FlyerTalk Forums - JAL Mileage Bank http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:43:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums - JAL Mileage Bank http://www.flyertalk.com/forum What about American Airlines negotiations with JAL, as an alternate to Delta http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1018783-what-about-american-airlines-negotiations-jal-alternate-delta.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:09:37 GMT We have a thread talking about JAL-Delta negotiations: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/993951-jal-bought-delta.html What is the status of JAL-American Airline negotations? Would AA and One World allow JAL (notwithstanding its... We have a thread talking about JAL-Delta negotiations:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-m...ght-delta.html

What is the status of JAL-American Airline negotations? Would AA and One World allow JAL (notwithstanding its dire financial state) to go to a rival global alliance? ]]> JAL Mileage Bank FlyerGoldII http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1018783-what-about-american-airlines-negotiations-jal-alternate-delta.html JAL may only have cash to fund 10 more days of operation!?!? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1018468-jal-may-only-have-cash-fund-10-more-days-operation.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:49:38 GMT Not sure where the times get the 10 day cash information. But we should watch out for our upcoming travels :( ---Quote--- http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/transport/article6922066.ece Japan Airlines (JAL),... Not sure where the times get the 10 day cash information. But we should watch out for our upcoming travels :(


Quote:
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/to...cle6922066.ece

Japan Airlines (JAL), which may have only enough cash to fund ten more days of operation, could be allowed to go bankrupt if a rescue package does not emerge quickly, the Government hinted yesterday.
]]> JAL Mileage Bank JALPak http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1018468-jal-may-only-have-cash-fund-10-more-days-operation.html Any recent experiences on NRT - BKK? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1018307-any-recent-experiences-nrt-bkk.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:43:56 GMT I'm booked on the JL 707 (which shows as a 747) and returning on JL 708 (also listed as a 747). I'm curious if anyone has had any recent experience flying these routes on JAL.

I haven't been on a JL flight in over 15 years, and I wasn't even a teenager at that point, so my memory is a bit foggy. I'm expecting better service then I will get on my AA flights to NRT, though nothing spectacular. Do they have IFE? Clean?

How is immigration in BKK? I land around 11 15 and wondered if I'd be able to get to my hotel before 1 AM. Any insight is helpful.

Thanks! :D ]]> JAL Mileage Bank EXP4ME http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1018307-any-recent-experiences-nrt-bkk.html NRT lounge access question http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1018265-nrt-lounge-access-question.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:09:44 GMT Quick question on NRT lounge access. Itin: HKG-NRT-CTS OW status: AA Platinum/Sapphire Will I get any lounge access in NRT during the transit? - Seems not if I refer to this (not sure if I fully understand):... Quick question on NRT lounge access.

Itin: HKG-NRT-CTS
OW status: AA Platinum/Sapphire

Will I get any lounge access in NRT during the transit?

- Seems not if I refer to this (not sure if I fully understand):
http://www.jal.co.jp/en/inter/lounge/topics/2003_06/

- But yes, if looking at this:
http://www.oneworld.com/ow/ffp/loung...by-tier-status

Looked through the many threads on lounge access and the official websites but was quite confused with lounge access in NRT, so would appreciate any help on this, many thanks! ]]> JAL Mileage Bank tonykl http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1018265-nrt-lounge-access-question.html JAL Premium Economy v ANA Premium Economy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1018228-jal-premium-economy-v-ana-premium-economy.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:22:23 GMT I have a business trip coming up in January (LHR to NRT) and have a choice between ANA or JAL as the carrier.

Looking at their websites, the JAL seats seem to be more 'modern' and as they are part of Oneworld I can get BA miles as well.

The cost and flight times are pretty much equal so does anyone have any opinion as to which is best or if there is any benefit of going for one over the other - lounge access, etc. - before I book it? ]]> JAL Mileage Bank KTF http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1018228-jal-premium-economy-v-ana-premium-economy.html Mongolia on JL? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1017429-mongolia-jl.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:24:40 GMT According to Wikipedia, JL flies "scheduled charters" to ULN (Ulan Bator, Mongolia) from NRT.

However, they are not shown in any of the JL timetables or schedules, as far I could find.

Anyone know if/when JL flies this route?

I searched and there was an old thread from 2004, which concluded that JL doesn't fly to Mongolia. I am curious, though b/c of the wiki site and also AA awards claiming that Mongolia is a possible destination.

I can't think of any other AA partners that would serve Mongolia, though, so it must be JL? ]]> JAL Mileage Bank Mr. Bean http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1017429-mongolia-jl.html SFO-NRT - direct or via YVR (777 vs 747)? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1016906-sfo-nrt-direct-via-yvr-777-vs-747-a.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:49:45 GMT I am holding 2 U awards on flight JL 1 in April (not my first choice of dates - little availability this close). I have been looking forward to having a direct flight from SFO until I started reading this thread:... I am holding 2 U awards on flight JL 1 in April (not my first choice of dates - little availability this close). I have been looking forward to having a direct flight from SFO until I started reading this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-m...ss-seat-2.html
particularly post # 24 by coachngs.
My partner is a plus size and it sounds like the new neo seats on 777 are not very wide and she would not be comfortable.
While flying from SFO to YVR with AA award means connecting in PDX or SEA, I am considering the switch as there is more availablity (dates I want) and it would be on the 747 - availablity on UD. Are these seats appreciably "better" (read: wider) to make the inconvenient connection worthwhile?
Have to make the decision in next 2-3 days.
Your JAL expertise is appreciated.
TIA ]]> JAL Mileage Bank Paulchili http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1016906-sfo-nrt-direct-via-yvr-777-vs-747-a.html Flying Biz get First Lounge @ NRT http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1016754-flying-biz-get-first-lounge-nrt.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:57:53 GMT Hi - I am a CX Gold and flying out of NRT to PVG on JL. Checked in at NRT by a trainee which took a long time, but ...hey...she was really cute so it was worth the extra wait:D. She handed me the BP and said I could use the First Class Lounge (also... Hi - I am a CX Gold and flying out of NRT to PVG on JL. Checked in at NRT by a trainee which took a long time, but ...hey...she was really cute so it was worth the extra wait:D. She handed me the BP and said I could use the First Class Lounge (also printed on my BP). Sitting now at the lounge, to be honest the biz lounge looks nicer, but food and drink in First Lounge are much better.

Just for my understanding is this standard? As this is my first time actually flying JL out of NRT.

Cheers! ]]> JAL Mileage Bank sl00001 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1016754-flying-biz-get-first-lounge-nrt.html HND-GMP: C would be a waste of miles? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1016746-hnd-gmp-c-would-waste-miles.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:41:46 GMT Hi. I am contemplating about using AA miles on JL operated flight HND-GMP. One-way Y class would be 10K miles, while C class would be 20K. Would you use extra 10K miles for such a short flight? Please advise. ;) Hi. I am contemplating about using AA miles on JL operated flight HND-GMP. One-way Y class would be 10K miles, while C class would be 20K. Would you use extra 10K miles for such a short flight? Please advise. ;) ]]> JAL Mileage Bank ansatzjp http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1016746-hnd-gmp-c-would-waste-miles.html Full Fare Y Sit In J http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1016197-full-fare-y-sit-j.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:35:03 GMT Finally started watching this season of The Amazing Race. In one of the first Episodes of the season the teams all buy walk up full Y fares on JL. Y is out of seats. They ask to pay Full Y and sit in J and the TA calls and gets approval. The... Finally started watching this season of The Amazing Race. In one of the first Episodes of the season the teams all buy walk up full Y fares on JL. Y is out of seats. They ask to pay Full Y and sit in J and the TA calls and gets approval. The rules of the competition forbid buying a F or J ticket. I was blown away they let the people into J. ]]> JAL Mileage Bank motytrah http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1016197-full-fare-y-sit-j.html Business bulkhead seats available to non-elites at -72hrs? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1016048-business-bulkhead-seats-available-non-elites-72hrs.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:20:20 GMT Hi Is JAL making executive class bulkhead seats available to non elites 72hrs before departure through web check-in, or can this only be requested at the airport (at which time probably none will be left) ? Regards, Hi

Is JAL making executive class bulkhead seats available to non elites 72hrs before departure through web check-in, or can this only be requested at the airport (at which time probably none will be left) ?

Regards, ]]> JAL Mileage Bank goavibes http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1016048-business-bulkhead-seats-available-non-elites-72hrs.html Is this cutting it close at FUK? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1016039-cutting-close-fuk.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:56:55 GMT After having my ferry cancelled last minute, I just got booked on an JAL flight (through AA award miles) tomorrow morning. I'm going FUK-NRT-SEL.

The flight leaves at 7:05 am.

However, I'm backpacking and trying to avoid taxi fares. The first train of the day arrives at the airport at 5:55 am. Do you think this is enough time to check in for a domestic flight? I don't yet have a seat assigned. ]]> JAL Mileage Bank giblet http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1016039-cutting-close-fuk.html JL 405/406 on 773 F lavs/service questions http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1015935-jl-405-406-773-f-lavs-service-questions.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:46:41 GMT Hi,

I have a trip in F coming up next December on JL 405/406 NRT-CDG-NRT.

1. As there is only 1 lav up front, does JL 'reserve' one of the rear lavs for F pax ?

As it will be my first trip on JL F since 1995, I presume things have changed a bit...what can I expect as far as seat/amenities/food/entertainemnt ?
I am used to NH/SQ/TG/CX F products to compare

Thanks ]]> JAL Mileage Bank JackR http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1015935-jl-405-406-773-f-lavs-service-questions.html YVR-NRT-HKG a few questions http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1014640-yvr-nrt-hkg-few-questions.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:07:35 GMT Hey everyone, first post here!

I'm going to be travelling this route (YVR-NRT-HKG) on JL017 and JL735.

Actually this is my second time travelling this but, was hoping for some more tips from the seasoned crew here.

I'm not familiar with this "lounge" thing, how do they distinguish from who gets access. I'm in Y-class so I'm going to assume its not for people like me.

If thats the case, I've read that you get different "tiers"? How do you check your level and how do you upgrade yourself?

I know that both of these flights are going to be Boeing 744's. I've been going by seatguru for better seats but its not identifying much except for the back few seats and exit rows(usually reserved for babies I've heard?).

I also have the option of going through HND/NRT with a 10hr layover on the flight back. Is this advised? Is transportation between the airports included? How about the checked-in luggage, does it go through automatically or do you have to pick it up and check it in again at NRT.

Sorry about the overwhelming abundance of questions. I guess its better than making multiple threads about almost the same thing though right. ]]> JAL Mileage Bank teriyaki http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1014640-yvr-nrt-hkg-few-questions.html Management offers no bonus this winter http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1014402-management-offers-no-bonus-winter.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:34:59 GMT Will employees' morale be all right?

:( Welcome aboard :(
:( Something to drink ?:(
:( JAL breaks guitars?:( ]]> JAL Mileage Bank O Sora http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jal-mileage-bank/1014402-management-offers-no-bonus-winter.html