Japan Airlines and Cargolux Strengthen Partnership

Luxembourg, Narita 25 March 2026 – Japan Airlines (JAL) and Cargolux Airlines (CV) are pleased to commence cooperation on the Narita–Luxembourg–Narita and Narita–Chicago–Narita routes starting April 1, 2026.

The relationship between the two airlines has deep roots, dating back to July 1994, when JAL supported the introduction of Cargolux's service into Komatsu airport.

By launching this new cooperation, connecting Narita and Luxembourg —a prime European cargo hub—by JAL codeshare flight on Cargolux operating flight, and Narita-Chicago-Narita by interline transferred space on JL flight, both airlines will combine their respective networks to offer enhanced air cargo services to a broader range of customers across Asia and Europe.

JAL and Cargolux are committed to meeting the robust cargo demand on the Asia-Europe and Asia-North America routes, contributing to the development of logistics infrastructure, and creating new value through seamless global logistics.

With the launch of this cooperation with Cargolux, we have secured scheduled freighter space on key European routes, allowing us to build an even more robust and stable air cargo network across the vital arteries of global commerce linking Asia with both the Americas and Europe. In addition to JAL’s passenger flights and freighter network connecting Asia and the Americas, we will leverage this partnership with Cargolux to deliver JAL’s high-quality cargo handling services to customers across an even broader area of Europe, centered around Luxembourg.
- Yuichiro Kito, Executive Officer, Cargo and Mail Division, JAL

Japan has long been a cornerstone market for Cargolux, and this partnership with Japan Airlines represents an important step forward for both carriers. These new transpacific routes will complement our existing services from Asia to North America. By combining our complementary networks and operational strengths, we can extend our reach into strategic global markets and deliver an expanded, high‑quality offering to our customers—built on the trusted standards of excellence shared by Cargolux and Japan Airlines.
- Pierandrea Galli, EVP, Commercial Planning, Cargolux Airlines

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About Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines (JAL), Japan’s first private aviation company, was established in 1951 and is a member of the oneworld® Alliance. The airline operates a fleet of 232 aircraft (as of March 2025) and began renewing its international long-haul aircraft with the Airbus A350-1000 starting 2023 Winter Schedule. Together with other JAL Group and partner airlines, JAL offers an extensive domestic and international network that serves 395 airports across 68 countries/regions. The airline has received numerous accolades for its exceptional service, including being recognized as a certified 5-Star Airline by Skytrax and being awarded the prestigious "World Class" Airline title by APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience Association. The airline is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of flight safety and overall service quality, striving to be the most preferred airline by customers worldwide.

For details and to learn more, visit JAL's official website at https://www.jal.com/en/