Partnership with JAL and American Airlines
JAL and American Airlines Partnership
JAL and American Airlines operate the Pacific Joint Business, offering customers access to an extensive networks across North America, Latin America, and The Caribbean.
Customers can enjoy greater connectivity, coordinated schedules, reciprocal loyalty benefits, and access to the airlines' lounges across Japan and North America, making travel across the Pacific more convenient and rewarding.
As JAL and American Airlines celebrate 15 years of the Pacific Joint Business in 2026, and American Airlines marks its 100th anniversary, both airlines remain committed to expanding travel opportunities and delivering an exceptional customer experience. These milestones reflect a partnership built on trust, collaboration, and a shared ambition to bring people and places closer together.
Network
Through the partnership between JAL and American Airlines, customers can connect from key gateways such as Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York to more than 200 destinations across the United States.
Leveraging American Airlines' extensive network, customers also enjoy convenient access to destinations throughout Central and South America.
American Airlines resumes Chicago - Tokyo/Narita Service
Starting March 19, 2027, American Airlines will launch nonstop service between Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Chicago (ORD). Complementing JAL's existing Tokyo Haneda - Chicago service, the partnership will provide customers with greater choice and convenient access to destinations across the U.S. Midwest, East Coast, and beyond through American Airlines' extensive Chicago hub network.
JAL & American Airlines: More Choices with 3 Daily Flights to New York
JAL and American Airlines currently operate three daily nonstop flights between Tokyo Haneda (HND) and New York (JFK). At JFK Airport, both airlines operate from Terminal 8, enabling seamless connections to destinations across the United States, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Eligible customers can also enjoy access to a range of premium lounges, including the Admirals Club®, Greenwich Lounge™ and Soho Lounge™, offering a comfortable and convenient travel experience before departure or during connections.
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InFlight Services
Flagship® Business offers 195cm-length, all-aisle access fully lie-flat seats. On flights between Japan and the U.S, customers can enjoy an elevated inflight experience such as chef-designed Japanese menu, branded pillows and blankets developed in collaboration with sleep technology company Nest Bedding, and complimentary entertainment with Bang & Olufsen headphones.
Enjoy wider, adjustable leather seats with extra legroom, extendable footrests and headrests.
Customers can enjoy chef-inspired dining with complimentary drinks, free entertainment and amenity kits for added comfort.
The main cabin includes everything you need for an enjoyable flight, including complimentary snacks and soft drinks.
Sit back and enjoy free movies and TV shows on your seatback screen or personal device.
Lounge Services
JMB Diamond, JGC Premier, JMB Sapphire, and JAL Global Club members traveling on American Airlines codeshare flights are eligible for American Airlines lounges access.
- Member plus one (1) accompanying guest.
Flagship® Lounge
The spacious Flagship® Lounge offers a luxurious and relaxing space such as a cocktail bar and a wine table. In addition, Flagship® First Dining invites Flagship® First customers to enjoy their favorite course meals in the dedicated dining space at the lounge.
Admirals Club®
A membership lounge that operates in nearly 50 locations around the world, offering complimentary services such as hot snacks, a bar corner, and a shower room, as well as a full range of amenities to make travel more productive and relaxing.
- Limited to some airports within the United States.
Mileage Program
JMB members can earn miles from or redeem miles for American Airlines' eligible flights. Furthermore, JMB elite members such as JMB Diamond and JGC Premier members can earn bonus miles in addition to regular flight miles when traveling on American Airlines, based on their membership status.