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Airline Reference

Japan Airlines (JL)

Asian flag carrier based in Japan, and is a member of oneworld.

IATA CodeJL
ICAO CodeJAL
CallsignJAPANAIR
CountryJapan
CategoryAsian flag carrier
Airline Allianceoneworld

How JL Appears in a GDS PNR

When you see a segment line like this in a PNR, the airline code identifies Japan Airlines:

2  JL 587 Y 15JUL 2*JFKLHR HK1  800A  2000P

The two-letter code JL at the start of the segment line is Japan Airlines's IATA code — every flight segment operated by Japan Airlines in a GDS PNR (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan) begins with this code, followed by the flight number.

About Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines is a asian flag carrier, based in Japan, and is a member of oneworld. Its ICAO code, JAL, is used for air traffic control and flight planning, while its radio callsign is “JAPANAIR”.

Booking Classes

Like most airlines, Japan Airlines's fare classes follow the standard GDS booking-class letter system. See our complete booking class guide for what each letter (F, J, Y, and so on) typically means.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japan Airlines's IATA code?

Japan Airlines's IATA code is JL. This two-letter code appears at the start of every flight segment operated by Japan Airlines in a GDS PNR.

What is Japan Airlines's ICAO code?

Japan Airlines's ICAO code is JAL. The ICAO code is a separate, usually three-letter identifier used mainly in air traffic control and flight planning, distinct from the IATA code travel agents see in a PNR.

How do I convert a Japan Airlines PNR to an itinerary?

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What alliance is Japan Airlines part of?

Japan Airlines is a member of oneworld.

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