JALPak

Yup another 20% drop in pax and RPK in june

moonwoo

I am an AA Plat based in the US but travel to Asia on JAL 1-2 times a year. Is it ever better to credit miles to JAL and earn status through JAL (other than Admirals Club access even when traveling domestically)? Thanks in advance!

CPH-Flyer

You need to get 50% of your Fly On Points required for status from JAL metal, or JL coded codeshare flights, with 1-2 times a year it might prove hard to get enough points.

Unless you fly JAL a lot, I would say that there are in most cases better programs out there.

moonwoo

Thanks for the reply. Sounds like it won't be worth it.

deh1974

Wife and I are AA/QF OWE. We are flying JAL from SFO to HKG (via HND), connecting to a CX flight to MEL, all in J. This is the same PNR. I'm just transiting the whole way and just staying airside.

Question: How much can I check w/o a charge? JAL states I can have 4x 32kg bags. CX is unlimited bags, but 50kg weight limit.

My *guess* is that JAL won't care and just check the bags through (up to 4 bags x 32kg) to my final destination, MEL.

I've searched and can't find anything that covers this. Thanks!

JALPak

Is your SFO flight JL or AA coded? Due to US DOT exception, the marketing carrier of your first flight is the MSC and your allowance will be determined by that carrier.

deh1974

Thank you for the quick reply!

It's JL coded. So, if I understand correctly, as the first flight is a JL eventually connecting to a CX flight and it's the same PNR, JL rules apply?

That's freakin' great honestly.

JALPak

Yes, as long as JL001 is the first flight in your complete itinerary, the US DOT exception applies.

CPH-Flyer

I was fairly impressed by JAL service this morning. I was on the delayed LHR flight, and had a separate ticket to bring me to Copenhagen. (corporate vs private expense) JAL was willing to arrange the rebooking of the SK booking without hesitation, despite having no obligation. It was literally treated as a standard same ticket connecting flight.

In the end it was not possible to make the connection, so I had them reroute me to Paris and booked an Air France connection on my own.

bakaneko85

Great to hear that JAL is still willing to go above and beyond, especially with OW moving away some of the old benefits like through baggage on separate tickets. I was worried because I had a tight connecting flight on separate tickets through notoriously unreliable PVG just a few weeks after the change was introduced with military exercise delaying the whole schedule for hours the day before my flights. The ground crew at the check in counter said she'll make sure that there will be someone to help fetch me at the gate in case of any delay. Luckily the flight went on without a hitch, but the comfort knowing that i won't be stranded with unusable flight tickets is priceless.

VernonNYC

This is my first time using JMB.

I want to book Emirates (JFK-MXP-DXB-DAR-DXB) with two stopovers (in MXP and DAR). I am looking at dates in July of next year. The two middle flights (MXP-DXB-DAR) have first class availability. However, when I called they said it is not possible to book a segment and add to it later. Is this true? Meaning, do I have to wait until there is availability in all segments before booking this trip? The rep stated if I book and then cancel/re-book, there is no guarantee that the original seats will be there.

fransknorge

Hello.
I am planning a trip to Tokyo next year with a redemption, starting in Europe. Based on the miles/points I have in various programs and the amount I am ready to spend, my current plan is to fly one leg in JL F, the other leg likely in SK C. JL F is available only on the route from/to CDG and LHR if I am not mistaken (FRA maybe ? But not HEL).
As this is a leisure trip I am interested in maximising my F experience. So based on that what is the best plan: book JL F to Tokyo or back from Tokyo ?
Is the quality of the catering likely to be better ex TYO ? Are the lounges worth it ? Anything at all that would be a strong point to book the F leg in one direction compared to the other ? I am not interested in choosing the leg based on the amount/quality of sleep, this is a less major point for this trip ?
The European airport does not matter much, I can easily start/end at LHR, FRA of CDG

Tia

CPH-Flyer

As far as lounges for F in Europe is concerned London wins, not that the T3 Galleries First lounge is up there with the best. In Paris you get access to a AF J lounge. Currently Frankfurt does not have F, but it does have a small unexciting F corner in the JAL lounge. The Haneda F lounge is probably nicer than the European options.

The catering for the Japanese meal is generally agreed to be better when departing from Japan. Though the difference is not massive, but I agree that it is there.

In summary, I would book JL F ex Tokyo in this specific case.

JALPak

Ex-Japan Japanese meal is only better if you like authentic Japanese food. I've seen some pAAssengers who claim they love and use to "Japanese" food because they love sushi complained about how inedible they are.

CPH-Flyer

Admittedly true that the Japanese meals can be surprising for the non-experienced in true Japanese food. And more so out of Tokyo.