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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Mar 6, 2020, 12:52 am
#3541
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Tokyo
Programs: Marriott Plat, HH G,Hyatt E,*A Gold, OW Emerald.
Posts: 3,023
So all of these differences do not really matter except seat selection (which should not be a problem in C?). Would be using JMB for miles 
So there is no risk AY would reroute me? Had that case a few years ago when booking code share... they exceeded their sales quota for JAL and rerouted us to Helsinki instead of direct flight...
So there is no risk AY would reroute me? Had that case a few years ago when booking code share... they exceeded their sales quota for JAL and rerouted us to Helsinki instead of direct flight...
-If any seat in C is ok, then you are ok with having the "leftover seats" next to the galleys or toilets. (selecting seats on codeshares is more complex than you think, and there are many restrictions on what you can actually select before check in opens (which is only t-24, and all you get is "leftover seats")
-If mileage accrual is not an issue, then you dont mind missing out on any flight bonuses or status achievement. Accruing on JMB (JAL mileage bank) is lucrative if you have JAL flight numbers (either on JAL flights or JAL codeshares with JAL flight numbers). Also, qualifying for status on JAL requires half of the accrued miles (called FOPs) to be accrued on JAL flight numbers (either on JAL flights or JAL codeshares with JAL flight numbers). So, it is advantageous to stay on JAL flight numbers (and avoid other oneworld codeshares on JAL flights).
Mar 6, 2020, 12:55 am
#3542
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Tokyo
Programs: Marriott Plat, HH G,Hyatt E,*A Gold, OW Emerald.
Posts: 3,023
So my wife, son and I are planning a trip to go to Okinawa from Okayama. So OKJ-OKA I would like to use points, when I look on JAL's webite in the award reservation, they offer a direct flight to book with points. When looking at alaska airs website for award space they show the route but making a stop in Haneda. OKJ-HND-OKA. I would like to avoid stopping in Haneda. Is this possible to book using AA miles or Alaska miles? Just flying OKJ-OKA. Thanks.
The correct forum to ask your question is (for whatever miles you want to use) is
the Alaska forum here (link)
or
the American airlines forum here (link).
Mar 6, 2020, 3:37 am
#3543
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 139
If you are using another airline's FFP, please do not ask questions in here .
Also, if you are trying to do something you know will break the rules, don't do it. It will just make it more difficult to other members trying to do the right thing .
I'm sick of people trying to find a hole in the rules. This is not how Japan works.
Also, if you are trying to do something you know will break the rules, don't do it. It will just make it more difficult to other members trying to do the right thing .
I'm sick of people trying to find a hole in the rules. This is not how Japan works.
Mar 9, 2020, 1:44 am
#3544
Join Date: May 2018
Programs: JMB
Posts: 132
all the points mentioned above are the disadvantages when booking code share flights.
-If any seat in C is ok, then you are ok with having the "leftover seats" next to the galleys or toilets. (selecting seats on codeshares is more complex than you think, and there are many restrictions on what you can actually select before check in opens (which is only t-24, and all you get is "leftover seats")
-If mileage accrual is not an issue, then you dont mind missing out on any flight bonuses or status achievement. Accruing on JMB (JAL mileage bank) is lucrative if you have JAL flight numbers (either on JAL flights or JAL codeshares with JAL flight numbers). Also, qualifying for status on JAL requires half of the accrued miles (called FOPs) to be accrued on JAL flight numbers (either on JAL flights or JAL codeshares with JAL flight numbers). So, it is advantageous to stay on JAL flight numbers (and avoid other oneworld codeshares on JAL flights).
-If any seat in C is ok, then you are ok with having the "leftover seats" next to the galleys or toilets. (selecting seats on codeshares is more complex than you think, and there are many restrictions on what you can actually select before check in opens (which is only t-24, and all you get is "leftover seats")
-If mileage accrual is not an issue, then you dont mind missing out on any flight bonuses or status achievement. Accruing on JMB (JAL mileage bank) is lucrative if you have JAL flight numbers (either on JAL flights or JAL codeshares with JAL flight numbers). Also, qualifying for status on JAL requires half of the accrued miles (called FOPs) to be accrued on JAL flight numbers (either on JAL flights or JAL codeshares with JAL flight numbers). So, it is advantageous to stay on JAL flight numbers (and avoid other oneworld codeshares on JAL flights).
We have decided to book only premium economy directly via JAL homepage; the "saved" money will be used to book better hotels
Mar 9, 2020, 4:44 pm
#3545
Ambassador: Japan Airlines
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: JAL Mileage Bank, JMB Diamond, oneworld Emerald, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 16,397
My Diamond service selection has just arrived and is currently under quarantine for 14 days since JAL sent this directly from Japan as usual LOL. If you don’t get your service selection package within a week or two and perhaps with your card then maybe something is wrong 
Mar 9, 2020, 5:04 pm
#3546
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: New York City
Programs: JGC
Posts: 445
I just got my Diamond card last week, and my JAL coupons arrived via DHL today in the mail.
Mar 29, 2020, 2:19 am
#3548
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,166
I would assume it does, since production has already shifted, and as items will need to be replaced, there is probably not really stock of the old one to keep it running for long.
Mar 29, 2020, 2:42 am
#3549
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: KUL
Programs: Salaryman One World Sapphire
Posts: 236
I think I am going to miss the current (soon to be obsolete uniform) uniform design.
Some say it looked dull but for me it is quite classy and subtle (hint of JL red) in my opinion.
Glad i managed to buy few of this in flight sales item inspired by the scarf (image taken from the net) few years ago.
Mar 29, 2020, 3:10 am
#3550
Ambassador: Japan Airlines
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: JAL Mileage Bank, JMB Diamond, oneworld Emerald, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 16,397
I reckon JL wont do last min U-turn on this in light of the current situation. Heck even the JTA twitter page is doing daily countdown to the new uniform debut.
I think I am going to miss the current (soon to be obsolete uniform) uniform design. Some say it looked dull but for me it is quite classy and subtle (hint of JL red) in my opinion.
Glad i managed to buy few of this in flight sales item inspired by the scarf (image taken from the net) few years ago.
I think I am going to miss the current (soon to be obsolete uniform) uniform design.
Some say it looked dull but for me it is quite classy and subtle (hint of JL red) in my opinion.Glad i managed to buy few of this in flight sales item inspired by the scarf (image taken from the net) few years ago.
Mar 29, 2020, 3:24 am
#3551
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: KUL
Programs: Salaryman One World Sapphire
Posts: 236
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Apr 2, 2020, 7:16 pm
#3553
Join Date: May 2013
Location: SAN, LAX
Programs: JMB, Bonvoy, Hyatt
Posts: 237
With a bit of internet sleuthing, it looks like the current generation of seats debuted in 2012, and a previous series of first class seats were introduced in 2002 on the 747. With that cadence, plans could've been around 2022, though it's possible/likely a new seat program would be delayed to ensure the company comes out of the current SARS 2.0 crisis in okay shape. I don't know if there's been rumors in Japanese communities.
Apr 2, 2020, 7:20 pm
#3554
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,166
With a bit of internet sleuthing, it looks like the current generation of seats debuted in 2012, and a previous series of first class seats were introduced in 2002 on the 747. With that cadence, plans could've been around 2022, though it's possible/likely a new seat program would be delayed to ensure the company comes out of the current SARS 2.0 crisis in okay shape. I don't know if there's been rumors in Japanese communities.
The current cabins are in the process of getting a refresh. Which is just new carpets, fabrics, colour schemes, etc. The core of the cabin remains the same.
Apr 5, 2020, 8:32 pm
#3555
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: ANA SFC (*G)
Posts: 530
This year I had some flights on BA and Iberia and I thought that since I’m going to fly a lot to Japan it might be a good time to get JAL status (basically aiming JGC). I flew JAL to London (nought on BA) but then it seems it didn’t count as jal group flight. The Iberia flight I bought using jal website also counted just as 1. All this was economy but then in a few months I’ll start to fly business to Europe (but they’ll make me fly cheap so maybe Iberia or BA).
I am starting to understand why people who try to get JAL status do only 国内 mileage runs. Am I right?
I am starting to understand why people who try to get JAL status do only 国内 mileage runs. Am I right?