We’ve known for a while that Japan Airlines plans to launch a low cost carrier, and today some of the details of that became more official, including the name, routes, and more.
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Economy will most likely be reconfigured to 3-3-3. I’ll be suprised if it’s not, especially for a low cost carrier.
Air Canada had a relatively short-lived regional discount brand called "Zip" as well.
Interesting. Wonder why they fly to Incheon and not Gimpo. Will they have a premium cabin?
@Claus, GMP, like HND, is tough to get gate spots. It's not for an LCC.
As @John said, JAL doesn't fly to ICN. GMP is essentially only KE, OZ, JAL, NH. So this is a move for JAL to compete with other LCC from KE, NH (like Jinair, Peach, etc)
Sounds like Zipper.
Perhaps JAL is taking clues from the synergy between Qantas and Jetstar.
I think JAL is trying to avoid GK so picked up these destinations.
GMP is much closer to Seoul than ICN, and Korea government do not allow most foreign flying to GMP. In case everybody wants flying to GMP rather than ICN.
If GMP expands like HND, ICN would be dehubed like NRT.
@John JAL's website begs to disagree - at least 4 direct flights & 2 via other Japanese cities daily
Well, I live in Japan for 11 years now and I don't like any japanese airlines for two reasons.
The temperature inside the aircraft is higher than other airlines, and the pitch distance between seats may offer some additional room for legs, but the seat itself is narrower than western airlines. Average japanese is smaller and thinner comparing to a western individual, airlines here may look "comfortable" at first sight, but if you are taller than 5'9"/10" traveling economy on ANA or JAL may not get much better flight experience, soon as you get your seat, you'll realize what I'm talking about.
At least, these airlines offer good service onboard and you can expect a clean aircraft and better food in their lounges. But believe or not, I felt more comfortable flying UA from NRT to HNL than ANA on same route. (OWS/*G Member)