Japan Airlines (JAL) is increasing its operations to Hawaii and Guam for the boreal summer season, due to the easing of entry into Japan and the reduction of the risk of infectious diseases.
According to data obtained by Aviacionline through the Cirium aviation platform, JAL will have an offer of 13,858 seats per week in 68 air operations to Hawaii and Guam. ZIPAIR, the company’s low-cost subsidiary, will offer daily flights between Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Honolulu (HNL) operated by Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
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Japan Airlines’ schedule in Hawaii and Guam
Obtained by Aviacionline through Cirium (Subject to change).
Honolulu (HNL)
- Tokyo Haneda (HND) twice daily Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliner flights.
- Tokyo Narita (NRT) daily flights on Boeing 767-300ER.
- Osaka Kansai (KIX) three times a week on Boeing 767-300ER.
- Nagoya Chubu (NGO) three times a week on Boeing 767-300ER.
Kona (KOA)
- Tokyo Narita (NRT) three times weekly on Boeing 767-300ER.
Guam
- Antonio B. Won Pat Airport (GUM) three times weekly on Boeing 767-300ERs.
The Boeing 767-300ERs have the 199-seat capacity and two-class international configuration (24 JAL SKY SUITE II/175 JAL SKY WIDER). Boeing 787-9 flights from Haneda (HND) have the high-density configuration of 239 seats in three classes.
Hawaii is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Japanese travelers. According to data obtained by Aviacionline through the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2019 between Honolulu (HNL) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) moved 1,642,964 passengers, it was the second most important international route in the United States, only behind New York (JFK) and London Heathrow (LHR).
For 70 years, Japan Airlines has contributed to Hawaii’s tourism development and is currently promoting a campaign for conservation and sustainable tourism in the archipelago.
“The strong ties between Japan and Hawaii go back many generations, so the return of travel between our two nations is like welcoming back a familiar home after a long absence. Mālama, or caring for our home and each other, is a value that is part of the Japanese and Hawaiian traditions that define us as islanders” said John De Fries, president and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Japan Airlines has been operating Antonio B. Won Pat Airport (GUM) for more than 50 years, the company’s first route was in 1970 on a service between Tokyo Haneda and Guam.
“Japan Airlines has supported Guam’s tourism industry for more than 50 years, and we are pleased to see the resumption of direct service in support of our recovery efforts in the Japan market. We look forward to greeting all future travelers with our warm Håfa Adai spirit and thank JAL for their continued partnership” said Carl TC Gutierrez, president and CEO of the Guam Visitors Bureau.
