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4 days ago
- Business
JAL Opens Narita-Chicago Route
News from Japan Economy Jun 2, 2025 13:20 (JST) Narita, Chiba Pref., June 2 (Jiji Press)--Japan Airlines opened a new route between Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, and Chicago on Saturday. The Japanese airline uses a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with 244 seats on one round trip per day between Narita and Chicago. The launch came five years after JAL transferred its Chicago route to Tokyo's Haneda Airport from Narita. With the addition of the new route, the airline now operates two daily flights between the Tokyo area and Chicago. JAL hopes that the new route will play a significant role as it expects growing demand for flights between Southeast Asia and India, and North America via Narita, company officials said. The officials also said the new route offers great convenience for transit in North America as American Airlines, a JAL partner, uses Chicago as a hub airport. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Japan Times
7 days ago
- General
- Japan Times
Japan revises aviation law after 2024 Haneda collision
Parliament passed a bill on Friday to revise the civil aviation law to make communication skills training mandatory for all pilots operating at busy airports, including private and Japan Coast Guard aircraft. The revision, which will enter into force within three years, was drafted in response to a fatal accident in January last year in which Japan Airlines and coast guard aircraft collided and caught fire on a runway at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The bill passed the House of Councilors, the upper chamber of the Diet, at a plenary meeting Friday after clearing the House of Representatives, the lower chamber, earlier in May. The training in question, called crew resource management, is conducted to improve skills for communication between the captain and the copilot and between the cockpit crew and air traffic controllers to prevent human errors such as runway incursions. The coast guard conducts similar drills independently, but the revised law will make the practice mandatory. The law also stipulates the establishment of a runway safety team at each of the country's eight major airports, including Haneda, in which air traffic controllers and airline officials discuss measures against incursions. In an interim report on the accident released late last year, the Japan Transport Safety Board said that both the captain and the copilot of the coast guard aircraft thought that they had received permission to enter the runway. Suspecting a problem with mutual confirmation procedures, the coast guard has revised its manual to ensure that pilots fully repeat instructions from controllers to confirm them between themselves.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Mother sparks fiery debate after slamming airline for child-free seat feature
A mother-of-two has sparked a fiery debate online after calling out Japan Airlines for a controversial booking feature that shows where babies are seated - allowing other passengers to pick a spot far away. Sophie Kalimeridou, a 'mumfluencer' who specialises in family-friendly travel content, took to Instagram earlier this month to vent her frustration with the airline's policy after flying with her toddler daughter and young son. Sharing a video from her business class seat, she accused Japan Airlines of alienating parents and children in favour of passengers who prefer a quieter journey. In the post, uploaded to her page, @sophiefamilytravel, the mother wrote: 'Japan Airlines is the ONLY airline in the world that when selecting your seat they show you if there are any babies around so you can avoid them.' 'They're basically pre-framing millions of people that those are the areas to be "avoided" and that being sat behind a baby can make your flight uncomfortable. 'Very disappointing… what are your thoughts? Unless you're flying on a private jet, you should be ok sitting near anyone…' Japan Airlines, which operates 66 international routes across the globe, does indeed display a baby icon during the seat selection process to indicate where children under the age of two are seated. The feature, which appears after families book with infants between eight days and two years old, is intended to help passengers choose a quieter spot - though the airline notes that seat assignments can always change before departure. Despite offering a range of parent-friendly services, including hot water for cleaning bottles, inflight entertainment, and baby-changing facilities in bathrooms, the airline's seat map feature has split public opinion. Sophie's post quickly amassed thousands of views and comments from parents and child-free passengers. Many parents backed the content creator's criticism, arguing that singling out babies in the seating plan sends the wrong message. One person wrote: 'Babies are a part of life. We were all babies once. We should all grow up and accept that in a tight space such as a plane babies are part of the deal.' Another said, 'Just got off a flight where my babies slept the whole time and waved at everyone when they got on board. I don't know why you'd avoid that,' while a third added, 'Not all babies disrupt people every time.' However, not everyone agreed, as one person wrote, 'Japan Airlines understands customers. This is how businesses should always operate. Get over yourself!' while another added, 'This is amazing! I hope more airlines adopt this policy!' A third said, 'Just like you chose to have a kid, people should be able to choose if they want to sit by one on a long flight,' while another wrote, 'My thought? This is my dream. I strive to never be near babies.' One mother even voiced support for the policy, writing: 'As a mother myself… I fully support their decision for this. We chose to have children… while others choose not to have children. Sophie's post quickly amassed thousands of views and comments from parents and child-free passengers 'What impact does it actually bare on you if others want the choice of peace and quiet during their flight?' But some users questioned the practicality of the system, pointing out the potential for a passenger to still be assigned a seat next to a child. One noted: 'That doesn't even make sense. What if you book your seat before a family does?' It comes after a plane passenger was publicly berated by a furious mum after refusing to swap seats with her toddler - resulting in her considering taking legal action.
Forbes
23-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Bilt Adds Two New Travel Partners In The Same Month
Bilt Rewards is on a roll this month by adding two new airline travel partners. Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways join the lineup to provide distinct award flights, first-class experiences, plus more ways to maximize your oneworld alliance membership. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: A Japan Airlines Boeing 878-9 Dreamliner airplane arrives at Los Angeles International Airport from Tokyo on March 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) Getty Images Starting May 13, 2025, Bilt Rewards members can transfer loyalty points at a 1:1 ratio to their Japan Airlines Mileage Bank account. This announcement marks a 'first' for both loyalty programs, with Bilt being Japan Airlines' first North American 1:1 point transfer partner. Further, the airline is Bilt's first Japan-based airline and its second East Asian collaboration. Ankur Jain, Founder and CEO at Bilt says, 'Now, your housing payment that was once just a monthly expense can unlock premium travel experiences with one of Asia's most respected airlines, giving our members access to Japan and beyond through JAL's extensive network and oneworld Alliance partnerships." Bilt members can also start redeeming their miles within seven days of opening a Mileage Bank account instead of the standard 60-day waiting period that Japan Airlines usually imposes on new members. However, be sure to transfer and book flights before June 1, 2025, when award rates increase. For example, one-way award flight rates from the U.S. West Coast to Tokyo Narita (NRD) or Tokyo Haneda (HND) currently start as low as 70,000 miles during the low season. Japan Airlines is a oneworld alliance member with a flexible stopover with up to three complimentary segments on partner airlines. Bilt members can also compare alliance itineraries and transfer to Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Effective May 22, Qatar Airways becomes Bilt's 21st transfer partner. Members enjoy a 1:1 transfer ratio to convert Bilt Points into Privilege Club Avios for award flights. This international airline also has point transfer relationships with several credit card loyalty programs, making it easy to pool miles from various accounts to book an exciting trip. Qatar's Qsuite business class is one of the world's best cabin experiences in this ticket class. Your amenities can include a fully lie-flat seat, a privacy door, and premium pajamas. You can also book cross-country trips with domestic alliance partners, including Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. 'Our partnership with Bilt marks an exciting step forward in expanding our footprint in the U.S. market. Together, we are unlocking new opportunities for our Privilege Club members around the world – transforming everyday expenses into exceptional global travel experiences,' says Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer at Qatar Airways. Both travel partnerships offer exciting premium cabin experiences and flexible stopover policies that make traveling the globe easier. Transferring at a 1:1 ratio helps you secure the most competitive redemption values, especially with the ultra-exclusive Japan Airlines relationship. Related Articles:
Tokyo Weekender
14-05-2025
- Business
- Tokyo Weekender
Dogen City: Japan's Conceptual Floating Metropolis
Without dramatic reductions in greenhouse emissions, it is estimated that up to 300 million people across the world will be at risk of annual coastal flooding by 2050. One company looking to combat the effects of climate change and stay on top of rising sea levels is the Japanese design firm N-Ark. It has proposed creating Dogen City, a hugely ambitious smart healthcare floating city with a two-layer design. The top will house a self-sufficient maritime city, while the undersea layer will feature a sea-cooled data center for city management, healthcare and drug discovery. List of Contents: A Vision for the Future of Urban Living Floating City Projects Around the World Related Posts Floating City Offers Though-Provoking Vision for the Future of Urban Living The project is still in the conceptual stage and there's a good chance it will never come to fruition. Whether it does or not, though, it certainly offers a thought-provoking vision of the future of urban living. The goal is to create a resilient and adaptable urban environment that provides an alternative to land-based cities. Instead of fighting against the rising tides, N-Ark's floating city will be designed to adapt to changing water levels. It is being proposed as a solution to help protect vulnerable areas from the effects of coastal erosion, increased flood frequency and saltwater intrusion. According to N-Ark's homepage , Dogen City will measure approximately 1 mile (1.58 kilometers) in diameter and about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) in circumference. It will be able to accommodate around 10,000 residents , plus around 30,000 visitors at a time. There will be schools, hospitals, offices, sports areas, parks and food production facilities. A circular structure, N-Ark says it will be designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and even tsunamis. It has also proposed building a spacecraft launch site. There has yet to be any announcement regarding a potential location or the likely cost of the project. The company is aiming to have it completed by 2030. Floating City Projects Around the World There are several floating city projects either underway or being planned around the world. This includes Oceanix Busan in South Korea, which reportedly has a scalable design that will allow for future expansion to house up to 100,000 aim is for the ambitious city to be ready before 2030, the year in which Busan hopes to host World Expo. The floating city in the Maldives, meanwhile, is starting to take shape. The city, which will consist of 5,000 units including homes, restaurants, shops and schools, is expected to be completed by 2027. Related Posts Japan Airlines Unveils Special Gundam Plane for Osaka Expo 2025 The New York Times Names Toyama and Osaka as Top Places To Visit in 2025 Where Ideas Meet: Inside the Japan Pavilion at Dubai World Expo
