Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. is the national flag carrier for the Japan with its headquarters in Tokyo and main hubs at Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) International Airports and Osaka International Airport (ITM). Founded in 1951, It joined the OneWorld global alliance in 2007.
They currently serve 33 international destinations in Asia, the Americas, Europe and Oceania, and 59 domestic destinations in Japan. This makes them the sixth largest airline in the world by passengers carried.
Japan Airlines is also currently an official sponsor of Japan Football Association, Japan national football team, Shimizu S-Pulse, and Consadole Sapporo.
• In 1963, Japan Airlines was the only airline in Asia to order 3 Concordes, but after the stock market crash in 1973 - they cancelled the order and Air France and British Airways became the only two airlines to ever operate the Concorde.
• In 2018, Japan Airlines was upgraded to a 5 star rating with Skytrax.
• Japan Airlines has also won in the category
Frequent Flyer Program
JMB Fly On is the miles-based rewards program for Japan Airlines.
The program has four tiers:
Crystal
30,000 points or 30 flights and 10,000 points
• 50% bonus miles
• Priority check-in and baggage service
• Additional checked bags
Sapphire
50,000 points or 50 flights and 15,000 points
• 100% bonus miles
• Access to JAL Global Club entrance
• Priority security screening
• JAL and Oneworld lounge access for traveller and one companion
• Ability to use miles for premium economy upgrades
JGC Premier
80,000 points or 80 flights and 25,000 points
• 100% bonus miles
• Access to JAL Global Club entrance
• Priority security screening
• JAL and Oneworld lounge access for traveller and one companion
• Front-seat assignments
• Special security gate for traveller and one companion
• One additional benefit from special selections that include spouse status
• Additional points and premium economy coupons
Codesharing
Iberia offers codesharing with 25 airlines both inside and outside the OneWorld Alliance. Look for the designator code (JL).
When booking with a codesharing partner, you will experience differences in baggage fees, optional services, other charges, and policies from partner airlines on your trip.
Partners Include:
Cabin Classes
First Class
First Class
Priority check-in desk and fast track access through security
JAL lounge access
Luxury amenity package, pyjamas and slippers
Personal suites with lie-flat bed, pillow, mattress, and duvet and woodgrain interior
23” Personal entertainment screens with noise cancelling headphones
Premium in-flight meals, fine wines and alcoholic beverages
In flight movies, videos, audio programs, games, and e-book selection.
Business Class
Priority check-in desk and fast track access through security
JAL lounge Access
Amenity package and slippers
Variety of comfortable shell-like ‘sky seats’, flat seat and recliner options with built in massage
Personal screens and noise cancelling headphones
Premium in-flight meals, fine wines and alcoholic beverages
In flight movies, videos, audio programs, games, and e-book selection.
Business Class
Premium Economy
Premium Economy
Priority check-in desk and fast track access through security
JAL lounge Access
Amenity package and slippers
The largest economy seats with reclining features and shell-style option for enhanced privacy
Personal screens and noise cancelling headphones
Meal, wines and alcoholic beverages
In flight movies, videos, audio programs, games, and e-book selection.
Economy
Winner of best Economy Class from the Skytrax Airline Awards 2017, 2018
Great legroom, expanded seat pitch and lots of armroom
10.6” personal touch screens, water bottle holder, accessory pouch
Shared power outlet and USB port
Meal, wines and alcoholic beverages
In flight movies, videos, audio programs, games, and e-book selection.