IATA Code: JL
Website: jal.com
Phone number: 00 81 3-6733-3062
Japan Airlines (JAL), Japan’s flagship Oneworld carrier, operates from Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), offering a premium trans-Pacific experience. This guide covers its Tokyo route, check-in, baggage, cabins, amenities, partnerships, comparisons, and long-haul travel tips.
Terminal
JAL uses Terminal D, DFW’s international hub with customs and 28 gates. Skylink connects terminals in ~7 minutes.
Tokyo Route
Daily flights to Tokyo Haneda (HND) on Boeing 787-9s (Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First) depart 11:05 AM, arriving 2:20 PM next day, linking to 70+ Asian cities.
Check-In
Check-in via JAL app or jal.co.jp 24 hours prior for digital passes. Terminal D counters (gates D15-D20) offer priority for Business/First and Oneworld elites. Arrive 3 hours early for customs.
Baggage
Claim bags at Terminal D, Level 1. Economy allows one carry-on (22″x16″x10″), one personal item, two checked bags (50 lbs). Business/First get three (70 lbs). Extra bags: $100+.
Cabins & Services
First Class features suites and kaiseki dining; Business offers lie-flat Sky Suites. MAGIC entertainment provides 500+ channels. Complimentary bento meals and free Wi-Fi (First/Business) enhance flights. Admirals Club (Terminal D, gate D24) offers dining and Wi-Fi. Terminal D has Taco Haven, Starbucks, and Duty Free.