British Airways’ Narita Move Brings All Oneworld Airlines Together in T2

All oneworld-alliance member airlines serving Tokyo’s Narita International Airport will be operating from the same terminal from the end of this month, once British Airways transfers its operations to be alongside those of its alliance partners in Terminal 2 with effect from October 31. Japan Airlines (JAL), American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair and Qantas are […]

Antitrust Immunity Award Lets JAL and IAG Schedule Joint Business Launch for March 2013

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has granted anti-trust immunity for the joint business planned by Japan Airlines (JAL) and International Airlines Group (IAG). On May 25, the MLIT formally approved the application submitted by Japan Airlines in February, seeking anti-trust immunity to cooperate with British Airways on flights between the EU […]

Japan’s Skymark Airlines Signs MOU for Four A380s

Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for the purchase of four A380s, the largest and most eco-efficient airliner in service today. Fast-growing Skymark Airlines is Japan’s third-largest carrier. Skymark will operate its A380s on major international long-haul routes from Tokyo. Airbus says Skymark’s engine choice and cabin details will […]

JAL to Codeshare on American’s New York-Sao Paulo Flights

Japan Airlines (JAL) is to codeshare on oneworld alliance partner American Airlines’ flights between New York and Sao Paulo. Reservations and ticket purchasing for the Japan Airlines codeshare begin on October 28, subject to government approval. JAL will list American’s flight AA951 between New York JFK and Sao Paulo as JL5010; the flight departs JFK at 9:30 […]