Japan Airlines Group Booking and Flight Reservation

Japan Airlines or Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. was established on August 1st, 1951. The airline's main administrative base is at Nomura Real Estate Bldg., 2-4-1 1 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. This flag carrier of Japan has two primary hubs through which it operates most of its flights, namely Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports. Some of its secondary hubs are Osaka's Itami and Kansai airports. Japan Airlines covers many destinations worldwide with the help of its 232 carriers. And with the help of its JAL Group, the airline and its code-share airlines fly to 68 countries in 395 airports. 

Japan Airlines' Hubs

Japan Airlines covers a myriad of destinations from its 232 aircraft. Thus, it requires a few hubs so that its flight can proceed and operate smoothly. Some of its essential hubs can be seen as follows:

• Haneda Airport (HND), Haneda
• Narita International Airport (NRT), Narita
• Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), Itami
• Kansai International Airport (KIX), Kansai

Japan Airlines' Types of Classes and Their Facilities

Japan Airlines is among the most preferred choices for passengers travelling to and from Japan. One of the main reasons for its preference is that it provides many options for its passengers while flying through its different fare classes. The airline offers a few fare classes with various services and facilities. Some features of the airline, based on the fare class, include:

Economy Class

• SkyTrax awarded Japan Airlines the world's best economy class in 2019, 2021, and 2023. 
• The airline offers an in-flight entertainment system in Economy Class, which allows passengers to enjoy games, music, movies, and more in their own space.
• The airline allows you to experience scrumptious meals and innovative menus throughout your journey, which are prepared by remarkable chefs. 
• You can keep yourself hydrated on the flight by drinking wines specially selected by JAL sommeliers. 
• The airline provides various amenities for travellers, including magazines and medical care.
• The complimentary Wi-Fi service on domestic and international flights lets you stay connected with your loved ones even in the air.

Premium Economy Class

• Premium Economy Class seats are more relaxing and luxurious than the airline's economy class, providing more comfort and functionality for your flight. 
• The airline offers an in-flight entertainment system in Economy Class, which allows passengers to enjoy games, music, movies, and more in their own space.
• The airline allows you to experience scrumptious meals and innovative menus throughout your journey, which are prepared by remarkable chefs. 
• You can choose from Japan Airlines' premium beverages, including Perrier, champagne, light snacks and more.
• You will be provided with a luxurious flying experience and offered a variety of amenities, from masks to slippers, to make your flight journey comfortable. 
• The complimentary Wi-Fi service on domestic and international flights lets you stay connected with your loved ones even in the air.

Business Class

• With Business Class in Japan Airlines, you will have an unforgettable experience.
• On the flight, you will have your own screen to access the latest movies, audio content, TV shows, games, and more.
• Highly skilled airline chefs will artfully prepare luxurious foods for you to give you the experience of luxury restaurants.
• On board, you will be offered some excellent wines and beverages hand-selected by the airline's wine advisors, including Kenichi Ohashi, Master of Wine, and Motohiro Okoshi. 
• You will be provided with a luxurious flying experience and offered a variety of amenities, from masks to slippers, to make your flight journey comfortable. 
• The complimentary Wi-Fi service on domestic and international flights lets you stay connected with your loved ones even in the air.

First Class

• In Japan Airlines' First Class, you will experience a more relaxed journey and enjoy unparalleled airline services.
• The airline creates exclusive content for you and tries to give you the best in-flight entertainment while you fly with them.
• Your gastronomical adventure on board would be exciting as the top chefs make your food with an emphasis on quality ingredients. 
• The airline provides the finest vintages of wine and premium beverages to make your flight more enjoyable. 
• The airline will provide everything necessary to make your in-flight experience comfortable and ensure you arrive at your desired destinations fresh. 
• The complimentary Wi-Fi service on domestic and international flights lets you stay connected with your loved ones even in the air.

Japan Airlines' Booking Process

Japan Airlines is one of the top airlines for travellers who want to book flights to or from Japan. Moreover, the in-flight services offered by the airline to all its travel classes attract travellers from all classes of passengers. Thus, if you also want to reserve a flight with Japan Airlines, you can follow some simple steps as provided below:

• Visit Japan Airlines' official website at jal.co.jp
• Under its booking section, provide the airline with the required basic itinerary details so that the airline can search for your desired flight at your desired timing. 
• Select the flight and travel class you want to book, and tap "Search."
• Based on your membership status with the airline, you can proceed with the booking process accordingly. 
• Based on your choice regarding the loyalty program, you can proceed further and follow the instructions as provided on the screen.
• During your booking process, the airline allows you to select your seat and any additional services you want to add for your flight journey.
• Go through the terms and conditions based on your specific itinerary, and move forward.
• Afterwards, you must provide them with your payment card details and make the final payment.
• After that, the airline will email your booking confirmation to your registered email address. 

Japan Airlines' Change and Cancellation Policy

Japan Airlines acknowledges that you may have to make sudden changes to your sure-sure confirmed trip due to any unavoidable circumstances. Thus, it allows you to change your trip itinerary by changing or cancelling your trip date. However, you are required to know about its change or cancellation policy, which can be learnt through the provided section:

• You can change or cancel your flight with Japan Airlines 20 minutes before departure.
• The change or cancellation fee you pay will be based on your fare class and will not depend on the time you make the amendment.
• Whether you can change your flight itinerary depends solely on your fare class, provided that you have at least 20 minutes before your flight's departure.
• Changes in your flight booking aren't possible within the booking process, so you have to cancel your current booking and start a new one if you want to make any changes.
• You are not allowed to add any other flights while making changes to your flight itinerary; you can only change the flight date and time for your travel.
• You can even change a single passenger's flight segment if you have multiple bookings with Japan Airlines.

Japan Airlines' Loyalty Program

Japan Airlines' frequent flyer program is known as JAL Mileage Bank (JMB). The airline offers different tiers of the program, which you can join for free, where you do not have to pay a membership fee or an annual fee. The details of the different tiers of the airline can be seen as follows:

• JMB Crystal– It is the first tier of the airline provided in the loyalty program. You can attain the status of JMB Crystal either after attaining 30,000 FLY ON Points or by collecting 10,000 FLY ON Points along with 30 flights in a calendar year.
• JMB Sapphire– You can attain the status of JMB Sapphire either after attaining 50,000 FLY ON Points or by collecting 15,000 FLY ON Points along with 50 flights in a calendar year.
• JGC Premier– You can attain the status of JGC Premier either after attaining 80,000 FLY ON Points or by collecting 25,000 FLY ON Points along with 80 flights in a calendar year.
• JMB Diamond– You can attain the status of JMB Crystal either after attaining 100,000 FLY ON Points or by collecting 35,000 FLY ON Points along with 120 flights in a calendar year.

However, you may be wondering why you would join the program if you are not a regular traveller who frequently travels on flights and what the benefits are. You would be delighted to know that there are various benefits to this frequent flyer program of Japan Airlines, even if you have just attained the basic tier status of the program. The following section helps you to know about the basic benefits of the airline, which can be seen as follows:

• While booking your flight with Japan Airlines, you can explore the priority services regarding boarding, check-in, and baggage handling.
• Apart from the standard check-in baggage, you can include an additional checked baggage for free.
• While departing through the domestic flights of JAL Group, you can access the Airport lounges before departure. 
• You can use your earned miles to attain various airline rewards, such as booking your flight, upgrading your seat, or much more.

However, if you attain a higher status level in the tier, an array of benefits is waiting for you to be explored. 

Japan Airlines' Pet Policy

Whether you are travelling solo or in a group, travelling with your little furry friend can help you bring a different level of happiness to your face. However, before deciding to travel with your pet on Japan Airlines, you must comprehend its pet policy, which can be seen as follows:

• Japan Airlines allows you to travel with your domesticated dog or cat, except for the Bulldogs and French Bulldogs. 
• The minimum age of your pet should be 8 weeks old.
• Any pregnant pet is accepted by the airline.
• Your carrier's maximum linear dimensions, for width x height x depth, can’t exceed 45 x 45 x 41 cm.
• The maximum weight of your pet and the carrier should not exceed 7.4 kg.
• If you are carrying your pet with the airline, you must inform them at least four days before departure.
• You must check in your pet with the airline at least 120 minutes before your scheduled departure. 
• Apart from dogs and cats, Japan Airlines also allows you to bring small rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc., provided that these animals meet the airline's requirements and terms and conditions. 

Japan Airlines’ Group Booking Policy

Travelling in a group with your loved ones is one of the most exciting and delightful feelings that one can have. However, group travel requires some planning and execution, which can be difficult if the airline you book from doesn’t offer delightful group booking services. But it is different when booked with Japan Airlines, because of its group booking policies, which strictly see that the passenger with the booking is the real traveller:

• You can book your group booking with Japan Airlines, provided the number of travellers is 10 or more.
• You can change or cancel your flight itinerary before your flight departs.
• After the final booking has been made, the airline doesn’t allow you to change your name or transfer your ticket to someone else.
• The airline will cancel the booking if the wrong person tries to get onboard instead of the one on the booking. 
• If you haven’t informed the airline about your changed plans and haven’t boarded your flight, the airline will automatically cancel your subsequent flights. 

Frequently Asked Questions

The fare price on Japan Airlines varies from when I reserved the ticket to when I purchased the ticket. Why does this happen, and which one is applicable?

The fare at the time of the purchase is applicable, in contrast to the fare during the reservation time, as the airline may change some fare rules, fares, and taxes without any prior notice.

Does Japan Airlines allow me to change or cancel my reservation through the online process?

Yes, with Japan Airlines, you can change or cancel your reservation online by visiting the “Booking details” section on its official website and making the desired changes.

While travelling on an international Japan Airlines flight, am I provided with hot water for my infant to make milk?

Yes, while travelling internationally on Japan Airlines, you can request hot water from the flight attendant; however, the airline doesn’t offer powdered milk for your infant.

How many pets can I carry while travelling on an international flight with Japan Airlines?

Each Japan Airlines aircraft carries a limited number of pets, and the number of pets carried per flight also varies based on the size of the aircraft; thus, you can get specific information about this through the airline's pet reservation centre.

If I am eligible and qualify to become a JMB Diamond member, how long will I have to wait to enjoy its exclusive services?

After becoming eligible for the JMB Diamond member, you can start enjoying its exclusive services and benefits from the date you get the qualifying status from the airline.