Reservation change and refund due to flight disruption
You will find on this page how your reservation and ticket will be handled when your flight is expected or has been confirmed a delay or cancellation affected by severe weather conditions or aircraft maintenance reasons.
Check the operation status of your flight
Please search the operation status of your flight. If it corresponds to any of the following, you can request to change your flight or refund your ticket.
- Your departure or arrival airport is shown in Airports with Special Ticket Handling.
- An asterisk (*) or attention (!) mark is shown for your flight in Arrivals & Departures or Flight Delay/Cancellation Information.
We will not charge any handling fees for the change or refund.
You are required to complete the change or refund by the time provided below, and provide your authentication code (such as JMB membership number, Reservation Number), or e-ticket itinerary/receipt for the change or refund.
Check the type of your ticket
Handlings vary depending on the ticket type. Please select the type of your ticket and see the details.
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Tickets redeemed (paid) with JMB miles
ShowIf your ticket was redeemed with JMB miles or purchased on JMB Companion Fare, please see the procedures below.
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International flight tickets with domestic flight sectors, Japan Explorer Pass and
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oneworld Visit Japan ticketsIf your domestic flight sectors are part of an international flight ticket, or you are holding a Japan Explorer Pass ticket or oneworld Visit Japan ticket, please contact us for reservation change or refund.
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Tickets purchased through a tour operator or travel agent (not JAL website)
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You may also change to other alternative JAL flight departing within 3 days (including the rebooking date) on JAL website.
Select the "Rebook" button below to proceed to the domestic flight reservation page, specify "One-Way Fare" in "Fare option" and rebook an alternative flight of the same flight sector and class of service as your original ticket. Take note of the Flight Number and the 6-digit Reservation Number displayed on the Booking Completed page (Please do not purchase the ticket). Call us or approach to the airport counter on the departure day for further procedures.
Ticket handling
Ticket validity
Change to alternative flight or refund must be completed within the time limits below.
Fare rules | Change must be made by* | Refund must be made by |
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Reservation change is permitted |
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Reservation change is NOT permitted | original departure date + 30 days | original departure date + 40 days |
- *Please board your flight within the same period.
Reservation change and refund
You may select your preferred option according to the status of your flight. Handlings differ depending on the reason for the flight disruption.
- *Change is permitted ONCE only for fares that do not permit reservation change. (e.g. SAKITOKU, TOKUBIN, etc.)
Flight disruption affected by bad weather, disaster or other events beyond our control
Flight cancellation
Weather condition under investigation
Departure delayed over 30 minutes
Diverted flight
You are responsible for your own expenses (such as transport and accommodation) incurred due to the disruption.
- Change to other JAL Group flight
*If you want to change to non-JAL Group flight, you will need to arrange the flight booking by yourself and apply refund for the original ticket.
- Cancel or refund the ticket
Flight disruption due to aircraft maintenance or other reasons within the our control
Flight cancellation
Departure delayed over 30 minutes
We will provide compensation, within the levels determined by Japan Airlines, for your expenses (such as transport and accommodation) incurred due to the disruption.
FAQ about reservation change and refund due to bad weather or aircraft maintenance
- What happens to my ticket if my flight may be delayed or canceled due to typhoon, earthquake, etc.?
- My flight is delayed due to bad weather or earthquake, can I change my return flight or connecting flight?
- My flight is canceled but the alternative flight is full. Can I stand by at the airport for my preferred flight?