Amendments of Free Baggage Allowance
Thank you for flying Japan Airlines.
Effective April 01, 2009, the free baggage allowance for economy class shall be amended from 32 kg (70 lbs.) to 23 kg (50 lbs.) for specific routes governed under the Piece system (refer to "2. Applicable Flights"). Checked baggage exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs.) and under 32 kg (70 lbs.) will be subject to an extra charge of JPY5,000 or USD50.00 per piece.
Your understanding and cooperation on this matter is highly appreciated.
- 1.Effective
Travel commencing on/after April 01,2009. (Local date) - 2.Applicable Flights
Flights to/from USA (including Guam), Canada or Mexico - 3.Applicable Class
Economy Class passengers - 4.Changes in Baggage rules(For modified part, see red colored words)
【Free Baggage Allowance】
| 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) D+E+F≦158cm(62in) |
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| Economy class |  |
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≦158cm(62in) D+E+F≦158cm(62in) A+B+C+D+E+F≦273cm(107in) |
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| 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: Rules for flights to/from Brazil and flights which weight system apply to free baggage allowance (Flights to/from other than USA (including Guam), Canada, Mexico or Brazil) will not be changed.
- Note: Some exceptions may apply for code-share flights operated by other carrier.
【Excess Baggage Charge】
Excess baggage charge will be applied to baggage exceeding the free baggage allowance.
Some exceptions may apply for code-share flights operated by other carrier.
| Class | Free Baggage Allowance |
|---|---|
| First class / Executive class |
A single excess baggage charge applies to each piece of checked baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance. （The current rules is not changed.） |
| Economy class | A single excess baggage charge applies to each piece of checked baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance. (The current rule is not changed.) Furthermore, checked baggage exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs.) and under 32 kg (70 lbs.) will be subject to an extra charge of JPY5,000 or USD50.00 per piece. |
- Note: If you wish to check baggage that exceeds 32 kg (70 lbs.), please contact JAL reservations or travel agent in advance. Some airports may not have the capability to handle baggage exceeding 32 kg (70 lbs.). For your convenience, please adjust the weight so it dose not exceed 32 kg (70 lbs.).
- 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.
