You can choose to upgrade to a paid in-flight meal menu (WASHOKU / International Cuisine) in Premium Economy Class and Economy Class on international flights departing from Japan.
The applicable meal will be the first meal service.
Offered from June to August 2026
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Seasonal appetizers |
Main dish |
Fruits |
WASHOKU
(Japanese Cuisine) |
Deep-fried Eggplant with Bell Pepper Glaze
Steamed Chicken with Sesame Dressing
Pickled Vegetables |
Broiled Eel Rice Bowl |
Fresh fruits |
| International Cuisine |
Summer Vegetable Terrine
Savory Flan
Sea Bream Carpaccio |
Slow-Cooked Beef Stew |
Fresh fruits |
- All photos used are for illustrative purposes only.
Haagen-Dazs ice cream will be available as well as regular meals.
Menus for September 2026 and beyond will be announced in August 2026.
JAL-operated long- and medium-haul flights* departing from Japan (Haneda/Narita)
- Europe, America, Australia, Southeast Asia routes excluding some late-night flights
North America
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| Route |
Flight Number |
|---|
| San Francisco |
JL002, JL058 |
| Los Angeles |
JL016, JL062 |
| Seattle |
JL068 |
| San Diego |
JL066 |
| Chicago |
JL010, JL056 |
| Dallas |
JL012 |
| New York |
JL004, JL006 |
| Boston |
JL008 |
| Vancouver |
JL018 |
Europe
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| Route |
Flight Number |
|---|
| London |
JL043 |
| Paris |
JL045 |
| Helsinki |
JL047 |
| Frankfurt |
JL407 |
Asia/Oceania
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| Route |
Flight Number |
|---|
| Bangkok |
JL031, JL707 |
| Singapore |
JL037, JL711 |
| Jakarta |
JL725, JL729 |
| Kuala Lumpur |
JL723 |
| Hanoi |
JL751 |
| Ho Chi Minh City |
JL759 |
| Sydney |
JL051 |
| Melbourne |
JL773 |
Service fee varies by region to purchase airline tickets.
- If you purchase in the other regions except for Japan and Canada, it will be paid in currency applicable to each region equivalent to the US dollar amount.
| Sales in Japan |
Sales in Canada |
Sales outside Japan and Canada |
|---|
| JPY3,000 |
CAD30 |
USD30 |
- Per passenger/Per segment
- The fee for children is the same as for adults.
- The number of services sold is limited.
Passengers who meet the following conditions
JAL international tickets (Ticket numbers starting with 131)
Economy class or Premium Economy Class
- This service is not applicable to certain fares such as Group inclusive tour fares.
- There may be cases where the inclusive tour purchased at the travel agent is not eligible for this service.
How to apply for the service
25 hours prior to international flight departure (local time)
You can purchase the Paid Exclusive Meal at the same time when you purchase an international airline ticket on the JAL website, or you can purchase it from "Manage Booking" function on the JAL website.
To apply, please see the information below.
- This service is not for sale at Check-in counters.
- In case you use an award ticket, please purchase the service from the "Manage Booking" page on the JAL website.
- If you make a reservation only, this service cannot be purchased. Please make your purchase using the "Manage Booking" function on the JAL website after ticket purchase.
- Passengers who purchase or change airline tickets at other than the JAL website and who meet following condition cannot purchase this service at the JAL website.
As there are conditions other than those listed below, please contact the JAL Contact Center if you would like to purchase it.
- In case passenger purchased ticket in a country other than the country where they commence the travel.
Example: Purchase ticket departing from Japan at the JAL Contact Center in America.
- In case passenger changed their ticket in a country other than the country where they commence the travel.
Example: Change ticket departing from United Kingdom at ticketing counter in Thailand.
If you would like to reserve and purchase a ticket, please see this section
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Choose the flight you want to reserve.
STEP2
Select "Paid Exclusive Meal"
Select Paid Exclusive Meal on "Service Selection" screen.
Confirm the reservation on the "Confirmation" screen, and purchase ticket and Paid Exclusive Meal together.
- If you hold the reservation without purchasing, the Paid Exclusive Meal will be cancelled.
A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email address.
If you have already purchased a ticket, please see this section
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STEP1
Go to the "Manage Booking" function on the JAL website
Click the "Services (seats, inflight meals, optional extras)" button on the "Reservation detail" screen.
STEP2
Select "Paid Exclusive Meal"
Select Paid Exclusive Meal on "Service Selection" screen.
Confirm on the "Confirmation" screen, and purchase Paid Exclusive Meal.
- If the payment is not completed, the reservation of Paid Exclusive Meal will be cancelled in a few hours.
A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email address.
Changes and Refunds (Voluntary) *25 hours prior to international flight departure (local time)
Purchases until December 18, 2025
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Changes within same paid inflight meal menu
Changing to another paid inflight meal menu (e.g., switching between WASHOKU (Japanese Cuisine) and International Cuisine)
Please change to your preferred menu and purchase it again on the JAL website.
The EMD for your previous paid meal menu will be refunded. Please contact the JAL Contact Center for the refund.
Changing to a menu other than paid inflight meal menu
Please change to your preferred menu through the JAL website.
Purchased EMD for previous paid meal menu will be refunded upon request at the JAL Contact Center.
Changes of flights through the JAL website
Please access the JAL website and purchase the service again, in case a new flight is applicable for this service.
For refunds of purchased EMD before change, please contact the JAL Contact Center.
Changes of flights at the JAL Contact Center
If new flight after change is eligible for this service and preferred menu is available, we will adjust charge difference and process exchange of EMD to new flight (limited to within one year from EMD issue date).
If new flight is ineligible for this service (including cases where arrangement is not available) or if you do not wish to use service, purchased EMD will be refunded.
- Refund deadline: within 1 year and 30 days from the EMD issue date
Upgrades to higher classes with miles or additional payment
Upgrades to Business Class or First Class
Purchased EMD is refundable.
If you apply for an upgrade through the JAL Website or at the airport on the day of boarding, please contact the JAL Contact Center to request a refund.
- Refund deadline: within 1 year and 30 days from the EMD issue date
Upgrades from Economy Class to Premium Economy Class
Please visit the JAL website and purchase the service again, in case a new flight is applicable for this service and quantities of sales.
Purchased EMD is refundable.
Please contact the JAL Contact Center for the refund.
If you are requesting a refund for your flight ticket
For a refund of the purchased EMD, please contact the JAL Contact Center after completing the ticket refund process.
Refund for purchased EMD will be processed together with the ticket refund procedures.
- Refund deadline: within 1 year and 30 days from the EMD issue date
For customers who purchased tickets through travel agencies
For changes or refunds of tickets, please contact the travel agency where you purchased the ticket.
Since refunds for purchased EMD cannot be handled by travel agencies, please contact the JAL Contact Center for assistance.
- Refund deadline: within 1 year and 30 days from the EMD issue date
Purchases from December 19, 2025
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Changes within same paid inflight meal menu
Changing to another paid inflight meal menu (e.g., switching between WASHOKU (Japanese Cuisine) and International Cuisine)
Please change to your preferred menu and purchase it again on the JAL website.
The EMD for your previous paid meal menu will be refunded. Please contact the JAL Contact Center for the refund.
Change to a meal other than paid inflight meal menu
Please change to your preferred menu through the JAL website.
However, please be reminded that the fee is non-refundable.
- The menu for paid in-flight meals is provided on this page.
- Refunds for purchased EMD are not available even if you wish to change to a menu other than paid inflight meals due to menu content.
Changes of flights through the JAL website
If new flight after change is eligible for this service, please purchase again through the JAL website.
The EMD before the change will be refunded. Please contact the JAL Contact Center for the refund.
Changes of flights at the JAL Contact Center
If new flight after change is eligible for this service and preferred menu is available, we will adjust charge difference and process exchange of EMD to new flight (limited to within one year from EMD issue date).
If new flight is ineligible for this service (including cases where arrangement is not available) or if you do not wish to use service, purchased EMD will be refunded.
- Refund deadline: within 1 year and 30 days from the EMD issue date
Upgrades to higher classes with miles or additional payment
Upgrades to Business Class or First Class
Purchased EMD is refundable.
If you apply for an upgrade through the JAL Website or at the airport on the day of boarding, please contact the JAL Contact Center to request a refund.
- Refund deadline: within 1 year and 30 days from the EMD issue date
Upgrades from Economy Class to Premium Economy Class
If new flight after change is eligible for this service, please purchase again through the JAL website.
After purchasing this service, if no change or refund of ticket is made, purchased EMD is non-refundable.
If you are requesting a refund for your flight ticket
For a refund of the purchased EMD, please contact the JAL Contact Center after completing the ticket refund process.
Refund for purchased EMD will be processed together with the ticket refund procedures.
- Refund deadline: within 1 year and 30 days from the EMD issue date
For customers who purchased tickets through travel agencies
For changes or refunds of tickets, please contact the travel agency where you purchased the ticket.
Since refunds for purchased EMD cannot be handled by travel agencies, please contact the JAL Contact Center for assistance.
- Refund deadline: within 1 year and 30 days from the EMD issue date
Changes and Refunds (Involuntary reasons other than passenger convenience)
Important notes for attention in case of changes in flight reservations due to reasons other than the passenger's convenience.
For customers who purchased tickets through JAL
We will rebook this service whenever possible.
If rebooking has been completed, no action is required from you.
Please note that rebooking may not be possible depending on the replacement flight. In such cases, purchased EMD will be refunded.
- Refund deadline: within 1 year and 30 days from the EMD issue date
Please be sure to check your service arrangement status on the reservation details page before your flight.
How to check services on the JAL website
If this service has been rearranged, it will be indicated in the flight information field on the reservation details screen.
Please check the status of service rearrangement at latest by one day before departure.
If you are requesting a refund for your flight ticket
Purchased EMD will also be refunded.
- Refund deadline: within 1 year and 30 days from the EMD issue date
For customers who purchased tickets through travel agencies
We will rebook this service whenever possible.
Please note that rebooking may not be possible depending on the replacement flight. In such cases, purchased EMD will be refunded.
- Refund deadline: within 1 year and 30 days from the EMD issue date
You can check the rebooking status on the reservation details page of the JAL website.
How to check services on the JAL website
However, the re-arrangement status of this service must be confirmed in the following cases. Please contact the JAL Contact Center at latest by one day before departure after rearranging your ticket at travel agency.
- When flight change involves route change
- If the flight is rearranged by travel agency
- If changes in cabin class occurs
If you are requesting a refund for your flight ticket
For refunds of tickets, please contact the travel agency where you purchased the ticket.
Since refunds for purchased EMD cannot be handled by travel agencies, please contact the JAL Contact Center for assistance.
- Refund deadline: within 1 year and 30 days from the EMD issue date
Precautions for using the service (Please read carefully)
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- The fee is ineligible for mileage and FLY ON point accrual.
- Paid Exclusive Meal is not for sale at airports and during the flight.
- The number of Paid Exclusive Meal that can be reserved is limited.
- The service is prohibited to be transferred.
FAQ
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Do you have the menu for children?
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You can purchase for children, but the menu is as same as for adults.
Can I have original inflight meal addition to Paid Exclusive Meal?
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You cannot have two type of the meal. Paid Exclusive Meal replaces original inflight meal.
Are there any special meal menus for Paid Exclusive Meal other than WASHOKU and International Cuisine?
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You can choose from two types of Paid Exclusive Meal: WASHOKU and International Cuisine. If you would like to have a special meal, please see the "Special Inflight Meals" page on our website.
Can I apply for both WASHOKU and International Cuisine?
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You can only apply for one meal.
I purchased a Paid Exclusive Meal, can I transfer it to my family member or friend inflight?
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In principle, meals are served to those who have made reservations.
