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ANA (All Nippon Airways) vs Japan Airlines (JAL) Baggage Allowance
Cabin bag size, checked allowance and excess fees for ANA (All Nippon Airways) and Japan Airlines (JAL) side by side — both from the airlines' official policies, checked 30 October 2026.
ANA (All Nippon Airways)
- Cabin bag: 1 carry-on piece, max 55 x 40 x 25cm and max 115cm total dimensions; combined weight of carry-on + personal item max 10kg
- Personal item: 1 personal item, max 40 x 30 x 20cm, stowed under the seat in front
- Cabin weight: 10.0 kg
- Checked (First Class (international)): 3 pieces, 32kg per piece, max 158cm total dimensions per piece
- Overweight: Excess fees apply when limits are exceeded; if more than one limit is exceeded, the sum of all fees applies. Specific fee amounts by route were not displayed on the pages read.
Japan Airlines (JAL)
- Cabin bag: 1 piece, total L+W+H max 115cm, each dimension max 55 x 40 x 25cm; combined weight of carry-on + personal item under 10kg
- Personal item: 1 personal item (e.g. handbag or laptop) in addition to the carry-on bag
- Cabin weight: 10.0 kg
- Checked (Economy / Premium Economy (international)): 2 pieces, 23kg per piece, max 203cm total dimensions per piece
- Overweight: North America/Hawaii-Japan/Asia/Oceania sector, per piece: 23-32kg JPY 10,000 (USD 100); 32-45kg JPY 60,000 (USD 600)
The short verdict
By cabin volume and weight the two are closely matched — the real difference is in the fare tables below.
Both airlines count baggage differently across fares, so compare the checked tables before you book the cheaper ticket: a fare with no bag included can end up costing more.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| First Class (international) | 3 pieces, 32kg per piece, max 158cm total dimensions per piece |
| Business Class (international) | Up to 1-2 pieces (varies by fare), 32kg per piece, max 158cm per piece |
| Premium Economy (international) | Up to 1-2 pieces (varies by fare), 23kg per piece, max 158cm per piece |
| Economy Class (international) | 0-2 pieces (varies by fare rules), 23kg per piece, max 158cm per piece |
Piece concept on international flights; the free allowance written on the ticket applies. Items over 292cm total dimensions or over 45kg are not accepted as checked baggage. Eligible members get +1 piece free or up to 20kg more.
Japan Airlines (JAL) checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy / Premium Economy (international) | 2 pieces, 23kg per piece, max 203cm total dimensions per piece |
| Business / First (international) | 3 pieces, 32kg per piece, max 203cm total dimensions per piece |
| Economy / Class J (Japan domestic) | Up to 20kg total free, no limit on number of bags |
| First Class (Japan domestic) | Up to 45kg total free, no limit on number of bags |
International flights use the piece concept; Japan domestic flights use a total-weight concept (20kg, First 45kg) with total outside dimensions within 50 x 60 x 120cm on domestic. International Business/First piece figures are from JAL's official JALPAK page; Economy/Premium Economy figures are from JAL's official travel-info page for the North America/Hawaii-Japan/Asia/Oceania sector.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.