From the front of the aircraft are illuminated Minions, Harry Potter™, Elmo and Cookie Monster from Sesame Street, Woody Woodpecker, and Mario and Donkey Kong from Super Nintendo World.Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Mitsuko Tottori) Group CEO (“JAL” hereafter) and USJ LLC (Headquarters: Konohana-ku, Osaka City, Representative Director and CEO: JL Bonnier) will establish a company ” New” Supermarket on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.・ To commemorate the opening. of “Donkey Kong Country” in Nintendo WorldTM, a special “Donkey Kong Country Opening Commemoration” painting machine will be released from January 14, 2025 (Tuesday). JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2 (Embraer 190) will be launched on domestic routes.
“Donkey Kong Country Opening Commemoration JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2″ will be held at Universal Studios, which will open “Donkey Kong Country” at “Super Nintendo World” on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. This is a special painted aircraft created through collaboration between Japan (hereinafter referred to as ”USJ”) and the JAL Group, the official airline of USJ. This time, in addition to Donkey Kong and Mario, Minions and Sesame Street friends appear on this aircraft. Please take this opportunity to travel around the country with a special painting machine full of emotion and excitement.
In addition, to commemorate the launch of the specially painted aircraft, a special JAL x USJ video will be shown on the in-flight screens of JAL-operated aircraft from December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 (destination aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Boeing 767-300ER). The special limited-time video in collaboration with JAL will be broadcast in two versions: fall/winter and spring/summer, allowing you to enjoy USJ’s world view “NO LIMIT!” Keep this in mind when boarding JAL Group domestic flights.
◆ Aircraft: Embraer 190 (aircraft number: JA245J operated by J-Air Co., Ltd.)
Total length: 36.2m/Total height: 10.6m/Total width: 28.7m, Number of seats: 95 seats (κρασ J: 15 seats, Regular seats: 80 seats))
◆ Routes in service: Routes operated by Embraer 190 aircraft
*Specific routes and number of flights will be announced on the JAL website the evening of the day before the flight.
◆First flight: Tuesday, January 14,
2025 JAL flight 2057 Departing Osaka (Itami) – Arriving in Fukuoka
*Flight schedule is subject to change without notice.
◆ Operating period: January 14, 2025 (Tuesday) until approximately June 2026
For more information, visit the JAL website below.
◆ Flight items:
* The installation will be terminated as soon as it is finished.
◆ Flight anniversary gift
5 designs
5 designs*One ticket per person for each boarding. *The distribution will end once it expires.
(C) Nintendo
TM and (C) 2024 Sesame Workshop
TM & (C) Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment
TM & (C) Universal Studios.
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JAL x USJ special video
A special video with USJ friends and JAL Group flight and flight attendants
Name: JAL x Universal Studios Japan flight collaboration video
Number of seconds: 90 seconds
Screening date: December 1, 2024~
Target: Front flight screen of JAL operated aircraft (Boeing 737-800, Boeing 767-300ER)
*Headphones will not be distributed on board.
*It will not be screened on aircraft without screening equipment (Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-800, etc.)
* Please note that the video may not be displayed depending on the situation.
Related tours
To commemorate the opening of “Donkey Kong Country” and the launch of “JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2”, we will be selling a trip that includes a JAL Universal Express Pass that allows you to enter “Donkey Kong Country” at specified. time For a limited time only, head to USJ with the JAL Dynamic Package “Travel to Universal Studios Japan with JAL”.
■ Tour title: JAL Dynamic Package “JAL Tour to Universal Studios Japan”
■ Product points unique to JAL:
Comes with “JAL Universal Express Pass” which allows you to enter Donkey Kong Land (limited to 10 tickets per day / first come first served)
Choose one of three attractions including the JAL attraction “Minion Hachamecha Ride”
You can choose JAL Universal Express Pass (first come first serve basis) or official hotel accommodation and experience it.
Includes overnight stay ticket
JAL lounge use ticket is included in the park
Universal Studios Japan Meal that can be used in the park if applied at least 30 days before departure
Coupon included (2,000 yen per person using the JAL lounge from Monday to Thursday, and 1,000 yen from Friday to Sunday)
■ Tour details website:
*The “JAL Universal Express Pass” which allows entry to Donkey Kong Country (limited to 10 per day / first come, first serve) is scheduled to go on sale from 10:00 am on Monday, November 18, 2024.
■ Travel planning and implementation: JALPAK Co., Ltd.
Japan Tourism Agency Director General Registered Travel Agency No. 705 / Full member of the Japan Travel Agents Association
*This tour will use flights operated by companies other than “JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2”.
Japan Airlines (JAL) is collaborating with Universal Studios Japan (USJ) to celebrate the upcoming opening of “Donkey Kong Country” in Super Nintendo World by launching a special painted aircraft called “Donkey Kong Country Opening Commemoration JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2.” This Embraer 190 aircraft will feature popular characters such as Donkey Kong, Mario, Minions, and Sesame Street characters, marking a festive and thematic connection between air travel and entertainment.
The aircraft will start service on January 14, 2025, operating on specific domestic routes in Japan. To promote this collaboration, a special video featuring characters from USJ will be aired on JAL flights from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, providing passengers with an immersive USJ experience while flying. Additionally, first flights will begin with JAL flight 2057, departing from Osaka (Itami) to Fukuoka.
Passengers aboard the flights will also have the opportunity to receive a commemorative boarding pass featuring five unique designs as a souvenir of their experience. This special initiative aims to enhance the travel experience by combining the excitement of air travel with beloved entertainment franchises, encouraging passengers to explore the country.
For more details on the routes and flight schedules, travelers are advised to check the JAL website closer to the flight dates.