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JAL announces changes to board
Japan Airlines today completed the corporate rehabilitation process with the strong support and assistance of its creditors, customers and all other related parties.
Japan Airlines offers free flights for tsunami relief workers
Japan Airlines is offering to fly rescue workers free of charge to help relief efforts following Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. The move came as a third explosion occurred at the Fukushima nuclear plant about 250km north-east of Tokyo on Tuesday, which caused radiation levels to rise in the surrounding area.
End of the Affair; JAL decommissions Boeing 747s
Japan Airlines International has confirmed it will decommission its last two remaining Boeing 747 jumbojets, ending over 40 years of affinity with the aircraft. Two Boeing 747s were greeted by crowds as they arrived at Narita airport late yesterday, with staff on board wearing uniforms from a bygone era.
Redundancies prompt strike action at Japan Airlines
Cabin crew at Japan Airlines are preparing to walk out on strike on Christmas Day as the carrier prepares to make a series of redundancies. The airline was rescued from financial collapse by the Japanese government earlier this year, with a recovery plan approved by courts in November.
Oneworld partners Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific build stronger network
Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways, both members of the quality airline alliance oneworld®, have come to an additional agreement to codeshare on flights operated by the latter via Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore to destinations in Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe.
Japan gears up for aviation boom
Japan’s transport ministry has granted antitrust immunity for Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways to cooperate with partners on U.S. flights, paving the way for deals that may cut costs and boost sales. Meanwhile, Tokyo’s Haneda airport has opened a new runway and passenger terminal, as the capital sets its sights on becoming an Asian aviation hub.
Diplomatic spat hits Japan air travel
An ongoing diplomatic spat between Japan and China has hit air travel between the two neighbouring Asian giants. Following a row between Tokyo and Beijing over disputed islands in the East China Sea some 11,000 trips on flights to China have been cancelled according to carriers.
US proposes Japan antitrust immunity
The United States department of transportation has mooted antitrust immunity for two aviation alliances offering services to Japan. The news comes on the same day British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia launched their long-awaited transatlantic tie-up.
Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines to further expand code share arrangements
Cathay Pacific Airways and its oneworld partner Japan Airlines announced today that they will expand their code-share agreement with effect from 31 October, subject to government approval.
Japan Airlines to cut 16,000 jobs
Japan Airlines is to cull a third of its workforce, more than 16,000 jobs, and close a number of unprofitable domestic and international routes as part of its aggresive restructuring plan.
JAL Group traffic results for 2010 summer vacation period
The JAL Group today announced international and domestic passenger traffic results for the Japanese summer vacation that stretched from August 6 to August 15 this year.
JAL Group announces the merger of four subsidiary sales companies
The JAL Group (JAL) announced today the decision to merge four of its subsidiary sales companies - JAL Sales Co., Ltd. (JSAT), JAL Sales Hokkaido Co., Ltd. (JSAH), JAL Sales West Japan Co., Ltd. (JSAW) and JAL Sales Kyushu Co., Ltd. (JSAK)