The chief executive of Japan Airlines said on September 3, 2026 that partnerships with international carriers, especially Asian peers, are becoming increasingly important for expanding the airline's route network and strengthening its global customer base. ^[1] Garuda Indonesia announced a schedule update extending its service increase for the Jakarta-Guangzhou route. ^[2] Japan Airlines is deepening its ties with Asian airlines including Garuda Indonesia. ^[3] Garuda Indonesia will maintain the higher frequency of seven weekly flights starting October 25, 2026, rather than reverting to the previous schedule. ^[4] The airline had previously planned to raise frequency from four to seven weekly flights for the period from September 3 to October 24, 2026. ^[5] The tie-up between Japan Airlines and Garuda Indonesia goes beyond route expansion, helping to broaden JAL's customer base. ^[6] The flights operate using Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 236 seats. ^[7]