Press Release

- Highlights Include New International Tokyo (Haneda) = New York (John F. Kennedy) Service from April 1

- Class J Service Expanded onto More Japan-domestic Routes

The JAL Group (JAL) today announced its flight frequency and fleet plans on both international and domestic routes for fiscal year 2017 (ending March 31, 2018).

On international routes, JAL will launch new non-stop daily service between Tokyo-Haneda (HND) and New York (JFK) from April 1, 2017, using a Haneda daytime international slot. The new service is being offered to enhance customer convenience and to provide greater access to and from Japan-domestic connecting flights at Haneda Airport.

On JAL’s daily flight departing in the evening from Tokyo-Narita (NRT) to New York (JFK), the airline will increase capacity by adjusting the aircraft type from a Boeing 787-8 (SS8) to a Boeing 777-300ER (SS7), which offers a four-class configuration including First Class (*1).

To better match the expected increase in demand between Japan and Russia following Russia’s relaxation of visa requirements from January 2017, JAL will increase Narita = Moscow (DME) service to a daily operation from July through October. This April concurrently marks JAL’s 50^th anniversary of Moscow service. The airline will continue to contribute to the further development of bilateral exchange.

Additionally, with strong passenger demand in recent years on Japan = Hawaii routes and to improve the airlines overall Hawaii network, JAL will increase the number of flights to Honolulu from Narita and Osaka-Kansai (KIX) during the high demand season to five flights daily between Narita and Honolulu, and twice daily between Kansai and Honolulu. JAL will also offer its well-received First Class service between Narita and Honolulu (JL780/789) during the summer high demand season to meet needs of customers.

On Japan-domestic routes, aircraft revamps(*2) have been completed to feature the latest JAL SKY NEXT(*3) cabin interiors. JAL will continually improve the quality of its products and services. The airline will also implement necessary adjustments to its domestic fleet plan mainly on Haneda routes to better meet seasonal demands.

JAL will also expand Embraer 190 operations, which feature Class J and Free Wi-Fi Video Program services(*4) primarily on regional flights to and from Osaka-Itami (ITM) to deliver greater customer convenience and comfort. On Japan Air Commuter (JAC) flights operating between Kagoshima and remote islands, new ATR42-600 aircraft will be gradually introduced from late-April. On Okinawa (Naha) routes, the airline will use the Boeing 737-800 with the latest JAL SKY NEXT cabin interiors. On routes connecting to and from remote islands in the Okinawa region, the airline will gradually introduce the Bombardier DHC-8-400CC aircraft, which features a cargo-passenger combi configuration and larger cargo compartments, in order to meet growing passenger and cargo demands.

Regarding other Japan-domestic routes, the JAL Group will retain seasonal operations on select routes, which the airline resumed in FY2014, and will maintain the same capacity offered in FY2016 in cooperation with all interested parties in each of the regions served. Furthermore, the airline will continue to replace propeller-driven aircraft with regional jets on select routes in order to improve seat capacity, stimulate leisure demand, and contribute to revitalization of regional economies.

The JAL Group will continue to embrace new challenges in order to deliver greater customer convenience and comfort, provide an enhanced network, and improve the quality of its products and services.

# The following plans and schedules are subject to government approval.

(*1) For more information about JAL SKY SUITE aircraft, please visit www.jal.co.jp/en/newsky/

(*2) Domestic Boeing 777-300s, Boeing 777-200s, Boeing 767-300s and Boeing 737-800s (excluding Japan Transocean Air’s fleet)

(*3) For more information about JAL SKY NEXT service, please visit www.jal.co.jp/en/skynext/

(*4) For more details, please visit press release: http://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/201604/003841.html

International Network

【Launch of Haneda = New York (JFK) Route】

New service with a morning departure and evening arrival at Haneda Airport will provide customers with same day connections to domestic flights to and from 27 destinations in Japan.

(*5) Between May and August 2017, Arr. Time of JL006 will be ten minutes later and Dep. Time of JL005 will be 15 minutes later.

 【Aircraft Type and Flight Frequency Changes on Narita = New York (JFK) Route】

With the launch of Haneda = New York (JFK) service, Narita = New York (JFK) service will be decreased from 14 weekly to 7 weekly flights, JL004/003 will maintain an evening departure and afternoon arrival at Narita Airport, and the operating aircraft will be changed from a Boeing 787-8 (SS8) to a Boeing 777-300ER (SS7) (*6) with an increased number of seats in every class in response to the rapid growth of demand between North America and Asia. Additionally, JAL will provide First Class service on this flight to better meet diverse needs of customers.

(*6) JL004 will be operated by 777-300ER (SS7) from March 26, and JL003 will be operated by 777-300ER (SS7) from March 27.

(*7) Between May and August 2017, Dep. Time of JL004 will be ten minutes earlier and Dep. Time of JL003 will be ten minutes later.

<<Transpacific Network>>

【Flight Frequency Change】

Given Russia’s relaxation of visa requirements, JAL decided to increase flight frequency on the Narita =Moscow (DME) route from the current 3 weekly flights to 5 weekly flights from March 26 through June 30, and JAL will start daily operation from July 1(4 weekly flights operated from Oct. 29).

The Honolulu flights to and from Haneda (current flight numbers: JL080/089) will be changed to Narita = Honolulu flights (JL780/789), starting April 1. With this adjustment, JAL will operate 4 daily flights between Narita and Honolulu. Furthermore, JAL will increase flight frequency on Narita = Honolulu route to 5 daily flights during the period with high demand. Additionally the airline will increase flight frequency on the Kansai = Honolulu route to 2 daily flights during Golden Week holidays and summer high demand season. (*8)

(*8) Departure and arrival Times are as follows:

JL780         Narita – Honolulu          Dep. Time   20:45 (21:00/Apr 27 ~ May 7)            Arr. Time 08:50 (9:05/Apr 27 ~ May 7; 9:15/Jun ~ Sep)

JL789        Honolulu – Narita          Dep. Time   14:50 (15:20/Jun ~ Sep)                   Arr. Time 18:30+1

JL8782      Narita – Honolulu          Dep. Time   19:00 (19:15/Jun ~ Sep)                    Arr. Time 07:20 (07:55/Jun ~ Sep)

JL8781      Honolulu – Narita          Dep. Time   09:20 (09:45/Jun ~ Sep)                   Arr. Time 13:05+1

JL8792      Kansai – Honolulu        Dep. Time   19:05 (18:20/Jul ~ Sep; 18:40/Oct)   Arr. Time 07:50+1 (07:25/Jul ~ Oct)

JL8791      Honolulu – Kansai        Dep. Time   10:25 (10:20/July ~ Sep)　                 Arr. Time 14:45+1 (14:10/Jul ~ Sep)

【Aircraft Change】

Catering to high demand in summer in Europe, JAL will change aircraft types on the Narita = Helsinki route from the Boeing 787-8 (SS8) to the Boeing 787-9 (SS9). For Narita = Honolulu service (JL780/789), the airline will introduce JAL SKY SUITE configured Boeing 777-300ER and offer First Class service from August 4 through 15. To balance overall supply and demand, JAL will adjust aircraft types on Narita = Sydney, Narita = Jakarta and Narita = Delhi routes in order to improve profitability.

(*9)　First Class service is available.

(*10)　First Class service is not available.

(*11)　Premium Economy service is not available.

(*12)　Aircraft of JL772 will be changed from March 27.

(*13)　Aircraft of JL720 will be changed from March 27.

(*14)　Aircraft of JL872 will be changed from March 27.

(*15)　Aircraft of JL020 will be changed from August 2

(*16)　Aircraft of JL772 will be changed from March 27 through June 1. JL860 will be operated by 787-8 on March 26.

【Flight Suspension】

Domestic Network

【Seasonal Services Continued】

【Flight Frequency Increase】

(*17) For the latest information, please check www.jal.co.jp/en

(*18) Flight frequency will be increased from 5 daily to 6 daily flights from July 15 through August 31 during summer period.

【Flight Frequency Decrease】

(*19)The Related flights will be temporarily suspended during runway construction at Misawa Airport.

【Aircraft Change】

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