Airline Guide · Asia
Japan Airlines (JL)
Japan's flag carrier and a oneworld member, JAL operates extensive domestic and international service from Tokyo.
JL airline facts
IATA Code
JL
ICAO Code
JAL
Callsign
Japan Air
Country
Japan
Headquarters
Tokyo
Region
Asia
Alliance
oneworld
Founded
1951
Japan Airlines hubs
Primary airports where Japan Airlines concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: JL
Where is Japan Airlines based?
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Japan Airlines (IATA: JL, ICAO: JAL) is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The airline was founded in 1951 and operates a fleet of approximately 170 aircraft.
What is Japan Airlines's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Japan Airlines is JL. The ICAO code is JAL. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Japan Air".
Which alliance does Japan Airlines belong to?
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Japan Airlines is a member of oneworld, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are Japan Airlines's primary hubs?
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Japan Airlines operates primary hubs at HND, NRT. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Japan Airlines have?
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Japan Airlines operates a fleet of approximately 170 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Japan Airlines founded?
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Japan Airlines was founded in 1951, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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