5 crew on Coast Guard plane dead after collision with Japan Airlines jet

A Japan Airlines plane  caught fire at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Firefighters are extinguishing the blaze. Japan Airlines says the plane is Flight 516 from New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido to Tokyo's Haneda Airport. JAL says the plane collided with what appears to be a Japan Coast Guard aircraft after landing.

Japan Airlines takes delivery of its first A350-1000 

Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350-1000  from Airbus’ delivery centre in Toulouse, France. The A350-1000 is set to become the airline’s new international aircraft, initially flying on the prestigious Tokyo Haneda - New York JFK  route. 

Top ten airlines for business travel, from business-class lounges to inflight service

The Business Travel Index from Tipalti has analyzed factors such as lounge facilities, wifi, food and drink options and comfort to reveal which airlines offer the best airport lounges and inflight service.

New Tokyo-Narita to San José flight on ZIPAIR

In a press conference held earlier today in Tokyo, Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR announced plans to inaugurate new, nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) in December 2022. When the new flights begin, SJC will become ZIPAIR’s third US destination and its first in the Bay Area. […]

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Japan Airlines and Aeroflot codeshare ready for take off

Aeroflot and Japan Airlines have announced a codeshare agreement that will offer added flexibility to passengers travelling between Russia and

Japan Airlines takes delivery of first A350 XWB

Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is

In time for cherry blossoms: Vistara and JAL codeshare

Japan Airlines (JAL) and India's finest full-service carrier, Vistara, entered a codeshare partnership that will open up more routes between India and Tokyo than ever before.

Why BA has brought back Heathrow-Osaka route after 20 years

Its been a full two decades since British Airways (BA) passengers were able to jet directly from Heathrow to Osaka, in Japan. But now the airline has restored the connection to capitalise on a surge in Japanese tourism, forecast to rise from 24 million annual visitors in 2016 to 40 million in 2020.

JAL and China Eastern sign deal to elevate alliance

Japan Airlines (JAL) and China Eastern Airlines (China Eastern) have signed a deal to further strengthen its partnership by coordinating flights and operations that will improve the passenger experience.

JAL gambles on new low-cost carrier business

Japan Airlines (JAL) announced a decision to establish a new low-cost carrier (LCC) in the international market to target the rising Asian demand.