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 31, 2022, 8:41 am
#3871
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,968
A friend booked an "economy special saver" award on JAL from LAX-HND for late June for $294. With it being a non-refundable saver fare, is JAL currently making exceptions if Japan is still closed to either change or refund flights?
Mar 31, 2022, 9:50 am
#3872
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,939
If I cancel 5x J (LAX-HND and KIX-LAX), will the award seats go back into inventory? Because as soon as I can muster the strength to cancel my family trip for this summer, I'll be letting go of that. I am having such a hard time pulling the trigger.
Apr 2, 2022, 10:15 am
#3873
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,345
Does anyone know if its common or feasible to route HKG to LHR via Tokyo?
Reason I am asking is unfortunately due to Covid-schedules, I cannot just use Google Flights.
I am contemplating a switch to JMB yet HKG-LHR is my most common route; I cannot figure out if this is a common practice and if it makes sense economically. It seems like more and more people are routing through Singapore and Qatar instead.
Reason I am asking is unfortunately due to Covid-schedules, I cannot just use Google Flights.
I am contemplating a switch to JMB yet HKG-LHR is my most common route; I cannot figure out if this is a common practice and if it makes sense economically. It seems like more and more people are routing through Singapore and Qatar instead.
Apr 2, 2022, 5:19 pm
#3874
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: Alaska
Posts: 2,188
Does anyone know if its common or feasible to route HKG to LHR via Tokyo?
Reason I am asking is unfortunately due to Covid-schedules, I cannot just use Google Flights.
I am contemplating a switch to JMB yet HKG-LHR is my most common route; I cannot figure out if this is a common practice and if it makes sense economically. It seems like more and more people are routing through Singapore and Qatar instead.
Reason I am asking is unfortunately due to Covid-schedules, I cannot just use Google Flights.
I am contemplating a switch to JMB yet HKG-LHR is my most common route; I cannot figure out if this is a common practice and if it makes sense economically. It seems like more and more people are routing through Singapore and Qatar instead.
Apr 2, 2022, 5:23 pm
#3875
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,155
Does anyone know if its common or feasible to route HKG to LHR via Tokyo?
Reason I am asking is unfortunately due to Covid-schedules, I cannot just use Google Flights.
I am contemplating a switch to JMB yet HKG-LHR is my most common route; I cannot figure out if this is a common practice and if it makes sense economically. It seems like more and more people are routing through Singapore and Qatar instead.
Reason I am asking is unfortunately due to Covid-schedules, I cannot just use Google Flights.
I am contemplating a switch to JMB yet HKG-LHR is my most common route; I cannot figure out if this is a common practice and if it makes sense economically. It seems like more and more people are routing through Singapore and Qatar instead.
Assuming we get back where the schedule used to be, the JAL flight from Hong Kong to Haneda arrives between 20:00 and 21:00, and there is a London flight leaving around 02:30. There might be a later CX flight for a JAL codeshare to shorten the layover.
Apr 2, 2022, 5:35 pm
#3876
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: JAL Mileage Bank, JMB Diamond, oneworld Emerald, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 16,394
Does anyone know if its common or feasible to route HKG to LHR via Tokyo?
Reason I am asking is unfortunately due to Covid-schedules, I cannot just use Google Flights.
I am contemplating a switch to JMB yet HKG-LHR is my most common route; I cannot figure out if this is a common practice and if it makes sense economically. It seems like more and more people are routing through Singapore and Qatar instead.
Reason I am asking is unfortunately due to Covid-schedules, I cannot just use Google Flights.
I am contemplating a switch to JMB yet HKG-LHR is my most common route; I cannot figure out if this is a common practice and if it makes sense economically. It seems like more and more people are routing through Singapore and Qatar instead.
Apr 2, 2022, 8:18 pm
#3877
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,345
It is not really the most practical routing. Currently, it is impossible as all flights from Hong Kong are coming in to Narita and the London flights departs from Haneda.
Assuming we get back where the schedule used to be, the JAL flight from Hong Kong to Haneda arrives between 20:00 and 21:00, and there is a London flight leaving around 02:30. There might be a later CX flight for a JAL codeshare to shorten the layover.
Assuming we get back where the schedule used to be, the JAL flight from Hong Kong to Haneda arrives between 20:00 and 21:00, and there is a London flight leaving around 02:30. There might be a later CX flight for a JAL codeshare to shorten the layover.
Apr 3, 2022, 10:36 am
#3878
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Amsterdam
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum, Oneworld pleb, Accors Hotel Gold
Posts: 163
Does anyone know of possible good deals from Europe to MNL via JAL? It seems for JAL the cheapest economy is 1200 after summer - does anyone know any cheaper options? I can also reposition within Asia (assuming COVID rules allow) but the end point is to get to MNL. Thanks!
Apr 8, 2022, 9:52 pm
#3879
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 187
Recently bought an open jaw on JAL, with the first part being LAX-KIX-BKK. My Osaka to Bangkok flight was cancelled so I am now flying LAX-TYO-BKK. It seems that my fare class was changed from Q to Y during the rebooking. Will I get more miles added to my AA program, or will it stay with the original Q fare class after the flight?
Apr 8, 2022, 10:24 pm
#3880
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Location: Tokyo
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Posts: 21,155
Recently bought an open jaw on JAL, with the first part being LAX-KIX-BKK. My Osaka to Bangkok flight was cancelled so I am now flying LAX-TYO-BKK. It seems that my fare class was changed from Q to Y during the rebooking. Will I get more miles added to my AA program, or will it stay with the original Q fare class after the flight?
Apr 11, 2022, 12:11 pm
#3881
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,968
I have a buddy who booked a NRT-LAX zipair flight for August, and will be booking a separate flight from SEL (ICN/GMP) to NRT on the same day. If Japan doesn't open up, and he needs to recheck his luggage, that will end up being an issue since he can't enter Japan.
Zipair doesn't have a flight from Seoul to NRT that will make it in time for the NRT-LAX flight on the same day, but JAL does. If he books the SEL-NRT route on JAL, is there an interline agreement where he can check his bags through SEL-NRT-LAX on two separate PNRs without the need to recheck his bags at NRT?
EDIT: for future reference, took 4 hours but he finally got on with someone from JAL who said there is no interline agreement with Zipair even though they own the company. So he would have to be able to enter Japan to get his bags and then check them in for the Zipair flight.
Zipair doesn't have a flight from Seoul to NRT that will make it in time for the NRT-LAX flight on the same day, but JAL does. If he books the SEL-NRT route on JAL, is there an interline agreement where he can check his bags through SEL-NRT-LAX on two separate PNRs without the need to recheck his bags at NRT?
EDIT: for future reference, took 4 hours but he finally got on with someone from JAL who said there is no interline agreement with Zipair even though they own the company. So he would have to be able to enter Japan to get his bags and then check them in for the Zipair flight.
Last edited by seigex; Apr 11, 2022 at 2:29 pm
Apr 11, 2022, 4:01 pm
#3882
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: SPG Plat, AE*E, Hyatt Diamond, AAdv, BA Exec
Posts: 257
FT experts. I know this is all up in the air but what do you think about Japan not being open to tourists prior to March 2023. Organizing a trip with family to Vietnam and love to stop in Tokyo. Just booked a flight with that stopover (using Alaska miles) and wondering if I want to deal with the potential pain of changes/border restrictions etc vs just going straight to Vietnam. Any help will be appreciated!
Apr 11, 2022, 4:02 pm
#3883
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,155
I have a buddy who booked a NRT-LAX zipair flight for August, and will be booking a separate flight from SEL (ICN/GMP) to NRT on the same day. If Japan doesn't open up, and he needs to recheck his luggage, that will end up being an issue since he can't enter Japan.
Zipair doesn't have a flight from Seoul to NRT that will make it in time for the NRT-LAX flight on the same day, but JAL does. If he books the SEL-NRT route on JAL, is there an interline agreement where he can check his bags through SEL-NRT-LAX on two separate PNRs without the need to recheck his bags at NRT?
EDIT: for future reference, took 4 hours but he finally got on with someone from JAL who said there is no interline agreement with Zipair even though they own the company. So he would have to be able to enter Japan to get his bags and then check them in for the Zipair flight.
Zipair doesn't have a flight from Seoul to NRT that will make it in time for the NRT-LAX flight on the same day, but JAL does. If he books the SEL-NRT route on JAL, is there an interline agreement where he can check his bags through SEL-NRT-LAX on two separate PNRs without the need to recheck his bags at NRT?
EDIT: for future reference, took 4 hours but he finally got on with someone from JAL who said there is no interline agreement with Zipair even though they own the company. So he would have to be able to enter Japan to get his bags and then check them in for the Zipair flight.
Apr 11, 2022, 4:07 pm
#3884
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,968
I figured as much, with that LCC operation he's likely out the cost of the flights based on their refund rules, so I'm trying to help him find a way to salvage it. Short of carryon only (won't happen with a large family) or the grace of Zipair (rules say case-by-case only), I'm not seeing a way.
Apr 11, 2022, 4:34 pm
#3885
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Location: Tokyo
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Posts: 21,155
I figured as much, with that LCC operation he's likely out the cost of the flights based on their refund rules, so I'm trying to help him find a way to salvage it. Short of carryon only (won't happen with a large family) or the grace of Zipair (rules say case-by-case only), I'm not seeing a way.