Japan Airlines Returns Direct Service To DFW Airport
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DALLAS (CBSDFW) - It's been 14 years since Japan Airlines last had a direct flight between DFW Airport and Tokyo, but the route will be resumed soon.
Japan Airlines inaugurated the non-stop from DFW to Tokyo in 1999 but discontinued it soon after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
The airline will resume operating the route with four flights a week and may expand to daily service next Spring.
"We are honored to welcome back Japan Airlines to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and are excited about the outstanding connectivity and customer service they will provide to passengers flying to Japan and throughout Asia," said Sean Donohue, chief executive officer of DFW Airport. "With the addition of this new flight to Tokyo, coupled with partner American Airlines' two daily flights, DFW Airport will further support our mission to connect the world to Dallas Fort Worth."
A joint business arrangement with American Airlines means the two carriers will share revenues from each other's US-Japan flights.
American already offers a twice-daily flight from DFW to Tokyo.
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