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Japan Airlines

While Japan Airlines is the Japanese flag carrier, it is only the second-largest airline in the country. The airline's main competitor, ANA, is the country's largest airline. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)

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Japan Airlines

IATA/ICAO Code
JL/JAL
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
1951
Alliance
oneworld
CEO
Yuji Akasaka
Country
Japan

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Japan Airlines Flight 123 Survivors: How Many Were There & What Are Their Stories?

Four passengers miraculously survived the deadliest single-aircraft crash in aviation history.

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Throwback: When Two Japan Airlines Widebodies Came Within 500 Feet Of A Mid-Air Collision

The close call initiated changes from aviation regulators, ordering pilots to follow commands from onboard anti-collision systems.

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Turbulence Injures 4 Flight Attendants On Japan Airlines Boeing 787

The incident took place when the aircraft was 150 km away from its destination airport.

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Asian Market Shifts: Airbus Is Winning Over Some Long-Term Boeing Customers

With Boeing in crisis, Japan Airlines and Korean Air have placed large orders for rival, Airbus's aircraft.

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Why Japan Airlines And ANA Are Moving Flights From Narita To Haneda Airport

Extra international slots at Tokyo Haneda appear to have encouraged the decision.

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Japan Airlines Posts Profit Upgrade But Warns On Emissions Backlash

The Japan Airlines Group has upgraded its 2023 Financial Year profit, its first profit since 2019.

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2nd Airbus A350-1000 Route: Japan Airlines Adds Dallas Fort Worth Flights

Two airlines will now use the variant to the Texas airport.

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How Did Japan Airlines Find Itself In The Middle Of A Food Poisoning Scandal In 1975?

The Japanese flag carrier was involved in the largest aviation-based food poisoning incident in history.

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Japan Airlines Close To Placing Order For Around Two-Dozen Widebodies

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner is also reported to be part of the deal.

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Looking Back: The Crash Of Japan Airlines Flight 350

The loss of Japan Airlines Flight 350 was attributed to the deliberate actions of the Captain flying that day.

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Delta Air Lines Aborts Landing After Japan Airlines Boeing 787 Overshoots Stop Line In San Diego

Both aircraft landed at their destinations safely, with the Japan Airlines pilot admitting to his mistake.

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Japan Airlines Financial Results Show Robust Return In International Traffic In 2023

Zipair and Spring Airlines Japan have also seen an increase in traffic.

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Japan Airlines Confirms New Injuries In Airbus A350 Haneda Airport Collision

Four passengers noted their moderate injuries, while 12 more visited a local hospital for check-ups.

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Japan Airlines Has Operated Its 1st Airbus A350-1000 Flight To New York JFK

The route will see A350-1000 service every other day until upping to a daily in March.

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Japan Airlines' 1st Female President Started Off As Cabin Crew

Japan Airlines' new President initially joined the airline in 1985, successfully climbing the corporate ladder since.

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Miracle Or Just Excellent Training: How Japan Airlines Cabin Crew Saved Hundreds Of Lives

A number of factors ensured the evacuation was a success.

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Runway Reopens At Haneda Airport Following Japan Airlines Airbus A350 Incident

The official cause of the deadly crash has not yet been determined.

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Japan Airlines Airbus A350 Collision: What's The Latest?

The A350's deployable voice recorder remains missing. Also safety lessons are being taken from this tragedy.

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