Japan Airlines Employee Directory
Airlines and AviationTokyo, Japan1001-5000 Employees
Japan Airlines (JAL) is a major Japanese airline and aviation company based in Tokyo. Founded in 1951 as the country’s first private aviation carrier, it operates within the oneworld alliance and maintains a broad network of domestic and international routes. As of March 2024, the fleet comprised about 227 aircraft serving 384 airports across 66 countries and regions, with long-haul renewal under way using the Airbus A350-1000 from the 2023 winter schedule. It has earned industry recognition, including a Skytrax 5-Star rating and an APEX World Class designation. Within the competitive airline industry, JAL positions itself on safety and high service standards informed by traditional hospitality, supported by a network built through its group and partner airlines. In 2026, JAL announced a joint venture with the HAECO Group to establish a maintenance facility at Van Don International Airport in Vietnam, illustrating its active expansion into aviation services.