JAL, JR East to combine air and rail tickets as part of broad tie-up

Travel & Leisure

Former rivals eye foreign tourist demand as Japanese travelers dwindle

Japan’s airlines and rail operators have long competed with each other to secure domestic demand. (Source photos by Nikkei)

KEIICHI FURUKAWA and KOTARO ABE

January 28, 2026 01:32 JST

TOKYO — Japan Airlines and East Japan Railway are collaborating in the passenger transportation sector to develop travel products and integrate rail and air tickets, as the former rivals eye boosting convenience to attract foreign tourists.