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JAL and BA get green light for joint business

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 28 May 2012 08:04:00 GMT

The Japanese government has granted anti-trust exemption to the two airlines' business partnership

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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner: everything you need to know

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:42:00 GMT

A rundown of what exactly makes this aircraft so state-of-the-art, who will be flying it and where

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Exclusive: Inside JAL's Dreamliner

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:01:00 GMT

The carrier's B787, used on its first flight to Boston yesterday, capitalises on a unique lighting system to reflect a particular season or phase in the inflight service

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JAL and JetBlue to begin codeshare agreement

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:19:00 GMT

The pact coincides with JAL's new direct service between Tokyo and Boston

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Carriers reroute flights ahead of North Korean satellite launch

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:55:00 GMT

JAL, ANA and Philippine Airlines have announced arrangements that will affect flight timings by five to 20 minutes

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JAL takes delivery of first two Dreamliners

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:49:00 GMT

The carrier will deploy these aircraft on flights to Boston, Beijing, Moscow, New Delhi and Singapore, followed by Helsinki and San Diego

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JAL's Dreamliner to be delivered on March 25

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The carrier is also revealing the routes that will be served by this new aircraft

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Jetstar and Vietnam Airlines to manage Jetstar Pacific Airlines

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:04:00 GMT

Previously, the Vietnam-based low-cost carrier was managed by the government

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JetBlue, Japan Airlines start interline agreement

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:34:00 GMT

The new agreement connects JetBlue travelers to JAL's hub at Tokyo's Narita International Airport and several more destinations

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JAL orders 20 B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:14:00 GMT

The larger aircraft, which can be configured with almost 50 additional seats, will be deployed on the carrier's medium and long haul networks

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JAL to serve Helsinki

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:50:00 GMT

JAL is set to serve the Finnish capital Helsinki with its new Dreamliner aircraft, as part of a joint initiative with BA to increase flights between Europe and Japan

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BA-JAL pact set to increase flights to Japan

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:04:00 GMT

Flights between Europe and Japan are set to increase as part of a new joint business between British Airways and Japan Airlines

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JAL to fly Dreamliner to Singapore

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:19:00 GMT

The carrier will also increase the frequency of the Tokyo Narita-Singapore route

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JAL's freshly painted Dreamliner revealed

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:40:00 GMT

The aircraft will be used on flights to Boston, New Delhi, Moscow and Beijing

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The big picture: JAL unveils Dreamliner livery

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:40:00 GMT

The carrier’s first Boeing Dreamliner has rolled out of the paint hangar, featuring “Japan Airlines” across the fuselage and JAL’s crane logo on the tail

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JAL enters codeshare deal with WestJet

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:47:00 GMT

The agreement adds four new Canadian destinations to the Asian carrier's network

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JAL to fly Dreamliner to New Delhi, Moscow and Beijing

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:57:00 GMT

The carrier will also be the first to install electronic Japanese comics onboard its Dreamliner aircraft

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Cathay Pacific expands code share deal with JAL

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:06:00 GMT

The agreement adds eight Japanese cities to the Cathay's network

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AA and Japan Airlines co-locate lounge at Honolulu

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:04:00 GMT

The joint operation will be the airlines’ first lounge together

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JAL runs online sale for Dreamliner flight to Boston

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:01:00 GMT

The carrier's new flight between Tokyo and Boston will commence in April next year operated by the new aircraft

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American Airlines and Qantas receive green light for JBA

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:56:00 GMT

The US Department of Transportation has approved the deal, which will involve coordinated schedules, joint pricing schemes and increased frequencies

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JAL adds Santiago to its network

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:27:00 GMT

The move is part of a codeshare agreement between the Japanese carrier and LAN

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JAL confirms Dreamliner layout

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:16:00 GMT

Japan Airlines will launch its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a layout featuring 144 seats in economy and 42 in business class. The aircraft will operate on its new Tokyo-Boston route from next April

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JAL and China Eastern expand codeshare deal

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:16:00 GMT

Now all flights between China and Japan will be included in the partnership

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Five new low-cost Asian carriers poised for take off

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:11:00 GMT

The regional aviation industry expects in the next two years a stream of new no-frills players to stimulate travel demand

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Qantas and JAL announce Jetstar Japan

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:21:00 GMT

This new low-cost carrier is the latest addition to a rapidly expanding market across Asia-Pacific

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JAL looks to Air France for possible joint venture partnership

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:04:00 GMT

While negotiations with British Airways for a potential joint venture are still underway, the carrier is seeking other options to enhance its European network

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Asia set for low-cost carrier boom

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:57:00 GMT

The region’s airlines are lining up to launch low-cost carriers, with ANA, Japan Airlines, SIA, Thai Airways, Jetstar and Air Asia all planning new budget airlines

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JAL to start up Tokyo-Boston service

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:46:00 GMT

The airline will deploy a Boeing B787 Dreamliner on the route when service starts from April 2012

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JAL and China Eastern Airlines enhance mileage partnership

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:45:00 GMT

Members of JAL's Mileage Bank can earn on all of China Eastern's flights between Japan and China, as well as its domestic flights

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Air France Haneda timings offering easier domestic connections

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:16:00 GMT

Convenient connections and a codeshare agreement with JAL is helping Air France to make a success of its services to Tokyo's close-in airport

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JAL extends flight adjustments due to low demand

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:26:00 GMT

As Japan tries to recover from recent devastating natural disasters, the carrier will reduce frequencies on some international routes and use smaller aircraft until the end of May

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Sendai Airport to reopen

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:09:00 GMT

From April 13, the Sendai Airport will partially reopen for domestic commercial flights

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UPDATE: Flight disruptions continue across Japan

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:32:00 GMT

Although many international services have resumed at Japan’s major airports, the situation across the country remains volatile

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Earthquake hits Japan and shuts airports

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:11:00 GMT

The 8.9-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami today, shutting down Haneda and Narita airports and bringing other transportation to a halt

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JAL simplifies baggage allowance policy

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:15:00 GMT

From April 1 onwards, the carrier will adopt a piece system across the board and increase free baggage allowance for all classes

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JAL retires entire fleet of B747-400s

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:51:00 GMT

The carrier, which had a total of 112 planes of this type, will now use smaller, more fuel-efficient aircraft

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JAL and American team up on joint revenue scheme

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:33:00 GMT

The business alignment will provide passengers with several benefits, such as a larger network of destinations and shorter connection times

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JAL unveils revamped “crane” logo

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:55:00 GMT

Japan Airlines is to reintroduce the familiar “soaring Japanese red-crown crane” as its new logo, in a move “symbolizing a fresh start for the airline group”

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JAL resumes codeshare with China Southern Airlines

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:54:00 GMT

Previously suspended routes have been restarted and a new codeshare route has been launched

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CX and JAL to code share on Honolulu services

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:59:00 GMT

With the new arrangement, CX customers now have several options when heading for the Hawaiian gateway

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JAL and CX strike up new codeshare pact

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 03:00:00 GMT

JAL's flight indicators will soon be seen on CX-operated flights beyond Hong Kong

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Alliances tussle for dominance at Haneda

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:50:00 GMT

Oneworld and Star Alliance capitalise on airport expansion as battle lines drawn

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JAL to join BA at Heathrow T5?

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:47:00 GMT

BA is currently in discussions with JAL and BAA regarding the possibility of the Japanese carrier moving its Heathrow operations to T5 next year

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JAL to transfer to Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi Airport

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:26:00 GMT

From July 30, the carrier will relocate its flight operations from Terminal 2 to the new air terminal

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Haneda routes to US and Thailand get go-ahead

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Four US routes to Tokyo have been confirmed, while THAI and JAL announce new Bangkok services

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JAL announces Haneda international schedules

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:04:00 GMT

Fans of Japan Airlines (JAL) based in Europe, Asia and North America can more easily access Tokyo effective on October 31

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JAL maintains frequency reduction between Japan and Bangkok

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Political tension in Thailand prompted the carrier to reduce flights between Osaka and Nagoya and Bangkok but it plans to reinstate them on July 16

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JAL to sell off hotel arm to Okura group

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 31 May 2010 10:47:00 GMT

Cash-strapped Japan Airlines is to sell off its hotel-management arm to the Tokyo-based Hotel Okura group

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Delta, American and Hawaiian tipped for Haneda Tokyo slots

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 10 May 2010 08:54:00 GMT

Four prize slots at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport are likely to be shared between Delta Airlines, American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines as part of the US-Japan open skies agreements

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JAL cuts three European routes, will serve Tokyo Haneda from Paris

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:27:00 GMT

In a bid to restore profitability Japan Airlines will shortly withdraw flights from three major European cities: Amsterdam, Milan and Rome

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oneworld members step up moves to consolidate

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:20:00 GMT

Now on its 11th year, the airline alliance is reinvigorated with several breakthroughs such as Japan Airlines reaffirming its membership

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Tokyo's Haneda expansion promises global benefits

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:20:00 GMT

Carriers across the world weigh up new landing possibilities as the old airport gets a new lease on life

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Oneworld advantage saves JAL-American Airlines partnership

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT

After weeks of speculation, Japan Airlines has confirmed that it will stay with American Airlines and the Oneworld family

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Japan Airlines and ANA to raise fares from April 1

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT

The carriers are increasing fares on travel between Tokyo and a number of destinations

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Japan Airlines seeks to reassure customers

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:57:00 GMT

While the loss-making carrier conducts re-structuring, it's business as usual

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Japan Airlines B777-300 Premium economy

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:26:00 GMT

Tokyo - London Heathrow

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JAL secures emergency loan

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:35:00 GMT

Struggling carrier Japan Airlines has secured an emergency loan from the Development Bank of Japan

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Japan Airlines slashes international and domestic routes

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:02:00 GMT

While continuing talks with its government for a bail out, the struggling carrier makes service cuts

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JAL to cut Tokyo-London frequency

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:25:00 GMT

JAL is to cut one of its two daily flights between the Japanese and UK capitals

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JAL revamps Frankfurt lounges

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:06:00 GMT

Japan Airlines will open its Sakura and first class lounges at Frankfurt International later this month, with new facilities including showers and internet access

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Major Japanese carriers offer new service enhancements

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:56:00 GMT

ANA and JAL will offer new inflight service enhancements when both airlines launch their revamped network and flight schedules on October 25

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Green News

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:01:00 GMT

The Royal Lancaster's bee news; Radisson Edwardian's gold award; JAL swaps glass bottles for plastic; IHG's green partnership

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Airline Updates

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:01:00 GMT

Route changes and special deals

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Air France signs new code share agreements

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:57:00 GMT

Latest agreements with Bangkok Airways and Japan Airlines improve air connectivity between Asia and Europe

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Japan Airlines to cut Asian flight frequencies

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:02:00 GMT

Japan Airlines (JAL) plans to temporarily reduce its flight frequencies in Asia amidst the global financial crisis has provoked threats of a strike by staff.

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Asian airlines waive fees in flu crisis

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:45:00 GMT

A number of Asian airlines have announced that they will waive cancellation and alteration fees for selected destinations affected by swine flu.

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Welcome, Camelina

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This crop grown in Europe for the last 3,000 years could be the key to cleaner skies and cheaper air fares

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SIA receives first A330

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier's latest addition will be deployed to regional and medium-haul routes

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JAL's champion chopsticks

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Japan Airlines has won a Good Design Award from the Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design... for its ergonomically-designed first class chopsticks

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JAL's champion chopsticks

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Japan Airlines has won a Good Design Award from the Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design... for its ergonomically-designed first class chopsticks

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Green news

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This week: Premier Inn "Britain's greenest hotel"; JAL to participate in emissions trading scheme; Marriott has the key to going green; Park Plaza's loyal donation

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JAL starts First Class service on Tokyo-New Delhi route

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Japan Airlines (JAL) is to offer a First Class service on its daily flights between Tokyo and New Delhi from January 11, 2009.

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Book now to avoid JAL price hike

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Passengers booking a return flight with Japan Airlines before the end of September will escape a US$118 increase in fuel surcharges starting October 1

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JAL unveils new business and first class

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Japan Airlines is to introduce redesigned business and first class products on its new 777-300ER aircraft, with the Tokyo-New York route the first to see the new seating

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Green news

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ramada Jarvis achieves green status; Finnair launches emissions calculator; Kimpton Hotels offers green meeting incentives; JAL launches “Eco Jet”; Novotel sets out green plans

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Japan Airlines B777-300ER premium economy

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

London-Tokyo

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JAL unveils premium economy with introductory prices

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Japan Airlines has become the latest carrier to offer a premium economy cabin, with the launch of its new product on December 1

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JAL launches premium economy seats

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Japan Airlines is to introduce a new premium economy class on international routes

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Japanese carriers spend a penny on in-flight bidets

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

When plans for the Airbus A380 super-jumbo were announced, there was optimistic talk of everything from showers to fitness centres being available on future long-haul flights

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JAL, Malev and Royal Jordanian poised to join Oneworld

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Three new carriers, namely Japan Airlines (JAL), Hungary's Malev and Royal Jordanian will become members of the Oneworld alliance on April 1

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JAL cuts flights to Heathrow

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Japan Airlines (JAL) is cutting flights to London Heathrow this summer

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JAL eyes Oneworld

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Oneworld is set to recruit the largest carrier in Asia Pacific, the second new member to join the airline alliance this month

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Japan Airlines B747 business class

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Tokyo-London

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Japan's independent business hotels look toward alliances

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 GMT

Japanese hotels are shifting toward international alliances to win more business travellers to the country

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