Japan Airlines (JAL) will expand its international business by introducing new aircraft and increasing medium- to long-haul routes.
JAL and ZIPAIR Tokyo are developing their route networks mainly in North America and Southeast Asia. JAL will expand its business by leveraging the convenience of Tokyo Haneda Airport and the enhanced functions of Narita Airport, promoting the upgauging of aircraft, increasing the number of aircraft dedicated to medium- to long-haul routes, and introducing private suites in business class. ZIPAIR Tokyo plans to double its fleet by fiscal year 2030 and increase the number of full-flat seats on its Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
Spring Japan and Jetstar Japan are focusing on short-haul routes mainly to China and other parts of Asia. Spring Japan aims to grow in line with the increase in inbound travel demand, while Jetstar Japan seeks to expand its international routes under a new brand.
Furthermore, in the cargo business, JAL will expand capacity between Asia and Europe/North America by increasing the number of large freighters and grow its business alongside the Boeing 767 freighter network in Asia. The airline will also increase the transportation of high value-added cargo such as pharmaceuticals and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Excluding Jetstar Japan, the number of aircraft used for international operations will increase from 88 in fiscal year 2025 to 99 in fiscal year 2030, and to 105 or more in fiscal year 2035. The number of aircraft dedicated to medium- to long-haul routes will be 89 in fiscal year 2030, and by standardizing the fleet on Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft, JAL expects improved utilization and lower costs. Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) will increase by a factor of 1.3.
