Japan Airlines Mulls More Airbus A350s

The transcript discusses the expected surge in tourism for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the Rugby World Cup. Japan aims to increase its annual visitors to 60 million by 2020, with 85% arriving by air, highlighting the importance of the airline industry. Japan Airlines (JAL) plans to expand its fleet, adding more planes for international routes and replacing smaller jets with larger aircraft. After recovering from bankruptcy, JAL is confident in seizing growth opportunities in the aviation sector.

What major events are expected to boost tourism in Japan?

• The 2021 Rugby World Cup and the 2023 Olympics

• The 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2019 Cricket World Cup

• The 2020 Olympics and the Rugby World Cup

• The 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Olympics

What is Japan's target for the number of visitors by 2020?

• 20 million

• 100 million

• 40 to 60 million

• 80 million

What percentage of visitors to Japan arrive by air?

• 95%

• 85%

• 70%

• 50%

How many additional planes does Japan Airlines plan to add to international routes by 2020?

• 15

• 12

• 8

• 5

What significant change is Japan Airlines planning for its regional fleet?

• Replacing smaller jets with larger aircraft

• Switching to electric planes

• Introducing new budget airlines

• Reducing the number of flights