Japan Airlines’ new longhaul LCC to take off in 2020

Japan Airlines (JAL) is launching a new international LCC to offer medium to longhaul flights.

The new LCC business will be a consolidated subsidiary of the JAL Group and plans to operate flights from Narita International Airport to select destinations in Asia, Europe and the Americas, the airline said in a statement.

In the first stages of its establishment, the as-yet unnamed carrier will operate two Boeing 787-8 aircraft and is targeting to launch commercial flights from the summer of 2020 when Narita Airport is scheduled to complete enhancements to its facilities.

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