Dec 30, 2019, 1:03 pm
Last edit by: Quail
Wiki for using AS (Alaska) Miles on JL (Japan Airlines)
All awards for domestic Japan will default to Economy (including international F or J award with domestic segments).
However, these can often be upgraded at reasonable cost at the ticket counter in the Japan connecting airport
Award Chart
If not listed it's not available - EXCEPTION: Hawaii-Asia awards are bookable, not yet on the chart, at the same prices as Continental U.S.-Asia
(As of March 2017, Premium Economy is no longer available)
(As of October 2019, stopovers are no longer allowed on intra Asia awards)
For 2021:
F awards are available again to book directly on AS website (no need to book J then try to change segment) as of June 12, 2021.
Class of Service One-way Round-trip:
U.S./Canada to Asia
Coach 35,000 70,000
Premium 40,000 80,000
Business 60,000 120,000
First 70,000 140,000
U.S./Canada to Southeast Asia
Coach 40,000 80,000
Premium 45,000 90,000
Business 65,000 130,000
First 75,000 150,000
Intra Asia
Coach 15,000 30,000
Premium 17,500 35,000
Business 25,000 50,000
First 30,000 60,000
International gateways
All AS valid destinations from Tokyo (HND/NRT), Osaka (KIX) or Nagoya (NGO).
PUS, GMP, ICN, DLC, PVG, SHA, PEK, TSA, TPE, KHH, CAN, HKG, MNL, HAN, SGN, BKK, SIN, KUL, CGK, DEL, HNL, KOA, YVR, SFO, SEA, LAX, SAN, ORD, DFW, BOS, JFK
USA
Boston - BOS
Chicago - ORD
Dallas - DFW
Honolulu - HNL
Kona -KOA
Los Angeles - LAX
New York - JFK
San Diego - SAN
San Francisco - SFO
Seattle - SEA
Canada
Vancouver - YVR
Asia
Delhi - DEL
Tokyo - HND & NRT
Osaka - KIX
Nagoya - NGO
Busan - PUS
Seoul - Gimpo GMP
Seoul - Incheon ICN
Southeast Asia (or listed as SE based on how awards are pricing)
Bangkok - BKK
Beijing - PEK
Dalian - DLC
Guangzhou - CAN
Hanoi - HAN
Ho Chi Minh City - SGN
Hong Kong - HKG
Jakarta - CGK
Kaohsiung - KHH
Kuala Lumpur - KUL
Manila - MNL
Shanghai - Hongqiao - SHA
Shanghai - Pudong - PVG
Singapore - SIN
Taipei - TPE
Taipei - Songshan - TSA
Tianjin - TSN (only from Nagoya, not very useful....)
All awards for domestic Japan will default to Economy (including international F or J award with domestic segments).
However, these can often be upgraded at reasonable cost at the ticket counter in the Japan connecting airport
Award Chart
If not listed it's not available - EXCEPTION: Hawaii-Asia awards are bookable, not yet on the chart, at the same prices as Continental U.S.-Asia
(As of March 2017, Premium Economy is no longer available)
(As of October 2019, stopovers are no longer allowed on intra Asia awards)
For 2021:
F awards are available again to book directly on AS website (no need to book J then try to change segment) as of June 12, 2021.
Class of Service One-way Round-trip:
U.S./Canada to Asia
Coach 35,000 70,000
Premium 40,000 80,000
Business 60,000 120,000
First 70,000 140,000
U.S./Canada to Southeast Asia
Coach 40,000 80,000
Premium 45,000 90,000
Business 65,000 130,000
First 75,000 150,000
Intra Asia
Coach 15,000 30,000
Premium 17,500 35,000
Business 25,000 50,000
First 30,000 60,000
International gateways
All AS valid destinations from Tokyo (HND/NRT), Osaka (KIX) or Nagoya (NGO).
PUS, GMP, ICN, DLC, PVG, SHA, PEK, TSA, TPE, KHH, CAN, HKG, MNL, HAN, SGN, BKK, SIN, KUL, CGK, DEL, HNL, KOA, YVR, SFO, SEA, LAX, SAN, ORD, DFW, BOS, JFK
USA
Boston - BOS
Chicago - ORD
Dallas - DFW
Honolulu - HNL
Kona -KOA
Los Angeles - LAX
New York - JFK
San Diego - SAN
San Francisco - SFO
Seattle - SEA
Canada
Vancouver - YVR
Asia
Delhi - DEL
Tokyo - HND & NRT
Osaka - KIX
Nagoya - NGO
Busan - PUS
Seoul - Gimpo GMP
Seoul - Incheon ICN
Southeast Asia (or listed as SE based on how awards are pricing)
Bangkok - BKK
Beijing - PEK
Dalian - DLC
Guangzhou - CAN
Hanoi - HAN
Ho Chi Minh City - SGN
Hong Kong - HKG
Jakarta - CGK
Kaohsiung - KHH
Kuala Lumpur - KUL
Manila - MNL
Shanghai - Hongqiao - SHA
Shanghai - Pudong - PVG
Singapore - SIN
Taipei - TPE
Taipei - Songshan - TSA
Tianjin - TSN (only from Nagoya, not very useful....)
Definitive "Booking Japan Airlines (JL) Using AS Miles" Thread (2020-2022)
Feb 16, 2022, 6:01 pm
#391
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and rebooking for many failed trips alternately so I had a brain glitch.I thought I read that they were going to change that rule recently when they formally joined oneworld- but it could be wishful thinking - has anyone seen/heard anything about that?
Feb 16, 2022, 8:39 pm
#392
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Posts: 636
I had a bunch of my JAL F LAX and SGO to HRT and HND cancelled and rebooked today. Got the email from AS. I am thinking it is likely they are switching to non suite 6 per airline First class seats. Which model airline do I need to avoid and which one have the legit suites? Thanks
Feb 17, 2022, 4:29 pm
#393
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Looks like Japan is going to loosen the restrictions a bit. At least it's possible now.
Feb 17, 2022, 9:30 pm
#394
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Feb 17, 2022, 10:00 pm
#396
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Feb 17, 2022, 10:15 pm
#397
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true, it’s not ideal, but it’s a start. There are people who can work remotely while traveling so this will work for them.
Feb 20, 2022, 6:45 pm
#398
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Sorry if this is covered somewhere but I can't find it, about how far out in months or weeks should I start looking for Business or First class award space?
Feb 22, 2022, 10:42 am
#399
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Programs: AS 100k, DL PM, New Sagaya
Posts: 1,291
I have never had a chance to use JAL or transit NRT. But received the dreaded your flight has been cancelled email from AS today on an award in J to BKK from PDX. Agent claimed the SEA-NRT (JL67) was adjusted such that a connection was illegal. But I think JL cancelled that flight for Saturdays now (or at least with I poke around with dummy bookings.)
AS offered to rebook next day, but I asked them to request space on JL via LAX instead. Curious to see if that works - there is tons of space in general on that plane. But agent warned it could be 5-7 business days before we hear back - that seems archaic....
AS offered to rebook next day, but I asked them to request space on JL via LAX instead. Curious to see if that works - there is tons of space in general on that plane. But agent warned it could be 5-7 business days before we hear back - that seems archaic....
Last edited by williwaw; Feb 22, 2022 at 11:48 am
Feb 23, 2022, 9:05 pm
#400
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Posts: 1,291
Success this evening, received a schedule alert email from AS and it was with new seats on JL via LAX after the cancelled SEA-NRT flight. A longer itinerary with PDX-LAX but I will take it.
Feb 23, 2022, 9:58 pm
#401
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I had a similar issue (sfo-tyo)- but in my case they eliminated F (where I was booked) - AS wanted to put me on another flight in C but I, too knew to ask them to reroute me through LA (where F was available but not for award) - they also said 5-7 days (I think that's the guide line) but I got confirmation much more quickly too. It pays to know what to ask for! (they didn't think JL would do it and tried to dissuade me)
Feb 26, 2022, 7:43 pm
#402
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Location: YVR
Programs: DL Gold, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Best Western Diamond Selec
Posts: 539
I had a similar issue (sfo-tyo)- but in my case they eliminated F (where I was booked) - AS wanted to put me on another flight in C but I, too knew to ask them to reroute me through LA (where F was available but not for award) - they also said 5-7 days (I think that's the guide line) but I got confirmation much more quickly too. It pays to know what to ask for! (they didn't think JL would do it and tried to dissuade me)
Feb 26, 2022, 10:15 pm
#403
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BTW has anyone flown nrt-bkk # 707/708? It shows the ability to choose a seat in what looks like first class area? Are they flying a plane that is configured for 3 class as a 2 class plane?
Feb 27, 2022, 12:33 am
#404
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No it is A I was using F to indicate first class for shorthand not the actual booking class
BTW has anyone flown nrt-bkk # 707/708? It shows the ability to choose a seat in what looks like first class area? Are they flying a plane that is configured for 3 class as a 2 class plane?
BTW has anyone flown nrt-bkk # 707/708? It shows the ability to choose a seat in what looks like first class area? Are they flying a plane that is configured for 3 class as a 2 class plane?
Feb 27, 2022, 1:39 am
#405
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was it showing up as available on AS site, or they gave you a revenue seat, but still coded as A? Everytime I get involuntary rebooks, I kinda get excited especially when cabin is F.