For your first meal after boarding, we offer a special paid menu featuring a choice of Japanese or Western cuisine.
Begin your journey with a premium inflight dining experience.
Eligible passengers
Holders of Economy/Premium Economy Class tickets for JAL international flights departing from Japan (tickets starting with 131)
Usage fees
JPY3,000 per sector per person
Order window
At least 25 hours before departure
Menu
For flights from June to August 2026
Seasonal appetizers
Main dish
Fruits
Japanese meal
Eggplant with Bell Pepper Sauce
Steamed Chicken with Sesame Dressing
Pickled vegetables
Häagen-Dazs ice cream is also available.
Menus for September 2026 and beyond will be announced in August 2026.
Applicable routes
JAL-operated routes from Japan (Haneda and Narita) to Europe, America, Australia, and Southeast Asia*
Excluding some late-night flights
North America
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Routes
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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Routes
Flight number
London
JL043
Paris
JL045
Helsinki
JL047
Frankfurt
JL407
Asia and Oceania
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Routes
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
Usage fees
Prices vary depending on the region where you purchased your ticket.
Please note that, if you purchased your ticket outside of Japan or Canada, payments will be charged in the local currency for each region, based on the equivalent US dollar amount.
Japan Region
Canada
Outside of Japan and Canada
JPY3,000
CAD30
USD30
Price per person per sector.
Adults and children will be charged the same price.
The number of available meals is limited.
Eligible passengers
Customers with tickets or bookings that meet the following conditions:
Flight tickets
JAL international flight tickets (tickets starting with 131)
Booking Class
For passengers traveling in Economy and Premium Economy Class
Certain fares such as group tour fares may not be eligible.
Also, some package tours purchased through travel agencies may not be eligible.
How to request and use the service
Order window
International flights - At least 25 hours before departure
Purchase Method
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.
Meals cannot be purchased at airport 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.
If the flight ticket has been purchased in a country different from the country of departure Example: A flight ticket departing from Japan purchased through JAL Contact Center in the United States
If changes involving surcharges were applied in a country other than the country of departure Example: A flight ticket departing from the UK that has been changed at a counter in Thailand
If you are about to book or purchase a flight ticket
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Step 1
Select your flight
Select your desired flight and enter the passenger details.
For meals purchased on or before December 18, 2025
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Changes
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.
Refunds
Purchased EMD is refundable.
Please contact the JAL Contact Center for the refund.
If you are requesting a refund for your flight ticket
JAL Website
For a refund of the purchased EMD, please contact the JAL Contact Center after completing the ticket refund process.
JAL Contact Center
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 made on or after December 19, 2025
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Changes
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.
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.
Refunds
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
JAL website
For a refund of the purchased EMD, please contact the JAL Contact Center after completing the ticket refund process.
JAL Contact Center
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 (for reasons not due to customer circumstances)
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 whether meals have been re-provided on the JAL website
If meals have been re-provided, it will be indicated in the flight information section of the Booking Details page.
Please check whether the meal has been re-provided by the day before your 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
However, in the following cases, it will be necessary for you to check whether meals have been re-provided. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please rebook your flight tickets through your travel agency and then contact the JAL Contact Center by the day before your departure.
If flights have been rebooked with a changed itinerary
If flights have been rebooked through a travel agency
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
This fee does not qualify for mileage or FLY ON point accrual.
Meals cannot be purchased at airport counters or on board the aircraft.
The number of available meals is limited.
This service cannot be transferred to another person.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you have a children’s menu?
Unfortunately, we do not offer a children’s menu. Of course, you can purchase the meal for your child, but its contents are the same as for adults.
Can I ask for a regular inflight meal in addition to the paid inflight meal?
Since you switched from a standard inflight meal to a paid option, you will not receive 2 meals.
Are there any special meal options apart from Japanese and Western meals for the paid inflight meal service?
You can choose from 2 types of paid inflight meals: Japanese or Western. If you require a special meal, please refer to the “Special Inflight Meals” page on the JAL website.
