Japan Airlines have announced that they will be increasing flights on the Melbourne-Narita route to Tokyo. Between 27 October 2024 and 29 March 2025, the route will increase from 3 flights per week to 6 per week. Additionally, 4 of those flights will be operated by the larger 787-9 aircraft, featuring the latest Premium Economy Class cabin.
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The Routes
Current Route
There are currently 3 JAL flights operating per week on the Melbourne-Narita route on Boeing 787-8.
The flight operates Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, departing at 7.20am and arriving in Tokyo at 14.20pm.
Return flights also operate 3 times a week - departing Narita on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 18.25pm arriving in Melbourne at 6.35am.
Being a Oneworld member, JAL’s partner airline, Qantas, also offers direct flights which run daily.
This flight departs Melbourne on Airbus A330-300 at 9.25am and arrives in Tokyo at 19.00pm.
Return flights operate daily at 20.25pm and arrive in Melbourne at 7.45am.
New Route
The new route will operate all days except Thursdays, departing Melbourne at 7.20am and arriving in Narita at 14.20pm.
4 of these flights will operate on a larger 787-9 aircraft and feature Premium Economy. The other two direct flights on JAL will operate on Boeing 787-8.
Return flights will also operate 6 times per week, flying all days except Wednesdays. The flight will depart at 17.40pm and arrive in Melbourne at 5.40am.
From October 27, 2024, Oneworld member, Qantas, will depart Melbourne daily from 10.25am and arrive in Tokyo at 19.00pm on Airbus A330-300.
Qantas will also depart Tokyo daily, leaving Narita at 19.20pm and arriving in Melbourne at 7.45am.
JAL Premium Economy
About JAL Premium Economy
Japan Airlines has recently been named Skytrax World’s Best Premium Economy for 2024.
On JAL Premium Economy, you can expect priority check-in and boarding, as well as access to the Sakura Lounge pre-flight.
Once onboard, passengers on the 787-9 can enjoy luxurious personal space with seat backs that do not recline to the person behind you.
Accompanied with a 12.1-inch touch panel monitor, passengers have access to hundreds of hours worth of entertainment.
There are also larger dividers for privacy as well as a 3-step adjustable footrest.
If you are looking to take advantage of the increased flights to Tokyo, now is the time to book!
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