What happened
Japanese airlines are standardizing domestic luggage check-off cut-off times at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND), effective September 1, 2026. ANA previously enforced a strict 20-minute cut-off, while JAL and its subsidiaries had a suggested 30-minute window. Now, both carriers require passengers to check luggage at least 30 minutes before departure. This industry-wide initiative aims to improve on-time performance and align with gate closing times, responding to administrative notices from the Civil Aviation Bureau and guidelines from the Scheduled Airlines Association of Japan. Passengers on domestic flights departing HND must verify specific airline procedures and arrive with sufficient time