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Japan Airlines Rolls Out Free Domestic Flights to International Passengers

Japan Airlines (JAL) has introduced an enticing new offer for international travelers: the chance to explore more of Japan with complimentary domestic flights.

This exclusive promotion allows passengers booking an international flight with JAL to enjoy free domestic connections, making it easier than ever to discover the country’s diverse destinations.

Complimentary Domestic Flights for Seamless Exploration

Through this offer, travelers booking international flights with JAL can now add domestic flights to any destination within Japan at no extra cost. Whether you’re landing in Tokyo, Osaka, or another major city, you can extend your journey to picturesque locations like Hokkaido, Kyoto, or Okinawa without the added expense of a domestic fare. This initiative opens up opportunities for tourists to see more of Japan in one seamless trip.

How It Works

To be eligible, travelers must book both their international and domestic flights in the same reservation. This ensures a smooth and hassle-free experience, eliminating the need for separate bookings and giving passengers peace of mind.

Most travelers will benefit from this offer, although a small stopover fee applies to passengers from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and China if their first stay in Japan exceeds 24 hours. Passengers from other countries can enjoy this domestic travel perk without any additional charges.

Expanding Access to More Countries

Currently, the offer is available to travelers from select countries, but JAL has plans to expand eligibility in the near future, allowing even more international passengers to take advantage of the promotion. By rolling out this initiative, JAL is reinforcing its commitment to enhancing the travel experience and encouraging exploration beyond the major tourist hubs.

Schedule for Complimentary Domestic Flight Offer for International Passenger

For full details and to book your next adventure in Japan, visit the Japan Airlines website.

Airlines

US DOT Approves Merger: Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian Airlines Finalize Deal

In a significant development for the aviation industry, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued an order granting an exemption for the transfer of international route authorities in the merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

The merger, which is expected to be completed in the coming days, represents a major consolidation in the airline sector. Under the terms of the exemption, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are required to adhere to several key public-interest protections.

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These stipulations are aimed at preserving service quality and consumer benefits as the merger progresses. Specifically, the airlines must protect the value of rewards, maintain existing service levels on crucial Hawaiian routes to the continental U.S. and inter-island routes, and support rural services.

Additionally, they are required to ensure competitive access at the Honolulu hub airport, offer fee-free family seating, provide alternative compensation for controllable disruptions, and lower costs for military families.

This proactive approach by the DOT marks a new phase in the Department’s merger review process. For the first time, airlines are required to agree to binding, enforceable public-interest protections as a condition for closing their merger.

Japan Airlines Rolls Out Free Domestic Flights to International Passengers

This move highlights the DOT’s commitment to safeguarding public interests and ensuring that mergers do not undermine service quality or competition. As part of the merger agreement, Alaska Airlines will assume approximately $900 million in Hawaiian Airlines’ debt.

Despite this substantial financial responsibility, Alaska plans to retain Hawaiian as a separate brand, which will negate the need for repainting aircraft. To secure approval from the DOT, the airlines agreed to maintain current service levels on key routes where competition is limited.

The exemption granted by the DOT allows Alaska and Hawaiian to finalize their merger while remaining separate and independently operated until the Department completes its review of the transfer application. If the transfer is approved, the public-interest protections will remain in effect for six years.