JAL to join oneworld global alliance

In a move welcomed by airline commuters across Asia and the world, Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced it will become a full member of the oneworld Global Alliance from April 1 this year.
JAL, already the largest carrier in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of both revenue and passenger transfer, will join American Airlines and British Airways as one of oneworld's big threeﾕ members.
JAL's new status on the oneworld team is great news for passengers who will be able to use accumulated mileage points for award travel on all oneworld Alliance member airlines while also receiving a wider choice of JMB (JAL Mileage Bank) awards in exchange for accumulated travel miles.
In addition, top tier JMB members will have access to more privileges, including the use of over 400 airport lounges worldwide, priority check-in and seating, smoother transfers and interline e-ticketing (IET). These benefits promise ultra-efficient and superior airline handling for passengers.