Carry-on BaggageInformation
Information for code-share flights.
Operating carrier of code-share flight will provide service at airport and in-flight.
Check-in process and service varies by flight.
Please consult with
JAL International reservation or your travel agency for details.
When traveling on codeshare flights operated by partner carrier, the operating carrier's conditions of carriage may apply with respect to certain services.
If you are traveling on AA Operating codeshare flight, please click here. (PDF 322KB)
If you are traveling on WS Operating codeshare flight, please click here.
Each passenger is permitted one piece of carry-on baggage.
A passenger may carry on board one personal belonging, such as a shopping bag or handbag, and one baggage satisfying the conditions below.
| Sum of Three Dimensions | Dimensions | Total Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not more than 115cm(45in.) | W55cm×H40cm×D25cm (W22in.×H16in.×D10in.) |
10kg(22lbs.) |
If your baggage is oversized or overweight, or unable to be appropriately stowed in the cabin due to the stowage limitations, it may need to be checked in cargo compartment at the gate.
Inside the Cabin
For your own safety and comfort, please stow your Carry-on baggage under the seat or in the overhead compartments properly.
If your baggage is not securely stowed, it may injure yourself or the others in case of turbulence.
- If your baggage is not securely stowed, it may be scattered in the aisle or emergency exit area and hinder emergency evacuation
- If you keep your baggage on a lap, it would hinder taking a proper brace position in case of emergency.
- *If you are seated directry behind screen, emergency exit or cabin separating wall and do not have a seat in front of you, your carry-on baggage may not be placed at your feet.
- *If you are travelling on Executive Class <JAL Shell Flat Seat> or Premium Economy <JAL Sky Shell Seat> , carry on baggage may not be placed under the seats in front of you upon departure and arrival. Please use the overhead compartments for stowage.
The use of electronic devices aboard aircrafts is restricted by Civil Aeronautics Bulletin of Japan as below(as of April 1, 2011). Please switch off restricted electronic devices when cabin attendants request to do so after passenger entry door is closed.
Those who break the law may be subject to fine of up to 500,000 yen. (Civil Aeronautics Law, Enforcement, Article 164-15)
Also, please switch off electronic devices in your checked baggage.
As of April 1, 2011
Permitted while passenger entry door is open
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Electronic devices that emit electronic signals: cell phones, PHS, transceivers, radio-controlled toys, wireless headphones, wireless earphones, wireless microphones, battery powered IC tags, personal computers(PC), personal digital assistants(PDA), wireless PC peripherals, electronic game machines, wireless pedometers, wireless heart rate monitors, wristwatches with wireless functions, wireless keys. |
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Permitted while passenger
entry door is open
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All of the above-mentioned items even in a non-electronic signals-emitting setting, TVs, radios, pagers, GPS receivers, video cameras, video players, DVD players, digital cameras, digital audio equipment, wired & battery type headphones, wired & battery type earphones, word processors, electronic organizers, electronic dictionaries, printers, battery chargers, toys with voice or touch activated speakers and monitors. |
- (*) From the time when seat belt sign is turned off or when the announcement allowing the use of electronic devices is made, to the time announced before landing that the use of electronic devices is prohibited.
- - Company rules restrict the use of electronic devices other than the items mentioned above.
- - Cabin attendants may ask you to refrain from using electronic devices when there is a passenger who use pacemakers or other medical devices around you.
- - Please be thoughtful of passengers around you when you use the cell phone in cabin.
Kids Phone by NTT Docomo (TMSA800i) or Junior Phone by au (A5520SAⅡ/A5525SA/Sweets cute) must be turned off completely as possible in advance as you can.
Some airports may employ CT scans for baggage reinspection, in addition to standard X-ray scans. The increased X-ray exposure may affect photographic film. Therefore, it is recommended that you carry your photographic film with you into the cabin with your carry-on baggage.
Under IATA provision and U.S. Department of Transportation order, below may not be applied if your itinerary includes flights operated by other airlines (including codeshare flights).
Detail of new IATA provision
Free Baggage Allowance
| Class | Free Baggage Allowance | |
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| First class / Executive class |
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Piece：3pieces Weight：Each piece must not weigh more than 32 kg (70 lbs.). |
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Size： The total linear dimensions for each piece of baggage shall not exceed 203 cm(80 in.) derived by adding the height, width and length. |
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| A+B+C≦203cm(80in.) D+E+F≦203cm(80in.) G+H+I≦203cm(80in.) |
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| Premium Economy / Economy class |
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Piece：2pieces Weight：Each piece must not weigh more than 23kg (50lbs.). |
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Size： The total linear dimensions for each piece of baggage shall not exceed 203 cm(80 in.) derived by adding the height, width and length. |
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| A+B+C≦203cm(80in.) D+E+F≦203cm(80in.) |
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| Infants entitled to a seat | Same free baggage allowance as adult | A fully collapsible stroller, carrying basket and car seat for infant or child may be accepted without charge. |
| Infants not entitled to a seat | 1 piece with same total linear dimensions (length+height+width) and weight as accompanying adult. | |
- Note: Other rules apply to passengers entering or departing from the US. Please click
here for more information. - Note: All checked baggages are not confirmed to load due to cargo space unless your baggage piece/weight/size is within our baggage rules.
Excess Baggage
For baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance, an excess baggage charge applies under JAL regulations.
| Type of Excess | Excess Baggage Charge (*)Applicable charges in USD will be converted to local currency for the case of departure from countries other than Japan. |
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| Japan, Asia, India, Oceania⇔Hawaii, North/Central/South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa | |
| Extra piece (per piece) | 15,000yen(150USD) |
| Overweight (per piece) | more than 23kg ~ 32kg or under:6,000yen(60USD) more than 32kg ~ 45kg or under:45,000yen(450USD) |
| Oversize (per piece, total linear dimensions) | exceed 203cm:15,000yen(150USD) |
| Japan⇔Asia, Guam, Oceania | |
| Extra piece (per piece) | 10,000yen(100USD) |
| Overweight (per piece) | more than 23kg ~ 32kg or under:6,000yen(60USD) more than 32kg ~ 45kg or under:30,000yen(300USD) |
| Oversize (per piece, total linear dimensions) | exceed 203cm:10,000yen(100USD) |
| Japan Domestic(in case CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE(INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS BAGGAGE) applied) | |
| Extra piece (per piece) | 5,000yen(50USD)(*1) |
| Overweight (per piece) | more than 23kg ~ 32kg or under:1,000yen(10USD)(*1) more than 32kg ~ 45kg or under:15,000yen(150USD)(*1) |
| Oversize (per piece, total linear dimensions) | exceed 203cm:5,000yen(50USD)(*1) |
(*1)Consumption tax excluded
- Note: Maximum checked baggage per passenger is +7 pieces on top of free baggage allowance of each boarding class. For Manila route, maximum of 5 pieces per passenger including free baggage allowance regardless of boarding class.
- Note: Baggage weighing more than 45kg (100 lbs.) will not be accepted as checked baggage.
- Note: Excess charge will be summed up if the baggage is applicable for different types of charges.
Pet Charge
Charges for each pet container will be assessed according to the route.
| Excess Baggage Charge (*)Applicable charges in USD will be converted to local currency for the case of departure from countries other than Japan. |
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| Japan, Asia, India, Oceania⇔Hawaii, North/Central/South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa | |
| Per container | 17,500yen(175USD) |
| Japan⇔Asia, Guam, Oceania | |
| Per container | 12,500yen(125USD) |
| Japan Domestic(in case CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE(INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS BAGGAGE) applied) | |
| Per container | 5,000yen(50USD)(*1) |
(*1)Consumption tax excluded
Surfboards and Windsurfing Equipment Charge
Charges for each carry bag will be assessed according to the route.
| Excess Baggage Charge (*)Applicable charges in USD will be converted to local currency for the case of departure from countries other than Japan. |
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| Japan, Asia, India, Oceania⇔Hawaii, North/Central/South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa | |
| Per carry bag | 15,000yen(150USD) |
| Japan⇔Asia, Guam, Oceania | |
| Per carry bag | 10,000yen(100USD) |
| Japan Domestic(in case CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE(INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS BAGGAGE) applied) | |
| Per carry bag | 5,000yen(50USD)(*1) |
(*1)Consumption tax excluded
- Note: Maximum of 2 surfboards per each carry bag.
- (*)If your surfboard or windsurfing equipment exceeds 120cm (100cm if the aircraft is 737) in length, please consult withJAL International reservation or your travel agency in advance.
- (*)Other sports equipments will be handled as normal baggage.
Bulky Baggage, Musical Instruments
If your baggage is oversized or overweight, it may not be accepted on our flights because the space in cargo compartment is limited. Please consult withJAL International reservation or your travel agency in advance if you are carrying the followings.
Items that exceed 120cm (47 in.) (*) or total linear dimensions exceeding 203cm (80 in.).
Items that weigh more than 32kg (70 lbs.).
Large musical instruments such as cello, contrabass and etc.
- (*) If the aircraft is 737, Items that exceed 100cm (39 in.)
London, Paris, Dubai, Australia and New Zealand routes
Checked baggage exceeding 32kg(70lbs.) for 1piece cannot be accepted in principle. Please either divide them to be less than 32kg(70lbs.)
Seoul (GIMPO) airport
Checked baggage exceeding 137cm X 46cm X 55cm (Sum of Three Dimensions 238cm) for 1piece cannot be accepted in principle due to airport facility.
Please contactJAL International reservation or your travel agency for further information in advance.
It is prohibited by law to carry dangerous goods into the cabin or to include them in your checked baggage.
Excess Liability Charge
There is a limit to a Carrier’s liability for checked baggage. Passengers may pay the prescribed excess value charge for valuable items at the time of check-in to raise the limit of liability to the declared amount up to US$5,000.
When travelling on a codeshare flight the operating carrier's baggage policy applies. Please consult withJAL International reservation or Operating carrier or your travel agency for details.
Items Prohibited for Carry-on
It is prohibited to carry any item that could be used as a weapon into the cabin. Carrying a knife or other restricted item into the cabin is a violation of Japan's Aviation Law and subject to a fine of up to 500,000 yen. If you are found to be carrying such items at a security check when departing from the US or another country outside of Japan, you may be subject to fines under the laws of that country. The following items cannot be carried onto aircraft and should be placed in checked baggage beforehand: knives, blunt and/or heavy items that could be used as a weapon, sharply pointed items, and any other items that could be used as a weapon.
Dangerous Goods
For the items which are not accepted as Checked baggage or Carry-on baggage, Please check the following JAL regulations.
Expensive Items, Valuables and Fragile Articles
The items listed below should be carried with you and not included in your checked baggage.
| Expensive items: |
Cash, jewelry, precious metals, securities, bills of exchange, works of art and antiques. |
| Valuables: |
Documents, electronic data, passports and other personal identification required for travel, samples, credit/bank cards, cash vouchers, bankbooks, checks, commuter passes, keys, computers and computer accessories, mobile phones, film cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, medication, paintings, watches, mementos, etc. |
JAL will not be liable for any damage to fragile articles such as musical instruments, sports equipment (including golf club, surfboard, windsurfing equipment, diving equipment, bicycle, etc.), ceramics, glass articles and liquors, if the damage result from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the item, although adequate precautions will be taken in their handling.
JAL also does not assume liability for the following damage to baggage, although adequate precautions will be taken in their handling.
- Damage to baggage from excess weight or over packing, or owing to defects in the baggage itself such as from normal wear and tear.
- Loss of protruding parts such as detachable wheels, straps, hooks and name tags.
- Minor damage such as scuffs, cuts, dents and dirt.
- Damage caused by TSA(Transportation Security Administration)Inspection.
Damaged Baggage
In the event that your check-in baggage is damaged, please notify local airport staff when you claim your baggage. JAL is not liable for damage to check-in baggage, unless the carrier is clearly at fault for the damage.
Baggage Tracing Service
If your checked baggage did not arrive on your flight, you may view the status of your delayed baggage by Baggage Tracing Service on line.
