JAL to cut international capacity
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09 Dec 09 (TravMedia.com): The JAL Group (JAL) will make temporary adjustments to its international flight frequency and fleet plan for the second half of fiscal year 2009, the year ending March 31, 2010.
Flight frequency on two international routes – Tokyo (Narita) to Sao Paulo via New York, and Tokyo (Narita) to Shanghai, will be reduced for a short term period of two to three months between January and March, 2010, when passenger demand on these routes is expected to be weak. Capacity will also be lowered by means of downsizing the aircraft used on 3 other international routes between Tokyo and Beijing as well as Hong Kong for a similar length of time.
JAL aims to respond more sensitively to current market situations in order to improve profitability, and appreciates the understanding and support of its customers. For customers who have already made reservations on flights that are subject to the change, alternative JAL flights with different timings will be offered.
Flight frequency decrease
Route
Changes
( Flights per week)
Period Effective
Flight Details
Tokyo (Narita) – Sao Paulo via New York
Decrease from 3 to 2
Feb 1 – Mar 27, 2010
Tokyo (Narita) – Shanghai
Decrease from 28 to 21
Jan 18 – Mar 27, 2010
JL619 / 610 to be suspended
Aircraft Change
Route
Current Aircraft
Aircraft after change
Period Effective
Tokyo (Haneda) – Beijing
777 – 200ER
767 – 300ER
Jan 18 – Mar 27, 2010
Tokyo (Narita) – Beijing
767 – 300ER
737 – 800
Tokyo (Haneda) – Hong Kong
777 – 200ER
767 – 300ER
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