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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Dec 30, 2022, 8:54 am
#4321
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Does anyone know why JAL's SFO-HND F is looks to be sold out almost every day during the summer season? There's only a handful of dates that show even a single ticket available. It seems unlikely that they've sold out the entire cabin, especially since LAX has at least 2 tickets available just about every day between the end of March 2023 and the end of October 2023. They are still operating a 777 on JL001 when the summer season starts, so it's not because of an equipment swap to a different type without F
Dec 30, 2022, 6:28 pm
#4322
Join Date: Sep 2022
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I flew KIX-OKA (JTA005) a few days ago in J, and was surprised there was not any kind of additional service for J pax. Just the same beverage service as for Y. Is this normal? I mean it's almost a two hour flight so I assumed there would be at least some kind of small snack. Domestic Sakura lounge at KIX didn't really offer anything food-related either so I was completely famished when I arrived in OKA.
Dec 30, 2022, 8:00 pm
#4324
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I flew KIX-OKA (JTA005) a few days ago in J, and was surprised there was not any kind of additional service for J pax. Just the same beverage service as for Y. Is this normal? I mean it's almost a two hour flight so I assumed there would be at least some kind of small snack. Domestic Sakura lounge at KIX didn't really offer anything food-related either so I was completely famished when I arrived in OKA.
Dec 30, 2022, 8:01 pm
#4325
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The latter, you need to backtrack through transit security so to say.
Dec 31, 2022, 2:27 am
#4326
Join Date: Sep 2022
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Class J is not business class, it is basically just a better economy class seat. And a few extra drinks options. The cash pricing does kind of reflect that, it is a 2000 JPY uplift compared to the equivalent Y fare. It may sometimes seem more, as the Y fare can be available at a lower fare class than one that allows to be combined with Class J.
Dec 31, 2022, 3:42 am
#4327
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Meal question-- Some airlines' F and C meals are quite similar. I have flown JAL C 5x on long hauls in the last 6 months. Tomorrow I"m in F on HND-ORD. I love Japanese food, and find the JAL C meals quite good quality. Are the F meals a step up from the C meals?
I'd be up for trying some western food if it's anything special. Any opinions on picking Japanese vs. Western food in F?
Thanks!
I'd be up for trying some western food if it's anything special. Any opinions on picking Japanese vs. Western food in F?
Thanks!
Dec 31, 2022, 8:50 am
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Meal question-- Some airlines' F and C meals are quite similar. I have flown JAL C 5x on long hauls in the last 6 months. Tomorrow I"m in F on HND-ORD. I love Japanese food, and find the JAL C meals quite good quality. Are the F meals a step up from the C meals?
I'd be up for trying some western food if it's anything special. Any opinions on picking Japanese vs. Western food in F?
Thanks!
I'd be up for trying some western food if it's anything special. Any opinions on picking Japanese vs. Western food in F?
Thanks!
Jan 1, 2023, 9:17 pm
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Jan 2, 2023, 10:29 am
#4332
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I just booked JAL in J with AA miles. Got the flight locator code from AA for JAL but when I went to JAL's website, it could not find my booking nor I am able to manually enter it in. Website is not so user-friendly at all. Any clue how should I go about it? Thanks.
Update: Figured it out. You actually have to log out of JMB account in order to manage booking and select seats. Now the question is which is the best seat? Business class on 777 has Seat 7 near the lavatory. Is this really that close to the lav with too much traffic?
Update: Figured it out. You actually have to log out of JMB account in order to manage booking and select seats. Now the question is which is the best seat? Business class on 777 has Seat 7 near the lavatory. Is this really that close to the lav with too much traffic?
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Jan 3, 2023, 7:42 pm
#4333
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Hi all - First time flying JAL and have a few questions. I am flying NYC-NRT-HAN in J. Flights booked via AMEX travel. I have an AAdvantage account but no status with AA.
- FF Account & Upgrades - I haven't attached a FF account to the record. Currently don't have status with AA. Have never flown F before and enticed by the potential to try Int'l F. Flight pattern for rest of 2023 is haphazard but almost all domestic US, so would prefer to attach AA account for earning purposes. Considering signing up for JMB to help with potential upgrades (would need to create the account and transfer in points).
- If I attached my AA account, could I use AAdvantage miles to secure an upgrade to F (pending availability)?
- If I need to create a JMB account, are there any downsides to creating a JMB account and attempting to secure an upgrade this way? Can I call to confirm upgrade availability if I don't have a JMB account on file or if there reservation carries my AA account # (and then switch over to JMB)?
- Seat selection - I have confirmed seats but mostly in the aisle and would prefer a window if possible. I attempted a dummy booking and noticed several open window seats but when I attempt to manage my booking on JAL's site I only see aisle seats open. Are these typically blocked off? Are there any alternative approaches to find a window seat? Is it worth calling customer service ahead of time? Do things open up closer to departure?
Jan 3, 2023, 8:38 pm
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Hi all - First time flying JAL and have a few questions. I am flying NYC-NRT-HAN in J. Flights booked via AMEX travel. I have an AAdvantage account but no status with AA.
- FF Account & Upgrades - I haven't attached a FF account to the record. Currently don't have status with AA. Have never flown F before and enticed by the potential to try Int'l F. Flight pattern for rest of 2023 is haphazard but almost all domestic US, so would prefer to attach AA account for earning purposes. Considering signing up for JMB to help with potential upgrades (would need to create the account and transfer in points).
- If I attached my AA account, could I use AAdvantage miles to secure an upgrade to F (pending availability)?
- If I need to create a JMB account, are there any downsides to creating a JMB account and attempting to secure an upgrade this way? Can I call to confirm upgrade availability if I don't have a JMB account on file or if there reservation carries my AA account # (and then switch over to JMB)?
- Seat selection - I have confirmed seats but mostly in the aisle and would prefer a window if possible. I attempted a dummy booking and noticed several open window seats but when I attempt to manage my booking on JAL's site I only see aisle seats open. Are these typically blocked off? Are there any alternative approaches to find a window seat? Is it worth calling customer service ahead of time? Do things open up closer to departure?