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Old Mar 16, 2010, 7:52 pm
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fumitani
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Originally Posted by JALPak
Effective April 1, all fares that earn 70% miles qualify for the 400 bonus (with the exception of 'X' fare which is still unclear whether it will earn the bonus or not. JAL still hasn't got back to me)

I found a way to beat you

ITM-NRT-LAX is only 80,000 yen per roundtrip and will earn 12,114 FOPs plus 16,402 miles.

ITM-NRT = 280 x 2 (domestic) x 120% (JALCard) + 400 (FOPs bonus) = 6,72 FOPs
NRT-LAX = 5,458 x .7 x120% (JALCard) + 400 (FOPs bonus) = 4,985 FOPs

So

3 x ITM-NRT-LAX roundtrips = 36,342 FOPs, 49,206 miles (2x miles)
1 x ITM-NRT-JFK roundtrip = 14,262 FOPs, 19,984 miles (2x miles)

Total FOPs: 50,604
Total Miles: 69,190
Total Cost: 80,000 * 3 + 91070 * 3 = 331,070 yen

Beat my previous low by 24,730 yen! But of course you have to factor in hotel for your stays in LAX and JFK, this might end up being more expensive than my previous MR routes)

Anyone has ideas on ex-Tokyo MR?
Let me correct you a bit.

The fare is 60000yen + 23070 taxes and surcharges so the total is not 80000yen you need to change it to 83070! that will change your cost a bit.
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