Press Release

(Joint Release) 

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
IndiGo

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President: Mitsuko Tottori, hereinafter referred to as "JAL") and IndiGo (Headquarters: New Delhi, President: Pieter Elbers) today announced that they have agreed on codeshare partnership which will greatly benefit the customers by providing more travel options between Japan and India. The cooperation will allow Japan Airlines to strengthen its connectivity into India initially, while enabling more travel options for IndiGo customers on JAL’s extensive domestic and international network in later phases.

IndiGo, India’s leading airline with over 60% market share, and JAL will commence codeshare on India domestic routes which connect to JAL operated flights from/to Delhi and Bengaluru.

Currently, JAL operates daily services between Tokyo Haneda – Delhi, and three times a week services between Tokyo Narita – Bengaluru, supporting the air travel demand between the two countries. Through this new partnership with IndiGo, which has the largest domestic network in India, JAL will be able to establish an extensive network throughout India, including major cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Kochi, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Pune, Lucknow, Varanasi, and Goa, that connect to JAL operated flights. With IndiGo, known for its high-quality in-flight service and punctuality, JAL will extend an exceptional service to even more travelers through this partnership. In the ensuing period, the carriers will seek to further expand the cooperation with IndiGo code sharing on JAL operated flights.

Abhijit DasGupta, Senior Vice President Network Planning & Revenue Management, IndiGo said, “We are pleased to expand our portfolio of codeshare partnerships with this agreement with Japan Airlines. Japan has been increasing in popularity amongst Indian travellers, as both countries are working to strengthen bilateral relationships and ease the visa norms. This phase of the partnership expands the choices available to Japan Airlines customers for journeys to/from Japan, using IndiGo’s extensive network in India. This step to provide seamless connectivity to support trade, commerce, and tourism between the two countries. Over time, we intend to expand the scope of geographic and reciprocal coverage of this relationship to further grow travel opportunities for customers of both airlines. With burgeoning demand for international travel, IndiGo is committed to offer an on-time, affordable, courteous, and hassle-free travel experience across an unparalleled network”

Ross Leggett, Managing Executive Officer, Senior Vice President Route Marketing,
Japan Airlines, said, “We are excited to announce our new codeshare partnership with IndiGo, having the largest domestic network in India, and offering high-quality service to customers. With the extensive network, travelers to/from India and Japan will be able to book their flight on one ticket, and experience both IndiGo and JAL’s exceptional service. In recent years, India has achieved remarkable economic growth, and the air travel demand between Japan and India are increasing more than ever before. Both partners are delighted to enter in partnership and hope to contribute further to the market by providing customers with more
options and a great customer experience.”

By mutually implementing the codeshare agreement, JAL and IndiGo aim to further enhance the convenience for their customers by providing more travel options between Japan and India, and to encourage more cultural and business exchanges between the two nations. Travelers to India are invited to experience the convenience of flying with the combined networks of JAL and IndiGo.

【Details of Codeshare (Planned)】
Starting period：Winter Schedule of 2024
- IndiGo operated flights
Domestic flights within India connecting to routes which connect to JAL operated Tokyo-India flights
- JAL operated flights
Tokyo-India flights (Haneda-Delhi, Narita-Bengaluru）
*Details regarding the codeshare routes will be announced later.

【Planned Codeshare Routes】
*Code share flights are subject to government approval.

About Japan Airlines:
Japan Airlines (JAL), Japan’s first private aviation company, was established in 1951 and is a member of the oneworld® Alliance. The airline operates a fleet of 227 aircraft (as of March 2024) and began renewing its international long-haul aircraft with the Airbus A350-1000 starting 2023 Winter Schedule. Together with other JAL Group and partner airlines, JAL offers an extensive domestic and international network that serves 376 airports across 64 countries/regions. The airline has received numerous accolades for its exceptional service, including being recognized as a certified 5-Star Airline by Skytrax and being awarded the prestigious "World Class" Airline title by APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience Association. The airline is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of flight safety and overall service quality, striving to be the most preferred airline by customers worldwide.

For details and to learn more, visit JAL's official website at https://www.jal.com/en/.

About IndiGo:
IndiGo is amongst the fastest-growing low-cost carriers in the world. IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer fares that are affordable, flights that are on time, and provide a courteous and hassle-free travel experience across its unparalleled network. With its fleet of 350+ aircraft, the airline is operating around 2000 daily flights and connecting 85+ domestic destinations and 30+ international destinations. Additionally, its high-quality service has earned strong support from users, leading to its recognition as a 4-star airline in the LCC category by Skytrax.

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