APRIL 23RD, 2014

JAL and Bangkok Airways to Further Expand Codeshare Cooperation

TOKYO April 23, 2014:Japan Airlines (JAL) and Bangkok Airways (PG) have agreed to further expand codeshare flights* on PG operated routes between Bangkok and select cities in the Southeast Asia region from May 7, 2014.

  • Codeshare flights are subject to government approval.

JAL is currently serving the codeshare network from Bangkok to five destinations, which are Thai domestic cities (Phuket, Chiang Mai, Ko Samui), Mumbai and Male. This time, JAL expands its codeshare network to eight new destinations in Southeast Asia, the region of rapid economic growth with rich tourism resources, including Myanmar (Yangon, Nai Pyi Taw, Mandalay), Cambodia (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap), Lao PDR (Vientiane, Luang Prabang), and Thailand (Chiang Rai).

All codeshare flights have smooth connectivity to and from JL operated Haneda=Bangkok services, of which JAL has doubled its daily flights from March 30, 2014 providing customers with more convenience for travel in the region.

JAL continues its challenges to serve our customers, whether they are business or leisure travelers, with greater convenience and enjoyable experience on every journey through enhanced network and quality services.