Japan Airlines Baggage Policy

Japan Airlines allows a carry-on bag up to 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.8" (55 x 40 x 25 cm), including handles and wheels. The weight limit is 10 kg (22 lb).

Japan Airlines does not publish strict personal item dimensions. Your bag must fit fully under the seat in front of you, which is typically about 18 x 14 x 8 inches. A handbag, small laptop bag, or camera bag in addition to the main carry-on.

The first checked bag on Japan Airlines costs $0 on most domestic economy fares, and the second bag costs $0. On long-haul international routes, the first checked bag fee is $0. On international Economy and Premium Economy, JAL includes 2 free checked bags at 23 kg / 51 lb each. Premium Economy and Economy allow up to 9 checked bags max per person (each additional bag incurs excess fees). Max single bag 45 kg hard limit, but 32 kg / 70 lb is the practical excess-weight cap. Max 158 cm / 62 in linear.

Yes. Japan Airlines Economy Standard passengers can bring one carry-on bag plus one personal item.

Four common ways: (1) pack in a carry-on and personal item only (confirm your bag fits the Japan Airlines carry-on size of 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.8"); (2) hold a Japan Airlines co-branded credit card, which typically waives the first checked bag fee for the cardholder and companions on the same reservation; (3) reach elite status in the airline's frequent flyer program, where mid-tier and above usually waive one or two bags per direction; (4) book a higher fare class (Premium Economy, Business, First) where checked bags are included.

Japan Airlines currently has a low gate-check risk based on our review of boarding policies and traveler reports. Overhead bin space is usually sufficient on full flights.