Japan Airlines Overweight Baggage Fee 2012 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage
Japan Airlines Baggage Report Card
| Carry-On Allowance | 8 / 10 |
| Checked Bag Allowance | 8 / 10 |
| Excess Baggage Fees | 7 / 10 |
| Overall Grade | 7.7 / 10 |
Domestic Flights - Excess baggage charges
March 25 to September 30, 2012
* Tokyo refers to both Haneda and Narita airports. Fares are the same for either airport.
* Osaka refers to both Itami and Kansai airports. Fares are the same for either airport.
* Nagoya refers to both Chubu and Komaki airports. Fares are the same for either airport.
Per kg / unit Yen
*1 Additional flights are scheduled through July 13 to August 31, 2012.
*2 Additional flights are scheduled through July 13 to September 30, 2012.
*3 Additional flights are scheduled through March 25 to September 30, 2012.
Domestic Flights - Musical Instruments
For instrument cases whose total dimensions exceed 115 cm for large aircraft and 100 cm for smaller aircraft seating less than 100.
Check in your musical instrument at the baggage counter.
Special cases are available for musical instruments.
Small instrument cases - reservation not required
JAL has transportation cases made with cushioning especially for musical instruments. The inner dimensions are 90 cm wide, 40 cm deep and 30 cm high. Request one when checking in your instrument. Please note that while JAL attempts to have an adequate number of these cases on-hand, numbers are limited.
Large instrument cases - reservation required
JAL has large cases for musical instruments such as double basses and bass fiddles available for passenger use. Reservations are required 48 hours before scheduled departure. Contact us for assistance in reserving a large musical instrument case. Please note that while JAL attempts to have an adequate number of these cases on-hand, numbers are limited.
Carrying oversized instruments aboard
Purchase a seat for an extra seat charge. Instrument cases are available for on-board use.
For an extra seat charge, a seat can be purchased for a musical instrument. This must be mentioned when the ticket is booked. Once aboard, the instrument is strapped to securely to the seat. One seat can be used to accommodate more than one instrument, though some instruments may require more than one seat. Two violins each 43 cm wide, for example, will typically fit on a single seat.
Carry-on violin cases at no charge
We offer carry-on violin cases for passengers on domestic flights use at certain airports for aircraft with at least 100 seats. These cases hold even violin cases that are over the regulation carry-on size. They are built to accommodate full-size (4/4) violins. The outer dimensions are 76 cm wide, 25 cm deep and 13.5 cm high. Passengers are responsible for the placement of violins in cases as JAL staff members are not permitted to assist with this procedure.
Please note that while JAL attempts to have an adequate number of these cases on-hand, numbers are limited. We do not accept reservations for these cases.
Airports with violin cases: Fukuoka, Haneda, Itami, Kansai, Narita, Nagoya (Chubu), Okinawa (Naha), Sapporo (Chitose)
Sports equipment
Domestic Flights
Skis, surfboards, golf bags, diving equipment and other such sports gear are handled like ordinary carry-on items.
(Items between 20 and 32 kilograms are subject to an excess fee, and up to 100 kilograms may be checked in.)
International Flights:
Sports equipments other than Surfboards and Windsurfing equipment will be handled as normal baggage.
International Flights - Excess baggage charges
For baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance, an excess baggage charge applies under JAL regulations.
(*1)Consumption tax excluded
Note: Maximum checked baggage per passenger is +7 pieces on top of free baggage allowance of each boarding class. For Manila route, maximum of 5 pieces per passenger including free baggage allowance regardless of boarding class
Note: Baggage weighing more than 45kg (100 lbs.) will not be accepted as checked baggage.
Note: Excess charge will be summed up if the baggage is applicable for different types of charges.
International Flights - Surfboards and Windsurfing Equipment Charge
Charges for each carry bag will be assessed according to the route.
(*1)Consumption tax excluded
Note: Maximum of 2 surfboards per each carry bag.
(*)If your surfboard or windsurfing equipment exceeds 120cm (100cm if the aircraft is 737) in length, please consult with JAL International reservation or your travel agency in advance.
(*)Other sports equipments will be handled as normal baggage.
International Flights - Bulky Baggage, Musical Instruments
If your baggage is oversized or overweight, it may not be accepted on our flights because the space in cargo compartment is limited. Please consult with JAL International reservation or your travel agency in advance if you are carrying the followings:
Items that exceed 120cm (47 in)(*) or total linear dimensions exceeding 203cm (80 in)
Items that weigh more than 32kg (70 lbs)
Large musical instruments such as cello, contrabass and etc
(*) If the aircraft is 737, Items that exceed 100cm (39 in)
London, Paris, Dubai, Australia and New Zealand routes
Checked baggage exceeding 32kg (70lbs.) for 1 piece cannot be accepted in principle. Please either divide them to be less than 32kg (70lbs.)
Seoul (GIMPO) airport
Checked baggage exceeding 137cm X 46cm X 55cm (Sum of Three Dimensions 238cm) for 1 piece cannot be accepted in principle due to airport facility.
Please contact JAL International reservation or your travel agency for further information in advance.
It is prohibited by law to carry dangerous goods into the cabin or to include them in your checked baggage.
When travelling on a codeshare flight the operating carrier's baggage policy applies. Please consult with JAL International reservation or Operating carrier or your travel agency for details.
Strollers
You may use your baby stroller up to the boarding gate at some airports. Please ask the airport personnel if this is possible when you check-in.
*Space on board is limited, so checking-in your stroller is strongly encouraged. Checked strollers will be returned to you as quickly as possible upon arrival.
Please use the free baby stroller service provided by your departure airport. No reservation is required. Please note that your request may not always be honored due to supply issues.
For free baby stroller service *The number is limited.
This service is available at the following airports in Japan and overseas:
Japan: Narita International, Kansai International, Chubu Centrair International and Komatsu.
Overseas: Frankfurt International (Germany), London Heathrow (UK), Indira Gandhi International (New Delhi, India) and Soekarno Hatta International (Jakarta, Indonesia)
Bassinets
Available. Reservations Required.
Our bassinettes are ideal for infants weighing up to 10.5kg (age 2).
Dimensions (length: 77 cms, width: 32.5 cms, and depth: 15 cms).
Please note that bassinettes are available in limited numbers and reservation may not always be possible.
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