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JD
JAS
Japan Air System
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Japan · Callsign: Air System
214
Routes
49
Destinations
1
Countries
214
Flights
Longest Routes
| From | To | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGH 🇨🇳 | DNH 🇨🇳 | 2,564 km | 211 min |
| DNH 🇨🇳 | HGH 🇨🇳 | 2,564 km | 211 min |
| SYX 🇨🇳 | TSN 🇨🇳 | 2,438 km | 202 min |
| TSN 🇨🇳 | SYX 🇨🇳 | 2,438 km | 202 min |
| URC 🇨🇳 | SJW 🇨🇳 | 2,353 km | 196 min |
| SJW 🇨🇳 | URC 🇨🇳 | 2,353 km | 196 min |
| PEK 🇨🇳 | HAK 🇨🇳 | 2,315 km | 193 min |
| HAK 🇨🇳 | PEK 🇨🇳 | 2,315 km | 193 min |
| SJW 🇨🇳 | SYX 🇨🇳 | 2,280 km | 191 min |
| SYX 🇨🇳 | SJW 🇨🇳 | 2,280 km | 191 min |
| JHG 🇨🇳 | HGH 🇨🇳 | 2,164 km | 183 min |
| HGH 🇨🇳 | JHG 🇨🇳 | 2,164 km | 183 min |
| PEK 🇨🇳 | LJG 🇨🇳 | 2,120 km | 180 min |
| LJG 🇨🇳 | PEK 🇨🇳 | 2,120 km | 180 min |
| CGQ 🇨🇳 | FOC 🇨🇳 | 2,081 km | 177 min |
| FOC 🇨🇳 | CGQ 🇨🇳 | 2,081 km | 177 min |
| HGH 🇨🇳 | LJG 🇨🇳 | 2,010 km | 172 min |
| LJG 🇨🇳 | HGH 🇨🇳 | 2,010 km | 172 min |
| LJG 🇨🇳 | TNA 🇨🇳 | 1,958 km | 168 min |
| TNA 🇨🇳 | LJG 🇨🇳 | 1,958 km | 168 min |
Top Destinations
- China 214
Aircraft Types
- Airbus A319 128 routes
- Airbus A320 94 routes
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Japan Air System belong to an airline alliance?
Japan Air System (JAS) was not a member of any airline alliance during its independent operations. JAS merged with Japan Airlines (JAL) in 2002, and the combined entity later joined the oneworld alliance. JAS was Japan's third-largest airline behind JAL and ANA.
Where were Japan Air System main hub airports?
Japan Air System operated primarily from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Osaka Itami Airport (ITM). The airline focused heavily on domestic Japanese routes, connecting major cities like Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Okinawa with the Tokyo and Osaka metropolitan areas.
What cabin classes did Japan Air System offer?
Japan Air System offered Super Seat (a premium domestic class with extra legroom and enhanced service) and Economy Class on its domestic fleet. The airline's distinctive rainbow-colored livery was one of the most recognizable in Japanese aviation.
What was Japan Air System checked baggage allowance?
Japan Air System included standard domestic baggage allowances typical of Japanese full-service carriers. Economy passengers received up to 20 kg of free checked baggage on domestic flights, consistent with industry norms in the Japanese domestic market.
What happened to Japan Air System?
Japan Air System merged with Japan Airlines (JAL) in 2002, creating Japan Airlines International and Japan Airlines Domestic. JAS aircraft were gradually repainted in JAL livery, and the JAS brand was retired by 2004. The merger consolidated Japan's two largest domestic carriers, though JAL later faced its own financial difficulties leading to bankruptcy in 2010 and subsequent restructuring.