Loved the service provided by all the…
Loved the service provided by all the crew from the first flight up to our return flight.
Japan Airlines is a major airline based in Japan, providing passenger and cargo airline services. The company operates a domestic and international network, connecting travelers to various destinations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Japan Airlines focuses on delivering a high-quality travel experience, offering a range of services including in-flight meals, entertainment, and various classes of service to meet the needs of diverse travelers. The airline primarily serves business and leisure travelers, catering to both domestic customers within Japan and international passengers. With a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, Japan Airlines aims to enhance the travel experience through its efficient booking system and responsive customer service. Travelers can visit jal.com to explore flight options, manage bookings, and access additional travel resources.
Japan Airlines receives a mixed reception from travelers, with a significant number expressing dissatisfaction. Many reviewers highlight rude and unprofessional staff, with complaints about poor service and long wait times at check-in.
Flight cancellations and changes are frequently mentioned, leading to frustration among customers who feel their travel plans are disrupted without adequate communication. Despite these issues, some passengers praise the airline for its service quality, noting positive experiences with crew members and the overall flight experience. Additionally, a few customers appreciate the airline's efficiency and dedication to customer care, particularly in challenging situations. Overall, while there are commendable aspects of Japan Airlines, the prevailing sentiment leans towards disappointment due to service and operational inconsistencies.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 2.6 | 94 | 100% | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Jun 2025.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Aug 24 | — | 0 |
| Sep 24 | 2.0 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | 1.0 | 1 |
| Nov 24 | 5.0 | 3 |
| Dec 24 | — | 0 |
| Jan 25 | 1.0 | 2 |
| Feb 25 | 1.0 | 3 |
| Mar 25 | — | 0 |
| Apr 25 | 1.0 | 1 |
| May 25 | 1.0 | 2 |
| Jun 25 | 1.0 | 2 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 94 most recent reviews.
“Loved the service provided by all the crew from the first flight up to our return flight”
“This is a terrible airline”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Airlines.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Service | Booking | Value | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 out of 5 (poor) | 100 out of 100 | 2.7 out of 5 (poor) | 2.3 out of 5 (poor) | 2.1 out of 5 (poor) | — | 94 | |
| 4.9 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | — | — | — | 1,109 | |
| 4.2 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.2 out of 5 (good) | 3.5 out of 5 (good) | 3.8 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,083 | |
| 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,069 | |
| 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.9 out of 5 (good) | 4.9 out of 5 (good) | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,050 |
Bottom line: Japan Airlines is #5 of 5 on overall rating in this group. On booking, Audley Travel scores higher (4.9 vs 2.3).
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Loved the service provided by all the crew from the first flight up to our return flight.
Excellente compagnie À Paris grâce à Célia j'ai pû avoir une place plus adaptée car j'avais un problème de santé. Les hôtesses sont souriantes prévenantes même à vérifier que le coca est de bonne qualité Les toilettes sont très propres car nettoyés très régulièrement ce qui n'est pas toujours le cas. Vols à l'heure aucun soucis Je recommande vivement
May I please congratulate you with every praise for the lady who handled my check-in at LHR around 6am on Monday 11 November. I have over the last few years decided to only fly with Japan Airlines (with very rare exceptions, when it is absolutely necessary or if work requires me to do so otherwise) because of your top notch world class customer service, but I have not experienced this level of customer service in the UK by a non-Japanese staff of yours. Unfortunately I did not take down her name, but she looked like she is of either South Asian or Middle Eastern descent (sorry for a vague description) and believe was at the counter second from far right. Her mannerism was superb, handling of my luggage was excellent even though I had initially forgotten to ask for through transfer from LHR onto my local domestic destination. Never had I before heard such correct use of "sama" at the end of my name by a non-Japanese JAL staff, and it was so refreshing especially after having had a disgusting journey with National Express, which prides itself in treating customers like cattle in getting to LHR, a land where there's no concept whatsoever of customer service. Thank you so much for such pleasant, world-class service. This lady is an addition to the long list of why I only choose to fly our national flag carrier, with pride.
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Polarized pattern: few middle ratings. 37% of recent reviews are 4–5★ and 60% are 1–2★.
Top airline company in the world! As a Japanese living in Europe, I always use Japan Airlines or All Nippon Airways to go back to Japan. In terms of Japan Airlines, cabin crews have a lot of hospitalities and the food is very nice! Also we have more spaces at our feet rather than other airlines, which makes me more comfortable to sit down for more than 12 hours.
It's a bit expensive because it's a legacy carrier but the service is really great. So if your company reimburse your trip cost, JAL is one of the best choices. Meals are also great for me. Some people said their meals were bad, but I think it's because Japanese cuisines don't have much taste unlike American ones. That's just a culture difference, not JAL's fault. I want to use JAL again!
I fly a lot in Asia. JAL is consistently the best airline in this part of the world. Receive excellent service from the flight attendants and the food quality is high. The only drawback I have experienced is the hold times . It can be hours to reach a representative by phone.
The JAL San Diego team provided excellent servicing. The agents were mindful of our needs, as we had difficulty with the payment page for reservation at the JAL website. Agent Ms. S. Hamano showed great patience as we described our family urgency and was able to assist with securing flights. She was very thorough with dates, pricing and seats for two reservations. Ms. Hamano exhibited truly exceptional servicing. I definitely recommend Jal for international travel needs!
We were due to fly back from Japan on 21/06/23 with BA. British Airways unexpectedly cancelled our flights the morning before departure. It took an entire day trying to contact British Airways without success & the rebooking facility on their website was failing with an ambiguous message. After multiple failed attempts to contact them, including asking my wife to contact them in from the UK, we headed to Haneda airport to attempt to speak to someone there. On arrival we found out that the BA desk was closed so we spoke to the Japan Airlines ticketing desk since the alternate flight we wanted was with them. The Japan Airline staff went above & beyond. They were kind, professional & courteous. They allowed us to use their phone & gave us a direct contact number for BA as the number BA had provided us with was not working. After approximately 45 minutes of dealing with BA's unprofessional customer service who were laughing in the background of the calls & cut us off twice, we were able to get the flights rearranged with Japan Airlines. The Japan Airlines staff got us booked on & checked in quickly, also giving us access to their excellent lounge facilities which I did not expect. They demonstrated absolute professionalism throughout, the polar opposite to our experience with British Airways. I would wholeheartedly recommend Japan Airlines based on this experience.
We boarded JAL from Syd-Tokyo-London. I have nothing but high praises for the impeccable customer service. It was a long flight. The attendants' willingness to genuinely serve is out of this world. We've flown major airlines on long hauls as well but nothing compares with JAL. The attendants are always polite, smiling and very nice. They made us feel welcomed and valued. The food was just superb. They served healthy and well-balanced meal. You feel full but not bloated. JAL is now our favourite airline. I have recommended it to all my friends and family.
JAL is one of the best because of its service, comfort, and food. Once I rode JL26 and JL29 and their service was great with remote control to control the screen unlike Cathay.
Spent nearly 2300 only to find out that the layover is at a different airport so I tried to cancel and only got 800 of it back ( all this was done in a few hours). I also tried calling the phone number and nobody answered even after 40 minutes. Following day I called and finally got someone to answer. I wasn’t feeling well and the lady on the phone helped me out fairly quickly after she found out what happened. Thank you so much for your help!!
What a great Airline! We flew Boston-Narita-Itami and returned Narita to Boston. All of the Japan Airlines staff that we encountered did a great job but the staff at Boston airport were so helpful and accommodating. Many thanks to Mariko in Boston for all of her help. It was cherry blossom season and they were busy but always smiling and happy to assist.
The last leg of our trip from Tasmania to Vancouver was from Narita, Japan to Vancouver. This was cancelled due to heavy snow in Vancouver and the airport there closing down. Japan Airlines put us on a bus and put us up in a hotel for two nights while they arranged a way for us to get to Vancouver, then scheduled another bus to bring us back to the airport where they booked us a flight to Seattle (the closest available to Vancouver), and gave us a bus voucher to get from Seattle to Vancouver. We were provided with food and drink whenever we had to wait around too long. All the staff at JAL were literally running around trying to do the best they could for us and we appreciate all the effort and sincerity from the individuals that took care of us during this busy time. Thank you!!!
We bought multi-cities BC tickets back in April 2022 for flights starting January 2023. We recently read very negative reviews of JAL on Trip Advisor and Trustpilot.uk related to last minute changes, cancellations, selling pre-booked tickets for higher prices, no one to talk to at customers services, etc. All this made us very nervous about our tickets as JAL had also made a couple of changes on our tickets with some incoherence. We need to point out, though, that each change was communicated to us via email. With that background, we called JAL (1 855 604 1744 for USA and Canada) and was so happy and relieved that: a) an agent came on the line right away; b) she was very pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful with updating our itinerary based on changes for which we agreed; c) she also ensured updating of our seatings with the best available options; and finally d) sent us confirmation and ticketing promptly as indicated during the telephone conversation. In summary, we are very impressed with JAL quality of customers services and up to now, we must say that was our best experience. (we travel a lot , around the world, with the best rated airlines as QATAR, Singapore Airlines, ANA, Cathay Pacific, Air France, etc). We hope the actual trip starting in January 2023 will be as planned and enjoyable. Why not?
September lalu dari narita suamj sy ada tertinggal hp di toilet narita gate 61 dan ingat2 sudah di dlm pesawat yg mana begitu mau keluar sdh tidak bisa lagi karna pintu pesawat sudah di tutup, setelah cabin crew menginvestigasi semua data kami ..dengan berupaya dan 1 bln kemudian hape di temukan dan sampai di jakarta semalam. Kami di kabarkan utk mengambil di JAL office di soetta. Sungguh luar biasa yg tidak ternilai Pelayanan, makanan dan semuanya. Excellent..... Terima kasih untuk JAL atas bantuan dan servicenya YOU ARE THE BEST AIRLINES ...
Prior to the pandemic, I frequently traveled with JAL, and its always a great experience. On October 22nd, I took the 9.20am flight from HND-LHR, as I was boarding, I realized I forgot to return my pocket wifi. Shimada-san who works for JAL was a HUGE help and kindly took care of this for me. I really appreciate her help and support. SUPER EMPLOYEE- !! Five stars
Japan Airlines is a major airline based in Japan, providing passenger and cargo airline services. The company operates a domestic and international network, connecting travelers to various destinations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Japan Airlines focuses on delivering a high-quality travel experience, offering a range of services including in-flight meals, entertainment, and various classes of service to meet the needs of diverse travelers. The airline primarily serves business and leisure travelers, catering to both domestic customers within Japan and international passengers. With a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, Japan Airlines aims to enhance the travel experience through its efficient booking system and responsive customer service. Travelers can visit jal.com to explore flight options, manage bookings, and access additional travel resources.
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