History
Japan Airlines International Co., Ltd. (JAL) is an airline headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan. This flag carrier of Japan was established in 1951, and became the national airline of Japan in 1953.
Destinations:
Japan Airlines, together with its subsidiaries, serves 161 international destinations The airline group also serves 59 domestic destinations within Japan.
Departures from South Africa:
- Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport)
General JAL Information:
Fleet
Japan Airlines operates 168 passenger planes with a mixture of narrow- and wide-body aircraft.
Baggage
- First Class : Total weight should not exceed 40kg
- Executive Class : Total weight should not exceed 30kg
- Economy Class : Total weight should not exceed 20kg
- For infants not entitled to a seat : Baggage with total weight not exceeding 10kg, plus 1 fully collapsible stroller/pushchair or infant's carrying basket or child seat.
Weight allowed on-board
Carry-on baggage should be limited to one piece with linear dimensions not exceeding 115cm. Total weight of the such articles should not exceed 10kg
In-flight baggage restrictions
Carrying knives of any kind aboard the plane is prohibited by law, and offenders will be fined up to JPY500,000. Scissors, knives of any kind, blunt instruments such as golf club and baseball bat, articles with an extremely sharp, and other articles which can be used as a weapon cannot be brought into cabin. Passengers are requested to put these items into the checked baggage beforehand.
Seating
Internationally the airline operates with four classes of service:
- First Class
- Executive Class
- Premium Economy Class
- Economy Class
Special Needs
An on-board wheelchair for in-cabin use is available. It is installed on all international flights of JAL. Passenger who require special assistance should read more about it at this page of JAL.
