Originally Posted by
Embraer666
Was never able to book HND at 355 and snagged PVG. The closer we get to our departure date the more I'm seeing seats become available in J class on SeatSpy. Is this normal or as a result of a reduction in demand due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East?
This is normal pre-OCW
HND 355 availability gets snapped up quickly. But frequently releases at very short notice. So if you are a flexible flyer you can get in there. A number of forumites do this quite a lot. I think it helps if you have someone to stay with in Japan so you aren't stressing about your return.
PVG is often wide open and I took advantage of this recently when I wanted to go to Korea. But it works equally well for Japan. With no visa requirements for China any more for UK pax, it's a doddle.