#Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines partners for 2026 Hawaiʻi-Japan Sister Summit

Japan Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japan-America Society of Hawaiʻi to support the upcoming Hawaiʻi-Japan Sister State and Sister City Summit, scheduled for May 2026 in Honolulu.

Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative hopes to provide low cost, accessible kamaʻāina transportation

The Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative launched with a broad coalition committed to delivering a new affordable and accessible transportation option to Hawaiʻi communities. 

Japan Airlines donates over $132,000 to support West Maui recovery efforts

Japan Airlines raised over $132,000 through various fundraising efforts, including mileage donations and collection boxes, to aid communities affected by the Maui wildfires.

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority issues RFP for visitor education, marketing for Japan market 

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has issued a Request for Proposals for strategic visitor education and destination brand marketing and management services for the Japan market.

Hawaiian Airlines Adds New Route to Tokyo 

Beginning next summer, Hawaiian Airlines will operate an additional daily nonstop flight between Haneda Airport and Honolulu International Airport.  The airlines announced last Friday it received final approval from the US Department of Transportation for the new route.  “As the U.S. airline offering the most flights to the most markets between Japan and Hawai‘i, we […]

Hawaiian Airlines, JAL Expand Frequent Flyer Partnership

JAL Mileage Bank and HawaiianMiles members will enjoy reciprocal frequent flyer benefits effective Oct. 1 as the carriers grow their comprehensive partnership to offer more value to travelers.

JAL Celebrates 1st Year of Non-Stop Flights Between Tokyo and Kona

Japan Airlines marked the one-year anniversary of its round-trip nonstop service between Tokyo and Kailua-Kona over the weekend.

JAL to Celebrate Anniversary of Restarted Tokyo-Kona Service

Japan Airlines first started serving the island of Hawai‘i in 1996. The service was suspended in 2010 due to economic factors and restarted one year ago.

Hawaiian Airlines, JAL Seek Antitrust Immunized Joint Venture

Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines estimate that the Joint Venture will bring an additional 162,000 to 350,000 passengers to Hawai’i and contribute between $184.5 million and $402.3 million to the US economy annually, while generating between 1,855 to 4,049 US jobs.

Hawaiian and Japan Airlines Sign New Partnership Agreement

The agreement between Hawaiian and Japan Airlines will take effect March 25, 2018, enhancing the ease and comfort of travelers between the two island chains.

JAL to Launch Kona to Tokyo Daily Non-Stop Route

Japan Airlines launches daily service between Kona International Airport at Keahole and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

JAL to Launch Daily Non-Stop Route to Kona

The state has announced details of new daily non-stop service from Tokyo’s Narita International Airport to Kona aboard Japan Airlines.

MauiGrown Coffee Reports Record Harvest

MauiGrown Coffee is reporting a record harvest this year of their Arabica coffee varieties grown at their 500-acre Kaanapali Estate.

Hawaiian Airlines Begins Daily Service to Osaka

Today, Hawaiian Airlines began daily service between Honolulu and Osaka, Japan, marketing the third time in eight months that Hawaiian Airlines began service to a new destination in Asia.

Japan Airlines Reduces Weekly Flights to Honolulu

Japan Airlines today announced a reduction in flight frequency between Narita and Honolulu due to the after effects of the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake and Tsunami.

New Hawaiian flight would add more visitors from Japan

Hawaiian Airlines was granted tentative approval by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today to operate a single daily flight between Honolulu and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Hawaii’s largest and longest-serving airline plans to initially service the Honolulu-Tokyo flights with its Boeing 767-300ER aircraft seating up to 264 passengers, before adding its new and larger 294-seat […]