TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - American Airlines Group, Inc. (AAL) Monday said it welcomes fellow oneworld alliance member and Pacific Joint Business partner Japan Airlines to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport or DFW with its return to service between Tokyo Narita or NRT and DFW starting November 30. American will add its code to the route.
American currently operates twice-daily service from DFW to NRT with Boeing 777-200 aircraft. Japan Airlines will offer customers service four days per week with Boeing 787-8 aircraft fitted with the airline's latest cabin interiors and seats in a three-class configuration and is considering scheduling daily service for spring 2016.
Andrew Nocella, American's chief marketing officer, SAID, 'American is making great strides to expand our presence in Asia, and this partnership represents a key component of that effort.'
The return of JAL service brings more travel choices with 18 weekly roundtrips between DFW and NRT offered by the joint business. Through American's extensive network from DFW, customers traveling from Tokyo can connect to more than 200 cities throughout North, Central and South America.
Customers transiting through DFW will also benefit from JAL's newest route with International to International Baggage Transfer, subject to government approval.
American and JAL commenced their Pacific Joint Business partnership in April 2011.
JAL will offer a special bonus mile campaign for JAL Mileage Bank loyalty program members.
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