Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
Not if you tell them it's for ticketing in Japan. They'll queue the PNR to Japan for the actual sale. I've done this on more than one occasion, including my fastest-ever transit of NRT. Off plane, past surgical mask-wearing immigration officer, up to ticketing level, 15 min. with giggling AA counter agents, through security and straight to the AA lounge. Badda bing.
Is there any agents in Japan who would ticket over the internet?
If not, how long would the ticket be held for before needing to be paid/issued?