It’s Now Easier Than Ever To Get From New York To Tokyo This Summer
American Airlines is officially the first US based airline to offer a nonstop flight from New York JFK to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
It’s gotten even more convenient to visit Japan this summer! The Department of Transportation recently approved American Airlines to become the first U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service from New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Tokyo.
The new flight will begin flying later this month, June 28th, joining two daily flights between JFK and Haneda Airport (HND), operated by alliance partner Japan Airlines. American Airlines currently operates three other daily nonstop flights to Haneda Airport; two from Los Angeles (LAX) and one from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), making this route the fourth.
American Airlines will fly their 777-200ER, equipped with 273 seats across 4 cabins: Main Cabin, Main Cain Extra, Premium Economy and Business. Their Flagship® Business class has 37 lie-flat seats, chef inspired dining, hours of entertainment and some spectacular on-board amenities.
The majority international flights arriving in Tokyo are into Narita International Airport (NRT). There are fourteen nonstop daily flights from the US v. seven that fly into HND. However, Haneda is actually a more convenient option for many of the travelers arriving in Japan. It’s much closer to the city, which is only one reason we prefer flying into Haneda Airport over Narita International.
Haneda Airport offers connections to more than thirty cities across Japan and East Asia. This increase of flight options will also provide customers with enhanced connectivity to destinations in the United States, Central and South America via New York.
The collaboration between American and Japan Airlines will provide customers with up to 17 daily flights between the US and Japan next summer, including 10 to Haneda. Together, they’ll offer travelers a convenient schedule to Japan. JAL and AA will keep working together to enhance travel convenience between Japan and the US.
