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?
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Jun 9, 2018, 2:11 pm
#2416
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,664
The fare code may start with an "O", but the booking code is P. The full fare basis is OLX08CN1/PAUP.
So, the question remains. Why the pricing discrepancy? It it because AA also allows routing via its own metal on this fare? That's the only thing I can think of.
>$LB1
001 BOSHAN 26NOV18 AA USD 1100.00 OLX08CN1 STAY- /6M BK-P
FARE CLS EXPLANATION BOOK CODES
-------- ---------------------- ----------
OLX08CN1 FARE BY RULE P
BOOKING CODE EXCEPTIONS
VIA AA P REQUIRED WHEN AVAILABLE
VIA AA O PERMITTED WITHIN USA
VIA AA O PERMITTED BETWEEN USA-CANADA
VIA AA O PERMITTED WITHIN AREA 3
VIA AA P REQUIRED
001 BOSHAN 26NOV18 AA USD 1100.00 OLX08CN1 STAY- /6M BK-P
FARE CLS EXPLANATION BOOK CODES
-------- ---------------------- ----------
OLX08CN1 FARE BY RULE P
BOOKING CODE EXCEPTIONS
VIA AA P REQUIRED WHEN AVAILABLE
VIA AA O PERMITTED WITHIN USA
VIA AA O PERMITTED BETWEEN USA-CANADA
VIA AA O PERMITTED WITHIN AREA 3
VIA AA P REQUIRED
Last edited by swingaling; Jun 9, 2018 at 2:31 pm
Jun 9, 2018, 7:06 pm
#2417
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 9
Saw business class tickets come and go in < 1 minute tonight. How do people even get through the screens that fast? Is there some strat I don't know about to make it even faster? Even though tickets are for sale on the 6th at 9pm, the JAL screen doesn't let me select it and gives me the "flight date is incorrect" screen. So then I have to click the day before, then on the next screen click the following day which I guess is costing me the 30 seconds it takes for people to fill in their required info on the next screen and select their seats? I'm just astonished that people can complete the process this quickly!
Jun 9, 2018, 7:21 pm
#2418
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Location: Tokyo
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Saw business class tickets come and go in < 1 minute tonight. How do people even get through the screens that fast? Is there some strat I don't know about to make it even faster? Even though tickets are for sale on the 6th at 9pm, the JAL screen doesn't let me select it and gives me the "flight date is incorrect" screen. So then I have to click the day before, then on the next screen click the following day which I guess is costing me the 30 seconds it takes for people to fill in their required info on the next screen and select their seats? I'm just astonished that people can complete the process this quickly!
Jun 9, 2018, 9:15 pm
#2419
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I didn’t check the complete fare rules, does it say the AA flights operated by JL can be booked in P?
Jun 9, 2018, 10:43 pm
#2420
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,664
Indeed. TPAC must be an AA flight operated by either AA or JL. Books into P on both JL and AA metal. More options for Area 3 travel, but the flights I've checked all book into P on the Area 3 legs (where P is available).
Jun 10, 2018, 4:15 am
#2421
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I realize that, of course. It's just strange to see such a huge difference on identical flights. Especially when the prime is pricier than the codeshare.
Indeed. TPAC must be an AA flight operated by either AA or JL. Books into P on both JL and AA metal. More options for Area 3 travel, but the flights I've checked all book into P on the Area 3 legs (where P is available).
Indeed. TPAC must be an AA flight operated by either AA or JL. Books into P on both JL and AA metal. More options for Area 3 travel, but the flights I've checked all book into P on the Area 3 legs (where P is available).
note that it’s not only limited to P fares. You will see I fares on AA as cheap as (or even cheaper than) JL E fares from time to time when flying on JL operates codeshares.
Jun 10, 2018, 6:26 pm
#2422
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JGC premier
Posts: 349
Remember, there’s also competition from people who started lining up at 4 am ish in front of JAL plaza Yurakucho to ensure they get to be (physically) closest to the agent/system..
Jun 10, 2018, 10:34 pm
#2423
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I was on the phone on June 1st (for April 27th 2019 departure), and so did my husband, and even both of us couldn’t get the seats we wanted even though our request were sent the second the clock turned 10 am Japan time. It’s just that tough.
Remember, there’s also competition from people who started lining up at 4 am ish in front of JAL plaza Yurakucho to ensure they get to be (physically) closest to the agent/system..
Jun 11, 2018, 6:48 am
#2424
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Japan
Programs: NH Diamond, JL JGC Diamond, BA Gold Guest List(Gold for life), CX Diamond
Posts: 1,580
I was on the phone on June 1st (for April 27th 2019 departure), and so did my husband, and even both of us couldn’t get the seats we wanted even though our request were sent the second the clock turned 10 am Japan time. It’s just that tough.
Remember, there’s also competition from people who started lining up at 4 am ish in front of JAL plaza Yurakucho to ensure they get to be (physically) closest to the agent/system..
It is 5 days earlier than normal award booking period.
Jun 11, 2018, 7:42 am
#2425
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Jun 11, 2018, 8:07 am
#2426
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tokyo
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Posts: 349
Which is why trying to get award seat on JL on GW is nearly a lost cause. Figured I should try my luck anyway since I was going to have to call to book a oneworld/partner award - my usual strategy for GW.
Jun 12, 2018, 8:44 am
#2428
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Jun 12, 2018, 9:28 am
#2429
Join Date: Apr 2017
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Jun 13, 2018, 5:19 am
#2430
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Oslo, Norway
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I'm having a long layover in London on my next trip, It seems that I'll get 2 bags. If i only check in one at OSL, can i check in the second one in London during my layover if i do some shopping?
Last edited by mckvakk; Jun 13, 2018 at 5:24 am