Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase the scope of its India network through a significant expansion of its codeshare partnership with Indian full-service carrier Vistara.
A logistics division of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and a venture fund established by Japan Airlines have joined Volocopter’s Series C funding round.
Malaysia Airlines Bhd. and Japan Airlines plan to launch a joint venture on routes between their countries in 2020 after gaining approval from regulators.
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have detailed how they intend to use their new slot pairs being made available at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, with several new destinations in Europe and the US being added to their networks.
This week: Hawaiian and JAL expand planned JV; Austrian Airlines adds Boston; Allegiant to open 20th base; and JetBlue to introduce basic economy fare.
Hawaiian Airlines' chief executive Peter Ingram remains hopeful its proposed joint venture with Japan Airlines will secure antitrust immunity, but says its new route to Fukuoka can be a success even without it.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a codeshare deal with Vistara to open up more routes between India and Tokyo. The Japanese flag carrier has also outlined its medium-term strategy, which includes the launch of a low-cost carrier and ambition to serve 500 cities.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is expanding its network of international routes by launching flights between Japan and two unserved destinations in Australia and India. Meanwhile, rival Japan Airlines is also planning to grow its footprint in the Indian market.
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Japan Airlines and China Eastern hope their planned joint venture will allow them to coordinate flight times, offer more connecting flights and lower ticket prices.