Fly JAL to maximize your sports vacation in Japan
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Japan Airlines is assisting Skiers, Golfers, Divers and Cyclists traveling to Japan.
An Extra Checked Baggage allowance for Sports Equipment (eg: skis, clubs, diving gear and bicycles)
Fly Japan Airlines to enjoy Skiing, Golf, Diving and Cycling in Japan. For a limited time, we are offering an extra checked baggage allowance for overseas travelers bound for Japan with their sports equipment.
An Extra Baggage allowance for Ski, Golf, Diving and Bicycle equipment
How to Apply
- To apply, please contact our contact center no later than one day prior to your flight’s departure date.
- In case of a reservation change, please contact our contact center at your location.
Contact UsCampaign Details
openCommon rule
- 1) Campaign applicable contents: Sports Equipment (Ski and snowboard equipment, golf equipment, bicycles, diving equipment, including underwater photography equipment) are exempted from 1PC of excess baggage charge (Fee for Exceeding Free Baggage PC).
For Ski・Snowboard equipment, bicycles, excess size charge will also be exempted from the excess baggage charge (Fee for Exceeding Baggage Size).
- 2) Maximum size and weight:
- Size: Length+ Height+ Width=Total less than 203cm *Including wheels and handle
Weight: F/C 1PC 32kg ,Y/PY 1PC 23kg
- Bicycles are an exception, see [Bicycle] section below.
Applicable Sports equipment
Skis and Snowboards
- 1) 1 PC of excess baggage and the excess size charge (Fee for Exceeding Baggage Size) shall be exempted.
- If the baggage exceeds the weight of the free allowance, excess weight charge is applied.
- Up to 2 sets of ski and snowboard are accepted as this campaign.
- 2) Ski Boots and Snowboard Boots shall not be counted as checked baggage if the following conditions are met. (not subject to overage charges)
- Conditions: If the skis or snowboard are transported together, and only boots are inside the bag.However, a boot bag can only contain up to two pairs of boots.
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- Below cases will be counted as a baggage.
- Contains other items beside boots or is designed to contain other items than boots
- Not carried with ski or snowboard
- 3) Integrated baggage (All-In-One Bag) with ski, snowboard, and boots is exempt from 1 PC of excess baggage and the excess size charge (Fee for Exceeding Free Baggage Size).
- If the baggage exceeds the weight of the free allowance, excess weight charge is applied.
- Up to 2 sets of ski and snowboard per 1 case are handled as the campaign equipment.
- 4) Be sure to have the Limited Release signed and placed on the Baggage TAG. Make sure that ski and snowboard are well protected.
Golf bags
- 1) 1 PC of excess baggage (Fee for Exceeding Free Baggage PC) shall be exempted.
- If the bag exceeds the weight of the free allowance, excess weight charge is applied.
- 2) The Integrated baggage (All-In-One Bag) with golf bag and shoes is exempt from 1 PC of excess baggage (Fee for Exceeding Free Baggage PC)shall be exempted.
- If the bag exceeds the weight of the free allowance, the excess weight charge is applied.
- 3) Be sure to have the Limited Release signed and placed on the Baggage TAG. Make sure that the golf bag is well protected.
Bicycle
- 1) 1 PC of excess baggage with size not exceeding below 2) size (Fee for Exceeding Free Baggage PC and size) shall be exempted.
- When the weight of checked baggage exceeds the free allowance, extra charges is applied.
- 2) Bicycle box: 250 cm (99 inches) or less
- Length: 140 cm (55 inches) x Height: 80 cm (32 inches) x Width: 30 cm (12 inches)
- 3) Handling Precautions
- Deflate the tires
- Remove the pedal
- Secure the handle frame in parallel
- Electric bicycles are not allowed
- If the total size of the bicycle is more than 140 cm (55 inches), place the removed front wheel in the box secured to the side of the rear wheel.
- 4) Be sure to have the Limited Release signed and placed on the Baggage TAG.
- Make sure that bicycle is well protected.
Diving and Underwater Photography Equipment
- 1) 1 PC of excess baggage (Fee for Exceeding Free Baggage PC) shall be exempted.
- When the weight of checked baggage exceeds the free allowance, extra charge is applied.
- 2) Handling Precautions
- Batteries for diving equipment (Light) or cameras must be removed from the main body under dangerous goods regulations.
- 3) When diving equipment and underwater photography equipment will be accepted, be sure to have the Limited Release signed and placed on the Baggage TAG. Make sure that the passengers diving equipment and underwater photography equipment are well protected.
Terms and Conditions
openCampaign period: until 31 MAR 2026
- Note: If a passenger journey begins during the above period, special handling will continue to apply even after 31 MAR 2026 for returning flight departing from Japan
Eligibility
open- Eligible Passengers
- Passengers who take applicable flights with applicable international air tickets and who apply to JL contact center in their respective areas to apply for this campaign by one day before their departure date.
- Eligible itinerary : Itineraries originating from outside of Japan, and its final destination is Japan
- Eligible Ticket
- Passengers need to purchase the air ticket outside of Japan. The eligible fare types are fares that are only available outside of Japan.
- Eligible fare types
- International tickets including applicable flights (regardless of the ticketing carrier)
- International sector includes award ticket and GRP PNR tickets
- For domestic flight sector, sector issued within international through itinerary.
- Japanese Domestic Flex fare, Japan Explorer Pass、Japan Explorer Pass Plus、JAL Japan Airpass issued by international ticket.
- Eligible flights
- International JL flights and JL/NU domestic flights (However, FDA, GK, AMX, RAC and ORC operated flights are excluded.)
- Not applicable to other carrier market codeshare flights and itineraries travelling via Japan
- Not applicable to through-check-in itinerary for connecting to/from another carrier operated flights
Handling in case of transit
open- Connecting passengers to/from JAL Domestic flights
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[NOTE]
- The international flights must be JL operated flights with JL flight numbers.
- In case of connecting to/from other airline's international flight, this campaign applies only for JAL domestic flights.
Only passengers who have separate tickets for international sector and domestic sector will be eligible.
Through check-in baggage to/from international sector is not permitted.
- Connecting passengers beyond JL International Online Airports
This campaign applies only for JAL operating flights.