Press Release

Japan Airlines has been providing continuous service to Russia for nearly half a century, contributing to the economic development and cultural exchange between Japan and Russia. To further contribute to the diplomatic relationship between the two countries, the Company announced its inaugural nonstop service between Tokyo-Narita and Vladivostok, which is scheduled to start from the summer schedule of 2020.

Japan, a country well-known for its rich tradition and culture, features beautiful seasonal sceneries throughout the nation. In the last 5 years, the country has experienced an influx of foreign visitors with over 31 million in 2018 and with the Tokyo Olympic / Paralympic Games planned during the summer of 2020; the country is expecting this number to increase to 40 million by the end of next year.

The carrier is also committed to introducing the beautiful destination of Vladivostok to the Japanese market, which features an abundance of cultural sites and an enticing culinary experience in the region. For those planning to travel to domestic destinations in Russia, Japan Airlines` oneworld partner S7 Airlines provides flights via Vladivostok, including Irkutsk, Khabarovsk, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Yakutsk and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

The Company is committed to act as a bridge and contribute toward enhancing the economic development and cultural exchange within Japan and Russia.

Flight Schedule: Tokyo (Narita) = Vladivostok Service

- Flights and schedules are subject to government approval.
- Planned for daily operation during the summer schedule 2020. Winter schedule will be announced at a later date.
- Date of operation and acceptance of reservations/ticket sales will be announced when plans are finalized.
- The Vladivostok=Narita route is currently operated by oneworld partner S7 and marketed by JAL.

About Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines (JAL) was founded in 1951 and became the first international airline in Japan. A member of the oneworld® alliance, the airline now reaches 349 airports in 52 countries and regions together with its codeshare partners with a modern fleet of 230 aircraft. JAL Mileage Bank (JMB), the airline's loyalty program, is one of the largest mileage programs in Asia. Awarded as one of the most punctual major international airlines and a certified 5-Star Airline by Skytrax, JAL is committed to providing customers with the highest levels of flight safety and quality in every aspect of its service, and aims to become one of the most preferred and valued airlines in the world.