Japan Airlines is currently updating its long-haul fleet. The oneworld airline is systematically swapping its Boeing 777-300ERs for Airbus A350-1000s. The A350 is a delight to travel on, and these aircraft are especially thrilling due to their completely revamped passenger experience.
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In this article, I aim to share the latest information on the routes where the A350-1000 can be found. At present, the aircraft is operating to five different locations, all situated in North America and Europe.
It’s important to note that these A350-1000s are distinct from the airline’s A350-900s, which are solely used for domestic routes, and boast a completely different configuration.
Japan Airlines’ A350-1000 fleet update
Japan Airlines has successfully received 11 Airbus A350-1000s thus far, from a total of 13 that the airline has on order, with the registration codes as follows:
– JA01WJ made its delivery flight from Toulouse (TLS) to Tokyo (HND) on December 14, 2023.
– JA02WJ completed its delivery flight on January 13, 2024.
– JA03WJ conducted its delivery flight on March 30, 2024.
– JA04WJ had its delivery flight on July 31, 2024.
– JA05WJ managed its delivery flight on August 10, 2024.
– JA06WJ operated its delivery flight on October 2, 2024.
– JA08WJ realized its delivery flight on December 6, 2024.
– JA09WJ executed its delivery flight on January 29, 2025.
– JA07WJ performed its delivery flight on April 23, 2025.
– JA10WJ facilitated its delivery flight on July 17, 2025.
– JA11WJ completed its delivery flight on February 27, 2026.
Japan Airlines has 13 A350-1000s ordered.
Japan Airlines is acquiring these aircraft gradually, and all 13 A350-1000s are not anticipated to be part of the oneworld carrier’s fleet until 2028, when the 777-300ERs will be retired. The airline has made notable progress with the speed at which these deliveries have commenced, as 11 aircraft joined the fleet in just over two years.
There is one additional detail to highlight. The aircraft with the registration code JA10WJ sustained damage during a ground incident at New York (JFK) in December 2025, and has not been in operation since. It seems that the aircraft is undergoing repairs and is set to return to service this fall, as indicated by the most recent updates to the flight schedule.
Japan Airlines’ A350-1000 routes & flights
Japan Airlines currently operates the Airbus A350-1000 on a daily basis with up to six daily flights to five destinations — New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas (DFW), London (LHR), and Paris (CDG).
Japan Airlines runs the A350-1000 twice daily between Tokyo (HND) and New York (JFK). The airline offers two daily services in this sector, both of which utilize this special aircraft:
JL6 Tokyo to New York departing 11:05AM arriving 10:50AM
JL5 New York to Tokyo departing 1:45PM arriving 5:15PM (+1 day)
JL4 Tokyo to New York departing 6:30PM arriving 6:30PM
JL3 New York to Tokyo departing 1:40AM arriving 4:45AM (+1 day)
Japan Airlines operates the A350-1000 daily between Tokyo (HND) and Los Angeles (LAX) with the following frequency:
JL16 Tokyo to Los Angeles departing 5:00PM arriving 11:00AM
JL15 Los Angeles to Tokyo departing 1:30PM arriving 5:25PM (+1 day)
Japan Airlines also flies the A350-1000 daily between Tokyo (HND) and Dallas (DFW) on this frequency:
JL12 Tokyo to Dallas departing 10:55AM arriving 8:40AM
JL11 Dallas to Tokyo departing 11:05AM arriving 2:40PM (+1 day)
Japan Airlines’ new A350 first class
Japan Airlines flies the A350-1000 daily between Tokyo (HND) and London (LHR) and operates this route twice daily, with the following frequency featuring the A350:
JL43 Tokyo to London