is my luggage going to be okay?
is my luggage going to be okay?
Jul 15, 2015, 6:23 am
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Welcome to FlyerTalk! As your flight is operated by Japan Airlines, we'll move this thread over to the JL forum for the experts there to chime in. Thanks. 
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Jul 17, 2015, 4:24 pm
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JAL is generally not very strict on measuring the carry on. As they only charge for excess luggage, the problem of missing space for carry on is very limited. Also their luggage delivery is excellent, even at many outstations.
Jul 21, 2015, 3:59 pm
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If you are 2 inches under on the one dimension this reduces the odds they would want to measure it. (ie if it looks overstuffed and massive it might get more attention)
You can't 'trade' these dimensions- ie "Yes it is 1" too long, but it is 2" under on the other way so that should count".
The following is 'follow at your own risk'...not for everyone:
Do not ask at check in- just show up at the gate. On some strict carriers Ive checked in while leaving my actual cabin baggage elsewhere....just to avoid having to deal with weighing, etc.
You can't 'trade' these dimensions- ie "Yes it is 1" too long, but it is 2" under on the other way so that should count".
The following is 'follow at your own risk'...not for everyone:
Do not ask at check in- just show up at the gate. On some strict carriers Ive checked in while leaving my actual cabin baggage elsewhere....just to avoid having to deal with weighing, etc.
Jul 21, 2015, 6:50 pm
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They hv let mine thru ymmv... A self stacked up boxes to combine as 1 piece that 1 dimension is too long. They measured but didnt care
They hv let mine thru ymmv... A self stacked up boxes to combine as 1 piece that 1 dimension is too long. They measured but didnt care