JAL flights can last up to 3 hours or more for domestic flights and 12 hours or more for international flights. But don't worry. JAL offers a wide range of services and content for customers to enjoy, from short flights to long flights. We will introduce courses based on the amount of time you can spend on them: the "2 hours or more course" recommended for long-distance flights, and the "around 1 hour course" and "30 minutes or less course" that are perfect for short flights.
Relax and unwind. 2 hour or more course
JAL offers a wide variety of in-flight entertainment, including personal monitors that come standard on international and some domestic flights. If you watch a movie for about two hours, the time will fly by.
A wide variety of video content, including the latest movies before their release!
[Applicable] International and domestic flights
The image is an example of the monitor in business class on an A350-1000. The monitor screen may differ depending on the aircraft and class.
On international flights, all seats are equipped with personal monitors, which offer a wide range of video content. In addition to foreign and Japanese films, there are also children's anime and variety shows, so you'll be sure to spend plenty of time watching.
By the way, even on domestic flights, the latest Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 are equipped with personal monitors where you can enjoy some video content. Even on domestic flights where aircraft models do not have personal monitors, you can still enjoy in-flight entertainment from your browser by connecting your smartphone, tablet, or PC to the in-flight Wi-Fi.
By the way, do you know why you can watch new movies on board? In fact, movie distribution companies sell their films not only to movie theaters but also to the plane. There is an agreement that American movies can be streamed on board three months after their release. This is the reason why you can enjoy Hollywood movies on board even before they are released in Japan.
In fact, it is produced in-house at JAL. A wide variety of audio programs
[Applicable] International flights
When you think of in-flight entertainment, you might think of video content, but that's not all. You can choose from the latest Japanese and Western music, classical music, and even rakugo, depending on your taste.
And just between you and me, all of JAL's audio programs are produced from scratch, from the music selection and composition to the narration. The JAL team puts their heart and soul into creating them, taking into account the preferences of every demographic and generation of people who fly. We hope you enjoy them.
A quick short-distance flight! 1 hour course
For example, we offer various ways to kill time between meals and when you go to sleep, or even during a short domestic flight. Why not try reading books or using Wi-Fi, which are unique to JAL, to kill time?
Read on board. Enjoy our historic in-flight magazine
[Applicable] International and domestic flights
Speaking of reading, there is the in-flight magazine "SKYWARD" that many people look forward to every flight. It is published on the 27th of every month and is popular with approximately 2.46 million passengers per month. It has its roots in "JET TRAVEL," Japan's first in-flight magazine, which was launched in 1961, and it was only in 2003 that it was renamed "SKYWARD." Enjoy the pages of the magazine, which is packed with interesting features such as travel-related special features and serials by popular authors, during your flight.
JAL Domestic In-Flight Entertainment
JAL International In-Flight Entertainment
Whether you're doing business or browsing the web, our in-flight Wi-Fi makes it easy to use
[Applicable] International and domestic flights
If you have a PC, smartphone, or tablet, you can use in-flight Wi-Fi on all domestic and international routes. The process is simple. On domestic flights, select "Japan Airlines" or "JAL-WiFi" from the Wi-Fi wireless network on the smartphone, tablet, or PC you want to connect to, and follow the instructions displayed on the browser to use it for free.
For international flights, select "Japan Airlines" or "JAL-WiFi" from the wireless network and follow the browser instructions to enter. Payment must be made by credit card, and you can choose from a 1-hour plan for $10.15 to a 24-hour plan for $18.80 depending on the amount of time you want to use the service. By the way, if you pay with a JAL card, you can get a special rate.
By the way, in 2023, JAL won the "Best Wi-Fi in Eastern Asia 2024" award from the airline industry group APEX. This award was given to JAL for having the highest quality in-flight Wi-Fi environment among East Asian airlines. Please enjoy using the world-recognized in-flight Wi-Fi for business and browsing to your heart's content.
JAL Domestic In-Flight Wi-Fi
JAL International In-Flight Wi-Fi
Techniques to fill in those unexpected gaps! Less than 30 minutes course
The "JAL FLIGHT FUN!" app, available on domestic flights, is packed with entertainment content. By taking advantage of this content, you can turn even the smallest moments into something meaningful.
"CAMERA" allows you to take commemorative photos on board using a wide variety of photo frames
[Applicable] Domestic flights
Among the features of "JAL FLIGHT FUN!", "CAMERA" allows you to take commemorative photos of your in-flight trip in a wide variety of photo frames, allowing you to take fun photos that are different from usual (in-flight Wi-Fi connection is required). There are nine types of photo frames (as of December 2023) that are updated regularly, and limited-time frames are also offered irregularly. By registering your flight, you can also include information on the date, flight number, departure point, and arrival point on the photo.
"Map" is full of interesting facts, and "Which side is Mt. Fuji?" helps you to "find" the must-see Mount Fuji
[Applicable] Domestic flights
Looking out the window of the plane is a luxurious pleasure that can only be experienced during a flight. Please tap "Map" on "JAL FLIGHT FUN!". In addition to knowing the approximate location of the plane, you can also see tips about nearby spots from the pilot.
And no matter what, Mt. Fuji is a must-see view spot. "JAL FLIGHT FUN!" has a function called "Which side is Mt. Fuji?", which tells you from which side of the plane you can see Mt. Fuji by inputting your flight number. This function was developed based on customer feedback when the app and web service that was the predecessor to "JAL FLIGHT FUN!" was developed. When the developer worked as a ground staff, he would often be asked which side of the plane Mt. Fuji was visible from, which led to the development of this function.
JAL FLIGHT FUN!
Please feel free to use this service. I'm sure it will be a much more meaningful experience than you expected.
For JAL, it is important not only to deliver customers to their destinations safely and comfortably, but also to make the most of their time on board. "We want you to feel free to start using our service and have a more fulfilling experience than you ever imagined." With this in mind, we are constantly refining our service.
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