Exactly 50 years ago today, the first code sharing flight between Japan and the then-Soviet Union arrived in Tokyo, on an Aeroflot TU114- the biggest passenger plane in the world at that time. The TU114’s landing gear was much longer than that of regular airplanes, so a custom set of steps had to be specially flown from Moscow to Haneda Airport in order to accommodate the TU114. Japan Airlines crew served on the code sharing flights wearing Kimono (traditional Japanese attire), and the luxurious in-flight meals incorporated either Japanese or Russian delicacies. Flights departing from Tokyo served Kobe beef steak, whilst flights from Moscow served Russian-style beef stew. Flights in both directions served caviar, and offered a selection of beverages from both cultures, including vodka and Japanese Sake. Japan Airlines will strive to continue crafting countless memories- such as firsts like this- for our guests from all over the world.