flights . 19 Jul 2017 . Jessica Iwu

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. is the flag carrier airline of Japan and the second largest in the country behind All Nippon Airways. Its headquartered is in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan. JAL was established in 1951 and became the national airline of Japan in 1953. The two main hubs used by Japan Airlines are the Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport), and the two secondary hubs are the Osaka's Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport. The focus cities of the airline are Fukuoka, Nagoya-Chubu Centrair, Okinawa and Sapporo. JAL group companies include Japan Airlines, J-Air, JAL Express, Japan Air Commuter, Japan Transocean Air and Ryukyu Air Commuter for domestic feeder services; and JAL Cargo for cargo and mail services. Japan Airlines offer First class, Executive Class, Premium Economy Class, Class J and Economy Class options to travellers. The airline provides Economy Class service on all routes, Class J service (a front cabin with larger seats) on most major domestic routes, Premium Economy on some international routes, Executive Class (business class) on most long-haul and some short-haul international routes, and First Class on some long-haul and domestic routes. ROUTES JAPAN AIRLINES OPERATE FLIGHTS ON Japan Airline flies to 92 destinations; 33 international destinations in Asia, America, Europe and Oceania, and 59 domestic destinations. Some of the popular routes are: Nagoya, Japan ? Bangkok (Japan) Osaka Kansai ? Honolulu ?(Hawaii) Osaka Kansai ? Los Angeles (America) Tokyo Haneda ? Beijing (Japan) Tokyo Haneda ? Guangzhou (China) Tokyo Haneda ? San Francisco (America) Tokyo Haneda ? Seoul Gimpo (South Korea) Tokyo Haneda ? Singapore Changi (Singapore) Tokyo Haneda ? Taipei Song Shan (Taiwan) Tokyo Narita ? Bangkok (Japan) Tokyo Narita ? Boston Logan (Massachusetts) Tokyo Narita ? Dalian (China) Tokyo Narita ? Dallas Fort Worth (Dallas) Tokyo Narita ? Delhi (India) Tokyo Narita ? Frankfurt (Germany) Tokyo Narita ? Hanoi (Vietnam) Tokyo Narita ? Helsinki (Finland) Tokyo Narita ? Honolulu ?(Hawaii) Tokyo Narita ? Jakarta (Indonesia) Toyko Narita ? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) Tokyo Narita ? Melbourne (Australia) Tokyo Narita ? Moscow Domodedovo (Russia) Tokyo Narita ? Paris CDG (France) Tokyo Narita ? San Diego (California) Tokyo Narita ? Shanghai Pudong (China) Tokyo Narita ? Singapore Changi (Singapore) Tokyo Narita ? Sydney (Canada) Tokyo Narita ? Taipei Taoyuan (Taiwan) Tokyo Narita ? Vancouver (Canada) Average Fares on Some Popular Routes
?Departure ?Arrival Average Fare
?Tokyo - Narita New York City ?$ 1,145
?Osaka, Japan Los Angeles ?$ 1,129
?Lagos, Nigeria Tokyo ?1,506,507 Naira
Tokyo - Narita Frankfurt ?$ 1,055
?Tokyo - Narita Paris $ 1,147
?Tokyo - Narita ?London $ 1,139
?Tokyo - Narita Seoul, South Korea $ 264
  CODESHARE AGREEMENT - ONEWORLD MEMBERS Japan Airlines has a joint business partnership with the following Oneworld members: Air Berlin American Airlines (Trans-Pacific joint business agreement partner) British Airways (Siberian joint business partner) Cathay Pacific Iberia (Siberian joint business partner) Finnair (Siberian joint business partner) LATAM Brasil LATAM Chile Malaysia Airlines Qantas Qatar Airways S7 Airline SriLankan Airlines JAPAN AIRLINES CODESHARES Air France Air Tahiti Nui Alaska Airlines Bangkok Airways China Airlines China Eastern Airlines China Southern Airlines Emirates JetBlue Jetstar Airways Jetstar Japan Korean Air Thai Airways Vietnam Airlines WestJet Fleet[edit] JAPAN AIRLINE FLEET Presently, Japan airline has an all-Boeing fleet of 160 aircraft. Boeing 737 - 800: Japan ?airline has 50 B737 - 800?aircraft in service, and the aircraft has a seating capacity of between 144 and 165. The 144 seat configuration is for the domestic flights and the 165 seat configuration is for the international flights. Boeing 767 - 300: Japan ?airline has 6 B767 - 300?aircraft in service, and the aircraft has a seating capacity of 261. The 261 seat configuration is for domestic flights. Boeing 767 - 300ER: Japan ?airline has 32 B767 - 300ER aircraft in service, and the aircraft has a seating capacity of between 199 and 252. The 119 seat configuration is for the international flights and the 252 sea configuration is for the domestic flights. Boeing 777 - 200: Japan ?airline has 11 ?B777 - 200?aircraft in service, and the aircraft has a seating capacity of 375. The 375 seater has a domestic configuration. Boeing 777 - 200ER: Japan ?airline has 11 B777 - 200ER aircraft in service, and the aircraft has a seating capacity of between 245 and 375. The 245 seat configuration is for domestic flights, the 236 seat configuration is for international flights and the 375 seat configuration is for domestic flights. Boeing 777 - 300: Japan ?airline has 4 B777 - 300 aircraft in service, and the aircraft has a seating capacity of?500. Boeing 777 - 300ER: Japan ?airline has 13 B777 - 300ER?aircraft in service, and the aircraft has a seating capacity of 244. Boeing 787 - 8: Japan ?airline has 25 B787 - 8 aircraft in service, and the aircraft has a seating capacity of between 161 and 186. Boeing 787 - 9: Japan ?airline has 8 B787 - 9 aircraft in service, and the aircraft has a seating capacity of 195. CARGO FLEET Japan Airlines has seized to offer dedicated freighter aircraft operations. The services stopped in October 2010 after existing for more than 30 years. The company slogan for Japan airlines is 'Fly into tomorrow. Dream Skyward'. The?aircraft are colored white, having the image of a Japanese red-crown crane with extended wings on the tail. TRAVEL PACKAGES OFFERED BY JAPAN AIRLINES Japan Airlines has a frequent flyer service status programme called The Fly On Programme that rewards travellers based on the miles covered in a year. The program is divided into four membership levels. They include Crystal, Sapphire, JCG Premier and Diamond. CRYSTAL?LEVEL Crystal level is achieved or retained when: The member earns 30,000 Fly On Points (includes 15,000 Fly On Points earned by JAL Group airline flights) or The member is boarding more than 30 flights and minimum of 10,000 Fly On Points. Crystal Benefits Dedicated Reservation Desk Priority Waitlist Advance Front Seat Assignment Service on JAL International Flights Priority Check in Priority Baggage Service when Flying in Class J on Japan Domestic Flights - This service is not available on international flights. Extra Checked Baggage Allowance Priority Standby Priority Boarding First Class Lounge access SAPPHIRE Sapphire level is achieved or retained: When the member earns 50,000 Fly On Points (includes 25,000 Fly On Points earned by JAL Group airline flights) When boarding more than 50 flights and minimum of 15,000 Fly On Points.

Benefits of the Frequent Flyer Program?

  • Priority Check-in
  • Priority Baggage Service
  • Extra Checked Baggage Allowance
  • Priority Standby
  • JAL Global Club Entrance
  • Fast Security Lane
  • Priority Boarding
  • Access to Lounge - Traveller can come along with a maximum of 3 companions.
  • Access to any of the 600 lounges offered by oneworld airlines.
  • JAL Global Club ?-?an exclusive club designed to cater to the needs of our most experienced travelers. Prepaid Gift Card Promotion at The Shilla Duty Free.
JGC PREMIER JGC Premier is achieved or retained: When the member earns 80,000 Fly On Points (includes 40,000 Fly On Points earned by JAL Group airline flights) When boarding more than 80 flights and minimum of 25,000 Fly On Points. JGC Premier benefits Priority Waitlist Advance Front Seat Assignment Service Japan Domestic Route Advance Booking Services Priority Check-in -?JAL First Class check-in counters Priority Baggage Service Extra Checked Baggage Allowance Priority Standby Special Security Gate Fast Security Lane Priority Boarding Lounge access at JAL First Class Lounges (at Haneda Airport and Narita Airport) and Sakura Lounges. Lounge access at the Diamond Premier Lounge (at Haneda Airport, New Chitose Airport and Itami Airport) and Sakura Lounges. Access to any of the 600 lounges offered by oneworld airlines. Pre-booking for In-flight Sales on JAL International Flights In-flight Wi-Fi service FLY ON Upgrade Package Airline Pilot Experience Prepaid Gift Card Promotion at The Shilla Duty Free DIAMOND The highest membership level in the Fly On Programme of the JAL Mileage Bank. Diamond level is achieved or retained: When the member earns 100,000 Fly On Points (includes 50,000 Fly On Points earned by JAL Group airline flights) When boarding more than 120 flights and minimum of 35,000 Fly On Points. Diamond benefits Dedicated Reservation Desk Priority Waitlist JMB DIAMOND Award Tickets Advance Front Seat Assignment Service Japan Domestic Route Advance Booking Services Priority Check-in Priority Baggage Service Extra Checked Baggage Allowance Priority Standby Special Security Gate Fast Security Lane Priority Boarding Lounge access at JAL First Class Lounges (at Haneda Airport and Narita Airport) and Sakura Lounges. Lounge access at the Diamond Premier Lounge (at Haneda Airport, New Chitose Airport and Itami Airport) and Sakura Lounges. oneworld Alliance Member Flights Pre-booking for In-flight Sales on JAL International Flights In-flight Wi-Fi service FLY ON Upgrade Package Airline Pilot Experience Prepaid Gift Card Promotion at The Shilla Duty Free SPECIAL SERVICES OFFERED BY JAPAN AIRLINES Japan Airline offers special services to travellers and some of them include:

In-flight entertainment

MAGIC system

The Magic system is supported by JAL Entertainment Network and it features the latest hit movies and videos, games and audio programs. The system is fixed behind seats.

In-flight Catering

Meals are offered on intercontinental routes by Japan Airlines based on the cabin class, destination, and flight duration.?Western and Japanese menu selections are usually available, including seasonal menu selections varied by destination.

Special Meals

During booking, special meals can be requested for, including Children's meals, religious meals, vegetarian meals and other meals.

Sakura Lounge

The Sakura Lounge offers complimentary beverages, including juice, soda drinks, coffee, tea, mineral water and alcohol drinks; and snacks. A variety of reading materials are also available, such as major, local and sports newspapers; weekly magazines and economy books. Business services include public phones, fax and copy machines; and connect personal computer for internet communication using the wire LAN and the wireless LAN available in the Sakura lounges.

Services for?Customers with physical disabilities

Customers that need to travel with their wheel chair would need to inform the airline. The wheel chair would be accepted as a checked baggage, and ?be delivered to specified location. The airline also provides on-board wheel chairs. Customers that need to use the airlines wheel chair would need to request for a reservation while booking for the flight. Customers with hearing and speech disabilities are entitled to escorts that guide them through the boarding process. Also videos are available in the cabin to relay flight information to the disabled customer. Safety instruction cards in Braille are available to pass information across to the customers with visual disabilities. These customers are also entitled to seats of their choice.   Services for infants and small children on international routes The airline has supplies on board for children and infants and they include: Bassinets for infants not more than 2 years. Disposable diapers Changing stand(in the lavatory) Baby/Infant meals for babies up to 8 months. and for babies between 9 months and 2 years. Child meals for children aged between 2 and 12. Toys Strollers Infant seats for children under 3 ?years. These supplies are available on request. Reservations therefore have to be made at least 96 hours before flight. WHERE TO BOOK JAPAN AIRLINES FLIGHT TICKETS

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FLYING WITH CHILDREN

Infants are travellers above 8 days after birth and under 3 years. Children are travellers between 3 and 11 years of age. Adults are ?travellers that are 12 years and above.

Infants/Children

Infants are allowed to sit on an adult's lap, and so are not compelled to have their own seat. However, Infants are charged 10% of the adult fare even though they have no seat. Only one infant is allowed per passenger. Seats can be purchased for infants at the rate of a child ticket fare.?Infant travelling with a pregnant woman who is due in 28 days must use a ?child seat. Child fares vary according to the routes and are sometimes the same as adult fare.

Baggage Allowance for Infants?and Children

Infants are allocated 10 kg for checked baggage plus either one fully collapsible stroller or car seat. Children over 2 years old have the same baggage allowance as adults which is 20 kg.

Unaccompanied Minors

Infants and children under 5 must not travel alone and hence will need to travel with another passenger at least 16 years of age, or be considered as unaccompanied minors. Children from 5 through 7 years can only travel on direct flights. Children form 8 through 14 years can travel on nonstop, direct and connecting flights. Children from 15 through 17 years may not require the use of the Unaccompanied Minor service. The charge for this service to and from all locations is $100 on each route, plus tax. The adult designated to pick up the unaccompanied minor at the destination airport should plan to arrive at the arrival gate 20 minutes before the flight's scheduled arrival time. FLYING WITH PETS On Japan Airlines, pets are accommodated in the cargo compartment of the aircraft. The following pets are allowed - dogs, cats, small birds (that eat seeds, fruit and insects), rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, marmots, squirrels, and chinchillas. The dogs and cats must be at least 8 weeks of age to travel. Rabbits, hamsters and other pets known for their strong teeth will fly in special carriers that are fully enclosed with wire mesh to prevent them from damaging wiring and other sensitive aircraft components. Advanced reservations are required before pets can be allowed on board. On arrival, a??JAL agent will carry the?pet from the cargo compartment to the arrival lobby and deliver the?pet directly to the owner?in the baggage claim area. TERMS AND CHECK IN POLICY

Online Check-In

Japan Airlines allow customers to use their Web Check-In Service via the?JAL website or mobile site.

Baggage Allowance

First Class and Business Class - 3 pieces, 32 kg (70lbs) per piece. Premium Economy Class and Economy Class - 2 pieces, 23 kg (50lbs) per piece.

Domestic Flights?

Total checked baggage weight must not exceed 45?.

Bagaggae Restrictions

Sharp objects like scissors, knives, and items such as stub guns, bats, and golf clubs that could be used as weapons?are not allowed on board. Carrying knives or other restricted items on board an aircraft is a violation of Japan's Aviation Law and is subject to a fine of JPY 500,000. Liquefied gas lighters (Disposable and refillable type) Premixing, Cigar lighters and?Oil lighters (with or without absorbent cottons) Beverages(non-alcoholic and alcoholic) - more than 70%.

Checked Baggage Restrictions

Expensive items such as?Cash, jewelry, precious metals, securities, bills of exchange, works of art and antiques. Valuables such as documents, electronic data, passports and other personal identification required for travel, samples, credit/bank cards, cash vouchers, bankbooks, checks, commuter passes, keys, computers and computer accessories, mobile phones, film cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, medicines, paintings, watches, mementos, etc.

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