JAL’s first direct flight to the Middle East, the Doha route, commenced. A wonderful city with a traditional market, state-of-the-art hotels, and a vast desert,” said Executive Director Ochi.

On March 31, JAL launched flights between Haneda and Doha, Qatar, marking the first time for JAL to offer direct flights to the Middle East and the first time for a Japanese airline to do so. The aircraft is a Boeing 787-9 with 203 seats (52 business class, 35 premium economy, and 116 economy).

JAL’s Haneda – Doha route (from March 31, 2024)

JL59: Haneda (22:50) to Doha (04:40), daily

JL50: Doha (07:15) to Haneda (23:55), daily

Qatar Airways, which codeshares with JAL on this route, plans to suspend its Haneda route from April 1 (the Narita route will continue), making JAL the only direct flight from Haneda to Qatar.

Doha Hamad International Airport is known for its easy connections not only to the Middle East, but also as a hub to Africa and Europe, and is highly rated, having been awarded the “World’s Best Airport” by the airline rating company Skytrax for the consecutive years 2021-2022.

Kenichiro Ochi, Managing Executive Officer and General Manager of Solution Sales Division, who spoke at the ceremony at Gate 112 before the first flight departure, said, “Doha, the capital of Qatar, is a lovely city with traditional markets and museums, state-of-the-art hotels, and a far-flung desert. Doha’s airport is home to Qatar Airways, an alliance member, which has an extensive network to Europe, South America, and Africa. This inaugural flight will provide passengers with more comfort and convenience than ever before,” he said, giving an overview of the route.

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