Jun 26, 2018, 12:52 pm
Last edit by: Tokyoite
Corona related JAL announcements page link.
https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/info/2020/other/200228/
Just to kick start a wiki, with answers to frequent questions.A: Yes. written here (link) A. Definitely, within the lounge access rules of course. written here (link)
https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/info/2020/other/200228/
Just to kick start a wiki, with answers to frequent questions.
1. We're flying HND-NGO-HNL. NGO-HNL is booked in business class, but HND-NGO is in economy. Will we still get the baggage allowance as if we're flying business class the whole way?
2. We're flying HND-NGO-HNL. Will we have lounge access in HND?
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Jun 19, 2018, 7:13 am
#2446
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Jun 20, 2018, 1:23 am
#2447
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Bonus: If it does include lounge access, is it just the BA lounge at LHR or can i use the Cathay Lounge
Jun 20, 2018, 2:00 am
#2448
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Lounge access is not included in the upgrade, it would be based on your original ticket. Though if you have a PY ticket booked it would be the BA GC lounge only, as it is not based on OW rules, but on specific JL rules.
Jun 20, 2018, 2:17 am
#2449
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Wish i had access on this trip as well. Been a long time since i've travelled long haul without lounge access.
Jun 21, 2018, 11:57 pm
#2450
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Baggage Allowance
Hi, apologies if it has been asked here before,
I'm somewhat confused with the baggage allowance on JAL.
2x 23KG for Economy
I understand maximum is 23kg /pcs, but does that mean I can have 1x 23kg, 1x18kg ? total limit 46kg or 23kg?
I'm somewhat confused with the baggage allowance on JAL.
2x 23KG for Economy
I understand maximum is 23kg /pcs, but does that mean I can have 1x 23kg, 1x18kg ? total limit 46kg or 23kg?
Jun 22, 2018, 12:11 am
#2451
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Two pieces, each weighing a maximum of 23 kg. So if one is only 18, you don't get an extra 5 for the other.
Jun 22, 2018, 3:04 am
#2452
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Jun 22, 2018, 3:07 am
#2453
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I'm not sure it's that strict. I've had one exceed and one be under and it's generally not enforced TOO strictly. 32kg is quite strict because of labour laws, but 23 seems a bit more flexible, especially if you have status.
Jun 22, 2018, 5:33 am
#2454
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As soon as you are JMB Sapphire or above the weight limit becomes 32lg anyway so the discussion will die away..
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Jun 23, 2018, 9:28 am
#2455
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Thanks for the replies, I Googled and got some unreliable information, and even some tour agent advertising as 2 x 23kg 
That's why I asked here. Have no status, guess I will have to keep within 23kg for a 2 weeks trip during winter.
That's why I asked here. Have no status, guess I will have to keep within 23kg for a 2 weeks trip during winter.
Jun 23, 2018, 4:03 pm
#2456
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So, as long as you are fine with having two suitcases, you can bring more than 23 kg total.
Jun 24, 2018, 8:15 pm
#2457
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Hi All!
We're flying HND-NGO-HNL on Friday. NGO-HNL is booked in business class, but HND-NGO was sold out in business so that's in economy. Will we still get the baggage allowance as if we're flying business class the whole way? Will we have lounge access in HND? Thanks!
We're flying HND-NGO-HNL on Friday. NGO-HNL is booked in business class, but HND-NGO was sold out in business so that's in economy. Will we still get the baggage allowance as if we're flying business class the whole way? Will we have lounge access in HND? Thanks!
Jun 26, 2018, 5:13 am
#2458
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Jun 26, 2018, 7:32 am
#2459
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When does JAL usually open their domestic winter schedule for bookings?
As of today, I'd be able to book until October 27 or 28; I am looking for a flight in mid-April 2019. A Japan Explorer Pass would be an alternative, although I'd prefer getting a Class J seat at the time of booking, as I suppose seats to OKA will be fully booked already at the time of check-in.
As of today, I'd be able to book until October 27 or 28; I am looking for a flight in mid-April 2019. A Japan Explorer Pass would be an alternative, although I'd prefer getting a Class J seat at the time of booking, as I suppose seats to OKA will be fully booked already at the time of check-in.
Jun 26, 2018, 9:43 am
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When does JAL usually open their domestic winter schedule for bookings?
As of today, I'd be able to book until October 27 or 28; I am looking for a flight in mid-April 2019. A Japan Explorer Pass would be an alternative, although I'd prefer getting a Class J seat at the time of booking, as I suppose seats to OKA will be fully booked already at the time of check-in.
As of today, I'd be able to book until October 27 or 28; I am looking for a flight in mid-April 2019. A Japan Explorer Pass would be an alternative, although I'd prefer getting a Class J seat at the time of booking, as I suppose seats to OKA will be fully booked already at the time of check-in.