https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/jal group/ Jal Group News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:55:11+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-signs-purchase-agreement-for-airbus-a350-900-and-a321neo-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-signs-purchase-agreement-for-airbus-a350-900-and-a321neo-air/ Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. have announced that it has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for an additional 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft and 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft. JAL had previously announced the introduction of these aircraft on March 21, 2024. The newly acquired A350-900 aircraft, currently operating on domestic routes, will be introduced to international routes starting in FY2027 to expand and enhance JAL’s international network. Additionally, the A321neo aircraft, which will be introduced for the first time by JAL, will replace the Boeing 767 aircraft currently operating on domestic routes, with the introduction starting in 2028. These aircrafts will primarily be deployed on routes to and from Haneda Airport. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:15:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-group-launches-sustainable-challenge-flights-towards-net-zero-emissions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-group-launches-sustainable-challenge-flights-towards-net-zero-emissions/ The JAL Group is pleased to announce another challenge towards a sustainable future, “Sustainable Challenge Flights” on the JL6 flights from Tokyo (Haneda) to New York Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:44:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-expands-inflight-internet-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-expands-inflight-internet-service/ Japan Airlines and Panasonic have revealed details of the improved in-flight internet service - JAL SKY Wi-Fi - offered on the carrier’s Boeing 777-300ERs departures on North America and Europe routes. JAL has recently reached an agreement with Panasonic to aggressively install JAL SKY Wi-Fi on its international Boeing 767-300ERs, Boeing 777-200ERs and Boeing 787s operated on its south-east Asia and other international routes. Sun, 30 Mar 2014 07:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-confirms-june-return-for-boeing-787/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-confirms-june-return-for-boeing-787/ JAL Group has confirmed its Boeing 787-8 aircraft will return to service in sequence after June 1st 2013 after safety tests have been completed on the modified planes. Boeing has been working around the world to install modified ion batteries on the 50 Dreamliner aircraft currently in operation after being given the go ahead by aviation authorities. Wed, 01 May 2013 10:03:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japanese-carriers-ground-dreamliners-after-emergency-landing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japanese-carriers-ground-dreamliners-after-emergency-landing/ All Nippon Airways has grounded its fleet of 17 Boeing 787 Dreamliners after flight NH692 from Yamaguchi Ube was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off. Japan Airlines has followed suit, confirming it would ground its fleet of seven 787s from 16 January until further notice. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:03:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-launches-helisinki-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-launches-helisinki-service/ Japan Airlines (JAL) is launching four times weekly flights between Tokyo (Narita) and Helsinki from February 25th 2013. The service is due to increase to a daily flight from April subject to the delivery of a 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 09:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-launches-all-new-products-and-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-launches-all-new-products-and-services/ Japan Airlines (JAL) today launched JAL NEW SKY PROJECT, a thorough revamp of its in-flight products and services on international routes under a collective theme “Welcome! JAL New Sky”. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-group-revises-route-flight-frequency-and-fleet-plans-for-fy2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-group-revises-route-flight-frequency-and-fleet-plans-for-fy2012/ Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced revisions made to its route, flight frequency and fleet plans for the remaining of fiscal year 2012, the year ending March 31, 2013, highlighted by the launch of two new routes using the latest Boeing 787-8, and also the deployment of this revolutionary aircraft on existing routes to raise service levels and profitability. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 03:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iag-receives-anti-trust-immunity-for-jal-joint-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iag-receives-anti-trust-immunity-for-jal-joint-business/ International Airlines Group and Japan Airlines’ joint business has been granted anti-trust immunity from the Japanese ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism. The agreement will allow British Airways and JAL to cooperate commercially on flights between the EU and Japan. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:55:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-re-launches-english-language-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-re-launches-english-language-website/ Japan Airlines has renewed its English homepage, with upgrades focused on improving the usability of its online domestic flight reservations website for greater customer convenience. With the addition of a new lowest price search function, customers can now more easily locate the cheapest fare for their desired itinerary. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:17:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-and-japan-airlines-boost-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-and-japan-airlines-boost-partnership/ International Airlines Group and Japan Airlines have signed plans for a new joint business between British Airways and JAL on flights between Europe and Japan. Both carriers are already part of the oneworld airline alliance. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:50:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-japan-airlines-dreamliner-livery-revealed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-japan-airlines-dreamliner-livery-revealed/ The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to enter service for Japan Airlines has rolled out of the paint hangar. The airplane’s livery features the iconic new brand mark on its tail and underscores the airline’s commitment to provide the highest level of service to customers and contribute to the advancement of society. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:40:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-signs-up-for-airplane-health-management-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-signs-up-for-airplane-health-management-with-boeing/ Japan Airlines is to expand Boeing’s Airplane Health Management (AHM) coverage to its future 787 Dreamliner fleet. AHM is a software system that monitors, collects and analyzes airplane data to give airplane customers valuable, real-time maintenance information. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:48:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-cuts-services-following-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-cuts-services-following-earthquake/ Japan Airlines has confirmed it will cut reduce a number of international services as traffic continues to suffer following the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake. Smaller aircraft will also be used on a number of routes when the changes come into effect on April 6th. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:24:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-extends-support-to-tohoku-pacific-earthquake-relief-efforts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-extends-support-to-tohoku-pacific-earthquake-relief-efforts/ Japan Airlines (JAL) extends it deepest condolences to the people affected by the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake and the tsunami that followed on March 11, 2011 which caused large scale destruction in many areas. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:15:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009050812551217/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009050812551217/ The JAL Group has requested approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), to remove the fuel surcharge placed on all JAL international passenger tickets. Fri, 08 May 2009 07:36:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090224214705957/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090224214705957/ The JAL Group has requested approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), to decrease the fuel surcharge placed on all its international passenger tickets issued for the 3-month period starting April 1, 2009. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:47:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040806121604432/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040806121604432/ The JAL Group is planning to introduce new domestic passenger services using IC card technology, including a ticket-less check-in service developed by JAL for domestic airports in Japan and an IC Coupon system for converting mileage awards into electronic money for shopping at airport shops and JAL Group hotels. JAL said it will issue new cards for these services when they come available in winter 2004-5, for holders of the group’s frequent flyer program card - JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) - and JAL Card credit card holders. Fri, 06 Aug 2004 10:16:45 +0000