• May 24, 2019

Japan Airlines Announces Codeshare Agreement with Xiamen Airlines

Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced a codeshare arrangement with Xiamen Airlines that makes travel between Japan and China much more convenient for travelers.

The codeshare arrangement will add flights between Tokyo Narita and Xiamen, as well as flights between Osaka Kansai and Xiamen, Fuzhou and Hangzhou airport. These flights will be operated by Xiamen Airlines and will be available to book from May 31, 2019.

Xiamen is a coastal city in southeast China's Fujian province, often called the Garden of the Sea. Gulangyu Island, which is listed as a World Heritage Site, is located on the estuary of the Chiu-lung River in Xiamen, attracting tourists from around the world.

Together with Xiamen Airlines, JAL will strive to deliver a more comprehensive network in China and provide additional travel options for customers.

Reservation and ticket sales start May 31, 2019
Codeshare flight operations start June 3, 2019
Flights are subject to regulatory approvals

Operating Carrier - Xiamen Airlines
Flight Number	Routes	Departure	Arrival	Day of Operations	Aircraft
JL5052/MF815	Xiamen-Narita	0850	1345	Tu/Th/Sa/Su	738-800
JL5051/MF816	Narita-Xiamen	1455	1810	Tu/Th/Sa/Su	738-800
JL5054/MF839	Xiamen-Kansai	1410	1820	Mo/Tu/Th/Sa	738-800
JL5053/MF840 1	Kansai-Xiamen	1920	2140	Mo/Tu/Th/Sa	738-800
JL5056/MF835	Fuzhou-Kansai	1335	1730	Tu/We/Th/Fr/Sa/Su	738-800
JL5055/MF836	Kansai-Fuzhou	1830	2035	Tu/We/Th/Fr/Sa/Su	738-800
JL5058/MF8627	Hangzhou-Kansai	0930	1235	Daily	738-800
JL5057/MF8628	Kansai-Hangzhou	1335	1505	Daily	738-800
1 MH840 arrives at 2200 on Tuesdays and Thursdays

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About Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines (JAL) was founded in 1951 and became the first international airline in Japan. A member of the oneworld® alliance, the airline now reaches 349 airports in 52 countries and regions together with its codeshare partners with a modern fleet of 230 aircraft. JAL Mileage Bank (JMB), the airline's loyalty program, is one of the largest mileage programs in Asia. Awarded as one of the most punctual major international airlines and a certified 5-Star Airline by Skytrax, JAL is committed to providing customers with the highest levels of flight safety and quality in every aspect of its service, and aims to become one of the most preferred airlines in the world.

About Xiamen Airlines
Established in 1984 and with its headquarters located in Xiamen, a coastal city in Fujian in Southeast China, Xiamen Airlines is China’s first airline company operating under the modern enterprise system. Xiamen Airlines is operating a fleet of 206 aircraft as of April 2019. Its network of nearly 400 domestic and international routes covers China, Southeast and Northeast Asia, and reaches Europe, North America and Oceania. Over the years, the company has been making unremitting efforts to ensure aviation safety and to improve its service quality. It has now accumulated 4 million hours of accident-free flight.