Japan Airlines commences Tokyo-Doha daily operations

Japan Airlines commences Tokyo-Doha daily operations

Japan Airlines (JAL) has commenced daily operations to and from Qatar, linking Tokyo Haneda Airport with Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA), in the first-ever direct flight to the Middle East by a Japanese airline.The inaugural flight was operated on March 31 by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft with a capacity of 203 seats. On the historic partnership, Sujata Suri, senior vice-president (Finance and Procurement) at HIA, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Japan Airlines to the Middle East through its renowned hub in Doha. The launch of Japan Airlines’ daily flights from Tokyo Haneda to Hamad International Airport is a landmark achievement and a testament to the flourishing partnership between both Qatar and Japan.“Combining Japan Airlines’ latest launch with Qatar Airways’ recent resumption to Osaka, is projected to result in a 50% increase in weekly flight frequency between Qatar and Japan, which underscores Hamad International Airport’s commitment to advancing global travel and enhancing passenger experiences”.“Our new Doha service perfectly complements JAL’s global network and enables customers to seamlessly connect to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South America through our partnership with Qatar Airways, a member of the same oneworld alliance as JAL,” said Ross Leggett, JAL managing executive officer and