Japan Airlines Removes Boeing 777-300ER Flights To New York-JFK & Dallas/Fort Worth

Japan Airlines (JAL) will be making changes to its long-haul service to New York and Dallas/Fort Worth from Tokyo. Come this fall, the carrier will deploy its Airbus A350-1000s on all flights to the two US destinations.

The move will replace the Boeing 777-300ER, which currently shares duties on both routes with the A350-1000. While the changes represent a slight reduction in capacity, more premium seats will be offered on the routes.

Temporary equipment change

According to aviation data and analytics firm Cirium, JAL will begin to phase out the 777-300ER on flights between its hub at Haneda Airport (HND) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in July. 120 flights are scheduled on the route this month – 60 in each direction on each aircraft type – and the operation results in a total of 28,980 seats offered. Four more flights will be offered next month due to the extra day, bringing the number of frequencies to 62 each way, totaling 124. However, the A350-1000 will operate the overwhelming majority – 107 flights – while the 777-300ER is only scheduled on 17 flights.

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Still, the airline will offer nearly 1,000 more seats in July than in June. A total of 29,721 seats are scheduled next month before the A350-1000 will takeover all capacity in the following month. The 777-300ER is scheduled to operate through July 25th before going on a three-month hiatus. Throughout August, September, and most of October, the A350-1000 will be the exclusive operator of JAL’s service between HND and JFK. The carrier will continue with twice-daily flights, catering to demand. A total of 124 flights are scheduled in August and 120 in September.

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In October, the A350-1000 will continue to operate two flights per day until the 777-300ER will return on October 27th. From thereon, the two widebodies will go back to sharing capacity on the route, operating once daily between HND and JFK indefinitely, according to Cirium.

More permanent changes in Texas

JAL first began deploying the A350-1000 to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in April, joining the 777-300ER. Similar to the JFK route, the frequencies have been split in half between each aircraft type, albeit the service is only offered once per day. The A350-1000 will begin to assume all flights in August, operating a total of 48 out of 62 flights on the route. The 777-300ER will only handle 14 flights between HND and DFW – the last day of operation will be August 14th.

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At that point, the A350-1000 will be JAL’s sole equipment on the route. The change appears permanent as Cirium data shows the aircraft is scheduled between the two destinations well into 2025.

Fewer seats but more premium options

With the jet temporarily replacing the 777-300ER on the JFK route and fully replacing it to DFW, capacity decreases slightly. The 777-300ERs accommodate a total of 244 passengers, while the A350-1000s have 230 seats. Interestingly, the A350-1000 has more premium options. 60 seats comprise the first and business class cabins, while 57 seats are in first and business on the 777-300ER.

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First class on the A350-1000s is considered “the most relaxing cabin” in JAL’s history. The cabin contains six spacious suites featuring wide sofa seats, bed specifications with a choice of sizes, built-in headrest speakers, and a personal 43-inch 4K screen. Business class additionally has a wide range of luxurious amenities, including a 24-inch 4K screen.

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JAL’s oneworld Alliance partner, American Airlines, also operates flights to HND from its hubs at JFK and DFW. To and from New York, the US legacy carrier utilizes its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, while the 787-8 Dreamliner handles flights to and from Dallas/Fort Worth.