Can I claim meal costs without the receipt?

You can ask, but proof is much stronger with an itemized receipt. Preserve alternative evidence such as card transactions while checking the airline's documentation rules.

What to check

Keep itemized receipts and the airline’s written offer of help. A bill shows what you paid; you may still need to show why the cost was necessary and who should cover it.

What to do next

List each cost separately and attach the receipt. The expense tracker can help you organize the amounts without treating them as approved.

Official sources

• Japan Airlines: JAL international flight expense reimbursement
• Travel Guard: Documents required to file a travel insurance claim