Originally Posted by
CPH-Flyer
No problem, travel on separate tickets is fine. Make sure to print the e-tickets and leave ample of time for check-in at SFO. It sometimes takes a bit of time for them to process the details.
Thanks. People I spoke to at JAL telephone support are just utterly clueless. It really was quite something, but for the life of me they simply couldnt grasp the concept. Even after 3 "please hold and let me check with my support."
A good friend is a travel agent, so can provide a very official-looking itinerary that shows a clean connection. (Japanese officials love paperwork...)