ROUTESNov 19, 2021Japanese Budget Carrier Zipair Tokyo Launching Service to Los Angeles (LAX)Japanese budget airline Zipair Tokyo has just launched a new route from Tokyo to Los Angeles, and will bring one of the most unique products to the sky. Economy and business class have never been this unbundled before! Read More →
NEWSANA 777 Suffers Engine Issues over ChicagoJapanese Airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) suffered an engine issue shortly after takeoff from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Flight 8549 departed Chicago en route to Tokyo at around 3:48 p.m. but quickly reported vibrations coming from engine No. 1. According to ATC transmissions, the left engine of the Boeing 777 was idle.Read More →
NEWSJAL Offers "No Meal" OptionJapan Airlines has recently introduced a "No Meal" option for passengers on some flights in an effort to reduce waste. The first of its kind, JAL's "Ethical Choice" initiative allows passengers to opt out of receiving inflight meals before they board their flight. Read More →
NEWSNew JAL Special Livery Designed in Commemoration for the Tokyo 2020 OlympicsMATSUSHIMA, JPN - Last Friday, a Boeing 787 operated by Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airlines (ANA) delivered the Olympic fire after a long journey from Greece. The aircraft, a special painted Dreamliner nicknamed "Tokyo 2020 Go" is a former JAL special livery jet with the registration JA837J. Before the unique Olympic Torch Relay design, Japan Airlines operated this aircraft with a special painting dedicated to the Japanese cartoon character: Doraemon. Read More →
NEWSLast Flight for the PhantomOMITAMA, JPN — The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) ended their only reconnaissance squadron, the 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron based at Hyakuri Air Base, couple miles northeast of Tokyo. Their end signals a new change in the structure of the JASDF as they transition into much more advanced and newer aircraft.
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