I got off on the normally inaccessible airport ramp and got to see the first flight of the 'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2' up close.



To commemorate the opening of

Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan , the specially painted aircraft ' JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2 ' will begin domestic flights on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Following the unveiling ceremony , we descended to the ramp at Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) to see the first flight of the 'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2' up close.

JAL | To celebrate the opening of Donkey Kong Country, 'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2' launches!
https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/ja/dom/special/usj-jet/

The 'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2' is a specially painted aircraft with popular characters such as Donkey Kong and Mario printed on it. You can check out the detailed appearance in the article below.

I sneaked into JAL's airplane hangar and photographed the 'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2', a specially painted aircraft to commemorate the opening of the Donkey Kong area at USJ - GIGAZINE



I arrived at the boarding lounge to see off the first flight.



The flight to Fukuoka, departing from platform 15 at 1:00 p.m., is the inaugural flight of the 'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet2.'



Since there was still some time before departure, I watched

the ramp operations from the waiting room. Baggage was being loaded onto the plane.



We also discovered the ' JAL MiyakumyakuJET ', which promotes the Osaka-Kansai Expo.



While I was observing various things, the 'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2' was brought to the boarding gate.



The overall picture looks like this.



Woody Woodpecker and Winnie Woodpecker came to see us off on our first flight.



Crowds gather to take commemorative photos with the characters.



It was almost time to depart, so we headed to the ramp.



Characters and staff gathered to see off the first flight. The Minions also arrived late.



I took a video so you can get a feel for the atmosphere of the lamp. You can hear the roaring sound of an airplane engine.

Sending off 'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2' at the ramp of Osaka International Airport - YouTube


Once all passengers have boarded, the jetway is removed from the aircraft.



'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2' moves while being pushed by a towing car.

Specially painted aircraft pushed by a towing car 'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2' - YouTube


It moved to a position where I could get the whole image in the picture, so I took a great photo.



It also gets separated from the towing car.



Characters and staff watching over them.



Moving towards the runway.



The minions kept waving their hands.



It will move quite far away.



Turn around and prepare for takeoff.



Below is a video of the 'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2' taking off.

First flight of 'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2' - YouTube


It quickly became small.



In addition, drinks will be served in specially designed paper cups on the 'JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2' flight, and the headrest covers will also have special designs.



Additionally, you will receive a specially designed boarding certificate sticker upon boarding.



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