Key Facts

• JAL will hold a special charter tour on August 29, 2025, using the JAL Gundam JET.
• The tour commemorates the Osaka-Kansai Expo and includes a sightseeing flight.
• A talk show will feature Takanori Tsujimoto and Shinji Takeda (voice of Zeong).
• Exclusive items include a Titanium Plate Boarding Certificate or a JAL Special Edition Gunpla.
• Applications are accepted via lottery with two rounds ending August 5, 2025.

Japan Airlines (JAL) will host a special charter tour aboard the JAL Gundam JET on August 29, 2025, to commemorate the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The tour will feature a sightseeing flight, a special talk session with Takanori Tsujimoto and Shinji Takeda, and exclusive commemorative items such as limited Gunpla or a Titanium Plate Boarding Certificate.

Special Sightseeing Flight on the JAL Gundam JET

The highlight of the event is a chartered sightseeing flight aboard the specially painted JAL Gundam JET. Inside the cabin, passengers will view special videos related to the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. After landing, a 30-minute photo session will be held near the aircraft, allowing participants to take close-up shots. The photo session may be canceled in case of adverse weather conditions due to safety concerns.

Talk Show Featuring Tsujimoto and Takeda

Before the flight, a special talk session will take place with Takanori Tsujimoto, the video director of the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION, and actor Shinji Takeda, who voiced Zeong. This session will offer exclusive behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the pavilion. Photography during the talk show is not allowed, ensuring a focused and private event experience.

Tour Benefits and Application Process

The tour package includes entry tickets to the Osaka-Kansai Expo, a JAL original boarding certificate, and admission to the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION. Participants can choose between a Titanium Plate Boarding Certificate or a JAL Special Edition Gunpla with a flight tag for an additional fee. The event departs and returns from Kansai Airport, with a capacity of 145 people (minimum 120). Applications are open in two rounds, from July 18 to July 27 and from July 28 to August 5, 2025, with winners notified via email.

FAQ

Q1: When will the JAL Gundam JET tour take place?
A1: The special charter tour will be held on August 29, 2025.

Q2: What is included in the tour package?
A2: The package includes Osaka-Kansai Expo tickets, pavilion admission, a JAL boarding certificate, and optional exclusive items.

Q3: Who will appear in the talk session?
A3: Takanori Tsujimoto and Shinji Takeda, who voiced Zeong, will appear.

Q4: Where is the departure and arrival point?
A4: The tour will depart from and return to Kansai Airport.

Q5: How can participants apply for the tour?
A5: Applications are accepted via lottery in two rounds, ending on August 5, 2025.

Source : ORICON NEWS