Flying to Japan will seem like an exotic journey for many. The culture and level of technical development in the Land of the Rising Sun is radically different from what we are used to. And if you want to quickly touch the sophisticated world of Japanese culture, choose Japan Airlines for your flight. Your exotic journey begins the moment you step on board.
You will be greeted with a traditional Japanese bow by the stewards. The state-of-the-art technology in the cabin will blow your mind. And sushi and rolls served with sake or sencha tea will further assure you that you are halfway to Japan.
In this article you will find information about Japan Airlines. Its original name is pronounced "Kabushigaisha Nihon ko:ku". The international coding of the air companies assigned it the abbreviation JAL. What else can be said about Japan Airlines? It is the flagship of air transportation in the country and one of the largest in Asia. The company is part of the Oneworld alliance.
Carrier history
After the end of World War II, the Japanese government was interested in restoring the country's air fleet. I had to start from scratch. Nevertheless, already in 1953, the state-owned company "Japanese Airlines" was formed. The first international flight was carried out a year later. He was also transoceanic. The DC-6B took off from Tokyo and (with a stopover in Honolulu on Wake Atoll) landed in San Francisco, USA. This route, despite the ticket price of $650, became very popular and then operated twice a week.
Since 1960, when the first Douglas DC-8 jet liner appeared in the airline's fleet, the management decided to equip its air fleet only with aircraft of this type. In 1987, the state-owned firm became wholly private. The real heyday of the privatized company occurred in 2002, when it merged with the Japan Air System concern, the third largest in the country.
Japanese Airlines - Description
You should trust this company unconditionally, as it is now the flagship in the country's air transportation industry. Every year, Japan Airlines serves fifty million passengers. The company's headquarters is located in Tokyo. But not only two metropolitan hubs - Narita and Haneda - are the base for "Japanese Airlines". The company also operates its aircraft at Kansai, Osaka and Chubu International Airports.
Japan Airlines flies from Asia to all four continents. The company is one of the fewwhich makes transoceanic flights to Latin America. Currently, Japan Airlines operates ninety-two routes. The Tokyo-Moscow regular flight recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Some routes, which turned out to be unpopular, are closed. So the company's liners stopped flying to Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Bahrain and Cairo. But new directions are opening - in Sao Paulo, Mexico City. The company also operates numerous domestic flights.
Japanese Airways fleet
The Japan Airlines fleet consists of one hundred and sixty-four aircraft. In terms of size, all of them, with a few exceptions, belong to the category of high and very large passenger capacity. Like most famous modern air carriers, this airline prefers Boeing, Airbus and McDonnell Douglas liners. The latest stamps are used for short haul flights.
Cargo transportation of the company is served by powerful and capacious Boeing-class vehicles. Japan Airlines has several divisions - for domestic or tourist air travel. All of them are part of the JALways concern. The company's bonus program extends to all of these divisions.
Classification of services
The spacious liners of "Japanese Airlines" allow you to divide the cabin into four compartments. The level of comfort during the journey, pre- and post-flight service is determined by the purchased ticket. On board there are first (aka the highest) class,business, premium economy and economy. The last one is the cheapest one. But prices for these places also start from 530 euros.
First and business class in "Japanese Airlines" destroy all stereotypes about the inconvenience of transoceanic flights. Dedicated consoles for music, games and movies, developed by JAL Magic III, will not let you get bored. Passengers in these classes are served à la carte. You can choose national Japanese or familiar European cuisine. The on-board chef will satisfy all your culinary whims. First class passengers are provided with a luxurious Poltrona Frau chair-bed, in which you can relax as comfortably as at home in your own bed.
General maintenance
But even if you bought an economy class ticket, you will not be disappointed with the flight. The flight attendants of Japan Airlines take care of all passengers equally well, trying to make them comfortable and safe. They know English and, if possible, fulfill the requests of customers. The company's requirements for luggage carried on board are the same as for other carriers. The weight limit is ten kilograms. Checked baggage requirements depend on the class of ticket purchased. Its total weight varies from 35 to over a hundred kilograms.
It should be said that the JAL holding has its own lounges for first class passengers at many airports in Japan. It is not surprising that this company is chosen for flights by many eminent people from all over the world. Papa used to be passengers of Japan AirlinesRoman John Paul II, members of the imperial family of Japan, statesmen of the country. The company is the official carrier of Tokyo Disneyland.
Japanese Airlines Reviews
Many Russians have already used the services of this company. On board Japanese Airlines aircraft, trips are made both to Tokyo and to the resorts of Oceania and Southeast Asia. Passengers are not just satisfied with the flight. They enthusiastically speak about the modern technical equipment of the cabin and the high level of service provided by Japan Airlines. The food on board is just wonderful. It seems that the flight attendants approach each passenger individually, asking if he is comfortable and if he needs help with something. Russian tourists notice that the company of flight neighbors will not be a hindrance to you. All attempts at drunken brawls or similar behavior are gently but firmly thwarted.
