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JAL, ANA test coordinated domestic schedules as Korean Air adds seasonal Seoul–Melbourne service

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JAL and ANA are coordinating timetables on a small domestic route under a Japanese regulatory framework opened in May, while Korean Air plans three weekly Seoul–Melbourne flights from Dec. 18, 2026, through March 14, 2027, using Boeing 787-9s and replacing Asiana’s former service.

Discovered 2026-08-18T17:50:20.044210-07:00 | 2026-08-18T17:50:20.044210-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • JAL and ANA’s first timetable coordination under Japan’s new regulatory framework could affect how the carriers manage overlapping domestic capacity and connectivity.
  • Korean Air’s seasonal Seoul–Melbourne service restores a route previously operated by Asiana following their merger, with three weekly 787-9 flights during the peak December–March travel period.
  • Together, the developments show carriers using regulatory flexibility and seasonal scheduling to reshape network coverage without committing to year-round capacity.

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