Tuesday, 15 March 2011
• JAL Extends Support to Tohoku Pacific Earthquake Relief EffortsTuesday, 15 March 2011
• Special Handling for Tohoku Pacific EarthquakeMonday, 14 March 2011
• Japan Airlines Amends International Baggage RuleTuesday, 8 March 2011
• JAL Operates All-Girls Flight to Celebrate the Japanese Doll FestivalFriday, 4 March 2011
• First Aircraft Painted with Latest Crane Livery Takes FlightWednesday, 2 March 2011
• Japan Airlines and American Airlines Offer Tours to USA with JALPAKThursday, 17 February 2011