Press Release
Japan Airlines Announces Freighter Codeshare Agreement with Kalitta Air
Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced a freighter codeshare arrangement with Kalitta Air. According to the agreement, Kalitta Air will operate 3 codeshare flights per week between Tokyo-Narita and Chicago O’Hare airport, starting August 1, 2019. In recent years, JAL has chartered freighter flights based on seasonal demand, but through this codeshare arrangement with Kalitta Air, the carrier will now offer scheduled freighter services between Asia and North America.
Together with Kalitta Air, JAL will strive to deliver a more comprehensive freighter network and provide convenient options for the company`s valued customers.
| Codeshare Flight - 2019 Summer Schedule | |||||
|
Flight Number |
Route |
Dep. Time |
Arr. Time |
Days of Operations |
Aircraft Type |
|
JL6033 / K4582 |
Chicago-Narita |
00:50 |
06:10 (+1) |
Wednesday |
Boeing 747-400F |
|
JL6032 / K4583 |
Narita-Chicago |
09:00 |
09:10 |
Thursday |
Boeing 747-400F |
|
JL6033 / K4582 |
Chicago-Narita |
13:50 |
19:10 (+1) |
Thursday |
Boeing 747-400F |
|
JL6032 / K4583 |
Narita-Chicago |
08:00 |
08:10 |
Saturday |
Boeing 747-400F |
|
JL6033 / K4582 |
Chicago-Narita |
13:40 |
19:00 (+1) |
Saturday |
Boeing 747-400F |
|
JL6032 / K4583 |
Narita-Chicago |
20:45 |
20:55 |
Sunday |
Boeing 747-400F |
|
- Codeshare services commence on August 1, 2019 and will be operated by Kalitta Air (K4) - Freighter flights will make a technical landing at Anchorage, Alaska USA - All times shown in local time |
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About Kalitta Air
Established in 2000 and headquartered in Ypsilanti, Michigan in the United States. Kalitta Air is operating 24 Boeing 747-400 freighters, 8 Boeing 767-300ER freighters and 1 Boeing 777 freighter. Capable of air express delivery of virtually any type of freight, it provides scheduled or on-demand charter services for customers in the United States and around the world. Crew members of Kalitta Air all must pass initial and recurrent training certification programs. Captains are all certified by the FAA to Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) standards, the same as is required by a scheduled airline.
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 231 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.
