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Overall rating
7.2
Good
Based on 147 reviews
Boarding
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Crew
8.0
Entertainment
6.9
Food
7.2
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| IATA code | JL |
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| Routes | 299 |
| Top route | Okinawa Naha to Tokyo Haneda |
| Airports served | 83 |
| Top airport | Tokyo Haneda |
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2.0
Our connecting flight was cancelled, then our luggages were loaded onto a different flight that came in after the day of our arrival at Philadelphia. We arranged that we would pick-up rhe luggages from the airport, but AA delivered them instead. So we got our luggages at the end of the day already.
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2.0
The Manila to Japan leg were great, so was the Japan to Chicago… but it all went downhill from Chicago. Our connecting flight from Chicago to Philadelphia was cancelled, then our baggages were loaded onto a different flight than our actual rebooked flight. We made arrangements for us to pock-up our mis-routed luggages that arrived at Phildelphia a day after our flight. However, AA delivered the baggages, so we got a hold of our baggages at the end the day already.
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2.0
Trash they booked a flight that was non existent had to call credit card company for chargeback. Do not fly with them or book through kayak they will cancel ur flight without notification
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2.0
My flight got cancelled and chat deals and the japan airlines failed to notify me. I had to book another flight last minute and pay double what I had originally. Bad customer service from both chatdeal and japan airlines. Never will use them again. Waste of time and money
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4.0
As I worried about, the time between my flights was not nearly enough. So, I got stuck in Tokyo during golden week and extra night. That was terrible and difficult.
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8.0
Seat are large and wide, as expected in premium economy. The shell seat makes reclining non-intrusive to others, it also eats in your own space but I find this a non issue due to the tremendous leg room (42”, even better than all other premium economy that I know of), be careful of the sliding mechanism as I nearly got stuff stuck inside, the seat belt is the airbag type, it also attaches to the shell so when you recline you have to loosen it. The seat itself is hard and the headrest is too high to support my neck, so expect to need lots of pillows to make yourself comfortable. Foot storage is ok and there is a gap to store more things between seats and between the seat and the window for window seats, which I find surprisingly useful. Footrest is too high and makes your legs hang above the legrest (good for them to include that too) so I didn’t use the foot rest. Lunch was supposedly a highlight but I find the sea food rice bland and there isn’t really much seafood to speak of. The small biscuit in the side dish is wet and disgusting. Cold spaghetti as a side dish is also weird. The breakfast served before landing was great, they call it “chewing” salmon and millet short pasta, and perfectly coincides the sunrise which makes for a amazing experience. Attendants picked the trays way too late which makes me unable to go out for a walk as all our tables is full of empty trays. Both meals comes with plentiful choices of beverages and amazingly, metal cutlery. Rice crackers tasted great. Snacks in the economy class gallery have little choices. Japanese style high tech toilets look stylish but for part of the flight, the drainage in one of the sink didn’t work. Also, it seems like there is only 2 bathrooms in the business class cabin so sometimes they come to use our toilets, still largely enough for us though, if business passengers didn’t come 2 bathrooms for the 40 seats premium cabin would be great. In later part of the trip we were flying quite low (33000-35000ft) and is somewhat turbulent, it looked like there is no clouds much above us so I wonder if we could have avoided some turbulence by flying higher. Wi-Fi was slightly expensive unless you have a connecting flight (I do but the wifi is broken in the previous leg), speed was good. I got lounge access even on premium economy, which elevated the experience a LOT. They provided a amenity kit with ear plugs, moisture mask, eye mask, tooth brush and toothpaste which is great. Noise canceling headphones is also provided but the active noise canceling was barely noticeable. Overall the experience is either ok or great, only bad part was the first meal.
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8.0
Food is probably the best I’ve had in the sky I like that they serve it in the morning instead at late night, lots of drinks to chose from. but the promised Haagen Dazs ice cream never came. Seat was very wide as it is 2-4-2 compared to 3-3-3 for all other Airlines’ 787, the IFE box makes the under seat storage slightly lacking. Touchless flush is a plus.
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4.0
Seats TOO small and hard !!!
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8.0
Seats are too small
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8.0
Seats are too small
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6.0
Crew service is good
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6.0
Breakfast food has no choice and served seafood rice is really despairing.
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2.0
My flight was cancel on American , rebook 4 time? Whe to the airport each time to find out flight is canceled again, ridiculous X just ask for a refund
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2.0
I got scammed. The flight I booked did not exist. The flight was suspended more than a month ago & I did not get any notices or e-mails. When I arrived the airport there is no flight, no people working. I'm trying to get a refund, but they said they are not sure I can get full refund. I booked the partnered-agent called Chatdeal. You guys need to drop these people from listing on Kayak, they are completely scammers.
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8.0
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8.0
JAL staff is always super professional, polite, and helpful. The ground staff in Japan were exceptionally helpful by solving our connection problems perfectly.
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2.0
It would have been better if I received the right ticket for my flight as I was sold a ticket for a flight that did not existed. Had to wait 3 hours for new ticket to be issued and then to find out they messed up my return flight I'm still trying to get it corrected. Totally F**ked up trip!!!!!!
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6.0
Japan airlines feeds you even on 4-5hr flight alaska airlines you get a small package of cookies on 4-5hr flight
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2.0
Kayak messed up the scheduling of our canceled flight and set us back from departing for one whole day
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2.0
I am request a total refund and suffering. Fight JL7519 from Miami to Los Angeles on June 9. I paid my Covid test $300usd (antigen then PCR). I also booked three Hong Kong Hotels. W's Hotel, then Homy inn North point. The last Hotel was with Japan agent, he said Regal Hong Kong is "fine" but after I booked and paid the Hotel. Then the Japan airlines said "no". I lost my non-refundable hotel money and didn't get the ticket to go to Hong Kong. Please refund my money. 435-363-9297. kylwal@mail.com fly from Miami to Hong Kong kyle Au. stopped in Los Angeles.
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2.0
I am request a total refund and suffering. Fight JL7519 from Miami to Los Angeles on June 9. I paid my Covid test $300usd (antigen then PCR). I also booked three Hong Kong Hotels. W's Hotel, then Homy inn North point. The last Hotel was with Japan agent, he said Regal Hong Kong is "fine" but after I booked and paid the Hotel. Then the Japan airlines said "no". I lost my non-refundable hotel money and didn't get the ticket to go to Hong Kong. Please refund my money. 435-363-9297. kylwal@mail.com fly from Miami to Hong Kong kyle Au. stopped in Los Angeles.
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I am request a total refund and suffering. Fight JL7519 from Miami to Los Angeles on June 9. I paid my Covid test $300usd (antigen then PCR). I also booked three Hong Kong Hotels. W's Hotel, then Homy inn North point. The last Hotel was with Japan agent, he said Regal Hong Kong is "fine" but after I booked and paid the Hotel. Then the Japan airlines said "no". I lost my non-refundable hotel money and didn't get the ticket to go to Hong Kong. Please refund my money. 435-363-9297. kylwal@mail.com fly from Miami to Hong Kong kyle Au. stopped in Los Angeles.
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4.0
They gave me the seat next to a very large person!!!
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8.0
Premium economy is so nice.
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8.0
Seat cushion worn out.
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8.0
The seat cushion was worn out. It was very uncomfortable. The service was very good.
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8.0
I like the service. The seat cushion was worn out and very uncomfortable.
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10.0
Amazing over all.
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10.0
Best flying experience
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10.0
It was good, better than most US airlines.
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Top airports served by Japan Airlines
- Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Osaka Itami Airport (ITM)
- Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
- Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
- Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
- Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA)
- Sendai Airport (SDJ)
- Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
- Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl Airport (NGO)
- Osaka Kansai Intl Airport (KIX)
- Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)
- Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Japan Airlines contact information
- JL IATA code
- +353 01 408 3757 Call
- JAL.com Visit
Overview of Japan Airlines
Although JAL is headquartered in Japan and has 4 primary airport hubs within the country, it travels to over 30 additional international destinations, with many of them being found in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. For those interested in going to another country in Asia, you can choose from places such as China, Hong Kong, and South Korea. To go to Europe instead, you can fly to Italy, France, and Denmark.
When flying with this airline, there are four classes for you to choose from: Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, and First Class. Economy Class and Premium Economy Class both provide basic services, but Premium Economy seats are larger and have additional legroom. If you fly Business Class, you will have a seat that folds into a twin bed, a gourmet meal, and free alcoholic beverages. First Class includes additional luxuries, such as a private sleeping pod and access to the airline lounge while waiting for your flight to board.
JAL is a member of oneworld, an airline alliance that includes companies such as Cathay Pacific, American Airlines, and British Airways. They also have code share agreements with many additional businesses, such as Fiji Airways, Air France, Iberia, and Qantas.
This airline has an extensive fleet of over 150 aircraft, with a majority of the planes either Boeing, Airbus, or Mitsubishi. The Boeing 737-800 is used most frequently by the company, as it is intended for middle-range flights and fits approximately 120 to 145 passengers. For larger international flights, the Boeing 777-300 is more commonly used, as it can fit up to 500 individuals.
Flight status, cancellation, and delay data provided by Flightstats.com. Flightstats data may not always be accurate or error free. Always confirm the information provided here directly with your airline.