Optional services and fees on Flights To/ From the U.S.
This page lists up optional service fees for flights operated by Japan Airlines to/from the U.S. Japan Airlines codeshare flights operated by other airlines may have different optional service fees. For details, please visit the operating carrier's website.
JAL flight optional services and fees
Excess baggage fees
Fees listed below apply for itineraries departing from North/Central/South America.
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| Category | Economy class | Business class | First class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free baggage allowance* | 2 - Free of Charge | 3 - Free of Charge | 3 - Free of Charge |
| Additional baggage (Per piece) |
USD 200 | ||
| Overweight (Per piece) |
USD 100 - If the baggage is over 50 lbs and under 70 lbs. USD 600 - If the baggage is over 70 lbs and under 100 lbs. |
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| Oversized (Total linear dimension) |
USD 200 - If the baggage exceeds 80 inches (Length+Width+Height). | ||
| Surfboard/Windsurf Equipment (Per carry bag) |
USD 200 (These items are not included in the Free Baggage Allowance.) | ||
- JMB FLY ON/oneworld Tier Status members are eligible for additional baggage allowance.
For more details about excess baggage charges, please check below.
Pet fees
Fees listed below apply for itineraries departing from North/Central/South America.
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| Category | Economy class | Business class | First class |
|---|---|---|---|
| PER CONTAINER | USD / CAD 400 | ||
Reservation fees
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| Online booking (www.ar.jal.co.jp) |
Free of Charge for New Reservations | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket service fee (Reservation center) Per transaction |
New reservation | Exchange / Reissuance |
| USD / CAD 50 | USD / CAD 50 | |
| Ticket service fee (Airport counter) Per transaction |
New reservation | Exchange / Reissuance |
| USD / CAD 50 | USD / CAD 50 | |
| Date changes* | USD / CAD 100 - 400 | |
| Cancellations* | USD / CAD 200 - 500 | |
| Lost ticket Replacement charge |
USD 90 / CAD 110 | |
- Amount is based on the fare rules per transaction for travel from North/Central/South America to Japan/Asia. Please note that some fares are non-refundable and please refer to your fare conditions for details.
Miscellaneous fees
| Premium economy class (Same day upgrade*) |
USD 350 |
|---|---|
| Japan domestic flt (Same day upgrade) |
JPY 1,000 (Class J) JPY 8,000 (First Class) |
| Oxygen tank (Each bottle) |
JPY 10,000 |
- Based on availability, JAL may provide upgrade option at the airport on the day of departure.
Inflight Wi-Fi (international routes)
Inflight Wi-Fi on international flights is available with charges below for all cabin classes.
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| Charge Plan | Connection time*1 | Charges | Charges for JALCARD holders*2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-hour Plan | 1 hour | US$10.15 | US$9.15 |
| 3-hour Plan | 3 hours | US$14.40 | US$12.95 |
| Flight Plan*3 | 24 hours | US$18.80 | US$16.80 |
- Connection time is counted upon your initial login.
- Payment must be made by JALCARD, JAL USA CARD, or JAL Shanghai Pudong Development Bank credit card.
- Flight Plan will be available for international connecting flight within 24 hours. Please note that it is not available in case of different service providers, and ask your cabin attendant with the receipt screen of the flight plan you bought.
- There are no data limits.
Special offer for First Class passengers
OpenPaid advance seat selection
Front row seat with extra legroom is available through paid advance seat selection service.
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| Routes | Sales in Japan | Sales in Canada | The Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights between Japan and Europe, North America, Australia, and India | JPY 10,000 | CAD 100 | USD 100 |
| Flights between Japan and South East Asia (Except Manila) | JPY 6,000 | CAD 60 | USD 60 |
| Flights between Japan and East Asia, Guam, Manila and Vladivostok | JPY 4,000 | CAD 40 | USD 40 |
- Per passenger/Per flight segment
- Extra paid seat fee for child will be same as adult
- Infants traveling without a seat is not required to purchase.
- You can check the availability on the seat map during your booking process.
JAL Bid Upgrade
This service allows you to make a bid and, if successful, upgrade to a class higher than the one you have purchased.
Eligible passengers
Passengers who have reserved and purchased air tickets through the JAL website and then receive an invitation email which will be sent depending on the availability of the upgrade class.
