Air New Zealand adds Tokyo capacity – Business Traveller
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Air New Zealand adds Tokyo capacity – Business Traveller

While in Japan this week, Air New Zealand chief executive officer Greg Foran has shared that the Star Alliance airline will add 30,000 seats to its Tokyo route from November to March. The increase is a result of the airline’s larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft flying more frequently to Japan. Air New Zealand currently deploys both…

Air New Zealand expands Asia capacity – Business Traveller
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Air New Zealand expands Asia capacity – Business Traveller

Star Alliance member Air New Zealand has revealed updates to its capacity and network this summer, with the confirmed return of two routes, an extended pause on another, and additional capacity into other markets. The airline will return to Hobart and Seoul in October 2024 after both were paused over the New Zealand winter period….

Hyatt House debuts in Shibuya, Tokyo – Business Traveller
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Hyatt House debuts in Shibuya, Tokyo – Business Traveller

Hyatt has opened Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya, the first Hyatt House-branded property in Tokyo. The property features 126 spacious apartment-style guestrooms measuring 344 feet (32 square meters) or more, including 18 suites. All accommodations are equipped with a kitchen, washer/dryer, microwave oven and refrigerator. Within the hotel, guests have access to a 24/7 fitness center…

Japan Airlines to commence Haneda-Doha route next month – Business Traveller
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Japan Airlines to commence Haneda-Doha route next month – Business Traveller

Japan Airlines (JAL) has confirmed that it will begin operating its Tokyo Haneda-Doha route from 31 March 2024. The airline first announced its plans to operate this service last July. This new daily service will mark the first direct flight to the Middle East by the Japanese airline. Ticket sales for the 2024 summer schedule…

Japan Airlines accepts maiden A350-1000 – Business Traveller
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Japan Airlines accepts maiden A350-1000 – Business Traveller

Tokyo-based Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 from Airbus’ delivery centre in Toulouse, France. The A350-1000 is set to become the oneworld member carrier’s new long-haul flagship aircraft, initially flying on the Tokyo Haneda – New York JFK route, followed by Dallas. JAL’s A350-1000s are configured in four classes – six…