JAL ExpressJEX/ JC

JAL Express is a regional carrier and wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan Airlines, established to operate shorter regional routes and feeder services throughout Japan. Based in Tokyo, the airline focuses on connecting secondary cities and regional destinations across the Japanese archipelago, supporting JAL's broader network by providing convenient connections to major hubs. JAL Express operates regional turboprops and smaller jet aircraft on routes that complement Japan Airlines' mainline operations, serving both leisure and business travelers on domestic services. As a JAL subsidiary, passengers flying on JAL Express benefit from integration with the JAL Mileage Bank frequent flyer program and code-sharing arrangements within the Japan Airlines network. The airline represents an important component of Japan Airlines' regional strategy, enabling the carrier to maintain extensive domestic coverage while optimizing operations across different aircraft types and route economics.