Customers who use a stretcher

At the time of the reservation

For customers who find it difficult to remain in a sitting position, and it is necessary to lie down all the time from the takeoff to the landing, a stretcher (cot) is available.

*We will determine the possibility of using a stretcher by checking the stock of stretchers, the securing of seats on the relevant flight, the medical certificate and medical device.

Within the inquiry field of "Information and consultations about boarding", please contact the JAL Priority Center as soon as possible.

Customers for whom it is possible to sit down in the seat, and who request to use an auxiliary belt for fastening the upper body or a child seat, please confirm those who find it difficult to stay in a sitting position.

Customers for whom it is difficult to stay in a sitting position
Application deadline

DOMINT

Both domestic-flights, and international flights, until 48 hours before departure

Required documents

A medical certificate prescribed by the airline carrier where an attending physician has written "stretcher use"

A medical certificate prescribed by the airline carrier (PDF file about 75KB)

For details, please check the following "About medical certificates or consent forms".

About medical certificates or consent forms
Form

Cot

Location where it is put

It is put in the prescribed location in economy class.

Direction

Always fasten the body with a belt with the head towards the direction of travel.

Size

Usually one stretcher will be the size of about six seats.

Charge

For customers who use a stretcher, in addition to the fare for the accompanying person, a stretcher fee is required. Within the inquiry field of "Information and consultations about boarding", please contact the JAL Priority Center as soon as possible.

*When viewing the PDF file, “Adobe Reader” is required. If you do not have it, please check the following.

Information about PDF files Information about PDF files(PC)

About Traveling Companions

The doctor or nurse, or family member and such who has been approved by the doctor, who is accompanying, needs to board in the same class.
Those people accompanying should please provide care and assistance at the airport, when boarding, during the flight and when deplaning, and should please give guidance and assistance at the time of an emergency.
For details, please check the following "About Traveling Companions (People Accompanying)".

About Traveling Companions (People Accompanying).

About medical device and oxygen bottles for medical use

If medical device or oxygen bottles for medical use are used, please inform us of the product name of the medical device, the manufacturer name, model number and battery type. The accompanying person should place it in the cabin.
For details, please check "Customers who bring and use medical device".

Customers who bring and use medical device

It is necessary to contact us in advance regarding the lending and carrying of oxygen bottles for medical use.
For details, please check "Customers who use an oxygen bottle".

Customers who use an oxygen bottle

About arranging sleeping cars and ambulances

Customers should please make these arrangements themselves.

About seat reservations

We will arrange a seat for the accompanying person that is close to the stretcher.

Flow of Events at the Departure Airport

Check-In Procedures

Staff can guide you from the check-in counter to the cabin of the airplane if requested. Please consult with us at the time of the reservation.

About the approximate time for procedures

If you need the assistance of staff to move within the airport, please come to the airport as early as possible.

About airport facilities and device

For facilities at the airport, such as barrier-free restrooms, please check domestic airport information and international airport information.

The location of Special Assistance Counter

*For information about device and facilities at each airport, please check the device and facilities at the airport.

Designated ated procedures are required in advance if you need an ambulance to drive up to the side of aircraft. Please consult with us as soon as possible.

Information about the Various Device and Facilities

Security Check

It is done with the same details and in the same manner as other customers.
Be sure to go through the metal detector one by one. In some cases a pat-down screening may be necessary, but please be assured that the security staff will tell you what to do.
If you have any concerns, please tell us at the time of the reservation, or at the airport counter on the day of the flight date.

Boarding

Pre-boarding service

For customers who request to use this service, please tell the boarding gate staff as soon as possible.
Staff will guide customers to their seats on the airplane if requested.

In-flight

For the placement of the medical device and the oxygen bottles for medical use, any medical measures should be taken care of by the accompanying person. As the cabin crew can help with anything else, please do not hesitate to ask them.

When Arriving

When getting off the airplane, we will guide you off after everyone else has disembarked.
Staff will guide you to the arrival lobby and those who are meeting you if requested. Please do not hesitate to ask.
Customers who request to be assisted may have to wait a moment.

Inquiries

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us.

Frequently asked questions