JAL Group Reservation Status for 2026 Golden Week Period
JAL Group reported record-high post-pandemic reservation rates for the 2026 Golden Week (April 29 - May 6), with domestic flights at 77.0% and international flights at 81.8%.
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April 24, 2026
JAL Group airlines have summarized the reservation status for the fiscal 2026 Golden Week period (April 29 to May 6, 2026).
[JAL Group Reservation Status]
1. Domestic Flights (Total for JAL, J-AIR, JAC, HAC, JTA, and RAC)
*Figures in parentheses are as of April 24, 2025, for the period April 29 to May 6, 2025.
- The reservation rate for the GW period reached 77.0%, the highest post-pandemic record. Outbound traffic peaks on April 29, and inbound traffic peaks on May 2, showing high reservation rates.
- By region, trends for Hokkaido and Okinawa have been particularly strong.
2. International Flights (JAL, JTA)
*Figures in parentheses are as of April 24, 2025, for the period April 29 to May 6, 2025.
- The reservation rate for the GW period reached 81.8%, the highest post-pandemic record. Departures from Japan peak on April 29, and arrivals in Japan peak on May 5.
- By region, reservations exceed the previous year, centered on North America, East Asia, and Hawaii/Guam.
For further details, please refer to the attached sheet on JAL Group airline reservation status.
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[Attached Sheet: JAL Group Operational Results]
*Year-on-year comparisons are with figures as of April 24, 2025, for the period April 29 to May 6, 2025.
*Figures include sales by other companies for JAL Group operated flights (excluding JAL sales for codeshare flights operated by other companies).
1. Reservation Status (Domestic and International)
(*1) JAL/J-AIR/JAC/HAC/JTA operated (*2) Japan Transocean Air (*3) Ryukyu Air Commuter
2. Extra Flights and Charter Flight Operational Plans
3. Detailed Reservation Status (Domestic) *Calculated for total JAL, JTA, and RAC flights
(1) Overview
- The reservation rate for the GW period reached 77.0%, a post-pandemic record high.
- During the period, outbound peaks on April 29 and inbound peaks on May 2, with high reservation rates continuing throughout.
- The number of reservations is trending above the previous year. By region, Hokkaido and Okinawa are significantly outperforming last year.
(2) By Region
(Route details omitted as per general classification)
(3) Daily Reservation Rate (%)
4. Detailed Reservation Status (International) *Calculated for total JAL and JTA flights
(1) Overview
- The reservation rate for the GW period reached 81.8%, a post-pandemic record high.
- Peaks are April 29 for departures from Japan and May 5 for arrivals in Japan.
- Total reservations are on par with last year, but North America, East Asia, and Hawaii/Guam routes are exceeding previous year levels.
(2) By Region (Total Japan Departure/Arrival) *Including codeshare flights
(3) Daily Reservation Rate (%)
■ Domestic Flights
■ International Flights
- North America: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Boston, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego, Vancouver
- Europe/Middle East: London, Paris, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Doha
- Southeast Asia/Oceania: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Delhi, Bengaluru, Jakarta, Manila, Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Sydney, Melbourne
- East Asia: Beijing, Dalian, Tianjin, Shanghai (Hongqiao/Pudong), Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Seoul (Gimpo), Taipei (Taoyuan/Songshan)
- Hawaii/Guam: Honolulu (Oahu), Guam