Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways increased fuel surcharges despite declining jet fuel costs in Asia. The surcharges now cost $400, impacting travelers amid falling regional fuel prices.

The author spent 28 hours in Japan Airlines' business class during a trip to Tokyo, noting a comfortable seat and good meals but criticizing the lack of privacy in aisle seats. The journey involved a convoluted route from Marseille, France, via London and Helsinki, with business-class upgrades costing approximately $3,366 per person. The experience included access to Finnair and JAL lounges, though the 2-3-2 seat layout was deemed less ideal for couples.

Japan Airlines CEO Mitsuko Tottori and several executives took temporary pay cuts following an alcohol-related incident involving two cabin crew members, which the airline labeled an 'extremely serious management failure.' The pay reductions, ranging from 10% to 30% over one to two months, reflect a common Japanese corporate practice where top leaders take accountability for employee misconduct.

Japan’s transport ministry reprimanded Japan Airlines for an incident where two cabin attendants drank before a flight in May, falsifying reports in an internal investigation, leading to a 40-minute delay. The ministry ordered preventive measures by July 17 and the JAL boss received a pay cut.

Japan Airlines partners with space start-up ispace to transport 'precious cultural heritage and human activities' to the moon, aiming to protect them from Earth's climate change, natural disasters, and conflict. This marks the airline's first step into space exploration, aligning with Japan's lunar ambitions.

Haneda Airport is testing humanoid robots to help move baggage and cargo on the tarmac as part of a project with Japan Airlines and GMO AI & Robotics. The goal is to support more sustainable airport operations amidst growing demand and shrinking worker numbers. The robots are designed to fit into existing workflows and can recognize objects, adjust movement, and respond to voice input.

Japan Airlines is trialing humanoid robots as workers at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The initiative aims to test the use of advanced robotics in airport operations.

Japan Airlines will begin a two-year trial at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to test humanoid robots for baggage handling and aircraft cleaning. The initiative aims to address industry challenges through automation.

Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to assist with baggage handling, but early results show the robots are unstable, ineffective, and unable to manage luggage efficiently. Critics argue the robots are 'wholly unremarkable' and lack the capability to replace human workers.

Japan Airlines is deploying humanoid robots to handle baggage loading and unloading on flights, marking a significant advancement in airport automation. The AI-powered robots aim to improve efficiency and reduce human labor in this task.

Japan Airlines is deploying humanoid robots to handle baggage loading and unloading on flights, marking a technological advancement in the aviation industry. The initiative highlights the integration of AI and robotics in operational processes.

Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots to handle baggage at airports. The trial aims to improve efficiency and reduce labor costs in airport operations.

Japan Airlines will test humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport starting next month to move baggage and cargo on the tarmac. The trial, lasting through 2028, aims to address Japan's labor shortage and increased tourism demands.

Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to address labor shortages, starting in May 2026. The robots will handle baggage sorting, cargo loading, and potentially other tasks like aircraft cabin cleaning and ground equipment management, with trials running until 2028.

Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots to assist with ground handling tasks, such as cleaning aircraft cabins and operating ground support equipment. The trial aims to explore the potential of robotics in improving efficiency and service quality in the airline industry.

Japan Airlines will trial humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport starting in May to address labor shortages and rising inbound tourism. The robots, requiring regular recharging, aim to supplement overburdened baggage handlers and could be deployed permanently.

Japan Airlines will trial humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport starting in May to address labor shortages and increased inbound tourism. The robots will assist baggage handlers, though they require regular recharging.