Carry-on Baggage
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. When travelling on a codeshare flight the operating carrier's baggage policy applies.
| Sum of Three Dimensions | Dimensions | Total Weight |
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| Not more than 115cm(45in.) | W55cm×H40cm×D25cm (W22in.×H16in.×D10in.) |
10kg(22lbs.) |
As for baggage that exceeds the dimensions, or baggage that cannot be appropriately stowed in the cabin due to space limitations, we may ask the customer at the boarding gate or in the cabin to check-in their baggage for loading inside the cargo compartment. We would appreciate your understanding on this point.
Inside the Cabin
For your own safety and comfort, please stow your Carry-on baggage under the seat or in the overhead compartments properly.
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- *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.
- *Carry-on baggage of passengers using Executive Class <JAL Shell Flat Seat> and Premium Economy <JAL Sky Shell Seat> may not be placed under the seats infront of you upon departures and arrivals. Please use the overhead compartments for stowage.
Precautions for Using Electronic Devices
The use of electronic devices aboard aircrafts is restricted by Civil Aeronautics Law of Japan as below(as of Oct 1st,2007). Please switch off restricted electronic devices before boarding.
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 Oct 1st,2007
| Prohibited at all times | 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. |
| Prohibited during take-off and landing*1 |
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. |
- *1 Take-off : From the time of boarding to the time the seat belt sign is turned off, or the permission of the use of electronic devices is announced.
Landing : From the time it is announced before landing that the use of electronic devices is prohibited to the time of disembarkation. - * Company rules restrict the use of electronic devices other than the items mentioned above.
Kids Phone by NTT Docomo (<sup>TM</sup>SA800i) or Junior Phone by au (A5520SAⅡ/A5525SA/Sweets cute) must be turned off completely in advance.
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.
Free Baggage Allowance
Other rules may apply for the code-share flights operated by other carrier.
1. Flights to and from USA (including Guam), Canada, Mexico
| Class | Free Baggage Allowance | |
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| First class Executive class |
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Piece：2pieces 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 158 cm (62 in.) derived by adding the height, width and length. |
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| A+B+C≦158cm(62in) | ||
| 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 158 cm (62 in) derived by adding the height, width and length). Furthermore, the sum of the linear dimensions of two pieces must not exceed 273 cm (107 in.). |
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| A+B+C+D+E+F≦273cm(107in) | ||
| Infants flying on an infant fare | Each passenger is limited to one piece of checked baggage with a total linear dimension not to exceed 115 cm (45 in.) and one additional item consisting of any of the following: folding infant stroller, portable infant rocking cradle or car seat. | |
Note: Other rules apply to passengers entering or departing from the US. 
Please click here for more information.
2. Flights to and from Brazil （JL047/048）
| Class | Free Baggage Allowance | |
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| First class Executive class |
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Piece：2pieces 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 158 cm (62 in.) derived by adding the height, width and length. |
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| Premium Economy Economy class |
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Piece：2pieces Weight：Each piece must not weigh more than 32kg (70lbs.). |
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Size： The total linear dimensions for each piece of baggage shall not exceed 158 cm (62 in) derived by adding the height, width and length). Furthermore, the sum of the linear dimensions of two pieces must not exceed 273 cm (107 in.). |
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| A+B+C+D+E+F≦273cm(107in) | ||
| Infants flying on an infant fare | Each passenger is limited to one piece of checked baggage with a total linear dimension not to exceed 115 cm (45 in.) and one additional item consisting of any of the following: folding infant stroller, portable infant rocking cradle or car seat. | |
Note:The rules in "1. Flights to and from USA (including Guam), Canada, Mexico"as above may apply when passengers board on JL047/048 only between Narita and New York.
3. Flights to and from places other than USA (including Guam), Canada, Mexico or Brazil
| Class | Free Baggage Allowance | |
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| First class | Checked baggage whose sum weight does not exceed 40 kg(88lbs.). | |
| Executive class | Checked baggage whose sum weight does not exceed 30 kg(66lbs.). | |
| Premium Economy Economy class |
Checked baggage whose sum weight does not exceed 20 kg(44ls.). | |
| Infants flying on an infant fare | Checked baggage whose sum weight does not exceed 10 kg(22lbs.), and one additional item consisting of any of the following: folding infant stroller, portable infant rocking cradle or car seat. | |
Note: Some exceptions apply to the rules described in Sections 1, 2 and 3 above. For more information, contact JAL or a JAL travel agent.
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.
Excess Baggage
For baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance, an excess baggage charge applies under JAL regulations.
Other charges may apply for the code-share flights operated by other carrier.
1. Flights to and from USA (including Guam), Canada, Mexico or Brazil
| Class | Exess Baggage Charge | |
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| First class Executive class |
A single excess baggage charge applies to each piece of checked baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance. | |
| Premium Economy Economy class |
A single excess baggage charge applies to each piece of checked baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance. Furthermore, if each piece exceed 23 kg (50 lbs.) but no more than 32 kg (70 lbs.), an extra charge applies JPY5,000 or USD50.00 per piece. (excluding the flights to/from Brazil) |
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- Note: If flying on economy class, the same restrictions shall be applied to the extra baggage allowance for JAL Global Club members and JMB FLY ON Program status holders.
(Charges as of January 1, 2009)
| Destination | Guam | Honolulu, Kona | Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles |
Chicago, New York, Mexico City |
Sao Paulo |
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| Charge per excess baggage for departures from Japan (excluding Okinawa) |
8,300 | 16,200 | 19,800 | 22,000 | 34,800 |
(Yen)
Additional charges may apply depending on the size and weight of excess baggage.
2. Flights to and from places other than USA (including Guam), Canada, Mexico or Brazil
Checked baggage weighing in excess of the free baggage allowance shall be charged at a rate per kilogram equivalent to 1.5% of the highest normal direct adult one-way economy class fare in effect on the date of issuance of an excess baggage ticket. (If there are two types of normal fares for Japan departure, the higher fare shall apply.)
Method of calculation:
Excess baggage charge = Normal economy class fare between boarding points (adult one-way) x 1.5% x excess baggage weight (kg)
(Rounded up to the nearest hundred yen)
Excess baggage charge = Normal economy class fare between boarding points (adult one-way) x 1.5% x excess baggage weight (kg)
(Rounded up to the nearest hundred yen)
For information about excess baggage charges to destinations other than those listed above, please contact your nearest JAL Group branch, sales agent or reservation center.
Sports Equipment
- Golf clubs
- Skis (including snowboards and water skis)
- Surfboards, windsurfing boards
(Note) Due to cargo compartment limitations, please contact your nearest JAL Group branch, sales agent or reservation center if your surfboard or windsurfing equipment exceeds the board size exceeds 300cm (118 in.) in length.
Click here for a detailed information page for passengers checking in the sports equipment shown above.
- Flights to and from USA (including Guam), Canada, Mexico or Brazil
- Flights to and from places other than USA (including Guam), Canada, Mexico or Brazil
Bulky Baggage, Musical Instruments
Please contact JAL reservation or a JAL travel agent in advance if your baggage exceed the following size:
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.
Also, if you do not contact us, we may not accept your bulky baggage.
- (*) If the aircraft is 737, Items that exceed 100cm (39 in.)
London, 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.) or contact JAL office/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$2,500.
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.
ATTENTION CUSTOMERS
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.
Regarding the handlings of JL/AA or JL/MX code-share flight (PDF 85KB)
Damage to Check-In 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
To help when the baggage that you checked in at the departure airport fails to return to you at the arrival airport, JAL has introduced a baggage tracing service that lets you check on the status of the baggage yourself.
Click here for details