Table of Contents

  1. Overall Rating: 7/10 (πŸŒ•πŸŒ•πŸŒ•πŸŒ—πŸŒ‘)
  2. Quick Summary:
    • A highly efficient and comfortable domestic widebody flight experience with generous legroom and free Wi-Fi.
  3. Flight Route
    • JL512, Sapporo New Chitose Airport (CTS) β†’ Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
    • 14:10 Departure β†’ 15:55 Arrival
    • Flight Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  4. Aircraft Type: A350-900, JA12XJ (Jun 2017 delivered, 8.5-year-old)
  5. Cabin Class & Seat: 28D, Economy Class, Aisle
  6. Check-in & Baggage Allowance
  7. Boarding Process
  8. Cabin & Seat Detail
  9. In-flight Service
  10. In-flight Entertainment & Wi-Fi
  11. Landing & Immigration
  12. Final Thoughts & Conclusion

6. Check-in & Baggage Allowance

Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Check-in at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Check-in at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Check-in at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Check-in at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Check-in at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Check-in at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Check-in at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Check-in at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Check-in at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Check-in at CTS

JAL domestic checked baggage allowances are based on weight rather than piece count. First Class passengers receive up to 45 kg, while Class J and Economy Class passengers are allowed 20 kg. Oneworld Sapphire members receive an additional 15 kg, and Oneworld Emerald members receive an additional 20 kg. Note that no single bag can exceed 32 kg. For full checked baggage allowances, see JAL’s guidelines here and checked baggage fees, refer to here.

However, there is a minor policy quirk. Most airlines apply baggage rules based on the operating segment regardless of ticketing. However, since my domestic segment was ticketed through American Airlines, JAL applied my international baggage allowance instead. Passengers booking JAL domestic flights via partner international carriers should confirm which allowance applies.

7. Boarding Process

Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Boarding at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Boarding at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Boarding at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Boarding at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Boarding at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Boarding at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Boarding at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Boarding at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Boarding at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Boarding at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Boarding at CTS
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Boarding at CTS

8. Cabin & Seat Detail

Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Recaro Seat

9. In-flight Service

Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Drink Service
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Drink Service
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Drink Service
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class Drink Service

10. In-flight Entertainment & Wi-Fi

Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View
Japan Airlines A350 Economy Class IFE and Camera View

11. Landing & Immigration

Japan Airlines A350 Arrival at HND
Japan Airlines A350 Arrival at HND
Japan Airlines A350 Arrival at HND
Japan Airlines A350 Arrival at HND
Japan Airlines A350 Arrival at HND
Japan Airlines A350 Arrival at HND
Japan Airlines A350 Arrival at HND
Japan Airlines A350 Arrival at HND

12. Final Thoughts & Conclusion

Japan Airlines A350 Arrival at HND

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The Editor Behind This Journey: Heejung
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