Press Release

TOKYO - Japan Airlines (JAL) and American Airlines (American) today announced the implementation of the next phase of their joint business through joint selling in Japan beginning February 1, 2011. The two airlines have more closely coordinated most of their Business Class and Economy Class carrier-filed fares for North America-bound flights originating from Japan effective April 1, 2011 - the day the airlines commence their trans-Pacific joint business.

As a result of the two airlines’ tighter relationship and closer coordination, it will now be easier for customers to benefit from carrier-filed discount fares for itineraries using both airlines as well as a combination of different classes of service. Some, but not all, combinations of carrier-filed fares within Economy Class will also now be available. Previously, it was much more difficult and expensive to combine itineraries between the airlines or when the class of service was not the same round trip due to restrictions which limited carrier-filed discount fares to the use of a single airline’s flights or to one class of service. The closer cooperation and commencement of joint selling announced today enables customers greater access to lower fares and provides them many more choices when making travel arrangements.

 Through American’s route network in North America, JAL will increase the number of destinations available for sale to some 200 cities in that region which American continues to sell. Similarly in the near future, from North America, the joint business is expected to increase the number of Asian destinations that American can sell, and that JAL will continue to sell. Customers originating in Japan will have a greater opportunity to access lower fares to more destinations as a result of today’s announcement.

Newly Coordinated Carrier-filed Fares

The names listed below refer to carrier-filed fare products that will be sold jointly by both airlines starting tomorrow, February 1.  Pricing of each fare level will be identical across both airlines.

* Refer to attached appendix for fare list of the above fare types.

1. More itinerary options through combination of airlines in a round trip

Historically, Japan-based customers who needed to travel one way on JAL and the other on American, both ways in Business Class, could only purchase the full International Air Transport Association (IATA) system fare. Effective Feb. 1 for travel after April 1, customers needing some flexibility may be able to obtain it at a much lower fare.

Example of Combination Flight Itinerary:

Tokyo(Narita) to Los Angeles on JAL’s Business Class and returning on American’s Business Class. Please find the attached file.

2. More itinerary options through combination of cabin class / carrier-filed fares

Customers also have the option to fly one way in Business Class and Economy Class on the other in a round-trip journey by mixing the use of the variety of available fares. All types of Business Class fares announced today can be used in conjunction with most Economy Class fares listed in the appendix.

These newly coordinated fares between the partners offer customers fare combinability so they have more freedom to mix-and-match their desired class of travel and airline, enabling customers to purchase an itinerary of their choice at a much lower price than was previously available. Some restrictions apply.

3. Customers benefit from JAL/AA Network Combination

Through the joint business and tighter relationship, customers gain access to more destinations.  With American’s network and now that two transfers are permitted each way, JAL can now offer customers expanded routing choices and destinations as well as an expanded opportunity to purchase tickets at lower fares to some 200 destinations in North America which American sells today. Destinations beyond the gateway cities in North Americathat Japan Airlines and American fly to will be available for an additional amount that may be charged as either an add-on or included as part of the fares.

APPENDIX:

Coordinated Carrier-filed Round-trip fares (JPY) for sale from February 1 (including fuel surcharge of JPY 21,000

・Limited to seat availability. Some flights may not be eligible for the above fares.

・The fuel surcharge and miscellaneous fees listed above apply to tickets purchased on or before March 31, 2011 for travel outbound from Japan on non-stop flights operated by JAL and/or American Airlines. Other taxes and airport surcharges may apply.

・Fares are subject to change without notice.

・Fares shown do not include the September 11th Security Fee of JPY 210 ($2.50) per U.S. enplanement, local U.S. airport charges of up to JPY 1,500 ($18.00) per roundtrip, and for international service up to JPY 15,000 ($180) in additional U.S. and foreign taxes and fees depending on the itinerary.

・Fares shown includes fuel surcharge of JPY 21,000 per roundtrip and exclude up to JPY 4,590 per roundtrip in taxes.

・Fares shown do not include the September 11th Security Fee of JPY 210 ($2.50) per U.S. enplanement, local U.S. airport charges of up to JPY 1,500 ($18.00) per roundtrip, and for international service up to JPY 15,000 ($180) in additional U.S. and foreign taxes and fees depending on the itinerary.

Visit the following websites www.jal.co.jp/inter/fare_info/announce08.html (Japanese) or www.aa.com(English) for more details. (Websites will be activated from February 1, 201).

About Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines (JAL), awarded the most punctual major global airline in 2009 and 2010, is a member of the oneworld(r) Alliance and has a global network reaching more than 225 airports in 38 countries and regions together with its codeshare partners. Domestically, the airline covers more than 50 airports throughout Japan. JAL operates some 22,000 international and domestic flights a month, and its fleet of more than 250 aircraft includes Boeing 777s, 767s, 737-800s, and Brazilian-made regional jets, Embraer E170. JAL serves destinations in Asia, Europe, and Oceania, as well as in North America including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu and Vancouver. On its newest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft between Narita and New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, JAL offers the airlines' latest seats in First class - JAL SUITE, JAL SHELL FLAT NEO in Executive class, as well as Premium Economy and Economy service.  Between Haneda and San Francisco, JAL uses Boeing 777-200ERs with Executive, Premium Economy and Economy classes and it is the exclusive airline on this route.  Japan Airlines' frequent flyer program, JAL Mileage Bank (JMB), is one of the world's largest loyalty programs, with more than 20 million members worldwide today.

About American Airlines

American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection(R)serve 250 cities in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning AA.com(R)website provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R)Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve approximately 750 destinations in nearly 150 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, We know why you fly and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR)

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