JALwaysJAZ/ JO

JALways was a Japanese airline subsidiary of Japan Airlines that operated from 1987 to 2010, primarily focusing on charter and scheduled leisure flights. Headquartered in Tokyo, the carrier served as JAL's low-cost subsidiary, offering point-to-point routes across Japan and to several international destinations, particularly in East Asia and the Pacific region. JALways operated a mixed network of both domestic and international services, emphasizing affordability and efficiency to compete in Japan's growing leisure travel market. The airline offered basic economy-class seating with a no-frills service model typical of budget carriers of that era. JALways ceased operations in 2010 as Japan Airlines restructured its business following financial difficulties, with operations absorbed back into the main JAL group.