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J-Air retires its last two Bombardier CRJ200s

J-Air on January 31, 2018 operated its last Bombardier (Canadair) CRJ200 regional jet revenue flights. The last flight was operated with JA208J which arrived at Osaka (Itami) from Matsuyama as flight JL2310 at 20:19 (8:19 PM) local time on spot number 24.

JA209J previously arrived from Fukuoka as flight JL2058 at 17:22 (5:22 PM) local time.

In other news, parent JAL – Japan Airlines previously announced its fleet plans for Fiscal Year 2018:

JAL Group (JAL) on January 18, 2018 announced its flight frequency and fleet plans on both international and domestic routes during FY2018 (ending March 31, 2019).

In December 2017, JAL announced double daily service between Tokyo (Narita) = Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Osaka (Kansai) = Honolulu through October 27, 2018. (*1) Based on recent travel demands, the carrier confirmed today that it will extend and maintain 14 flights per week for both routes until March 30, 2019.

Also, in an effort to match the demand between Japan and Russia following the relaxation of visa requirements, JAL will offer seasonal daily flights on its Tokyo (Narita) = Moscow (Domodedovo) service from July 1 through October 27.

The highly acclaimed JAL SKY SUITE configured aircraft (*2) will be introduced on the carrier`s second daily Tokyo (Haneda) = Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) service from August 1, 2018, which allows both flights from Haneda to feature the carrier`s top-of-the-line seat products in all classes of travel.

In addition, JAL will progressively change aircraft configurations through the first half of FY2018. For routes in the US, the carrier will increase seat capacity on flights to/from Dallas Fort Worth by implementing the 787-9 aircraft from May 1, featuring 44 fully-flat Business Class seats, 35 Premium Economy seats, and 116 seats in Economy Class. During Japan`s summer peak travel season (Aug. 10 – Aug 17, 2018), JAL will offer First Class service on one of its Tokyo (Narita) = Honolulu route by operating the 777-300ER aircraft. In other major changes, one of JAL`s Tokyo (Narita) = Manila service will start offering Premium Economy service from July 1, when the 787-9 aircraft is implemented on this route. For the full list, please refer to the chart below.

Moving forward to Japan-domestic routes, JAL will continue to improve the quality of its products and services with a focus on the JAL SKY NEXT aircraft (*3). The carrier will also offer up to 18 daily flights on its Haneda = Sapporo (New-Chitose) routes during the peak travel season to adjust to the demand for this market. For aircraft changes, JAL will expand operations of the Embraer 190 (*4), which features Class J and Free Wi-Fi Video Program services primarily on regional flights to and from Osaka (Itami) airport.

Furthermore, JAL will inaugurate new routes between the islands of Tokunoshima = Okinoerabu = Okinawa (Naha) from July 1, 2018, to connect travel between the Amami islands (*5) and Okinawa (Naha), also known as the “Amami Islands Hopping Route.”

All flights and schedules listed on this release are subject to government approval.

The JAL Group will continue to embrace new challenges to deliver greater customer convenience and comfort, enhance its networks, and improve the quality of products and services.

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(*1) JAL Group Announces Flight Frequency Increase in FY2018 – Dec 19 Release – Dec 1 Release

(*2) For more information about JAL SKY SUITE configured aircraft, please visit https://www.jal.co.jp/en/newsky/

(*3) For more information about JAL SKY NEXT service, please visit www.jal.co.jp/en/skynext/

(*4) For service with J-AIR’s EMBRAER190, please visit http://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/201701/004127.html

(*5) Amami Islands include Amami Oshima Island, Kikaijima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Okinoerabu Island and Yoron Island.

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【International Network – Flight Frequency Increase】

Route	Flight No.	Effective Period	Aircraft Type	Details
Osaka (Kansai) = Honolulu	JL8792/8791	Oct. 28, 2018 ~ Mar. 30, 2019	787-8	Maintain 14 weekly (*6)
Tokyo (Narita) = Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi)	JL717/718	Oct. 28, 2018 ~ Mar. 30, 2019	787-8 (SS8) 787-9 (SS9II)	Maintain 14 weekly (*6)
Tokyo (Narita) = Moscow (Domodedovo)	JL421/422	Mar.25 ~ Jun.30, 2018	787-8 (SS8)	4 weekly ⇒ 5 weekly
		Jul. 1 ~ Oct. 27, 2018		5 weekly ⇒ 7 weekly
		Oct. 28, 2018 ~		7 weekly ⇒ 4 weekly

(*6) Reservations and ticket sales for the flights after October 28 will begin January 24, 2018 (2:00PM Japan Time).

【JAL SKY SUITE Configured Aircraft – Additional Route】

Route

Flight No.

Effective Period

Details

Tokyo (Haneda) =

Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi)

JL033/032

Aug. 1, 2018 ~

787-8 ⇒ 777-200ER (SS2) (*7)

(*7) Premium Economy service will be available. Reservations and ticket sales will begin January 24, 2018 (2:00PM Japan Time).

【Aircraft Change】

Route	Flight No.	Effective Period	Details
Tokyo (Narita) = Dallas Fort Worth	JL12/11	May 1, 2018 ~	787-8 (SS8)	⇒	787-9 (SS9)
Tokyo (Narita) = Hanoi	JL751/752	May 1, 2018 (*8)~	787-8 (SS8)	⇒	787-9 (SS9)
Tokyo (Narita) = Honolulu	JL782/789	Aug. 1, 2018 ~	777-200ER(SS2)	⇒	787-9 (SS9II)
Tokyo (Narita) = Honolulu	JL782/789	Aug. 10 ~ 17, 2018	787-9 (SS9II)	⇒	777-300ER(SS7)(*16)
Tokyo (Narita) = Jakarta	JL729/720	Apr. 8, 2018 (*9) ~	767-300ER(SS6)	⇒	787-8 (SS8) (*17)
Tokyo (Narita) = Manila	JL741/742	Jul. 1, 2018 ~	767-300ER(SS6)	⇒	787-9 (SS9II) (*17)
Tokyo (Narita)=Hong Kong	JL735/736	Apr. 8~May 6, 2018 (*10)	787-9 (SS9)	⇒	767-300ER (SS6)
Tokyo (Narita)=Hong Kong	JL735/736	May 7, 2018 (*11) ~	767-300ER(SS6)	⇒	787-8
Tokyo(Haneda)=Seoul(Gimpo)	JL095/090	Aug. 1, 2018 (*12) ~	767-300ER	⇒	787-8
Tokyo (Haneda) = Beijing	JL025/020	May 6, 2018 (*13) ~	787-8	⇒	767-300ER
Tokyo (Narita) = Beijing	JL869/860	Mar. 25~Jun.7, 2018 (*14)	767-300ER(SS6)	⇒	787-8 (SS8) 767-300ER
Tokyo (Narita) = Beijing	JL869/860	Jun. 8, 2018~ (*15)	787-8 (SS8) 767-300ER	⇒	737-800

(*8) Aircraft of JL752 will be changed from May 2, 2018. (*9) Aircraft of JL720 will be changed from Apr. 9, 2018.

(*10) Aircraft of JL736 will be changed from Apr. 9 to May 7, 2018. (*11) Aircraft of JL736 will be changed from May 8, 2018.

(*12) Aircraft of JL090 will be changed from Aug. 2, 2018. (*13) Aircraft of JL020 will be changed from May 7, 2018.

(*14) Aircraft of JL860 will be changed from Mar. 26 to Jun. 8, 2018. (*15) Aircraft of JL860 will be changed from Jun. 9, 2018.

(*16) First class service will be available.　Reservations and ticket sales will begin January 24, 2018 (2:00PM Japan Time).

(*17) Premium Economy class service will be available. Reservations and ticket sales will begin January 24, 2018 (2:00PM Japan Time).

【Domestic Network – Flight Frequency Increase】

Route	Effective Period	Details	Remarks
Tokyo (Haneda) = Sapporo (New-Chitose)	Mar. 25 ~ Apr. 30, 2018 Jul. 1 ~ Aug. 31, 2018	16 daily ⇒ 17 daily	42 days within this period (*18)
Tokyo (Haneda) = Sapporo (New-Chitose)	Mar. 1 ~ Jul. 13, 2018 Sep.1 ~ Oct. 27,2018	16 daily⇒17 or 18 daily	(*18)
Osaka (Itami) = Sapporo (New-Chitose)	Jul. 1 ~ Aug. 31, 2018	4 daily ⇒ 5 daily	6 daily flight from Jul. 14 to Aug. 31
Osaka (Itami) = Okinawa(Naha)	May. 7 ~ May. 31, 2018	2 daily ⇒ 3 daily
Osaka (Itami) = Sendai	May. 7, 2018 ~	7 daily ⇒ 8 daily
Sapporo (New-Chitose) = Memambetsu	Jun. 1 ~ Aug. 31, 2018	3 daily ⇒ 4 daily
Fukuoka = Tokushima	Mar. 25, 2018 ~	1 daily ⇒ 2 daily
Okayama = Okinawa (Naha)	May. 8 ~ May. 19, 2018	1 daily ⇒ 2 or 3 daily	12 days within this period (*18)
Kagoshima = Yakushima	Apr. 1, 2018 ~	4 daily ⇒ 5 or 6 daily	(*18)
Kagoshima = Amami Oshima	Mar. 25 ~ Mar. 31, 2018 Apr. 26, 2018 ~	7 daily ⇒ 8 or 9 daily	(*18)
Kagoshima = Yoron	Jun. 15 ~ Jun. 30, 2018	1 daily ⇒ 2 daily
Tokunoshima = Okinoerabu	Jul. 1, 2018 ~	0 daily ⇒ 1 daily	New route
Okinawa (Naha) = Okinoerabu	Jul. 1, 2018 ~	0 daily ⇒ 1 daily	New route
Amami Oshima = Yoron	Jul. 1, 2018 ~	0.5 daily (*19) ⇒ 1 daily

(*18) For more information, please visit http://www.jal.co.jp/en

(*19) Amami Oshima – Yoron is operated on Tue, Thu. and Sat. Yoron – Amami Oshima is operated on Mon. Wed. Fri. and Sun.

【Flight Frequency Decrease】

Route	Effective Period	Details	Remarks
Osaka (Itami) = Fukuoka	May. 7 ~ May. 31, 2018 Jul. 1 ~ Aug. 31, 2018	4 daily ⇒ 3 daily
Osaka (Itami) = Izumo	May. 7, 2018 ~	5 daily ⇒ 4 daily	(*20)
Nagoya (Chubu) = Sapporo (New-Chitose)	May. 7 ~ May. 31, 2018	5 daily ⇒ 4 daily

(*20) 4 daily flights will be operated with the EMBRAER170 from May 7, 2018.

【Flight Suspension】

Route	Effective Period	Details	Remarks
Amami Oshima = Okinoerabu	Jul. 1, 2018 ~	0.5 daily (*21) ⇒ 0 daily	(*23)
Okinoerabu = Yoron	Jul. 1, 2018 ~	0.5 daily (*22) ⇒ 0 daily	(*23)

(*21) Amami Oshima – Okinoerabu will be operated on Mon. Wed. Fri. and Sun. Okinoerabu – Amami Oshima will be operated on Tue, Thu. and Sat.

(*22) Okinoerabu – Yoron will be operated on Mon. Wed. Fri. and Sun. Yoron – Okinoerabu will be operated on Tue, Thu. and Sat.

(*23) Flight suspension due to change of connection point associated with the inauguration of the “Amami Islands Hopping Route”.

【Major Aircraft Change】

EMBRAER170 → EMBRAER190 DHC-8-400 → EMBRAER170

(76 Economy) (15 Class J/80 Economy) (74 Economy) (76 Economy)

Route	Effective Period	Route	Effective Period
Tokyo (Haneda) = Yamagata	Mar. 25, 2018 ~	Osaka (Itami) = Oki	May 7, 2018 ~ (*24)
Tokyo (Haneda) = Misawa	Mar. 25, 2018 ~	Osaka (Itami) = Tanegashima	Aug. 1 ~ Aug. 31, 2018 (Seasonal operation)
Osaka (Itami) = Akita	May. 7, 2018 ~	(24) Boeing 737-800 will be operated Aug. 1-31*
Osaka (Itami) = Matsuyama	May. 7, 2018 ~
Sapporo (New-Chitose) = Aomori	Aug. 1, 2018 ~

Boeing 737-400 → Boeing 737-800 SAAB340B/DHC-8-400 → ATR 42-600

(20 Class J/125 Economy) (20 Class J/145 Economy) (36 Economy) (74 Economy) (48 Economy)

Route	Effective Period	Route	Effective Period
Okinawa (Naha)=Kumejima	May. 22, 2018 ~	Osaka (Itami) = Tajima	May. 7, 2018 ~
Tokyo (Haneda) = Kumejima	Jul. 14~Aug. 31, 2018 (Seasonal operation)	Osaka (Itami) = Yakushima	May. 7, 2018 ~
		Fukuoka = Yakushima	Jul. 1, 2018 ~
		Amami Oshima = Tokunoshima	Jul. 1, 2018 ~

Copyright Photo: JAL-Japan Airlines (J-Air) Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) JA204J (msn 7643) CTS (Robbie Shaw). Image: 933465.

J-Air aircraft slide show:

Japan Airlines finalizes its order fro 32 Mitsubishi Regional Jets for J-Air

JAL-Japan Airlines (Tokyo) has finalized its order with Mitsubishi for 32 Mitsubishi MRJ70 and MRJ90 regional jets (MRJs). This finalizes the Letter of Intent (LOI) announced on August 28, 2014. The aircraft will be operated by subsidiary J-Air (Nagoya).

Mitsubishi issued this statement:

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (Mitsubishi Aircraft) announced they have signed an agreement for the purchase of thirty-two firm Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft. JAL and Mitsubishi Aircraft signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on August 28, 2014, and have moved forward to conclude this agreement on January 28, 2015.

JAL highly evaluates the performance of the next-generation MRJ aircraft and Mitsubishi Aircraft’s proposals for operational support following deliveries. Thus far, 407 MRJ (223 firm, 160 option, 24 purchase rights) are on order, including 32 from JAL. Deliveries to JAL are scheduled to commence in 2021.

J-Air Corporation (J-Air), the JAL Group’s 100% owned regional airline subsidiary, will operate the 32 MRJ aircraft.

Image: Mitsubishi.

JAL aircraft slide show:

JAL to add 15 Embraer E170s and E190s for J-Air

Embraer S.A. has signed a firm order with JAL-Japan Airlines (Tokyo) for a total of 15 E-Jets comprising the E170 and the E190 jets models, as well as for an additional twelve E-Jets family options.

All aircraft will be operated by Japan Airlines’ wholly owned subsidiary, J-Air (Osaka-Itami Airport). This order is added to the existing 15 Embraer E170s that the airline currently flies. New deliveries of E-Jets are scheduled from 2015.

J-Air currently operates 176 daily flights across its network of 21 cities that include Osaka-Itami, Sapporo, Sendai, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, and Fukuoka.

Copyright Photo: Akira Uekawa/AirlinersGallery.com. Embraer ERJ 170-100ST JA218J (msn 17000314) completes its final approach at Tokyo (Haneda) in the old 2002 livery.

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