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Quick facts about Japan Airlines

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Japan Airlines (IATA: JL, ICAO: JAL) is a JP airline and a member of the oneworld alliance.

Japan Airlines (JAL) is the second-largest Japanese carrier and the country's flag carrier, a member of the oneworld alliance. JAL is renowned for meticulous safety standards, Japanese service culture, and its premium business class JAL Suite cabin. Following its 2010 bankruptcy and subsequent restructuring under CEO Kazuo Inamori, JAL became a model of corporate turnaround.

Did you know? Japan Airlines flight JL123 in 1985 remains the deadliest single-aircraft accident in history. Following bankruptcy and restructuring in 2012, JAL emerged as one of the most financially robust and safety-focused airlines in the world.

Japan Airlines — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Japan Airlines passengers

Main Hubs
Tokyo Narita (NRT), Tokyo Haneda (HND), Osaka Kansai (KIX)
Founded
1951 — 75 years of service
Fleet Size
~170 aircraft
Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing 767, Airbus A350, Boeing 777
Destinations
100+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag on international routes; 2 bags allowed on North American routes. Carry-on: 10kg. Check itinerary for domestic Japan allowances.
Check-in Tips
Japan Airlines online check-in opens 24 hours before international flights. Tokyo Narita Terminal 2 is JAL's international hub. JAL's domestic services depart from Haneda.

How to Track Japan Airlines Flights

Tracking a Japan Airlines flight on Departra is simple. Enter your JL flight number in the search box above — for example, JL100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.