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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May 21, 2019, 8:41 pm
#2941
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The page is confusing...https://www.jal.co.jp/en/dom/service...k/diamond.html
"First class domestic passengers departing from this airport on the day. Or passengers connecting to a same-day JAL flight with a first class reservation."
On the Japanese version of the page the text reads "JAL国内線ファーストクラスにて当日当該空港よりご出発または同クラスに当日お乗り次のお客さ ま" where I can only assume the "同クラス(same class)" means "国内線ファーストクラス" in the previous paragraph.
This is separately followed by the rules for passengers connecting to/from international first class. Maybe I should call them to ask...
"First class domestic passengers departing from this airport on the day. Or passengers connecting to a same-day JAL flight with a first class reservation."
On the Japanese version of the page the text reads "JAL国内線ファーストクラスにて当日当該空港よりご出発または同クラスに当日お乗り次のお客さ ま" where I can only assume the "同クラス(same class)" means "国内線ファーストクラス" in the previous paragraph.
This is separately followed by the rules for passengers connecting to/from international first class. Maybe I should call them to ask...
So to anyone planning a same-day mileage run within Japan - it might be a good idea to use Japan Explorer Pass to do 2-3 segments and then a domestic First Class ticket (regular fare) - that gets you in the domestic first class lounges for ALL legs
Last edited by mhy; May 22, 2019 at 7:59 am
May 21, 2019, 9:38 pm
#2942
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Hey Flyer Talk JAL flyers,
Every year I take the family to Japan to see family. Usually, we have enough Marriott points to transfer over and get our tickets booked as international award reservations however, our trip this year requires us to be really flexible in our plans, and the chance that we may need to cancel our award reservation is quite high.
I have checked JAL's site and I just want to make sure I am interpreting it correctly. Is it true that as long as I cancel our reservation at least 2 days before our departure date, we will receive a refund of all our miles, fuel surcharges and taxes, less the cancellation fee of approx 3000yen per ticket?
Every year I take the family to Japan to see family. Usually, we have enough Marriott points to transfer over and get our tickets booked as international award reservations however, our trip this year requires us to be really flexible in our plans, and the chance that we may need to cancel our award reservation is quite high.
I have checked JAL's site and I just want to make sure I am interpreting it correctly. Is it true that as long as I cancel our reservation at least 2 days before our departure date, we will receive a refund of all our miles, fuel surcharges and taxes, less the cancellation fee of approx 3000yen per ticket?
May 21, 2019, 10:07 pm
#2944
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May 21, 2019, 10:09 pm
#2945
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May 21, 2019, 10:14 pm
#2946
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May 22, 2019, 6:54 am
#2947
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At LAX and HND, are they strict on being able to check in the maximum of 3 hours prior to departure?
May 22, 2019, 7:03 am
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In Haneda, you can check in as soon as the counters open, around 5:30am.
May 22, 2019, 9:57 am
#2949
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ETA: Found it! Had boarding pass in hand at T-3:45, so checked in slightly before that. Coach, no status, and check-in staff made no mention about needing to wait. OP, I think you'll be fine.
May 22, 2019, 11:14 pm
#2950
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I think LAX has been expanded to 3.5 hours. As the security flow can take a lot of time at TBIT. Or at least they tend to open early. Before the 3.5 hours mark there is literally no one around to check you in.
In Haneda, you can check in as soon as the counters open, around 5:30am.
In Haneda, you can check in as soon as the counters open, around 5:30am.
OP is on JL69, so staff would be there around T-4 or slightly before for JL61. Looking at my records, I'm pretty sure we checked in before T-3 there.
ETA: Found it! Had boarding pass in hand at T-3:45, so checked in slightly before that. Coach, no status, and check-in staff made no mention about needing to wait. OP, I think you'll be fine.
ETA: Found it! Had boarding pass in hand at T-3:45, so checked in slightly before that. Coach, no status, and check-in staff made no mention about needing to wait. OP, I think you'll be fine.
Is the ‘Los Angeles International Lounge’ a JAL lounge separate from the One World Business Class lounge?
May 23, 2019, 12:08 am
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May 23, 2019, 12:20 am
#2952
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I see the general ''oneworld Los Angeles Lounge'', and below it ''Los Angeles International Lounge'' with JAL listed under the Airlines.
https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges?location=LAX
Last edited by makrxx; May 23, 2019 at 12:27 am
May 23, 2019, 12:57 am
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Thanks. Was slightly confused as I saw this from OW website.
I see the general ''oneworld Los Angeles Lounge'', and below it ''Los Angeles International Lounge'' with JAL listed under the Airlines.
https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges?location=LAX
May 23, 2019, 10:52 pm
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