Writing about JAL, the short form of japan airlines, is like writing about an entire conglomerate. This airline of Japan is known for having the largest fleet of Boeing 747s in the entire world, and this is apart from the smaller air craft and the Air buses. Initially though, it was not a single airline. Both the japan airline international and japan airline domestic were operating under the name of JAL and until 2 years back, were considered different airlines, until they merged to a single japan airlines international, making it 1 of the only 5 airlines in the world with destinations in the latin america.
The airline has both scheduled and chartered flights.
Why is japan airlines considered a conglomerate? Because it has giant subsidiaries like JAL airways, JEX ( JAL express), JAC (Japan Air Commuter), HAC (Hokkaido Air System), JTA (Japan Transocean Air) , JAL cargo and RAC (Ryukyu Air Commuter), and they can all be individually considered as whole industries. In addition to this, japan airline has a mileage bank, JMB which is the largest frequent flyer program of japan, a lounge called sakura and alliances with one world as well as wow. JAL knows how to run business.
And then, it also has an elite system, called Fly On. Members of JMB can earn points , qualifying points and qualifying segments not only on japan airlines, but all the members of one world and wow. Its freight service is one of the largest cargo services in Asia. Incidently japan airline is also referred to as the largest airline of Asia.
The best part of the airline is of course the in flight services offered. Imagine you are going to meet your loved one on the air port, immediately after the landing, and suddenly you remember not having an apt gift for him or her. No worries. With the in flight duty free shopping options on japan airlines, you can buy a watch or a tie or leathered goods or even cultured pearls. Want to propose aboard? Get a ring too.
Then there are reservations of special in flight meals on even a phone call. From specific food for elderly to religious food to food for children, you can have it all, and this service is directed towards all the passengers. There are special children meals, with a toy, then there is option of non-dairy, dairy, kosher, muslim, hindu , diabetic and raw vegetarian meals too. Clearly japan airline is one airline that puts in that extra effort every time.
If you are traveling with an infant or a young child, again you don’t have to worry, as japan airlines will see to all that has to be seen. From disposable diapers to formula milk to changing stands, they have all of that and more. There are toys , books, and strollers. If you need one, you can place the order of an infant seat when placing the order for your meal and japan airline will take care of the rest.
They aptly call their in flight entertainment magic, and magical it is. In fact, there are 4 levels of the magic, called magic I, magic II, magic III and magic IV on the japan airlines. They have the latest as well as the classic Hollywood movies on the video screens, access to more than 20 channels on your audio output, and a wide array of video game channels, with more being added on every flight.
Then again, if you are older and don’t really enjoy tv or songs or games, perhaps a good reading will bring out your best mood. You don’t have to worry because japan airline has its own in flight magazine, called ‘skyward’. Need we ask more?
