japan airlines co. , ltd. ( jal ) ( 日本航空株式会社 nihon kōkū kabushiki-gaisha , tyo : 9201 , otc pink : japsy ) , is the flag carrier airline of japan and the second largest in the country behind all nippon airways .

it is headquartered in shinagawa , tokyo , japan ; and its main hubs are tokyo 's narita international airport and tokyo international airport ( haneda airport ) , as well as osaka 's kansai international airport and osaka international airport .

jal group companies include japan airlines , j-air , jal express , japan air commuter , japan transocean air and ryukyu air commuter for domestic feeder services ; and jal cargo for cargo and mail services .

jal group operations include scheduled and non-scheduled international and domestic passenger and cargo services to 220 destinations in 35 countries worldwide , including codeshares .

the group has a fleet of 279 aircraft .

in the fiscal year ended 31 march 2009 , the airline group carried over 52 million passengers and over 1.1 million tons of cargo and mail .

japan airlines , j-air , jal express , and japan transocean air are members of the oneworld airline alliance network .

jal was established in 1951 and became the national airline of japan in 1953 .

after over three decades of service and expansion , the airline was fully privatised in 1987 .

in 2002 , the airline merged with japan air system , japan 's third-largest airline and became the sixth largest airline in the world by passengers carried .

japan airlines is currently an official sponsor of japan football association , japan national football team , shimizu s-pulse and consadole sapporo .

all nippon airways , the largest airline in japan , is jal 's main competitor .

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on april 1 , 2004 , japan airlines ( old jal ) changed its name to japan airlines international and japan air system ( jas ) changed its name to japan airlines domestic . japan airlines system was renamed to japan airlines corporation to make the most of the jal brand . at the same time , all jas flight codes , check - in desks and plane were unified into jal , and the japan air system brand officially ceased to exist .
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jal was completely privatized with the law to repeal the japan airlines law taking effect .
japan airlines was once the world ' s largest operator of boeing 747 jumbo jets .
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the move could have significant implications for british airways , which is a partner with american airlines and japan airlines in the oneworld alliance .
it was followed on the list in alphabetical order by air new zealand , alaska airlines , all nippon airlines , american airlines , british airways , cathay pacific airways , delta air lines , etihad airways , eva air , finnair , hawaiian airlines , japan airlines , klm , lufthansa , scandinavian airline system , singapore airlines , swiss , united airlines , virgin atlantic and virgin australia .
japan airlines co . , ltd . ( jal ) is the second largest airline by fleet in japan and is headquartered in shinagawa , tokyo , japan . japan airlines has main hubs in tokyo as well as osaka . jal group companies include japan airlines , j - air , jal express , japan air commuter , japan transocean air , and ryukyu air commuter , as well as jal cargo for cargo and mail services .
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an all nippon airways plane is seen behind a japan airlines plane at narita international airport in japan . picture : afp / toshifumi kitamura
jal and japan air system co . , ltd . changed trading names to japan airlines international co . , ltd . and japan airlines domestic co . , ltd . respectively . in order that jal targeted international passenger and cargo operations ; japan airlines domestic co . , ltd . was restructured to handle domestic passenger operations .
the report , which ranked 425 airlines from around the world , had sas among the 20 safest airlines .
to request missing mileage credit for flights flown on japan airlines , complete the mileage request form .
jal , japan airlines corporation and jal capital co . , ltd . file for reorganization proceedings .
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– j - air is a wholly owned subsidiary of japan airlines international . it operates regional services from osaka itami to destinations throughout japan .
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a domestic airline subsidiary is established , southwest airlines , which is later renamed japan trans ocean air .
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lufthansa cargo , japan airlines and nissho iwai increase their interest in dhl to 57 . 5 % .
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japan airlines have announced a special service that lets dogs travel with their humans in the main cabin .
trip reports on american airlines , cathay pacific airways , and japan airlines premium cabins . latest entries on jal first class japanese menu of the first meal service .
japan and the us negotiated an aviation agreement that recognized the entry of new japanese and us companies ( all nippon airways , nippon cargo airlines , delta airlines , and american airlines ) through the opening of new routes .
established japan domestic airlines co . , ltd . with the merger of nitto aviation co . , ltd . , fuji air line co . , ltd . , and north japan airlines co . , ltd .
following behind qantas , the top 20 safest airlines for 2017 are , in alphabetical order : air new zealand , alaska airlines , all nippon airways , british airways , cathay pacific airways , delta air lines , etihad airways , eva air , finnair , hawaiian airlines , japan airlines , klm , lufthansa , scandinavian airline system , singapore airlines , swiss , united airlines , virgin atlantic and virgin australia .
toa domestic airlines co . , ltd . was founded out of the merger of japan domestic airlines co . , ltd . and toa airways co . , ltd .
began service on fukuoka - pusan route ( wet lease of ys - 11 from japan domestic airlines ) .
toa domestic airlines co . , ltd . changed its name to japan air system co . , ltd .
japan airlines president haruka nishimatsu bowed before a press conference where he announced his resignation in tokyo on tuesday .
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thales and japan airlines celebrate the entry into service of the first boeing 777 - 200 retrofit with avant .
tokyo  two of japan ' s three biggest airlines , japan airlines co . and japan air system co . , are planning to merge in a deal that would give them nearly half of the domestic market and allow them to compete better for international customers .
established the new japan airlines ( capital : ¥2 billion ; chairman : kunizo hara , president : seijiro yanagita ) and dissolved the former japan air lines .
civil aviation in japan , grounded following japan ' s defeat in 1945 , resumed in october 1951 , when the first japan air lines took to the skies . between 1952 and 1953 , eight other domestic airlines appeared .
the five main airports in japan include both haneda airport and narita aiport in tokyo , as well as osaka ' s kansai airport , nagoya ' s central japan airport , and fukuoka airport . all of them offer international and domestic flights . nearly all major airlines in the world fly to and from japan , including the country ' s two most popular airlines , japan airlines and all nippon airways .
japan transocean air – based at okinawa naha , japan transocean air operates intra - island services throughout the okinawa island group , plus links to mainland japan .
japan airlines international co . , ltd will change its trade name to japan airlines co . , ltd with effect from april 1 , 2011 . we deeply appreciate your support and look forward to your continued patronage of the jal group .
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japan airlines , the biggest carrier in asia , is burdened with debts of £10bn . photograph : franck robichon / epa
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jas merger an airbus a300 - 600r in the air during take - off a japan air system ( jas ) airbus a300 - 600r with jal logo on the fuselage in 2001 , japan air system and japan airlines agreed to merge ; and on october 2 , 2002 , they established a new holding company called japan airlines system ( 日本航空システム nihon kōkū shisutemu ? ) , forming a new core of the jal group . aircraft liveries were changed to match the design of the new jal group . at that time the merged group of airlines was the sixth largest in the world by passengers carried . on 1 april 2004 , jal changed its name to japan airlines international and jas changed its name to japan airlines domestic . jas flight codes were changed to jal flight codes , jas check - in desks were refitted in jal livery and jas aircraft were gradually repainted . on 26 june 2004 , the parent company japan airlines system was renamed to japan airlines corporation . following the merger , two companies operated under the jal brand : japan airlines international ( 日本航空インターナショナル nihon kōkū intānashonaru ? ) and japan airlines domestic ( 日本航空ジャパン nihon kōkū japan ? ) . japan airlines domestic had primary responsibility for jal ' s large network of intra - japan flights , while jal international operated both international and trunk domestic flights . on october 1 , 2006 , japan airlines international and japan airlines domestic merged into a single brand , japan airlines international . the airline applied to join oneworld on october 25 , 2005 . japan airlines claimed that its oneworld membership would be in the best interests of the airline ' s plans to further develop the airline group and its strong commitment to provide the very best to its customers . japan airlines , together with malév and royal jordanian , joined the alliance on april 1 , 2007 . on 1 april 2008 , jal merged the operations of its subsidiary japan asia airways ( jaa ) into jal mainline operations . jaa had operated all jal group flights between japan and taiwan between 1975 and 2008 as a separate entity due to the special political status of taiwan .
originally , japan air systems would be rebranded into japan airlines domestic , with the fleet remaining as was with the former jas carrier . by 2006 the idea of operating a separate domestic carrier changed , and japan airlines domestic was completely merged into jal . japan airlines maintained the two regional arms from jas and continues to operate them out of their respected hub , but now use saab 340s and bombardier dash 8s .
the two airlines said in january they will set up a holding company , japan airlines system , on oct . 2 , and merge their operations into three group firms by spring 2004 .
under the japan airlines act ( act no . 154 of 1953 ) , japan airlines co . , ltd . was established with a capital of 2 billion yen . in addition with the operation of domestic routes , jal obtained a license as the sole international scheduled air transportation company in japan .
jal was founded and developed in japan . we will continue to bridge japan and the world as the wings of japan with gratitude and determination in our hearts .
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information on this page is about the inflight services on regularly scheduled routes serviced by japan airlines . no information is provided regarding inflight services provided by aircraft and crew members belonging to other airlines .
the japan airlines website only provides details on how to use your jal miles to redeem award flights with british airways ( and other partner airlines ) , not for upgrades on existing flight bookings .
with the suspension of air routes between japan and taiwan by taiwanese authorities , china airlines ( taiwan ) discontinued operations in japan and changed its pacific route via tokyo to via guam .
quintessential qantas the top 20 list also included qantas , which remarkably still has a fatality free record in the jet era , air new zealand , alaska airlines , all nippon airways , british airways , cathay pacific airways , delta air lines , etihad airways , eva air , finnair , hawaiian airlines , japan airlines , klm , lufthansa , singapore airlines , swiss , united airlines , virgin atlantic and virgin australia .
the fair trade commission of japan , “business consolidation by japan airlines co . ltd . and japan airsystem co . ltd . through establishment of a holding company , ” march 15 , 2002 , urltoken 2002 / march / 20020315jaljas . pdf .
the fair trade commission of japan , “business consolidation by japan airlines co . ltd . and japan airsystem co . ltd . through establishment of a holding company , ” april 26 , 2002 , urltoken 2002 / april / 020426jj . pdf .
principal competitors : air canada ; all nippon airways co . , ltd . ; amr corporation ; british airways plc ; cathay pacific airways ltd . ; central japan railway company ; china airlines ; china eastern airlines corporation limited ; compagnie nationale air france ; continental airlines , inc . ; delta air lines , inc . ; deutsche lufthansa ag ; east japan railway company ; evergreen marine corporation ( taiwan ) ltd . ; pt garuda indonesia ; japan air system co . ltd . ; kinki nippon railway co . , ltd . ; klm royal dutch airlines ; korean air lines ; northwest airlines corporation ; singapore airlines limited ; skymark airlines co . ; thai airways international public co . ltd . ; trans world airlines , inc . ; ual corporation ; virgin atlantic airways ; west japan railway company .
japan airlines , once the largest operator of boeing 747s , retired its last jumbo jets as it restructures operations in bankruptcy protection .
japan airlines ( jal ) decided to further improve its in - flight entertainment service on the international routes , starting october 2015 .
japan airlines flight 123 , crash of a japan airlines ( jal ) passenger jet on august 12 , 1985 , in southern gumma prefecture , japan , northwest of tokyo , that killed 520 people . the incident is one of the deadliest single - plane crashes in history . domestic flight jal 123 departed tokyo’s haneda airport…
one of the closest forms of singapore airlines ' cooperation with partner airlines is through codesharing where we place our flight numbers on partners ' services .
' ' we ' d like to keep all our pilots flying , ' ' said hiromi funabiki , president of japan air system , of which japan airlines owns 8 . 25 percent .
it was created on 1 october 1953 when japanese government took decision to found a national ariline . in 2002 japan airlines merged with japan air system , being the third largest air carrier .
with both japan air system and japan airlines falling further behind , the airlines began talks of a potential merger to become a more competitive airline . after a few months of negotiations , jas and jal agreed to merge in 2004 , with japan airlines becoming the surviving name . the merged airline would consist of over 250 aircraft , with most of the jas fleet being maintained to meet demand .
toa airways would become known as toa domestic airlines and would operate alongside the japan domestic airlines brand . following the merger , the airline decided to slow down and focus strengthening the routes it already flew .
japan ' s much - anticipated airline merger between japan airlines ( jal ) and japan air systems ( jas ) , the first in three decades , is poised for take off this autumn , subject to the clearance of the fair trade commission .
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we’re cozying up . . . japan airlines ( jal ) with a codeshare agreement expanding the current interline partnership .
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domestically , japan airlines , also known as jal , controls 25 percent share of the japanese market , but that is only half that of japan ' s no . 2 all nippon airways .
stung by a global downturn in travel and growing competition at home and overseas , japan airlines and japan air system , the country ' s largest and third - largest airlines , said they would set up a holding company next year , a first step toward merging .
japan airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection , vowing to cut nearly 16 , 000 jobs and restructure its $ 26 - billion debt .
world member , this agreement is enjoyed by japan airlines customers , who can fly to madrid with a stopover in london or frankfurt .
“the airline immediately removed this item from service and from its future inventory , ” japan airlines said in a statement to ctv news .
tokyo : shares in japan airlines surged 34 percent monday following media reports the japanese government was readying additional financing to the troubled airline .
hilton honors has launched new bonus miles offer for japan airlines frequent flier program member stays between july 14 – september 30 , 2017 .
but airasia and jetstar are considering branded units also in other northern asia countries , with china being the ultimate and highest–prized target . the eventual china–based units could be a mixed blessing for airasia japan , jetstar japan and peach , but at least the japan–based airlines will have several years head–start in developing the japan–china lcc market .
japan airlines ( jal ) is planning to relist its shares on the tokyo stock exchange as the next step in its recovery from bankruptcy .
japan airlines system co . , ltd . was listed on the first section of the stock exchange ( tokyo , osaka , nagoya ) .
japan airlines corporation was delisted from the first section of the stock exchange ( tokyo , osaka , nagoya ) as part of reorganization proceedings .
a strong yen , lower fuel prices and growing competition took a toll on revenue at japan airlines in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 .
japan airlines has suffered amid the global slowdown , competition from rival all nippon airways and a spate of safety lapses that tarnished its image .
along with qantas , other airlines to make the top 20 included air new zealand , etihad , finnair , klm , lufthansa , swiss and united airlines .
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japan airlines ( jal ) is japan ' s largest international carrier . japan airlines group is the third biggest airline group in the world , and has over 1 , 000 employees in the united states . at jal , we are open to change , value innovation and enjoy the rewards of working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds . we offer exciting career opportunities , competitive salary and attractive benefit packages to our us employees . japan airlines group companies are equal employment opportunity employers .
a tale of many tails : the merger of japan airlines and japan air system makes perfect business sense , but commonality of equipment is a different matter . air transport world . april 1 , 2003 .
government officials said sunday the state - owned development bank of japan will double its credit line for japan airlines corp . to 200 billion yen ( $ 2 . 2 billion ) , kyodo news reported .
delta and american have been courting japan airlines with rival offers of financial aid , backed by private equity partners . a move by japan airlines to join the skyteam group would limit ba ' s links to other far east destinations and curb growth in some of its most profitable routes .
jetblue honors the all nippon airways baggage policy for travel between the two airlines .
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the results are in for world ' s best airlines for 2018 the world’s best airlines for 2018 have been announced with air new zealand taking out . . .
in - flight couture : hainan airlines ' debuted its new uniform in paris .
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jmb members may apply for the partner airlines award ticket under a jetstar japan flight number . * jal group domestic award tickets cannot be used .
the aircraft utilizes the latest magic vi system which includes applications customized to japan airlines – on - boarding shopping , meal order and sky manga .
you must have your hilton honors double dip option set to points + miles and have japan airlines jal mileage bank chosen as the preferred partner .
nippon express and yamato transport jointly established japan universal system transport ( just ) as japan ' s first cargo - only airline .
japan airlines have 15 line - fit b787 aircraft on order , all featuring avant . the airline and thales have a developed a close partnership over the years . in addition to the b787 , thales systems are flying on japan airlines’ b767 and b777 aircraft , on both domestic and international routes .
i always flew japan airlines . i was never happy with seats in business class even before 787 . used to fly on board 767 . i was happy to hear japan airlines introducing 787 between vancouver and narita . i was first to try it last year and i was extremely disappointed with the business class seats . could not sleep a bit . after that experience i have decided to try other airlines . so far so good with cx . i hope japan airlines can do something about this as i enjoy the food .
however , the airline saw more potential with merging with nittoh aviation to expand operations further south . the new carrier was rebranded into japan domestic airlines and opted to focus on domestic routes throughout north and central japan .
ironically , some of japan airlines worst awards are in japan , because an overly complex award chart , which breaks the country into three zones , pegs even brief domestic flights at nearly 10 , 000 each way .
six months after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit north–eastern japan and the subsequent nuclear crisis , recovery in the japan inbound travel market remains painfully slow . japans economy and tourism industry have taken a massive hit . however , the countrys leading carriers , japan airlines ( jal ) and all nippon airways ( ana ) have weathered the crisis well .
and they were reborn as the new japan airlines ( jal ) group . airplane liveries were changed to match the design of the new jal group .
thales announces that japan airlines’ new b787 - 8 , which entered into revenue service on december 1 , is equipped with the latest generation , android based avant in - flight entertainment system . japan airlines ( jal ) becomes the first carrier in asia to fly thales’s avant system on a b787 aircraft .
the bankruptcy case , coupled with a new open skies agreement between the united states and japan , could herald an opening of japan’s rigid aviation sector , which is dominated by jal and its rival , all nippon airlines .
last august japanese regulators gave approval to the airlines’ plans to include iberia in the joint business between british airways , japan airlines and finnair . the spanish airline starts today with thrice - weekly non - stop flights madrid - tokyo - madrid .
japan ' s two major airlines are japan airlines ( jal ) and all nippon airways ( ana ) . delta air lines , united airlines , and american airlines also operate sizable hubs at narita , with flights to many destinations in the us and asia . ana offers domestic connections for star alliance carriers , and jal offers domestic connections for oneworld carriers . there are no domestic connections for skyteam carriers , so in this case , you may want to consider a discount domestic carrier .
japan air charter is transformed into a scheduled carrier and renamed jalways ; company establishes code - sharing agreements with american airlines , british airways , and qantas .
moorman , robert w . , ' changing course : japan airlines gets inventive , ' air transport world , june 1994 , pp . 185 - 86 .
thales and japan airlines welcome the entry into service of the newly configured boeing 787 - 9 equipped with avant in - flight entertainment system debuted this summer .
widely recognized as latin america ' s leading airline group , latam airlines was created through the merger of lan airlines , tam airlines and their affiliates , with hubs at santiago de chile , sao paulo , buenos aires , bogota , lima , quito and guayaquil .
the nine impacted airlines are royal jordanian , egyptair , turkish airlines , saudia , kuwait airways , royal air maroc , qatar airways , emirates and ethiad airways . in total , these airlines operate about 50 direct flights to the u . s . every day .
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this page is about domestic air travel in japan . please check also our pages about discount air tickets and international air travel to japan .
there have been a lot of game consoles made in japan . here is a list of old consoles and their release dates in japan .
japan airlines currently operates the second largest 787 dreamliner fleet in the world , with 34 airplanes . the carrier is expected to receive its 35 th dreamliner , a 787 - 9 later this week . with this new order , japan airlines ' 787 fleet include 29 787 - 8s and 20 787 - 9 airplanes .
it is weighing cash offers from delta airlines and american airlines for partnerships in global airline alliances . shares in the airline have been declining recently as speculation of imminent bankruptcy grew .
japan airlines offers up to four cabin classes on its international longhaul flights , including first class , executive class ( business class ) , premium economy and economy .
japan airlines is expected to be declared bankrupt , possibly as early as this week , despite offers of aid from us rivals that could rescue the stricken carrier .
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through the transfer of shares between japan air system co . , ltd . and jal , japan airlines system co . , ltd . was established , and jal was delisted from the stock exchange ( tokyo , osaka , nagoya ) .
japan airlines , the biggest japanese airline , and no . 3 jas plan to form a holding company next september as a prelude to combining their businesses by 2004 .
months of speculation came to an end on tuesday afternoon as japan airlines ( jal ) , the country ' s 59 - year - old flagship carrier that once symbolized the strength of japan inc . , filed for bankruptcy with two of its subsidiaries . weighted by debts estimated at $ 25 . 6 billion ( 2 . 3 trillion yen ) , japan airlines corp . , japan airlines international and jal capital made history today as what is perhaps japan ' s largest nonfinancial corporate failure . with a long record of unprofitable earnings , the airline has taken a hit from weak travel demand after sars and h1n1 , fuel surcharges and the global recession .
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codeshares allow us to sell seats on flights operated by other airlines . this means you can easily combine american and flights with other partner airlines to create a single itinerary to multiple destinations .
japan airlines became the first airline in the world to take delivery of a 787 powered by fuel - efficient general electric genx engines in 2012 . in addition , jal was one of the first airlines to launch new routes with the 787 , as it launched its
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jal and the air carrier japan air system ( jas ) agreed to merge in 2002 . in 2004 jal became japan airlines international ( jal international ) , and jas became japan airlines domestic ( jal domestic ) . jal international and jal domestic were unified in 2006 to form a single corporation , jal international . in 2005 it joined oneworld , a global airline alliance . jal filed for bankruptcy protection in 2010 .
operated chartered flight for prime minister of japan kakuei tanaka during the negotiations to restore diplomatic ties between japan and china ( returned on september 30 ) .
the japan air system boeing 777 , painted in watanabe ' s design , premiered in april 1997 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of japan air system .
received 50th b747 from boeing . established a memorial scholarship fund for students studying about japan in the us with a grant of $ 50 , 000 from boeing . established
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japan airlines ( jal ) will introduce jal suite , the new first class product , on its daily tokyo ( narita ) - jakarta service from october 31 , 2010 .
japan airlines is a valued thales customer . the first ever asian airline to equip their boeing 787 with avant and now the first to install it on a fleet retrofit .
partners american airlines , british airways , cathay pacific , finnair , iberia , lan , malaysia airlines , qantas ( including jetstar ) , qatar airways and s7 , and has additional commercial agreements with some 15 other airlines , including air france , air tahiti nui , china airlines , china eastern , china southern , emirates , jetblue , jetstar , korean air , thai airways and westjet .
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cathay pacific currently has codeshare agreements with a number of other international airlines . these include the following
discover seoul , south korea and beyond points in asia with asiana airlines . make convenient connections to asia via asiana airlines ' new york ( jfk ) and los angeles ( lax ) gateways .
the last lounge i visited was the american airlines admirals club , located downstairs below the concourse .
there are several other japan airlines cobranded credit cards available in japan , but in the u . s . , options are restricted to the jal usa card . as it’s intended for recent immigrants from japan who have not established a credit history in america , the card is far more fee - heavy than bonus - friendly .
stay japan proposes various private lodging facilities licensed to accommodate guests . you may find your very own hometown in japan through authentic local experiences and interactions with your hosts . book your next experience - focused private accommodation in japan now .
the following information applies for airports within japan . as procedures may vary by country , customers arriving at airports outside japan should inquire at the arrival airport .
we will take a look back at the history of japan airlines ( jal ) , from its founding to the present day , with a timeline of details and notable events .
of these , four were eventually folded into ana by 1967 . the remaining four eventually merged to become , toa domestic airlines ( tda ) renamed japan air systems in 1988 .
passenger sian gani told ctv news she put the bottle to her lips during a japan airlines flight from jakarta to toyko , and suddenly tasted what she described as “gasoline . ”
promotion extends reach to four sports associations jal next athlete miles , a mileage promotion launched in june 2014 that allows jal mileage bank ( jmb ) members to support promising athletes around japan , has been expanded to four additional sports associations . jmb members can now support the japan gymnastics association , japan curling association , japan fencing federation , and japan wheelchair basketball federation through the donation of mileage .
delta airlines and northwest airlines declared bankruptcy on wednesday . united and us airways are already in chapter 11 , as are the smaller companies aloha and ata . continental went bankrupt in 1983 and again in 1990 , and twa filed three times before disappearing for good . in all , more than 100 airlines have filed for protection against their debtors since the late 1970s . why do airlines go bankrupt ?
if you are holding a ticket issued by singapore airlines , you can pre - purchase excess baggage on all flights operated by singapore airlines or silkair no less than 48 hours before your flight departs .
incorporated the okinawa route into domestic network with the return of okinawa to japan .
etiquette guide to japan : know the rules . . . that make the difference
japan became the 61st member of the international civil aviation organization ( icao ) .
the convention on international civil aviation ( chicago convention ) took place in japan .
air service to taiwan is resumed through a new subsidiary , japan asia airways .
operated chartered flight for prime minister of japan yasuhiro nakasone to visit south korea .
operated chartered flight for the crown prince and princess of japan to visit africa .
prince charles and princess diana of the united kingdom visited japan until may 13 .
japan air system to cut 1 , 000 jobs .
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support services to jmb members relocating from japan to other countries with their families .
only one japan domestic sector is allowed per one - way of the journey .
stopovers ( stays of more than 24 hours ) in japan are not permitted .
with japanese carriers expanding following the 1950s , the country saw the birth of north japan airlines . the carrier started with a small group of de havilland herons , douglas dc - 3s and convair 240s serving routes in northern japan , primarily on routes from sendai .
landers , peter , ' flying into trouble : a weakened japan airlines faces new competition , ' far eastern economic review , june 25 , 1998 , pp . 61 - 62 .
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japan airlines . retrieved on december 6 , 2011 .
moved jas headquarters from mori building no . 18 to mori building no . 37 .
a japan airlines jet at haneda airport in tokyo . jal planes will keep flying during the company ' s bankruptcy , helped by a government bailout of $ 6 . 6 billion .
japan airlines disclaims any liabilities for the reproduction or indirect access via a third party website , whose reproduction misstates or omits any of the information or limitations of fares offered through urltoken .
, president of japan airlines .
the superior noise performance of the 787 will play a critical role in meeting our commitment for quieter operations within our domestic network going forward .
tokyo japan airlines co ltd ( jal ) is launching a low - cost carrier offering medium to long - haul flights , aiming to tap growing asian demand for budget air travel .
b747f entered service on tokyo - hamburg - frankfurt route ( code sharing flight with lufthansa airlines ) .
held invitation flights through august 29 on the dc3 ,
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leased from philippine airlines .
in the international route market , where foreign airlines now have a 60 % share compared to the 40 % share of japanese airlines , japanese carriers will be stronger and more able to compete more effectively .
skymark airlines bankruptcy and ceo nishikubo exits . now to re - structure . the airline has a future
in - flight couture : hainan airlines ' debuted its new cabin crew uniform in paris in 2017 .
hainan airlines ' has unveiled its new cabin crew uniforms and it ' s airline fashion on point .
“the boeing 767 fleet powered by cf6 - 80c2 engines is one of the key fleets for japan airlines and we have most confident expertise through our experiences of cf6 , ” said atsushi maeda , executive officer of japan airlines . “now , further enhancement of the partnership and performance is expected in working for cf6 not only in - house maintenance but also this outsourcing . ”
a japan air system ( jas ) a300 turns toward its gate ( photo : by contri from yonezawa , yamagata , japan - japan air system airabus a300b4 - 2c ( ja8292 / 110 ) , cc by - sa 2 . 0 , urltoken
…airline disaster , crash of a japan airlines ( jal ) passenger jet on august 12 , 1985 , in southern gumma prefecture , japan , northwest of tokyo , that killed 520 people . the incident is one of the deadliest single - plane crashes in history . …
japan airlines co . ltd . ( jal ) and tripadvisor , inc . announced a strategic partnership to communicate unknown attractions of japan on the tripadvisor website to better capture and disperse inbound tourism across japan as a lead up to 2020 when the number of tourists is expected to increase . the new special webpage will be called untold stories of japan , which will focus on and introduce attractions in each region , city , and facility .
schlesinger , jacob m . , ' japan airlines leads investment group to bail out ` maglev ' train developer , ' wall street journal , december 27 , 1991 , p . b4 .
smith , charles , ' brace yourselves : japan airlines struggles to pull out of a nosedive , ' far eastern economic review , december 23 , 1993 , pp . 43 - 44 .
jas 1971 - 1980 .
japan airlines . retrieved on december 6 , 2011 .
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[ . . . ] mori building no . 18 ( 28 nishikubo akefunecho , minato - ku , tokyo ) .
/ - - boeing [ nyse : ba ] and japan airlines ( jal ) announced an order today for four 787 - 8 dreamliners . the order , which was previously listed on the
sakura lounge , named after the japanese word for cherry blossom , is japan airlines ' signature lounge . the sakura lounge offers complimentary beverages , a variety of reading materials and business services .
japan airlines , headquartered in tokyo , japan , is the official flag carrier for japan and is considered to be the country’s second largest airline after all nippon airways . the airline’s main hubs are tokyo haneda airport and tokyo narita airport with secondary hubs at kansai international airport and osaka international airport . it is a member of the airline alliance , oneworld .
november 26 , 2015 ( thu . ) 10 : 00 ( japan time ) - march 20 , 2016 ( sun . ) 23 : 59 ( japan time )
all - you - can japan ( isbn 1479216437 ) , by josh shulman is a unique travel guide to japan that offers a smart travel strategy for getting an authentic yet affordable experience in japan . the author was born and raised in japan , and writes this short guide in a casual , easy - to - read language .
continental and united airlines are discussing a possible merger this week , as are united and us airways . in january , japan airlines filed for bankruptcy . five years ago , daniel engber tried to explain why the air travel industry always seems to be in turmoil . the column is reprinted below .
some special meals may not available on jal codeshare flights operated by other airlines or on certain jal routes .
british airways do not offer a company travel loyalty programme in the us but our partner american airlines does .
travel ticketed as an american airlines marketed flight ( booked as an aa flight number ) and operated by japan airlines will earn aadvantage ® award miles , elite qualifying miles ( eqms ) , elite qualifying segments ( eqss ) and elite qualifying dollars ( eqds ) according to the american mileage accrual chart .
the joint business means that the four airlines will share revenue and cooperate on scheduling and pricing between japan and europe , providing customers with more flexible routing options and an attractive range of fares .
japan airlines co . , ltd . ( former ) was established with 100 million yen in capital . jal began independent operation as a scheduled domestic air carrier from october of the following year .
merged with japan airlines corporation and jal capital co . , ltd . at the same time , absorbed and merged with jalways co . , ltd . and jal livre co . , ltd .
japan airlines filed for bankruptcy protection on tuesday and vowed to cut nearly 16 , 000 jobs and restructure $ 26 billion in debt in an effort to survive in the uncertain air transport industry .
four people were injured as they abandoned the japan airlines boeing 737 taxiing at the snow - covered new chitose airport , which serves the northern city of sapporo , the local fire department said .
tokyo , jan 31 japan airlines co ( jal ) posted a 5 . 8 percent rise in operating profit in the nine months to december , citing buoyant demand from inbound and outbound travellers .
the jb sees the two airlines cooperating on all non - stop flights between japan and europe . this includes 19 weekly services between the uk and japan , as well as jal’s services to paris and frankfurt . the jb gives customers the flexibility to use a combination of jal and british airways flights , as well as aligned fares on travel between japan and europe .
we offer a number of fares to suit your different needs for japan domestic travel .
operated chartered flight to bring former japanese soldier shoichi yokoi back to japan from guam .
suspended japan - taiwan routes after flight 704 , owing to measures by taiwanese authorities to suspend service between japan and taiwan . discontinued taipei fir flights at the same time .
japan air system accepts its first pratt - powered 777 .
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jal serves 220 airports in 35 countries and territories , including 59 destinations within japan .
after leaving the plane , he choked a male ana employee , japan today reported .
a maximum of 1 japan domestic flight sector will be allowed for the total journey .
the new alliance is likely to put pressure on the country ' s second - largest carrier , all nippon airways , which controls 49 percent of the domestic market . all three airlines have been under pressure to slash prices to compete with larger foreign airlines as well as with small japanese airlines offering cut - rate domestic flights .
escape to taipei ( tpe ) , osaka ( kix ) and points in asia with china airlines . connect to china airlines ' extensive network via their new york ( jfk ) and los angeles ( lax ) gateways .
shanghai - osaka / kobe : japan - china ferry , 078 - 321 - 5791 ( japan ) or 021 - 6326 - 4357 ( china ) , thrice weekly service . 45 hours ; cny1 , 300 from china , ¥20 , 000 + from japan .
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( japanese ) japan airlines . retrieved on december 13 , 2011 .
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japan airlines corporation is a national airline of japan and is the leading air carrier of the country and a oneworld member . it is based at tokyo airports — narita international airport ( international flights ) and haneda airport ( domestic flights ) . the company operates regular international and domestic flights .
we have a joint business agreement ( jb ) with japan airlines ( jal ) , and the jb provides customers a greater choice of flights as well as better links between japan and europe . the code - sharing agreement with jal offers customers 19 weekly flights between tokyo and london heathrow .
nearly two - and - a - half years after unveiling merger plans , japan airlines ( jal ) and japan air system ( jas ) completed their integration at the end of march . the move marked the elimination of the 16 - year - old jas brand from the japanese market .
among the main courses on offer in singapore airlines ' first - and business - class cabins is lobster thermidor .
should the sale go ahead , it would turn jal into one of the world ' s biggest listed airlines .
other airlines , including the indonesian subsidiary of airasia , have deferred ipo plans due to the uncertain global outlook .
skymark airlines bankruptcy and ceo nishikubo exits . now to re - structure . the airline has a future | capa
use aadvantage ® miles to book award travel on japan airlines with one world ® and partner airline awards which allow you to travel to and from your desired destination using any combination of our airline participants .
the return flight was in jal first class , and flying in jal first or as a oneworld emerald status frequent flyer you have access to the japan airlines sakura first class lounge in tokyo on departure .
japan airlines jal mileage bank still offers some rather attractive award options and i have been planning to move some miles there . crediting some hilton stays under triple points promo could make some sense as well .
first flight of japan asia airways from tokyo to taipei ( returned on october 14 ) .
concluded contract with japan ' s ministry of posts and telecommunications to provide postal transport services .
founded japan asia airways co . , ltd . in order to operate route to taiwan .
on april 1 , 1988 the current name japan air system ( jas ) was taken .
if you are calling outside japan , please find jal group branches and contact numbers below .
jal cargo bldg . narita international airport , narita , chiba 282 - 0021 , japan .
jal group branches and sale agents outside japan can be found at jal group offices information .


opimian is a canadian nonprofit wine purchasing cooperative based in montreal , quebec .

established in 1973 , the wine club was created by a quartet of british-born canadians who felt that the selection of wines available in canada was a poor representation of the quality of wines available worldwide .

marketed as “ canada ’s largest wine club , ” opimian has grown since its inception , now acting as canada ’s largest wine buying group with 20,000 members ( and growing ) .

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the montreal - based opimian society acquires wines that are not available in stores .
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opimian society visit to blue mountain winery . it was great to have you at blue mountain vineyard and cellars . we hope you enjoyed your # bcwine tas… | pinteres…
a guy at work is a member of the opimian society . i ' ve looked through the offerings a few times , but never saw anything of real interest .
# in the interest of full disclosure , i am a member of opimian , a former area representative , and currently serve on the board of directors of the society .
if you’re like me , you’re always on the hunt for new wines to try . the opimian society might just be the cellar key you’re looking for . founded in 1973 , opimian is a non - profit wine purchasing cooperative with nationwide purchasing power .
the opimian society membership fee for ontario is $ 116 . 63 and it includes a one - time only initiation fee of $ 40 , annual dues of $ 69 and applicable taxes .
michelle , an avid wine enthusiast , has also completed her advanced sommelier certification via the prestigious wine and spirits education trust . she was recently named the volunteer area representative for the calgary chapter of the opimian society of canada ( canada’s wine society ) . michelle resides in calgary with her husband jason .
the exclusive nature of the wines masters picks is appealing , too . opimian wines aren’t available to garden - variety consumers through provincial liquour boards ; they can only be acquired through the society .
if you think you ' d like to become a member of the opimian society , let me know and i ' ll refer you . and yes , for every new member i refer to opimian i will receive a reward i can spend on wine ; so will you .
members of the wine club opimian society with some of their products in montreal on wednesday july 6 , 2016 . from left : alexandre guay , frank ianni , , patrick bolduc and anna tarzia zappia .
however is good , typical basic chianti with some charm and better flavour depth . full information on the society can be found at
understanding the needs and expectations of members proves useful in her role as wine consultant to opimian .
opimian members have access to wines from around the world that are either exclusive to opimian or not available to everyone , everywhere . this is exciting for me here on the west coast of canada ;
do you have questions about wines , wine tours or the opimian selection ? contact our wine concierge .
the opimian society is “canada’s wine club” and offers some 500 wines to 15 , 000 members across the country each year . all wines are selected by master of wine , jane masters , and sourced from suppliers from all the major wine regions of the world . wines are ordered and delivered to members via the liquor boards or equivalent in each provincial and territorial jurisdiction ( except nunavut ) . disclosure : i am a former member of the board of directors of the opimian society and former area representative .
even so , the society is evolving and embracing more new world wine regions — particularly california — and even some canadian offerings are starting to appear .
i have a confession to make : when i received a kind invitation earlier this month to attend a dinner celebrating the 40th anniversary of the opimian society , i fully expected it to be some dreary affair , packed with aging wine snobs putting on airs .
update : since posting the story above , the opimian society has advised that theitalian selection is not from their may offering , but from an offering lastyear ( which explains the older vintage of pinot bianco ) . the wines are notavailable but we leave the notes posted for those who may have samples stillon hand . watch for further opimian reviews in the weeks ahead .
when you become an opimian member , you open the door to an experience unlike any other in canada .
cultivate your curiosity for the world of wine with opimian . become a member now and take advantage of :
and while many members join just to buy exclusive vino , it is worth noting opimian is more than a not - for - profit wine - buying co - op . the society also organizes local and overseas wine tours , and regularly puts on educational events and dinners with guest speakers .
membership peaked at about 21 , 000 in 2010 , says pierre chanzonkov , who took over from sambrook in 2005 and managed opimian until last year , when he moved over to become publisher of quench , the wine magazine distributed to opimian members .
rather , the opimian anniversary dinner was an opportunity for self - professed wine nerds to geek out with like - minded oenophiles .
now in its 40th year , opimian is increasingly accessible and affordable , broadening its appeal to a new generation of wine lovers .
randie kushnier , winnipeg - based president and chairman of the opimian society , a canadian wine - buying co - operative , notes that most canadian wine sellers , both independently run wine stores and provincial liquor control boards , are well aware of current consumer interest in wine and are training their staff to help shoppers .
the opimian society is a non - profit wine buying co - operative offering members a vast selection of wines not available through government liquor outlets like the lcbo . in addition to discovering new and delicious wines , members can attend any of the 160 events each year from educational tastings to dinners offered across the country .
fwiw i had an awesome german gewurzt from a family members friend who received the wine through this society . the wine was good enough to give me interest in the society , but atlas the wine is not available to albertans . so i will not be joining , as i see nothing else of interest and from most peoples comments this appears to be a crap shoot at best .
best described as a buyer’s club for both casual wine drinkers and connoisseurs , the montreal - based opimian society acquires wines for its members that are not available in stores . that has been its main selling point over the past 43 years and remains its foremost strength as it prepares to reposition itself in the market with a major rebranding initiative .
speaking of lcbo alternatives , the opimian society chugs along with over 3 , 000 members active in three chapters in the gta alone . founded in 1973 , when canada’s liquor monopolies were even more antiquated and restrictive , it has morphed into a nationwide wine buying co - op with a full range of tasting / social events , tours and publications including
better still , i was seated next to jane masters mw , wine consultant to the society . the mw appended to her name stands for master of wine , of which there are only a few hundred in the world .
niagara has always played a large part in the opimian society with their annual weekend wine tour hosted by yours truly and through the acquisition of some of niagara ' s finest wines . in the past , they ' ve purchased cases of rare wines from lenko vineyards and stoney ridge cellars . currently , ontario offerings include three wines from coyote ' s run winery in st . davids .
if there is a downside to opimian wines , it’s that there is a preponderance of old world offerings from established countries , such as france , italy and spain .
you can take the opimian wine educational course , all about wine or simply browse through their magazine tidings , canada ' s food and wine magazine published eight times a year . for non - members , tidings can be purchased from any magazine rack , but without the insert of opimian news , the member ' s private newsletter .
it ' s not a secret wine society , but it doesn ' t make a lot of noise on its own behalf . i am , however , very happy to be a member and very happy to help spread the word .
black prince winery was conceived by john sambrook ( general manager of the opimian society ) in 2000 , who wanted to establish a winery in this lovely , picturesque area of prince edward county . this region has the viticultural landscape to produce first - rate wines with the vineyards located on a fertile , sandy loam ridge the black prince was an edward ( edward county ) , eldest son of edward iii .
here are some of my thoughts on the current opimian offering , based on my past experience with some of these wines and suppliers , and of course , based on my own tastes ! austria höpler wine from höpler has always been a favourite opimian offering for me . their grüner veltliner is a revelation of the possibilities of [ … ]
“you don’t have to be wealthy or an expert , ” says steve hutchinson , opimian’s area representative for victoria . “you just need to have an appreciation for wine . ”
travel around the world with the opimian society to tour new and old world wine regions . this past february , a group returned from a tour to tasmania and victoria , australia , ending up with an exciting day in the city of sydney . the next tour will head to germany and the alsace region of france at the end of may before a journey to the italian regions of tuscany and piedmont in september .
you will receive a 5 % off the least expensive case when you decide to receive two cases from the same wine programs or sign up for two different programs . there’s nothing you have to do . the 5 % discount will be issued in the form of an opimian credit . credits will be automatically issued within one week from the closing date of each cellar offering and deposited directly into your opimian account to be used on any opimian activities including wine orders , attending an event , renewal of your membership and more .
here are some of my thoughts on the current opimian offering , based on my past experience with some of these wines and suppliers , and of course , based on my own tastes ! austria höpler wine from höpler has always been a favourite opimian offering for me . their grüner veltliner is a revelation of the possibilities of [ & # 8230 ; ]
this winery on the outskirts of picton and originally conceived by opimian society founder john sambrook and geoffrey webb , opened its doors in 2003 . named after edward iiis eldest son  the black prince , it makes its own line of wines and also acts as an incubator for other aspiring wineries without their own facilities . geoff leads its winemaking team  that use both their own grapes as well as those from other ontario dvas .
if you are interested in becoming an opimian area representative or simply wish to learn more about the role , click here and someone from the membership experience department will be in touch .
“our goal is to cover costs , ” ianni says of opimian’s non - profit structure . “all proceeds are reinvested into the club to help members learn more about wine . ” part of this includes the expert guidance of jane masters , a u . k . - based master of wine who tastes and advises opimian on all the wines it offers its members .
as for your insinuation , i just returned from the opimian celebration of the retirement of our original mw , ken christie , and never heard any reference at all to what you are referring to . while opimian has lost some of its competitive advantage from those days , it is still relevant as a alternative source of great wine and , more important , education .
“in the 1980s , some of the liquor boards weren’t too happy , ” chanzonkov says . “they saw opimian as competition and tried to shut it down . there were some rough patches over the years because the liquor boards weren’t quite sure what opimian was . it wasn’t an agent — most of the wines you find in stores are acquired through agents — but now that’s completely changed . the club is now probably the biggest private order buyer in every province , so the boards are ok with that . they just see opimian as another customer . ”
that is attractive to many members , because who among us doesn’t enjoy one - upping the joneses now and again ? in fact , many wines the society has introduced to canada over the past four decades have influenced the buying decisions of several provincial liquor boards .
are any of the canadian forumites members ? if so , any recommendations ( for or against ) on their suppliers or their wines , which i gather tend to repeat from year to year ? ( the opimian society is a non - profit wine club that lets you select which , if any , of their offerings you wish to buy . i understand that they will only ship within canada . their website , for those interested , is urltoken ) .
back in january folks were asking about opimian society in canada . i ' ve been a member for just under 2 years and will be quitting once i ' ve received the last of my orders . the descriptions in the offerings turn out to be imaginative marketing and the wines mostly suck . when parker has been quoted they ' ve extracted positive statements and failed to mention the negative . i ' ve had more success buying wine at random in the local liquor store .
as in any alcohol - based venture , all business is conducted under the strict auspices of the provincial liquor boards . this , chanzonkov points out , has not always meant smooth sailing for opimian’s administration .
the opimian society # is “canada’s wine club” and offers some 500 wines to 15 , 000 members across the country each year . all wines are selected by master of wine , jane masters , and sourced from suppliers from all the major wine regions of the world . wines are ordered and delivered to members via the liquor boards or equivalent in each provincial and territorial jurisdiction ( except nunavut ) . as a long - time member of opimian i have had some experience with many of the wines and suppliers , and even visited some of their wineries . some current ( or prospective ) members might find my comments helpful in making their own selections – keeping in mind everyone has their own tastes and preferences !
“our membership plateaued a few years ago , but now we expect another increase , ” ianni says . “that’s one of the reasons why we’re rebranding opimian — so it can be positioned well for future growth . ”
i agree and disagree with the comments previously made . i have been a member since 2009 and give opimian mixed reviews on the wines that i have purchased so far . nonetheless , i have mixed reviews about the offerings at the lcbo and the “gems” that opimian have offered outway the indifferent wines that i have purchased . on balance i thinkopimian are doing a creditable job and i look forward to each “offering” with great anticipation .
i tried to be cool , but had to stop myself from swooning like a groupie more than once . fortunately , her down - to - earth manner ( she went by the nickname champagne jane in university ) allows masters to speak to society members at any level , be they expert or beginner .
with 16 , 000 - plus members across canada ( 475 in victoria ) , the society has considerable purchasing power and masters employs it to good effect — visiting wineries all over the world and sampling hundreds of wines , from which she compiles select offerings in a range of styles and price points for members .
re : opimium society my wife ' s cousin joined 5 or 6 months ago . he ' s not really a wine guy , but he tells me he saved a ridiculous amount of money on his car insurance just by being a member of the society . i ' ve read over some of their literature , and he tells me he gets some free wine for joining , but neither the literature nor the list he gets to choose his freebies from , struck me as being special . imagine , saving money on car insurance by joining a wine club ! just another one of those things that lets you go
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hi keith , i’m the newish area representative for opimian in vancouver , and would love to have you come along for some of my future tastings . we have a new master of wine for the society , jane masters ( great name ! ) and she is actively new wines all over the world with great value for members . please e - mail me sometime when you would like to come to an event - i hope to change your mind ! cheers , and thanks for writing about us , even though it was negative ! kerri
a supplier for opimian for perhaps fifteen years now , vinoselección was responsible for building our strong offerings from spain . the labels have changed over the years , and the ones that stand out in the current offering , for me , are
“master of wine is the highest certification in the wine business ; there are only about 300 in world , ” ianni says , adding that masters’s predecessor , ken christie , had been advising opimian since its inception . he retired in 2011 .
tomorrow one of our functions is for the opimian wine society . one of the courses features three types of starch . two of these being a sundried tomato gnocchi and a spinach fettuccine made in house . the final being a lobster risotto . . . and i ' m not good at forming arborio rice grains haha . so today pretty much everyone in the kitchen got a chance to try making pasta . coady our jr . sous made the sundried tomato gnocchi . . . and everyone made the spinach fettuccine . so i asked chef for his recipe for the fettuccine and coady for his gnocchi .
i have been a member since 1975 and have been completely satisfied with the opimian society . to say that the wines are “lacklusture” is ridiculous , you get what you pay for . the black prince winery mess is unfortunate , but it doesn’t have anything to do with the rest of benefits offered . frankly , i am on the side of the club on that one ; why should we take the advice of members who probably don’t know the whole story ? people take on the administratiive jobs of such an organization because they are committed to it ; they read the documents , they discuss matters with knowledgeable people , and their opinions are therefore more reliable . opimian has to satisfy the preferences of many levels of buyers ; i have purchased wines at both ends of the price range and have never been disappointed . you are a whiner , keith , and now a former member who really has nothing to offer . personally , i am not going to get my shirt in a knot over the society’s logo or the b . p . winery . i just placed an order for what looks like a delicious , very reasonable priced spanish wine and i can’t wait for its arrival . odds are it won’t be “unsavoury . ”
opimian has been dealing with hook and ladder for a few years now , but that time frame has corresponded with poor exchange rates , and i have not ventured to purchase anything . i have , however , heard other members speak highly of these wines , notably
the stone valley label from kautz has made regular appearances at many of the opimian dinners and events i have attended across the country . these are simply well - priced , tasty wines in the california style . although i would recommend any of them , i would highlight
this is a great example of how the internet allows for misinformation to be deployed on the internet . as a former area secretary in toronto , in the late 70’s early 80’s , when the society had total relevance ( and ultimately forced the 11 wine countries that are canada to improve their purchasing ) i take extreme exception to your blog . of course you can buy anything competitive now !
mr . graham warren - chief financial officer graham warren is a senior financial executive with over 25 years of experience with emerging companies in the oil and gas , mining , environmental , biotech and software sectors . he has extensive operations , international business , corporate finance and public market experience . based in toronto , mr . warren has a private consulting firm , graham c . warren consulting , and has served as chief financial officer of umedik inc . and medtech environmental ltd , a subsidiary of stericycle inc . . he is a past director hanfeng evergreen inc ( tsx : hf ) , where he served as chairman of the audit committee . mr . warren also serves as chief financial officer of changfeng energy inc ( tsxv : cfy ) and exile resources inc ( tsxv : eri ) and is a director of active control technology inc ( tsxv : act ) . mr . warren also serves as the chairman of the audit committee for the opimian society . he holds a b . comm . degree from concordia university and a c . m . a . designation from the society of management accountants .
alternative method wine distribution club , the opimian society is currently in the process of tearing itself apart due to a fight between the clubs board of directors and dissatisfied members . ( full disclosure ; i am a former member , i recently resigned due not to the infighting , but rather dull and expensive offerings that have become standard over the past few years . ) to make a complex story simple , the club had invested in an ontario winery , and now wants to divest itself of its investments as the winery is a constant money loser . current members are the majority shareholders in black prince winery in prince edward county , ontario , and want to use their influence to delay the sale .
i have been a member of opimian for about 6 years now i guess and have to say that i disagree . the members have been made aware of a pending lawsuit against the board however despite whats happening at the board level , everyhting is status quo in terms of my membership .
ianni , a veteran food industry executive of italian descent — “wine has always been a part of my family , ” he quips — points out that although opimian’s office is on sherbrooke st . w . in n . d . g . , most of its 16 , 000 members reside outside quebec .
this dark , dense and ripe pinot is bright and generous with intense blackberry , currant , cherry and spice flavours . is beautifully balanced with a zing of acidity on the finish . it ' s sold out at the retail store , but their may be a few bottles left in the opimian reserves .
well , that thought has crossed my mind , as i’m sure it has many of you . whether you have 300 bottles , a $ 12 , 000 cellar or a special 2 , 000 - bottle $ 100 , 000 cellar , the questions remain : should you insure it and how should you insure it ? a friend was lucky enough to have his problem solved in a unique way when he was broken into and most of his wine cellar was stolen — a horrible situation , i know , but take your hands slowly off your eyes and read on . as it turned out , his insurance adjuster was a member of the opimian society , and he was naturally both sympathetic and understanding . the claim was settled quickly and fairly .
our members come from all different backgrounds , from across the country . our passion for wine connects us – even so , we understand that everyone is at a different place in their wine journey . opimian exists to help wine lovers learn more about wine and experience as much as possible , conveniently and easily .
i’ve been a fan of spanish brandies for quite some time , and am happy to see opimian is finally able to offer one again . i have sampled some of perez barquero’s brandies and rum , and they are simply marvellous . i don’t recall tasting this particular one , but i am purchasing it from this offering .
opimian is a canada wide non - profit wine - purchasing cooperative with more than 16 , 000 members from coast to coast to coast . all members benefit from its nationwide purchasing power regardless of their province of residence . it offers its members exclusive access to wines that are not available through any of the provincial liquor boards .
really ? i have to tell you that i have had the opposite experience with opimian . i admit that when i read the offerings pretty much every wine sounds fantastic so it is hard to decide what to order but in my 5 years with the club i have yet to have a poor wine . and it’s not like i am only ordering the more expensive wines . i don’t remember the exact amount but this year i spent maybe $ 500 - 600 on 4 cases and again every wine i have had has been great . maybe opimian is not for you but i certainly have no complaints about it and would gladly recommend them to anyone .
originally posted by thatwineguy : really ? i have to tell you that i have had the opposite experience with opimian . i admit that when i read the offerings pretty much every wine sounds fantastic so it is hard to decide what to order but in my 5 years with the club i have yet to have a poor wine . and it’s not like i am only ordering the more expensive wines . i don’t remember the exact amount but this year i spent maybe $ 500 - 600 on 4 cases and again every wine i have had has been great . maybe opimian is not for you but i certainly have no complaints about it and would gladly recommend them to anyone .
“we really like the great selection of wines that you cannot get at the lcbo or saq , ” says ste - agathe resident eric von colditz , who has been an opimian member for more than 30 years . “we enjoy wines from around the world , and we’re not stuck on one wine or another . we enjoy the variety . ”
wines from italy are often found on our dinner table , so this offering is one of the most anticipated of the year . i will comment on some of our previous purchases and taste experiences , and muse on possible purchases . the wine people the wine people were a new supplier to opimian last year and we [ & # 8230 ; ]
spanish wines have become quite common on our table over the past decade . this is a reflection of both their overall quality , and the improved access to a variety of quality wines from the country from both opimian and the nlc . portuguese wines have enjoyed a similar growth , but to a lesser extent . at a [ & # 8230 ; ]
if you like sherry style wines , or have an interest in learning about that style of wine , you must invest in this range from pérez barquero ( noting they are not actually sherry ! ) . i visited the winery about five years ago ( before opimian was involved ) and was so impressed i arranged for a private order for my friends and i .
bordeaux , bergerac , beaujolais , & australia the region of bordeaux is synonymous with wonderful wine ! although it can be quite expensive for the famous labels , its 7 , 000 wine producers cover a wide range of values and prices in regional output that dwarfs most wine - producing countries . each year opimian tries to assemble value selections from this vast [ … ]
one interesting wine tasting week after another ! spain , provence , and scotch were the main features this week , including robbie burns birthday of course . a couple of more wine fest wines are on the list as well , along with a south african label from opimian . starting with spain we have the montgó old vines monastrell 2015 [ & # 8230 ; ]
wine - buying co - ops like opimian ( named after the wine - guzzling roman politician ) exploit a loophole in our draconian liquor laws that allows them to buy in bulk and offer members access to wines that aren’t available through the lcbo . there’s no price advantage : you still have to pay the liquor board’s markup . but opimian offers upward of 60 special , rotating bottles ( like gardet champagne ) as selected by the club’s master of wine jane masters , a former wine buyer for marks and spencer who splits her time between london and the south of france . the annual fee is $ 125 , and members get a 15 per cent discount at iron gate , a state - of - the - art storage facility in leaside .
opimian’s wines are produced by 55 vineyards around the world , all of which deal exclusively with the club . members order by the case through the catalogue , cellar offerings , which is currently sent out eight times per year . orders are shipped from the vineyard to the member’s local provincial liquor board outlet for pickup . this process can take several months , ianni says , depending on the product .
bordeaux , bergerac , beaujolais , & # 38 ; australia the region of bordeaux is synonymous with wonderful wine ! although it can be quite expensive for the famous labels , its 7 , 000 wine producers cover a wide range of values and prices in regional output that dwarfs most wine - producing countries . each year opimian tries to assemble value selections from this vast [ & # 8230 ; ]
castoro has been a long time supplier to opimian and i have had the opportunity to sample many of their wines over the years . the zinfandel and cabernet sauvignon on this offer represent my two favourite varieties from this producer . the cab will reward you with that big cal cab profile . the zin is the real deal as a wine , and not the fruit bomb some of these can be .
just this past january i happened to go on my first wine visit to washington and oregon with some opimian friends . while we experienced a range of qualities , overall i was very impressed with the wines we tasted in both states ( see my comments here and here ) . that quality seems to come with a corresponding price , as i found many wines to be relatively expensive , even at the wineries .
mountain view has been with opimian for longer than i have been a member , and has had its ups and downs . the last number of years , under new direction , it has certainly been on an upswing , while amazingly still offering attractive pricing . if you like a good taste of california from time to time , but don’t want to spend too much , you should start here . my picks would be
just wondering if the verdict on opimian is the same as when this thread was started 10 years ago . always looking for new sources for good wine and since i don ' t go to the u . s . , i ' m stuck with the lcbo or ordering through wine clubs like this one or other importers . i had heard good things and thought of joining but this thread made me rethink . . .
right now , ianni isn’t giving away too much about opimian’s current rebranding initiative , which is scheduled to be fully unveiled in october . but he says the new system should reduce wait times , which in some cases may be fast - tracked to one month . he also allows that cellar offerings will soon be coming out 10 times per year , and the club’s continuing efforts to help educate members on wine theory will be enhanced considerably .
before vinoseleccion started working with opimian we had rather poor selections from spain and portugal . since then we have enjoyed some wonderful selections from some great wineries . i am not familiar with any of the specific wines in their listings , although the sanz label is quite familiar . i have regularly purchased the sanz verdejo which has been excellent , so i can imagine the sauvignon is a quality product as well . if i want verdejo the one offered might just do .
another long time opimian supplier where the quality of the wine has been up and down over the years . the company has been in new hands for a little while now , and has stepped up their game . many new opimians got a start with the california white and red , and i am no exception – but that was a long time ago now ! butterfly ridge is another familiar label . i need to sample some of there recent efforts to see how they have progressed .
bruce cunningham really gets opimian and makes the extra effort we often need from our suppliers . he was even in st . john’s to showcase his selections back in 2006 when we hosted the national area reps meeting . the last wine we purchased was the cambridge and sunset sauvignon blanc 2011 which i can say did not last very long around our place ! unfortunately , that one’s not in this offering , but if any of these are as good as that one , they will be quite enjoyable .
i love good wines and joined opimian thinking i would be exposed to wines i wouldn’t otherwise taste . as a member for less than a year , i purchased 7 different cases . one was good . three were bad . two were undrinkable . and we are ( still ) waiting for the last one . if this club spent more time thinking of the members and making better choices everyone would be getting what they expect . i sure didn’t get what i expected . this club is a mess .
opimian’s annual usa offering has always featured some very good wines and this one looks to follow the tradition . finishing the ordering year with a second chance at some good spanish values is a nice bonus . the combination of pricier wines , the us dollar , and living in one of the highest wine markup jurisdictions makes it unlikely i will be ordering much this time ! i have tasted some of these offerings in the past though , and will pass on my experiences , based on my own preferences of course !
living in northern manitoba , just one govt . booze outlet and 8 hr drive from private wine stores in wpg , opimian looked pretty good . specially liked the idea that an
expert
( mw ) would give descriptions so wouldn ' t be buying blind . . . . turns out , far as i can see , the descriptions are pretty imaginative , as mentioned before , so the appeal fades away . . . as to financial statements , they do an annual report but there is no detail to speak of . the general manager ( presumably a salaried position ) provides all the office services through his private company , categorized loosely . no way to know how reasonable any of it is . and with the same guy performing oversight as provides the services , it is a poor structure . may be a saint , for all i know . . . . i don ' t regret joining as it fired up my interest and got me trying lots of wines . once i subscribed to ws and decanter and my buddy signed up for the parker database i guess i outgrew it . . . . anyone living where there are good wine selections via public or private stores does not need opimian , far as i can see . . .
in 2002 , marc russell , a mining executive , received a cellar - worthy bottle of port for his 40th birthday and had nowhere to put it . a quick search of high - end cellaring facilities in the gta turned up slim pickings , so russell and a few silent partners built their own : a high - tech storage facility complete with biometric fingerprint technology , infrared motion - activated digital cctv and other spy - like security measures . ( annual membership fees start at $ 800 ) . fwr is where small - lot , globe - trotting winemakers present their portfolios to the city’s top sommeliers and collectors . it’s also home to the scarlet - robed and - hatted members of la confrérie des chevaliers du tastevin , a society devoted to premier and grand cru burgundy ( kevin o’leary is a member of the local chapter ) . a new fwr storage space opened in north toronto in march .
opimian has been and continues to give wine buyers an alternative to our monopoly suppler in ontario . the select case program gives new wine lovers a wonderful way to experience 48 different wines chosen by our master of wine , six each offer through out the year . the founders series chooses six exceptional red wines eight time a year . both series offer exceptional value wines selected for members , one at 17 the other33 dollars per bottle . no need to even choose the wines . anther 500 wines are made available to members as well . i have had few concerns and the office is at our service should concerns arise . when your wines arrive its xmas all over again ! !
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is the brightest , friendliest dry fino sherry on the block . traditionalists may miss the rancio , nutty and salty tang rife in other brands like domecq la ina , osborne fina quinta or hidalgo la panessa , but modernized tio pepe is still the best bet to attract new consumers to the category . as of june 3 , dozens of lcbo stores had showed remaining stock at
, so you may be able to stock up this week at a store near you , while waiting for tio pepe to re - appear at vintages in the weeks ahead . you can contact woodman wines and spirits ( 416 - 767 - 5114 ) for updates . serve it chilled this summer long with all manner of salty snacks—smoked salmon , shellfish , sushi / sashimi , olives , cold veggie plates , nuts , corn chips , even ruffles and dip .
is quite rich , fruity , almost opulent and still good thanks to a big vintage . it’s still evolving , though , so drink up by christmas this year .
are not recommended at an average cost of $ 15 . 65 / bottle .
ontario’s short cropped but high quality 2005 vintage takes the spotlightthis weekend in wine country during new vintage niagara . 25 wineries areshowcasing new bottlings at a gala saturday , june 10 , 7 p . m . at the st . catharines golf & country club . for more information :
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i imagined myself sandwiched between thurston howell iii and his wife over dinner , feigning interest in bordeaux first growths i could never afford .
i just hoped there would be enough free - flowing wine to make it all bearable .
to be sure , flip - flops and beach shorts were absent at the posh anniversary dinner at the oak bay beach hotel on june 12 , but it was by no means an elitist affair .
it is an extraordinary achievement to become one , and those inducted into the institute of masters of wine enjoy rock - star status in the wine world .
having one speak at your anniversary dinner is like having the rolling stones perform at your wedding .
conversing with the elegant and erudite masters over exquisite food and wine was a tremendous privilege .
“we focus a lot on quality and value for money , ” remarked masters . “just because you enjoy fine wine doesn’t mean you can drink it every day . some days , you just want something simple to go with baked beans on toast . ”
indeed , the prospect of having an mw hand pick wines to pair with everything from filet mignon to frozen pizza has a certain cachet .
masters does more than just pick value wines for members , though . each and every bottle has a story to tell , and she is adept at relating where each selection comes from , how it was made and the long traditions and personal stories behind each producer .
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