Japan Airlines Baggage

Carry-On Allowance: 1 Bag + 1 Personal Item

Each passenger is allowed to carry on one bag and one personal item such as a purse or briefcase. Assistive devices and outer garments do not count as personal items. All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements:

  • Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 22in x 16in x 10in/55cm x 40cm x 25cm
  • Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 22 lb/10 kg

REMINDER: Bulkhead seats do not have underseat storage during take-off and landing.
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Checked Baggage Allowance

Checked baggage allowances apply for operated by Japan Airlines or British Airways (Tokyo-London).

Non-Members

First/Business Class: 3 bags up to 70 lbs (32 kg) each

Economy/Premium Economy Class: 2 bags up to 50 lbs (23 kg) each

Size requirement: 203 cm (length x width x height)

JMB Flyon Members, JGC Members

First/Business: 4 bags up to 70 lbs (32 kg) each

Economy/Premium Economy Class: 3 bags up to 70 lbs (32 kg) each

*If not eligible for JGC members: 3 bags up to 50 lbs (23 kg)

Excess Baggage

Japan, Asia, India, Oceania > Hawaii, North/Central/South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa

Extra piece: $150 (15,000 yen)

Overweight: $60 (6,000 yen) 23-32 kg, $450 (45,000 yen over 32 kg

Over 203 cm: $150 (15,000 yen)

Japan > Asian, Guam, Oceania

Extra piece: $100 (10,000 yen)

Overweight: $60 (6,000 yen) 23-23 kg, $300 (30,000 yen over 32 kg

Over 203 cm: $100 (10,000 yen)

 Japan Domestic

Extra piece: $50 (5,000 yen)

Overweight: $10 (1,000 yen) 23-23 kg, $150 (15,000 yen over 32 kg

Over 203 cm: $50 (5,000 yen)

Sports Equipment

Some checked items, such as surfboards and bicycles will be charged a fixed handling fee because of size, fragility, or other handling requirements while others may be checked in lieu of one of your checked bags. If you plan to travel with sporting equipment, contact Japan Airlines directly to confirm packing regulations and fees or visit their Baggage Information Page.

CPAP Devices: 

The customer does not need to prepare a Medical certificate for Japan Airlines. Contact Japan Airlines Priority Guest Center in advance to advise us the name of the CPAP, product and manufacturer, model number, size and the battery type. Please be aware that not all CPAP is compatible onboard.