Japan Airlines

Overview

Japan Airlines (IATA: JL, ICAO: JAL) is a Japanese airline and is still operating. Detailed corporate information (founding date, ownership, headquarters and alliance) could not be verified from sources during this research round and is therefore not stated here. Check the airline's official website for these details.

Network and hubs

Network and hub details were not verified in this research round. Travellers should consult the airline's official route map.

Fleet

According to Planefinder, the Japan Airlines fleet comprised 192 aircraft across 12 types in 2026. This count includes a handful of small training or utility aircraft. The main types are:

• Boeing 737-800: 42
• Boeing 767-300: 24
• Boeing 787-8: 23
• Boeing 787-9: 22
• Airbus A350-900: 17
• Embraer 170: 18
• Embraer 190: 14
• Airbus A350-1000: 11
• Boeing 777-300ER: 9

New aircraft registrations were recorded in February and March 2026, including an A350-900 and an A350-1000, so the fleet is still being updated. Figures change over time and third-party trackers may differ from the airline's own count.

On board

Cabin layouts, seat pitch, meals, entertainment and Wi-Fi vary by aircraft and route. These details were not verified from sources in this research round, so check the airline's seat map for your specific flight.

Good to know

Baggage allowances, change fees, lounge access and loyalty programme terms depend on fare type and route. They were not confirmed from official pages in this research round. Check the airline's website before travelling.