Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that the carrier will expand its Southeast Asia regional network.
To achieve this objective the Japanese carrier is launching a new route between Tokyo (Haneda)and Manila starting February 1st, 2019.
In the frame of this plan to expand services in South East Asia, Japan Airlines(JAL) and Garuda Indonesia have signed an strategic partnership agreement, providing more travel options between the two countries.
Through this initial agreement, effective October 28, 2018, the two airlines will start offering codeshare flights on select routes between Japan and Indonesia, and on domestic flights operated by Garuda Indonesia and Japan Airlines, respectively. Garuda Indonesia will also offer codeshare flights on select transpacific routes operated by Japan Airlines. This codeshare pact is still pending from the approval by the Indonesian Government.
New route to Manila
By launching the Tokyo (Haneda) = Manila route, JAL eyes strengthening its presence in the growing tourism market in the Philipines, as demand for tourism from both Japan and the Philippines is expected to rise over time.
With the departure time at midnight and arrival time during the early morning hours at Haneda airport, as it is shown in the chart below, customers can seamlessly connect with flights throughout JAL`s domestic network.
Plans and schedules for the new Tokyo (Haneda) = Nanila route are still subject to government approval.
Together with the existing flights from Narita, JAL will soon operate three daily flights to Manila providing customers with more convenient travel options.
Partnership with Garuda goes further than codeshare
Codeshare will apply to the following routes operated by garuda indonesia:International Flights (Jakarta=Haneda, Denpasar=Narita); Domestic Flights (Jakarta=Yogyakarta, Jakarta=Surabaya).
The codeshare will be available for the following routes operated by JAL: International Flights (Narita=Jakarta, Narita=New York, Narita=Los Angeles); Domestic Flights (Haneda=New Chitose, Haneda=Nagoya-Chubu, Haneda=Fukuoka).
In addition to the codeshare cooperation, in which JAL and Garuda Indonesia aim to expand the applicable routes in the near future, the carriers will look to develop the partnership in various areas, including the enhancement of their frequent flyer programs and ultimately pursue a joint business structure in their respective market.
“Indonesia is well known for its warm hospitality and rich diverse culture” said Yuji Akasaka, President of Japan Airlines.
“We look forward to the partnership with Garuda Indonesia, who continuously strives through its transformation program and has achieved a 5-star Airline rating by Skytrax. I truly believe we can provide our mutual customers the highest level of service, which excels the industry standard.”
Garuda Indonesia President & CEO Pahala N. Mansury said, “We are pleased to announce this partnership with JAL which will further extend our network not only to Japan, but also to US. Japan is one of important market for Indonesia and through this partnership we can offer more travel options for the increasing number of passengers traveling between the two countries and beyond Japan. At the same time, the partnership is expected to boost trade and tourism activities by making Indonesia much more accessible for Japan visitors.
“This partnership is believed to offer a unique advantage for Garuda Indonesia’s passengers who will enjoy JAL’s unparalleled services including check-through service, lounge access, in-flight meal and other service” said Pahala.
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