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Japan Airlines and American Airlines Strengthen Partnership
Today, Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the decision to strengthen its partnership with American Airlines.
Japan Airlines decides on new top management positions
Japan Airlines Group announced today, the appointments of the Group President and Executive Vice President, who will take office with effect from February 1, 2010.
JAL Starts “Haiti Earthquake Children Support-Miles for UNICEF” Campaign
The JAL Group (JAL) and the Japan Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF) are appealing to members of the airline’s frequent flyer program - JAL Mileage Bank (JMB), to donate miles to the “Haiti Earthquake Children Support
Commenting on Japan Airlines’ Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com
“Although customers will not see any immediate changes to existing flight booking with Japan Airlines (JAL), the long term impact on British travellers to Japan and beyond could be significant.”
Delta and SkyTeam Issue Statement of Support for Japan Airlines
Delta Air Lines and SkyTeam today issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Japan Airlines (JAL) has entered into court-led financial restructuring under the guidance of the Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corporation of Japan (ETIC).
JAL Received Decision on Support from the Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corporation of Japan
JAL’s corporate restructuring will proceed swiftly under sound procedures through the combination of receiving support from ETIC and in-court corporate reorganization proceedings. Commercial transaction claims and the frequent flyer miles will be fully protected.
JAL files for bankruptcy protection
JAL has filed for court-led restructuring and bankruptcy protection with the Tokyo District Court. The Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corp. of Japan, a quasi-governmental turnaround agency currently working on the wide ranging financial problems at Japan Airlines Corp. revealed the bankruptcy proposal.
ETIC announced present strategy of support plan for JAL
On January 13, 2010, Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corporation (hereafter ETIC) announced their present strategy of support plan for JAL. The content of the announcement is as follows. For further details, please refer to the ETIC’s homepage: http://www.etic-j.co.jp/.
Japan Airlines and Mexicana to increase code share routes
From January 14, 2010, Japan Airlines will expand its services between Los Angeles and the Mexican city of León/Bajío (Guanajuato) and between San Francisco and Mexico City by adding its “JL” code on flights operated by Mexicana.
JAL shares plunge further
Shares in Japan Airlines fell a further 80% today during trading in Japan following a 45% drop yesterday (Tuesday 12) as bankruptcy looks inevitable. The stricken carrier’s shares are almost worthless at 7Yen after the Japanese Government indicated that it would allow the flag carrier to slip into administration as soon as Tuesday (January 19).
JAL cargo fuel surcharge for February 2010
Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to revise down, from February 1, 2010, its international cargo fuel surcharge for flights departing from Japan only.
JAL Group monthly traffic data - November 2009
Please refer to the tables below for JAL Group’s traffic data for the month of November, 2009.