Originally Posted by
flompydomp
I emailed Japan Experience to ask if they provide a similar service to what JGA is providing. This was their response:
So they can give you an ERFS if you book their tour with hotels, but provide your own flights. That is already different from the official rules that say the agency has to arrange both flights and hotels. Is every agency just following their own rules at this point? If that's the case, I guess going through JGA is likely not an issue?
Pretty clear they just want to make additional income by booking hotel accommodations with partners.
All this worrying about JAG because of what guidelines say is likely for nothing...there are currently travel agencies offering guided tours that allow travelers to book their own flights. Not really concerned with this, but we'll see.