About Japan Airlines (JL) Flights

Japan Airlines is the national airline of Japan. Headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan Airlines is the second biggest carrier in the country after All Nippon Airways. Japan Airlines Flights cater to destinations spanning across Asia, Oceania, Europe and The Americas. JAL was established in 1951 and became the flag carrier of Japan in 1953. After successful three decades of service and expansion, the airline was then completely privatized in 1987.

Japan Airlines is a member of the Oneworld airline alliance network. The airline has its own frequent flyer program named JAL Mileage Bank. Passengers enrolled with the airline’s frequent flyer program earn miles for every reservation they make with the airline and these miles can later be redeemed for special benefits like access to VIP lounge, extra baggage and travel class upgrade.

Connectivity and Fleet Size

Japan Airlines along with its other group companies flies to more than 90 destinations. Book cheap flights tickets and fly to famous destinations like New York, Abu Dhabi, Anchorage, Amsterdam, Athens, Atlanta, Mexico City, Moscow and much more.

As of March 2017, Japan Airlines has an all-Boeing fleet size of 160 in-service aircraft and orders have been placed for another 43 aircraft.

Services and Amenities

A Japan Airlines reservation will get you the following in-flight services –

Special in-flight meals like Vegetarian Hindu Meal, Hindu Meal, Moslem Meal, Diabetic Meal and Low-fat meal can be ordered by those with health or religious dietary requirements. Also, special meals can be ordered for infants and young ones.

Special meal services are not available on short-haul flights that do not provide meal services. Requests for minimal allergen meals and Kosher meals must be made at least 72 hours before the scheduled departure time. Special meals are also available for children aged up to 8 months old.

The passengers flying on international flights can connect their smartphones, tablet PC and other Wi-Fi capable devices to in-flight Wi-Fi available on all international flights.

The airline provides a broad range of in-flight entertainment options including movies, games and audio programs. From April 2017, the airline enabled in-flight entertainment programs with Audio Description and captions for all passengers including those who have disabilities.

The airlines provides its passengers its in-flight magazine named Skyward.

Baggage Policy

Carry-on Baggage

Japan Airlines Bookings allow passengers to take with themselves one carry-on bag and one additional bag containing personal belongings such as shopping bag, handbag, etc. The total weight of both the bags should not exceed 22 lbs. and the maximum permitted dimension is 45 inches. All carry-on baggage must fit under the seat in front of you and in the above compartment.

Checked- Baggage

The Economy Class and Premium Economy Class passengers are permitted to carry two pieces of checked baggage. Each piece of checked baggage must not weigh over 50 lbs. and the maximum permitted dimensions for the same are 203 cm including wheels and handles.

The passengers traveling with First Class and Business Class tickets are permitted to carry three pieces of checked baggage each weighing not over 70 lbs. The maximum dimension of each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 203 cm.

Passengers traveling with infants can check-in strollers, cradles and child seats free of charge.

When you book Airline Tickets, it is recommended you check the actual free baggage allowance with the airline or with your travel agent as the baggage allowance may vary according to the class of travel.