International Flights Paid Exclusive Meal

Service Overview
Applicable routes
Usage fees
Eligible passengers
How to request and use the service
Changes and refunds (Voluntary)
Changes and refunds (Involuntary)

Service Overview

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

	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

Offered from September to November 2026

	Seasonal appetizers	Main dish	Fruits
WASHOKU (Japanese Cuisine)	Pickled Radish and Sweet and Savory Simmered Ginger Eggplant with Tofu Skin Sauce Persimmon with Tofu Dressing	Broiled Eel Rice Bowl	Fresh fruits
Western meal	Salmon Blini-style Marinated Cuttlefish and Scallop Roasted Duck Salad	Slow-Cooked Beef Stew	Fresh fruits

All photos used are for illustrative purposes only.

Häagen-Dazs ice cream will be available as well as regular meals.
Menus for December 2026 and beyond will be announced in November 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 Open

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 Open

Routes	Flight number
London	JL043
Paris	JL045
Helsinki	JL047
Frankfurt	JL407

Asia and Oceania Open

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.
If you purchased or changed your ticket outside the JAL website and meet any of the conditions below, you cannot purchase this service on the JAL website.
Since there may be other conditions besides those listed below, please contact the JAL Contact Center if you wish to purchase this service.

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 Open

Step 1

Select your flight

Select your desired flight and enter the passenger details.

Make the booking

Step 2

Request meals

From the “Service Request” page, select the Paid Exclusive Meal.

Step 3

Pay

Review your booking details on the “Booking Confirmation” page, and then purchase your flight ticket and the Paid Exclusive Meal together.

If you complete the process with only a reservation, the selected service will be canceled.

Step 4

Finish

A confirmation email will be sent to the address you provided.

If you have already purchased your flight ticket Open

Step 1

Go to the "Manage Booking" function on the JAL website

Click on “Services (seats, inflight meals, options)” on the Booking Details page.

Request Paid Exclusive Meal (Go to booking search)

Step 2

Request meals

From the “Service Request” page, select the Paid Exclusive Meal.

Step 3

Pay

Review the details on the “Confirmation” page and then purchase the Paid Exclusive Meal.

If the purchase is not complete, the selected service will be canceled in a few hours.

Step 4

Finish

A confirmation email will be sent to the address you provided.

Payment methods

Credit Cards

Changes and refunds (Voluntary) *Until 25 hours before international flight departure

Handling of Paid Exclusive Meal Fee (EMD)

For meals purchased on or before December 18, 2025 Open

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 Open

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 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 (Involuntary)

Handling of Paid Exclusive Meal Fee (EMD)

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.

Confirm booking

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

How to check whether meals have been re-provided on the JAL website

Confirm booking

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 eligible cabins have changed

Inquiries

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

Inquiries

Terms and Conditions

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 Open

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.

Special inflight meal menu

Is it possible to order both the Japanese and Western meal options?

You can choose only 1 meal from the 2 available options.

I upgraded to a Paid Exclusive Meal. Is it okay to give it to family members or friends on the same flight?

As a rule, the meal is served only to the passenger who requested it in advance.

International Flights Paid Exclusive Meal

Service Overview

Menu

Offered from June to August 2026

Offered from September to November 2026

Applicable routes

North America Open

Europe Open

Asia and Oceania Open

Usage fees

Eligible passengers

Flight tickets

Booking Class

How to request and use the service

Order window

Purchase Method

If you are about to book or purchase a flight ticket Open

If you have already purchased your flight ticket Open

Payment methods

Changes and refunds (Voluntary) *Until 25 hours before international flight departure

For meals purchased on or before December 18, 2025 Open

Purchases made on or after December 19, 2025 Open

Changes and refunds (Involuntary)

For customers who purchased tickets through JAL

How to check whether meals have been re-provided on the JAL website

If you are requesting a refund for your flight ticket

For customers who purchased tickets through travel agencies

If you are requesting a refund for your flight ticket

Frequently Asked Questions Open