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Japan Airlines Complaints - Contact Details, Online Forms, and Email

Written By Amy Lancelotte

Last Updated: November 12, 2024

Japan Airlines (JAL) is the country’s flag carrier. The airline flies around the world with bases at Tokyo’s Haneda and Narita airports. Serving over 6.5 million annual passengers, things may happen that require a Japan Airlines complaint. This can be anything from poor service on a flight or at the airport to Japan Airlines flight disruptions. 

For delayed and cancelled JAL flights, in 2023, only 2 new official UK261 complaints were registered with the CAA. That low number can be misleading, though. This doesn’t account for European passengers’ complaints and the many international ones who never make a complaint at all. The real number of flight interruption complaints is much, much, higher.

If you’ve experienced an unsatisfactory experience on your recent flight, you may want to use the Japan Airlines phone number, email, or forms to file an official complaint. Here’s everything you should know:

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Japan Airlines Contact Info - UK and Beyond

Using the Japan Airlines phone number isn’t always the best way to contact the airline for a complaint. But, if you prefer to speak with someone, that’s an option.

Japan Airlines Customer Service

When you run into a problem while travelling, calling is best so that you can get an immediate answer. Most of JAL’s phone lines are available in both English and Japanese. Watch out for non-toll-free JAL phone numbers if your mobile plan doesn’t include international calls.

Japan Airlines Phone Numbers

These are the contacts to use to get through to an agent to make a real-time complaint or address issues related to reservations:

Best Practices For Contacting Japan Airlines Phone Line Customer Service

By following these tips, you can improve your chances of getting your issue resolved efficiently:

• Call at non-peak times: To avoid long wait times, try calling early in the morning or late in the evening when the lines are typically less busy. Avoid calling during peak hours, such as midday or on Mondays and Fridays. It’s also best to steer clear of calling during large-scale events like bad weather disruptions or public holidays when call volumes tend to spike.
• Prepare your details in advance: Have all the necessary information ready before making the call. This includes your booking reference number, flight info, passport info, and your JAL Mileage Bank (frequent flyer) number.
• Request a reference number: To track your complaint, ask for a reference or case number at the end of the call.
• Record key details: After your call, write down the name of the agent you spoke with, the date/time of the call, and a summary of what was discussed. This information will be helpful if you need to escalate or follow up later.
• Use the Japan Airlines app: If your issue is not urgent or you need to manage your booking, consider using the Japan Airlines mobile app instead of calling. You can access your booking, make changes, and check flight status, which may reduce the need to call customer service altogether.
• Leverage your JAL Mileage Bank status: If you are a JAL Mileage Bank member, especially if you have elite status, use the dedicated customer service line for loyalty members (log in first). These lines often provide quicker responses and enhanced service.

Japan Airlines Email Complaints

When it comes to emails, Japan Airlines typically uses online contact forms in their place. But, if you do need to send an email, although it’s generally reserved for those with hearing impairments, contact the airline at jal_priority@ask.jal.co.jp.

Japan Airlines on Social Media Platforms

Sometimes you don’t receive a reply to an initial complaint, and when things drag on, contacting Japan Airlines using social media is an option. This will expose your complaint to the masses, and the 3 best platforms to use are Instagram, X, and Facebook. Note that for X (Twitter), the official Japan Airlines account is called “JAL Flight Info” as there are many unofficial ones out there.

Japan Airlines Live Chat

While there isn’t a Japan Airlines live chat service on their website, they do offer a bot chat for international passengers. This is not where you should lodge a Japan Airlines complaint, but it can be helpful to answer basic questions before filing a complaint.

Japan Airlines Online Complaint Forms

In the “Your comments to JAL” section of the “Contact Us” page, you can click on “submit online form” to initiate a complaint. It’s a very basic catch-all form used for all types of requests. You’ll select the type of complaint from the drop-down menu, but there is no specific option for flight interruptions or things like lost or delayed baggage. Then, you’ll have to describe the event in its entirety in the comment section.

What Can Japan Airlines Passengers Do If the Airline Doesn’t Respond?

This is when taking to social media is a good choice. Just make sure you give Japan Airlines a reasonable (30-day) timeframe in which to respond first. Alternatively, you can also attempt to escalate the issue by calling customer service and asking for a supervisor or manager.

In cases when your complaint involves flight interruptions, including missed connections, and denied boarding, you have another option. Use our team of airline compensation experts to make the complaint for you. Then, you don’t have to waste time and hassle trying to escalate the issue or constantly follow up.

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Expert Tips For Success With Your JAL Complaints

To navigate the JAL complaint process more effectively, follow these tips:

1. Submit all complaints promptly: Start your complaint as soon as possible to avoid forgetting important details or losing any relevant information, which can be crucial to resolving your issue.
2. Keep all documentation: Retain all the documents related to your flight and complaint, including photos, boarding passes, emails, receipts, and other airline-issued materials. These may be required to validate your complaint or serve as proof when escalating the issue.
3. Provide accurate contact information: If JAL can’t reach you, likely, they can’t resolve the complaint. So, don’t forget to give Japan Airlines your best contact details. Provide a daytime phone number where you can be easily reached and an email address that you check regularly.
4. Be clear and specific: When explaining your issue, be detailed about the incident. Specify exactly what you expect in terms of resolution. If applicable, reference relevant regulations such as UK261 or EU261 for compensation in case of delays, cancellations, or denied boarding.
5. Follow up persistently: Airlines, including JAL, may not prioritize complaints as quickly as you would like. If you’ve waited a reasonable amount of time and haven’t received a response, continue to follow up until your issue is addressed.

Japan Airlines Compensation Form

Your only option for the Japan Airlines compensation form is the general online form. Since there are no prompts to make sure you supply the appropriate information, your best to use a template to make sure you don’t forget anything. This is especially true when you’re complaining about a cancelled or delayed flight. Here are some examples to get started:

• Poor service template
• Refund request template
• Disrupted flight template

What To Do If the Japan Airlines Online Form Doesn’t Work

If you aren’t getting a reply or you can’t figure out the online form, we can help. AirAdvisor deals with airlines every day and our experts know exactly how to get the maximum compensation for you. With Japan Airlines, it’s tricky because there is no official form to use specifically related to flight disruption complaints. Our form is straightforward to use. Go with AirAdvisor and your complaint will be submitted in mere minutes.

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