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Japan Airlines and Alaska Airlines expand codeshare deal
Japan Airlines and Alaska Airlines have agreed to expand their existing codeshare partnership, which will provide customers with an enhanced network to travel between Japan and cities in the US.

OAG: Japan Airlines leads world in aviation punctuality
Japan Airlines has led the world in on-time performance, according to OAG, a provider of flight information. Some 85 per cent of the carrier’s flights arrived on time last year, closely followed by All Nippon Airways, with 84 per cent, and Delta Air Lines, on 83 per cent.

Japan Airlines signs cooperation agreement with Aeroflot
Japan Airlines and Aeroflot have signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic cooperation agreement to pursue commercial opportunities.

Airbus develops first mixed reality trainer for A350 XWB
Airbus, in cooperation with Japan Airlines and JAL Engineering, has developed a prototype application supporting new training solutions, taking advantage of the world’s most advanced mixed reality technology, Microsoft HoloLens and immersive headsets.

Japan Airlines introduces second flight to Tokyo Haneda Airport
Japan Airlines has celebrated the opening of its second daily non-stop service between London Heathrow and Tokyo Haneda Airport. The carrier held a gate ceremony in London to mark the launch.

Aeromexico and Japan Airlines to launch codeshare operations in 2018
Aeromexico and Japan Airlines have agreed to launch a codeshare partnership in Japan’s fiscal year 2018, that combines the synergies of both airlines. It is hoped the alliance will provide a wider connectivity between Mexico and Japan.

Japan Airlines boosts Dreamliner fleet ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Japan Airlines has announced an order today for four 787-8 Dreamliners from Boeing. The order is valued at more than $900 million at current list prices and will expand JAL’s Dreamliner fleet to 49 airplanes.

Japan Airlines partners with TripAdvisor to boost local tourism
Japan Airlines and TripAdvisor have announced a strategic partnership supporting the country’s efforts to better capture and disperse inbound tourism across Japan.

Japan Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi on all domestic routes
Japan Airlines has confirmed it will provide free internet access throughout the flight, to all customers flying on the domestic routes. JAL has been introducing in-flight internet from July 2014 as a paid service, but will now remove the price barrier.

Paris Air Show 2017: Embraer signs new E190 deal with Japan Airlines
Embraer announced has signed an agreement with Japan Airlines for a firm order of an additional E190 after Embraer marked one year of E190 operations in Japan.

Japan Airlines expands codeshare deal with S7 of Russia
Japan Airlines and Russia’s S7 Airlines have agreed to further expand their codeshare cooperation by adding four new Russia-domestic destinations to JAL’s network.

Free Wi-Fi for Japan Airlines passengers on domestic flights
Japan Airlines has decided to upgrade the current 15 minutes free in-flight internet campaign to a completely free internet service on all domestic flights. The service will be available on all flight operated by aircraft equipped with inflight Wi-Fi systems.