[Update: Added NRT-ORD schedule]

Below are some of the highlights of today's press conference

Here are the official press release of today's joint press conference:

(Japanese) http://press.jal.co.jp/ja/release/201101/001720.html
(English) http://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/201101/001721.html

I posted this yesterday on FlyerTalk. In case you have missed this, Japan Airlines (JAL) and American Airlines (AA) are holding a joint press conference in Japan at 2PM Japan Standard Time on Jan 11 2011 (Yes that's today). This will be about their joint business venture (JBV) progress. I expect at least a timeline of their integration but it's possible they will announce changes in their respective FFPs as JAL usually announces changes to its program at around this time.

AA is doing a live broadcast of the press conference on its facebook page. Tune in at 2PM today to watch the press conference LIVE at http://www.facebook.com/aa?v=app_104852659551518

Japan Airlines (JAL) has once again announced an extension to its FLY ON Point (FOP) bonus for another year till Dec 31 2011. For each of the qualifying flight, you can earn an extra 400/200FOPs bonus! For details, you can refer to JAL website (English, Japanese)

JAL has opened a brand new First Class Lounge at the NRT Satellite building on Dec 8 2010. There are enhanced dinning, business facilities, showers, massage, etc just like the one in the main building. This is to enhance the competitiveness of service offered by JAL. Now eligible passengers can relax in the satellite F lounge instead of the one at the main building if their flights departs there (no more leaving early to catch the train ).

But as a result, JAL is closing down the 4F F lounge in the main building, leaving only the 3F F lounge.

Source: JAL Press Release (Japanese, English)