Japan Airlines too plans for the 787

With rival ANA set to become the first operator to introduce the all new Boeing 787 later this summer Japan Airlines has announced it is to launch a two-class non-stop service between Tokyo and Boston in 2012 using the highly anticipated aircraft next April.

Initially four times per week, but quickly increasing to daily from June onwards, JAL will become the only carrier to directly link Asia and Boston, one of the largest US metropolitan cities.  The route will facilitate travel to and from cities throughout the New England region as well as add greater convenience for business and leisure travellers connecting to and from key Asian cities through JAL's extensive international network at Narita.

Oneworld partner American Airlines will codeshare the flight and JAL has also begun discussions to strengthen its US network structure with JetBlue Airways, utilizing the carrier's hub operations in Boston to provide customers more options and smoother connections to and from major destinations in the East Coast. www.jal.com

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