So this is possible. I fly on JAL all the time for work (internationally). They are pretty much always right on time for all schedule flights. They do things ve

So this is possible. I fly on JAL all the time for work (internationally). They are pretty much always right on time for all schedule flights. They do things very differently then the US airlines I fly on. They make announcements about boarding time, status etc. more often. They announcements include things like walking time to the gate. There are way more people at the gate organizing the boarding queue and handling the ticket and passport checking then I have seen at other airlines. They have clear signage about which line is for what and walk around with the signs to make sure everyone understands. When you board the aircraft the crew is actively involved in making sure you are able to get in your seat and get your bags put away. If you have a connecting flight with a tight window there are personal at the plane exit waiting for you to help you make the next flight. I have always been impressed by their level of service and detail. I recently had a flight through Tokyo back to the US. As I walk off the plane that just landed and look out the window I can see my bag already off the plane and being put on a cart for transfer. I had a 40 minute window on an international connecting flight through Narita. I would never ever try to schedule that on another airline. I made it with 20 minutes to spare and my bag showed up at my destination just fine. Oh the other amazing thing is that priority tag on your bag for their frequent flyers for making your bag come out first really works, even when landing in SFO or LAX. I really feel this is a matter of organizational skill and planning. The US airlines just do not care to put in the effort. https://www.jal.co.jp/en/info/flightstats.html https://www.jal.co.jp/en/info/flightstats.html