Jun 26, 2018, 12:52 pm
Last edit by: Tokyoite
Corona related JAL announcements page link.
https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/info/2020/other/200228/
Just to kick start a wiki, with answers to frequent questions.A: Yes. written here (link) A. Definitely, within the lounge access rules of course. written here (link)
https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/info/2020/other/200228/
Just to kick start a wiki, with answers to frequent questions.
1. We're flying HND-NGO-HNL. NGO-HNL is booked in business class, but HND-NGO is in economy. Will we still get the baggage allowance as if we're flying business class the whole way?
2. We're flying HND-NGO-HNL. Will we have lounge access in HND?
[JAL NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (flame free)
Mar 19, 2017, 1:02 pm
#1486
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: LY-PL, A3-*G
Posts: 1,680
Mar 19, 2017, 8:59 pm
#1487
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: SFO
Programs: OneWorld Emerald, JL Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 65
Not confident, but JL doesn't open domestic J for BA in any season.
Even trying to book through JL, JL may release only a few domestic J seats so that's difficult.
Mar 19, 2017, 9:38 pm
#1488
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
Seriously - don't even bother. It's a 1h25min flight, you will not need J for it (and what JL calls "class J" is basically a slightly wider seat that you can grab for 1,000 yen on checkin if available). Also, I do not believe it ever comes up available to BA... but honestly, there are better uses for your Avios.
Mar 19, 2017, 11:06 pm
#1489
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: SFO
Programs: OneWorld Emerald, JL Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 65
JL calls it J, in fact, nearly international PY.
Mar 20, 2017, 2:41 am
#1490
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,819
I have an upcoming domestic flight in May CTS-ITM (first JL domestic flight for me). I assume I will be able to check-in at the CTS JGC Counter and use the JGC express lane by showing my MH Gold (Sapphire) card?
I know my JMB Crystal status is not eligible though. So trying to make use of my MH Gold status while I still have it.
I know my JMB Crystal status is not eligible though. So trying to make use of my MH Gold status while I still have it.
Last edited by lcpteck; Mar 20, 2017 at 2:49 am
Mar 20, 2017, 1:14 pm
#1491
Ambassador: Japan Airlines
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: JAL Mileage Bank, JMB Diamond, oneworld Emerald, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 16,394
I have an upcoming domestic flight in May CTS-ITM (first JL domestic flight for me). I assume I will be able to check-in at the CTS JGC Counter and use the JGC express lane by showing my MH Gold (Sapphire) card?
I know my JMB Crystal status is not eligible though. So trying to make use of my MH Gold status while I still have it.
I know my JMB Crystal status is not eligible though. So trying to make use of my MH Gold status while I still have it.
Mar 20, 2017, 1:58 pm
#1492
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 75
Seriously - don't even bother. It's a 1h25min flight, you will not need J for it (and what JL calls "class J" is basically a slightly wider seat that you can grab for 1,000 yen on checkin if available). Also, I do not believe it ever comes up available to BA... but honestly, there are better uses for your Avios.
Mar 20, 2017, 2:07 pm
#1493
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZ, NYC
Programs: Marriott Gold, JGC, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, AC 25K
Posts: 1,025
I have an upcoming domestic flight in May CTS-ITM (first JL domestic flight for me). I assume I will be able to check-in at the CTS JGC Counter and use the JGC express lane by showing my MH Gold (Sapphire) card?
I know my JMB Crystal status is not eligible though. So trying to make use of my MH Gold status while I still have it.
I know my JMB Crystal status is not eligible though. So trying to make use of my MH Gold status while I still have it.
You can do the same with the lounge as well.
Mar 21, 2017, 9:49 pm
#1494
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,819
Yeah, have accessed the Lounges and priority boarding by showing my MH Gold card, no issues.
Mar 22, 2017, 12:55 pm
#1495
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZ, NYC
Programs: Marriott Gold, JGC, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, AC 25K
Posts: 1,025
Is there a way (date or destination) to get a higher fare class without spending double/triple on JL?
Looking at JL flights ex NYC to Asia and while all the N fare is competitive at about USD$500 base fare, the next fare class (S) is $1500 so I'm essentially paying triple the price for a 20% increase in FOP earning which is not worth it.
Does JL have any other fare class higher than the deepest discount N but priced reasonably?
I need about 9000FOP (500 on JL) to the next level so.
Looking at JL flights ex NYC to Asia and while all the N fare is competitive at about USD$500 base fare, the next fare class (S) is $1500 so I'm essentially paying triple the price for a 20% increase in FOP earning which is not worth it.
Does JL have any other fare class higher than the deepest discount N but priced reasonably?
I need about 9000FOP (500 on JL) to the next level so.
Mar 22, 2017, 1:21 pm
#1496
Ambassador: Japan Airlines
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: JAL Mileage Bank, JMB Diamond, oneworld Emerald, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 16,394
Is there a way (date or destination) to get a higher fare class without spending double/triple on JL?
Looking at JL flights ex NYC to Asia and while all the N fare is competitive at about USD$500 base fare, the next fare class (S) is $1500 so I'm essentially paying triple the price for a 20% increase in FOP earning which is not worth it.
Does JL have any other fare class higher than the deepest discount N but priced reasonably?
I need about 9000FOP (500 on JL) to the next level so.
Looking at JL flights ex NYC to Asia and while all the N fare is competitive at about USD$500 base fare, the next fare class (S) is $1500 so I'm essentially paying triple the price for a 20% increase in FOP earning which is not worth it.
Does JL have any other fare class higher than the deepest discount N but priced reasonably?
I need about 9000FOP (500 on JL) to the next level so.
Mar 22, 2017, 2:45 pm
#1497
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZ, NYC
Programs: Marriott Gold, JGC, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, AC 25K
Posts: 1,025
Mar 22, 2017, 6:58 pm
#1498
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: KMQ
Programs: JMB Diamond,NH Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, IHG Royal Ambassador Spire,
Posts: 363
Mar 22, 2017, 10:08 pm
#1499
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JGC premier
Posts: 349
Is there a way (date or destination) to get a higher fare class without spending double/triple on JL?
Looking at JL flights ex NYC to Asia and while all the N fare is competitive at about USD$500 base fare, the next fare class (S) is $1500 so I'm essentially paying triple the price for a 20% increase in FOP earning which is not worth it.
Does JL have any other fare class higher than the deepest discount N but priced reasonably?
I need about 9000FOP (500 on JL) to the next level so.
Looking at JL flights ex NYC to Asia and while all the N fare is competitive at about USD$500 base fare, the next fare class (S) is $1500 so I'm essentially paying triple the price for a 20% increase in FOP earning which is not worth it.
Does JL have any other fare class higher than the deepest discount N but priced reasonably?
I need about 9000FOP (500 on JL) to the next level so.
Mar 23, 2017, 7:11 am
#1500
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZ, NYC
Programs: Marriott Gold, JGC, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, AC 25K
Posts: 1,025
since you're talking about destinations too, maybe Japan domestic routes which have more variety of fares will be better? also if you have status with JL you get to choose one month of the year where you'll get double fly on points for domestic route. With that you could easily get near 9000 FOP with 1 HND-ISG round trip on super/ultra sakitoku fare.