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JAL Special Assistance, Minors & Group Travel

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JAL Special Assistance, Minors & Group Travel — Summary

Requesting wheelchair and accessibility assistance on JAL, unaccompanied minor rules and age limits, group booking, lounges and onboard amenities.

Key Travel Facts & Insights

  • Accessibility and mobility assistance: JAL provides assistance booked in advance and has a strong accessibility record..
  • Children travelling alone: JAL offers an unaccompanied minor service for ages 6–11, optional to 17..
  • Group bookings: JAL Group Desk handles 10 or more passengers..
  • Lounge access: JAL Sakura Lounge and the JAL First Class Lounge at Haneda and Narita, with a signature beef curry that has become something of an institution..
AirlineJapan Airlines
IATA CodeJL
TopicAccessibility, Minors & Groups
Last reviewed2026-07-31

Accessibility and mobility assistance

JAL provides assistance booked in advance and has a strong accessibility record.

Children travelling alone

JAL offers an unaccompanied minor service for ages 6–11, optional to 17.

Group bookings

JAL Group Desk handles 10 or more passengers.

Lounge access

JAL Sakura Lounge and the JAL First Class Lounge at Haneda and Narita, with a signature beef curry that has become something of an institution.

Wi-Fi and onboard amenities

Wi-Fi across the international fleet, free on many routes. Seatback entertainment throughout. Complimentary meals in all cabins, with a well-regarded Japanese menu option in economy.

Requesting assistance in advance

jal.co.jp and the JAL app handle changes, seats and bags.

JAL accessibility, minors & groups — common questions

How do I request wheelchair assistance on JAL?

JAL provides assistance booked in advance and has a strong accessibility record.

Can a child fly alone on JAL?

JAL offers an unaccompanied minor service for ages 6–11, optional to 17.

Does JAL have Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi across the international fleet, free on many routes. Seatback entertainment throughout. Complimentary meals in all cabins, with a well-regarded Japanese menu option in economy.

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