American Airlines and Japan Airlines announce non-stop flight between NRT-LAS

American Airlines together with its pacific joint business partner Japan Airlines (JAL) is announcing a special non-stop flight between Narita International Airport in Tokyo (NRT) and Mccarran International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) to cater to demand for Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2019, and American will operate the flight from January 4 to 14, 2019.

“Thousands of travellers from Japan and other parts of Asia make their way to Las Vegas every year for CES,” said American Asia Pacific Sales Managing Director Shane Hodges. “The network and onboard experience offered by American and Japan Airlines as part of our pacific joint business is world-class, and we are thrilled to make getting to the world’s largest technology event faster and easier than ever before.”

This special service will be flown on American’s Boeing 787-8 and will be marketed by Japan Airlines, pending regulatory approval. For the 10-day period, American’s service between NRT and Chicago O’hare International Airport (ORD) will operate through LAS. JAL will continue to offer non-stop service between NRT and ORD during the same period.

The two-class aircraft features Flagship Business which includes 28 fully lie-flat seats with direct-aisle access, Cole Haan amenity kits, Casper bedding and chef-designed meals. American’s 787-8 also includes 55 main cabin extra seats and 143 main cabin seats. It is equipped with satellite Wifi to allow customers to stay connected, and all seats offer HD touchscreen monitors with the latest movies and TV shows, and even live TV, to enjoy while in-flight.

“Travellers in Asia are discerning, wanting the best schedule on the best aircraft,” said JAL International Passenger Sales and Planning Vice President Noboru Hirai. “This special service allows us to do that, while closely working with American to tailor it to the needs of Japanese customers.”