Japan Airlines’ (JAL) baggage policies are pretty generous when it comes to your allowance, with 2 checked bags included for all economy/premium economy passengers and 3 checked bags included for business and first.
That’s why, when looking at additional baggage fees, extra pieces may seem slightly expensive. When you consider the initial inclusions, the fee is actually pretty average because each passenger is starting at their third (or fourth) piece from the get-go.
Japan Airlines Carry-on Allowance
1 personal item: FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE
Size Restrictions
- Personal: undisclosed
- Standard: 22 x 16 x 10 inches (55 x 40 x 25 cm)
Total weight combined not to exceed 22 pounds (10 kg).
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
Stroller Check Policy
- In most cases, Japan Airlines allows you to bring your stroller with you until reaching the boarding gate, however, it suggests asking airport personnel upon check-in about the amount of space available on the aircraft. In order to prevent issues, the airline also suggests you check the stroller at the ticket counter and use the free baby stroller service provided.*
- Infants are permitted 1 piece of checked luggage with the same total dimensions and weight as the accompanying adult.
* Stroller lending service available at the following airports: Narita International, Kansai International, Chubu Centrair International, Frankfurt International, London Heathrow
Japan Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance
All checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 50 pounds (23 kg) for economy and premium economy or 70 pounds (32 kg) for business and first class fares and must adhere to max linear dimensions of 80 inches (203 cm).
Economy and Premium Economy: 2 checked bags FREE (50 pounds/23 kg)
Business and First : 3 checked bags FREE (70 pounds/32 kg)
Additional/Excess Baggage Fees
| Route | Additional Bag per Piece | Overweight
23 to 32 kg | Overweight
32 to 45 kg | Oversized |
| Between Japan, Asia, India, Oceania and Hawaii, North/Central/South America, Europe, Russia (Moscow), Middle East, Africa | ¥20,000
($200/CA$200) | ¥10,000
($100/CA$100) | ¥60,000
($600/CA$600) | ¥20,000
($200/CA$200) |
| Between Japan and Asia, Guam, Russia (Vladivostok), Oceania | ¥10,000
($100/CA$100) | ¥6,000
($60/CA$60) | ¥30,000
($300/CA$300) | ¥10,000
($100/CA$100) |
| Domestic Japan* | ¥5,000
($50/CA$50) | ¥1,000
($10/CA$10) | ¥15,000
($150/CA$150) | ¥5,000
($50/CAD50) |
* Consumption tax excluded
On select routes, checked baggage exceeding 70 pounds (32 kg) for 1 piece cannot be accepted. Passengers are advised to split up and pack baggage before attempting to check it.
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, pets, etc.) please refer to Japan Airlines’ policy.
Exclusions and Waivers
JMB Fly On and JGC Members:
- First: 4 bags free at 70 pounds (32 kg)
- Business: 4 bags free at 70 pounds (32 kg)
- Premium Economy: 3 bags free at 70 pounds (32 kg)
- Economy: 3 bags free at 70 pounds (32 kg)
JMB CRYSTAL Members Without JGC Status:
- Premium Economy/Economy: 3 bags free at 50 pounds (23 kg)
Can I Prepay for Baggage?
With a generous free baggage allowance, Japan Airlines does not allow passengers the ability to prepay for extra luggage.
This means passengers must pay any excess baggage fees during the check-in process at the airport.
Credit Cards That Reimburse You for Checked Bag Fees
Unlike many airlines, Japan Airlines allows all passengers at least 2 free checked bags. If you need a third checked bag, the price is quite steep. You can use one of the Capital One cards below and be reimbursed for some or all of those fees at a rate of 1 cent per mile (for travel purchases in the last 90 days):
To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.
We’ve also covered the best ways to fly to Japan using points and miles!
The information regarding the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card, and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
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