Super Mario and Donkey Kong fly in Japan on a special JAL plane.

A special Nintendo-themed airplane, featuring Mario and Donkey Kong, will fly domestic routes connecting to Osaka’s Super Nintendo World.

Alright, folks, gather ‘round! Nintendo just dropped some real heat! Last month, they opened the Super Nintendo World expansion at Universal Studios Japan, and now, they’re taking to the skies with their own plane featuring Super Mario and Donkey Kong. Yep, you heard that right! This ain’t just a regular jet; it’s decked out like a Mario theme park!

This collaboration with JAL has them flying the JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2, complete with artwork on the outside and even the seatback covers inside. And guess what? They’ve got these cool stickers for the passengers to note their flight details. The routes will connect to Osaka, with domestic flights scheduled through June 2026. Let’s go!

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