Topic summary

Japan Transocean Air

Japan Transocean Air
FoundedJune 20, 1967 (1967-06-20) (as Southwest Air Lines)
Commenced operations
  • July 1, 1967 (1967-07-01) (as Southwest Air Lines)
  • July 1, 1993 (1993-07-01) (as Japan Transocean Air)
HubsNaha AirportFocus citiesNew Ishigaki AirportAllianceOneworld (affiliate)SubsidiariesRyukyu Air Commuter (74.5%)Fleet size14Destinations15Parent companyJAL Group (72.8%)HeadquartersNaha, Okinawa Prefecture, JapanKey peopleNozomi Noguchi (president & CEO)Employees814 (31 March 2023) Websitewww.jal.co.jp/jta

Japan Transocean Air (JTA) is an airline based in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It operates domestic services on behalf of Japan Airlines. Its main base is Naha Airport. From 1967 until 1993, the airline was known as Southwest Air Lines.