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JAL becomes only airline in Japan with dual CEIV Pharma Certifications for pharmaceutical transport

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Japan Airlines (JAL) is the only airline in Japan with both the largest temperature-controlled pharmaceutical warehouse and CEIV Pharma Certification. JAL plans to launch an international standard pharmaceutical truck service between major airport in Japan, Kansai Airport and Narita Airport. Tokyo, Japan, 2023-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — On March 28, 2023, JAL obtained the… Read the full press release

JAL unveils new sustainable in-flight menu ‘RED à table’, supervised by young culinary talent in Vietnamese, Italian, and Japanese cuisine

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Three chefs of Vietnamese, Italian, and Japanese cuisines will each provide total coordination of inflight meals. Original videos introducing the chefs’ thoughts, secrets of deliciousness, and behind-the-scenes development are shown in the inflight entertainment and on the website. Tokyo, Japan, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — JAL has been implementing various in-flight meal initiatives(*1) to… Read the full press release

JAL participates in the “Plastic Circular Challenge 2025”

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Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — JAL has announced its participation in the “Plastic Circular Challenge 2025” (hereinafter referred to as “this framework”) organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature Japan (hereinafter referred to as “WWF Japan”(*1)). Through the promotion of the 3R (Reduce/Reuse/Recycle) + 1 (Redesign), we have set a goal… Read the full press release

JAL to build a Narita-based LCC network with additional investments in Spring Japan, Jetstar Japan, and ZIPAIR

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Tokyo, Japan, 2021-Jul-01 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the pillars of JAL`s medium-term management plan is to strengthen its LCC business, generate revenue in the tourism and VFR markets, which are expected to recover and grow, and expand its business domain. As part of these efforts, we will make additional investments in both… Read the full press release

JAL Ground Service the first company based at Narita and Haneda airport certified for IATA`s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO)

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Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — JAL Ground Service Co., Ltd. (JGS), known for providing ground handling operations at major airports in Japan, is commited to promoting safety and maintain high-quality operations to reduce any service related accidents and/or injuries. As part of this long-term commitment, JGS became the first company based at… Read the full press release

JAL and ANA announce new accessibility guideline for customers requesting special assistance

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Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), under the direct supervision of The Nippon Care-Fit Education Institute, today (Oct 26,2020) announced  a new accessibility guideline for customers requesting special assistance at the airport and during flight and airline employees to ensure a safe and accessible journey… Read the full press release

JAL to provide free transport of relief goods, donate face masks and blankets to the storm-hit Kyushu region

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Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — During the month of July 2020, a series of historic storms hit the Kyushu region of Japan and the damages have been extensive, including the destruction of homes, widespread power and water outage, and the loss of precious lives.  The JAL Group would like to send our… Read the full press release

JAL and LOTTE to present exclusive chocolate to passengers in celebration of Valentine’s Day

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Passengers to Receive a JAL Original – LOTTE Ghana MILK CHOCOLATE Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (hereinafter JAL) and LOTTE Co., Ltd. (hereinafter LOTTE) have announced a collaborated effort to hand out an originally designed LOTTE Ghana MILK CHOCOLATE on Valentine’s Day. This year, JAL and LOTTE will… Read the full press release

JAL, University of Hong Kong and University of Tokyo sign MoU on enhancing collaborative opportunities

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Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Hong Kong’s Department of Japanese Studies in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures and the Global Japan Studies Research Network in the Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia at… Read the full press release

JAL to introduce self-service bag drops and facial recognition technology at Narita Airport in 2020

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Highlights Include Self-Service Bag Drops and Facial Recognition Technology Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — As tourism in Japan is expected to increase in the coming years, JAL is in the process of revising its international airport services at Narita Airport to address the diverse needs of customers around the world. By introducing JAL… Read the full press release

JAL renews in-flight safety video

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Focusing on Concrete and Realistic Images to Promote Safety Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The JAL Group has been implementing specific measures to Rebuild Safety and a Sense of Security, as outlined in the company`s Medium Term Management Plan. As part of the continued efforts, the company announced the decision to renew the in-flight… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes JAL’s new cargo flights between O’Hare International Airport and Narita International Airport

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (08/01/2019) joined with Japan Airlines (JAL) and Kalitta Air at O’Hare International Airport to celebrate JAL’s new lease to utilize Kalitta Air’s wide body freighters for multiple, weekly cargo flights between O’Hare International Airport and Narita International Airport. “O’Hare is one… Read the full press release

JAL to serve an original inflight meal supervised by Chef Masahiro Kasahara

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Tokyo, Japan, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has been offering tasty and innovative inflight meal options under the concept of JAL Kitchen Gallery, featured in Premium Economy and Economy Class service. Starting June 1, 2019, JAL will be serving an original inflight meal supervised by Chef Masahiro Kasahara, owner chef of Sanpi Ryoron… Read the full press release

JAL Ground Service invests in innovative gear to support airport personnel

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Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — JAL Ground Service Co., Ltd. (JGS), known for providing airport ground services in Japan and ATOUN Inc., a company known for creating wearable robotic devices, today announced that JGS will purchase and implement the innovative gear to support airport personnel. JGS announced an order for 20 ATOUN MODEL… Read the full press release

JAL certified to be the most punctual airline in the world according to FlightGlobal

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Tokyo, Japan, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) was awarded the Most Consistent Winner, an award given to the airline with the best on-time performance in domestic and international flights in the past five years (January 2013 to December 2017) by FlightGlobal, at a forum held in Atlanta, Georgia US. FlightGlobal compiled flight operation… Read the full press release

JAL to serve limited edition bottles of Thierry Marx branded Beaujolais Nouveau wine on November 16th

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TOKYO, Japan, 2017-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Time! On November 16th, JAL will be serving limited edition bottles of Thierry Marx*1 branded Beaujolais Nouveau wine on select international routes and will also be featured at JAL`s major airport lounges in Japan. Limited to distribution in Japan, this exclusive wine was developed by Pierre… Read the full press release

JAL Group (JAL) estimates 405,778 passengers travelling on its international flights during the Japanese New Year vacation period

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Tokyo, Japan, 2013-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — JAL Group (JAL) estimates a total of 405,778 passengers travelling on its international flights during the Japanese New Year vacation period from December 20, 2013 to January 5, 2014 based on current reservation figures. The total number of people travelling to and from Japan is expected to retain the same level… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines (JAL) to maintain current levels of fuel surcharge on all international passenger tickets between February and March 2014

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Tokyo, Japan, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will maintain current levels of fuel surcharge on all international passenger tickets issued between February 1 and March 31, 2014 as detailed below. JAL sets fuel surcharge levels bimonthly based on the 2-month average price of Singapore kerosene-type jet fuel. The price of Singapore kerosene-type jet fuel during the two month period of October… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines (JAL) to purchase 31 A350 XWBs (18 A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s) plus options for a further 25 aircraft from Airbus

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Tokyo, Japan, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase agreement for 31 A350 XWBs (18 A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s), plus options for a further 25 aircraft. This is JAL’s first ever order for Airbus aircraft.* It is also the first order Airbus has received from Japan for the A350 XWB, confirming its continuing… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines (JAL) started JAL Tohoku Support Project – “VISIT TOHOKU!” under its basic CSR Policy

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TOKYO, 2013-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has started JAL Tohoku Support Project – “VISIT TOHOKU!” since June 1, 2013 under its basic CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Policy. For purpose of supporting disaster-affected area, the airline contributes to stimulate tourism demands and support local industries in Tohoku through its activities of “Bring moretourists to Tohoku” and “Promote people’s interest in Tohoku”, as well as contributes to… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines (JAL) to introduce new in-flight service on Honolulu routes

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The first installment for new in-flight meal service TOKYO, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce new in-flight service on Honolulu routes and new services in Honolulu, starting from this autumn. As the first installment, JAL will offer new in-flight meal service from Japan to Honolulu in collaboration with star chef and popular restaurants from… Read the full press release

The JAL Group released forecast figures for the Japanese summer vacation August 9-18, 2013

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TOKYO, 2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — The JAL Group today announced international and domestic passenger traffic forecast for the Japanese summer vacation that stretches ten days from August 9 to August 18 this year. There are currently 266,166 passenger bookings on international JAL Group flights during this period, up 7.2% compared to previous year, while capacity increased by 6.1%…. Read the full press release

Japan Airlines to expand its in-flight entertainment service

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TOKYO, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will further expand the line-up of [SKY MANGA], the in-flight entertainment service from August 2013. It is the world’s first in-flight entertainment service available on the airline’s Boeing 787s on the international routes with the view of introducing Japanese manga to the world. It has received favorable notice… Read the full press release

Finnair to join British Airways and Japan Airlines in their joint business on flights between Europe and Japan

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TOKYO, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first step has been taken to enable Finnair to join British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL) in their successful joint business on flights between Europe and Japan. The three airlines intend to cooperate commercially by sharing revenue and by coordinating flight schedules and fares in order to offer greater benefits to… Read the full press release