Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 from Airbus' delivery centre in Toulouse, France. The A350-1000 is set to become the airline's new international aircraft, initially flying on the prestigious Tokyo Haneda – New York JFK route. JAL will be replacing its fleet of Boeing 777-300ERs with the new A350-1000 aircraft.
The airlines' A350 is configured in four classes. First Class features six suites, each with a choice of three modes: sofa, seat and single bed or double-bed. Business Class also offers suites, with 54 seats and privacy doors. Meanwhile, Premium-Economy Class (24 seats) and Economy Class (155 seats) both feature more personal space and comfort in their respective categories.
JAL has ordered 31 A350 aircraft, comprising 18 A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s. The carrier has been operating the A350-900 on high-density Japanese domestic routes since 2019.
The Tokyo (Haneda) – New York (JFK) route will start from January 24, 2024. Additionally, JAL is scheduled to receive its second aircraft by the end of fiscal year 2023 (March 31, 2024), which will allow daily A350-1000 operations on the same flights. After the delivery of the third A350-1000, JAL has decided to expand the aircraft's reach to include JAL's Tokyo (Haneda) – Dallas Ft. Worth route.
