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Japan Airlines Carry-On Size & Bag Rules
Japan Airlines (JAL) is the flag carrier of Japan and a founding member of the Oneworld alliance. All fares include one cabin bag and one personal belonging, with a combined weight limit of 10 kg. Cabin bag dimensions follow the Scheduled Airlines Association of Japan standard.
Personal Item
Under the seat
No size restriction
Must fit under the seat in front of you
Cabin Bag
Overhead bin
Length
22.0
in
Width
16.0
in
Height
10.0
in
All passengers may carry 2 items: 1 personal belonging and 1 cabin bag, with a combined weight of 10 kg. The cabin bag must not exceed 115 cm in total dimensions.
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Length — tallest dimension, from floor to top of handle/wheels
Width — widest side, including external pockets
Depth — front to back, at the thickest point
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