JAL award availability
Feb 8, 2016, 5:45 am
#181
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Oh I don't blame them at all. Just means I need to rethink my strategy for getting home from DPS in 6 weeks. I was planning on being able to get it done before leaving but now might just have to monitor while traveling and book return flights during the trip.
All good though!
All good though!
Just saying, if you have any DL miles to burn (given the constant and endless DL SlyMile devaluations) that it's a good option to consider.
Sorry if a bit OT here.
Feb 8, 2016, 5:49 am
#182
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Also some of that falls during JL award blackout dates. For more info, see the JL site.
Feb 8, 2016, 6:21 am
#183
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC//TLV
Programs: DL-PM; Marriott-Plat; SPG (soon RIP) - Plat, and e/t connected to AMEX Plat
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Keep in mind from the USA it's 5PM PST 331days out. I got through at 5:05PM yesterday and only 2 seats in J on JL6 we're available to the USA, the other routes (LAX/SFO/ORD) sold out in 5 minutes.
Nothing is blocked...people are just calling in ahead. I snagged two F seats in JL6 for Jan 3rd. Called at 4:50PM and told the agent they would open in 10 minutes. She kept refreshing and was amazed the availability was there at 5pm "like magic". Moral of the story...call ahead and try from multiple phones if you need to. The agent needs to snag at exactly 5pm PDT t-331.
Hope this helps, and good luck. Its a battle!
Nothing is blocked...people are just calling in ahead. I snagged two F seats in JL6 for Jan 3rd. Called at 4:50PM and told the agent they would open in 10 minutes. She kept refreshing and was amazed the availability was there at 5pm "like magic". Moral of the story...call ahead and try from multiple phones if you need to. The agent needs to snag at exactly 5pm PDT t-331.
Hope this helps, and good luck. Its a battle!
Fair warning... my mind is turning to mush.
Last edited by AspiringWorldTraveler; Feb 8, 2016 at 7:17 am Reason: added departure city
Feb 8, 2016, 5:41 pm
#184
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Feb 9, 2016, 6:07 am
#185
Join Date: Jul 1999
Programs: AA 1MM/Gold, Marriott Gold
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There was some other availability to/from NRT on those dates too...but as people have said, the seats to/from the US have been going within minutes.
We were able to book 3 in J from DFW-NRT on the outbound leg, so looking forward to trying the SkySuite on the 788.
Feb 9, 2016, 6:24 am
#186
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 35
Departing Asia on Jan 14 2017, what is the EXACT day/time the seats would expect to open? I am calculating Friday, Feb 19 at 5pm PST. Can one of you pros confirm this? I have grudgingly had to book weird flights to get there, would love to nail the return smoothly.
Feb 9, 2016, 6:31 am
#187
Ambassador: Japan Airlines
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: JAL Mileage Bank, JMB Diamond, oneworld Emerald, Bonvoy Platinum
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I assume you are a US region member? Are you planning to call the US call center? Are you redeeming with JMB miles? Do you have JMB status?
Feb 9, 2016, 7:49 am
#188
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Feb 9, 2016, 11:52 am
#190
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There are 4 questions, which 2 were you replying to? The itinerary could change when awards open up. E.g. if this involves other carriers.
And if this is about how to redeem AA miles from Thailand to ORD, you should refer to http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html for your questions. AA experts will be able to tell you when to call and tricks you could use.
And if this is about how to redeem AA miles from Thailand to ORD, you should refer to http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html for your questions. AA experts will be able to tell you when to call and tricks you could use.
Last edited by JALPak; Feb 9, 2016 at 12:05 pm
Feb 9, 2016, 12:54 pm
#191
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Call on the 18th at 5PM PST. I would dial in 20 min before and see how wait times are. You want to be on phone with agent when clock hits 5PM
Last edited by Blootch; Feb 9, 2016 at 1:05 pm
Feb 9, 2016, 9:03 pm
#193
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Why don't you just waitlist for that and let JAL release the awards for you. That's much better than checking regularly by you.
Feb 9, 2016, 9:17 pm
#194
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Sorry, I should have given more info. I currently hold 2 F award tickets for this route. I have LAX-NRT in AA F and NRT-BKK in JL C. I'd like to switch to JL F (or CX F) if/when either become available. Any point in checking for open space prior two the two week mark?
Feb 9, 2016, 9:28 pm
#195
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F award inventory is unpredictable. You can't guess the actual load based on seat map either. And we have seen how JAL unexpectedly/accidentally released award inventory much further in advance. If you miss those chances your chance will be slim. So you should really be checking much earlier than the 2 week mark. But how and when you check for availability depends on your FFP and should be addressed in the corresponding forum instead.