Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines (JAL) is the flag carrier of Japan and one of Asia's largest and most respected international airlines. Founded in 1951, JAL operates an extensive global network spanning Asia, North America, Europe, Oceania, and beyond, serving millions of passengers annually from its primary hub at Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports. JAL is renowned for its exceptional in-flight service rooted in the Japanese concept of 'omotenashi' (wholehearted hospitality), consistently earning top rankings in global airline quality surveys. The carrier is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, enabling seamless travel connections with partner airlines worldwide. After filing for bankruptcy protection in January 2010 — one of Japan's largest corporate bankruptcies — JAL undertook a major restructuring under government guidance and relisted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2012, returning to profitability and emerging as a leaner, more competitive carrier.