Trying Plan LAX - NRT on JAL - NEED HELP
Feb 7, 2013, 1:09 pm
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Trying Plan LAX - NRT on JAL - NEED HELP
I'm looking at ExpertFlyer to determine what dates have availability where I could use my AA miles for a business class ticket.
Expert Flyer shows C, J, D, X, and I as JAL's business classes. Are all of those classes bookable with AA miles?
Expert Flyer shows C, J, D, X, and I as JAL's business classes. Are all of those classes bookable with AA miles?
Feb 7, 2013, 1:55 pm
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They are not redemption classes
Feb 7, 2013, 1:58 pm
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Moving over to the AA forum since this topic squarely fits within the scope of the AAdvantage program.
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Feb 7, 2013, 2:34 pm
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Award for JL with AA miles books into U for international business, D for domestic business, A for domestic and international first.
Feb 7, 2013, 2:51 pm
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U Class for international business does not even appear on ExpertFlyer's list of classes.
Feb 7, 2013, 2:52 pm
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You cannot search JL award availability with EF.
Feb 7, 2013, 2:52 pm
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Can you tell me which classes are redemption classes?
YIKES! Did not know that. Is it best to just call AA directly then with possible flights in mind?
YIKES! Did not know that. Is it best to just call AA directly then with possible flights in mind?
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Feb 7, 2013, 3:04 pm
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Feb 7, 2013, 4:14 pm
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Feb 7, 2013, 6:03 pm
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Feb 7, 2013, 6:05 pm
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The booking classes for JL are:
F: Z
J: U (international), D (domestic)
Y: T (international), S (domestic)
F: Z
J: U (international), D (domestic)
Y: T (international), S (domestic)
Feb 7, 2013, 6:41 pm
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Or sign up for JAL account and look on their own website for availability.
Or sign up for JAL account and look on their own website for availability.
Feb 8, 2013, 8:16 am
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Feb 8, 2013, 8:47 am
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Agreed. I've yet to experience a situation where AA did not see what BA sees re: Oneworld partner availability. I noticed that BA now also shows Malaysia Airlines segments which appear to have tons of availability.
Feb 8, 2013, 12:51 pm
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You could also have a free trial on Awardnexus for JL availability.