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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Oct 24, 2015, 8:07 am
#721
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
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is there a fee to change an award ticket? Specifically on Bangkok Airway redemption. For example, from BKK-SIN to BKK-KUL.
According to this page, answer seems to be No, or at least it's seemingly not mentioned. According to this page specifically about Bangkok Airways redemption, cancel fee is specified but no mention of change fee.
According to this page, answer seems to be No, or at least it's seemingly not mentioned. According to this page specifically about Bangkok Airways redemption, cancel fee is specified but no mention of change fee.
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/jalmile/use/partner_air/p_jmb/
Oct 26, 2015, 5:37 pm
#723
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If it is AA codeshare, AA flight number on your ticket, the marketing carrier is the deciding factor. And you will get Fly On Points.
Oct 26, 2015, 11:41 pm
#724
Join Date: Sep 2008
Programs: A3 *G, AA exePlat, AS MVP 75k Gold, JL sapphire, UA silver
Posts: 4,035
just make JMB Sapphire. when should I join JGB? I understand that 5000 miles will be deducted upon joining, and 5000 miles will be deducted in March for annaul fee. does it mean I should join after March next year?
Oct 27, 2015, 12:34 am
#725
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Thats what i did
Originally Posted by pbd456
just make JMB Sapphire. when should I join JGB? I understand that 5000 miles will be deducted upon joining, and 5000 miles will be deducted in March for annaul fee. does it mean I should join after March next year?
Oct 27, 2015, 12:58 am
#726
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 140
If it is AA codeshare, AA flight number on your ticket, the marketing carrier is the deciding factor. And you will get Fly On Points.
Goosh, would appreciate if you could let us know after you've done this, if you're going to do this at all.
Oct 27, 2015, 5:25 am
#727
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I'm thinking that the destination, whether it's on AA's own network matters. If destination depends on codesharing with AS to get there, and there's no AA metal that actually flies there, my initial hunch would be no, you won't get any FLY ON points. Would be happy to hear otherwise though.
Goosh, would appreciate if you could let us know after you've done this, if you're going to do this at all.
Goosh, would appreciate if you could let us know after you've done this, if you're going to do this at all.
Oct 27, 2015, 9:18 am
#728
Join Date: Apr 2001
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I happily found out that lounge access is included in a Premium Economy ticket, but can a Premium Economy passenger guest someone into the JAL lounge? If so, any restrictions on guest being on the same flight, another OneWorld flight, etc.?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Oct 27, 2015, 11:00 am
#729
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Location: LAX
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Oct 27, 2015, 12:56 pm
#730
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SFO and SNA/LAX
Programs: JL JMB Diamond 1.4 MM, UA 1P 1.2 MM
Posts: 238
I'm thinking that the destination, whether it's on AA's own network matters. If destination depends on codesharing with AS to get there, and there's no AA metal that actually flies there, my initial hunch would be no, you won't get any FLY ON points. Would be happy to hear otherwise though.
Goosh, would appreciate if you could let us know after you've done this, if you're going to do this at all.
Goosh, would appreciate if you could let us know after you've done this, if you're going to do this at all.
Nov 1, 2015, 4:44 pm
#731
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 140
Thank you.
I ended up calling JL and they said that a AA codeshare on AS metal would receive flyon points. I'm not going to end up doing it, so I'm sorry that I won't be able to confirm since my plans have since changed and I'll be taking a US dba AA flight instead. At least I'm 100% sure I'll get flyon points for that flight, albeit 50% based on the fare.
I ended up calling JL and they said that a AA codeshare on AS metal would receive flyon points. I'm not going to end up doing it, so I'm sorry that I won't be able to confirm since my plans have since changed and I'll be taking a US dba AA flight instead. At least I'm 100% sure I'll get flyon points for that flight, albeit 50% based on the fare.
Nov 3, 2015, 1:32 pm
#732
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Ireland
Posts: 215
Sakitoku fares
Hi,
Could someone please let me know if there is a pattern to when blocks of Sakitoku fares are released?
The current block runs until 26/03/16, but when does the next block go on sale, and would it actually start from 27/03/16, or could it be some other date in the future?
Thanks in advance,
EI147
Could someone please let me know if there is a pattern to when blocks of Sakitoku fares are released?
The current block runs until 26/03/16, but when does the next block go on sale, and would it actually start from 27/03/16, or could it be some other date in the future?
Thanks in advance,
EI147
Nov 4, 2015, 3:42 pm
#733
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 437
Hi,
I want to book two Business Class tickets for LAX --> KIX on April 6, 2016
Right now the BA Avios site is showing unavailable.
Is there any chance I can wait for this to become available?
My plan is to book through AA, any tips there?
Thanks.
I want to book two Business Class tickets for LAX --> KIX on April 6, 2016
Right now the BA Avios site is showing unavailable.
Is there any chance I can wait for this to become available?
My plan is to book through AA, any tips there?
Thanks.
Nov 7, 2015, 5:04 pm
#734
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Northwest, United
Posts: 3,257
JAL J seats USA west coast - BKK
Hi. I'm new to JAL so please be gentle... 
I'm putting together an award trip between the US west coast and Thailand, and am interested in trying the J Sky Suite seats on JAL, at least one way. I can go through LAX, SFO or YVR (all of which are, I believe, served by JAL), destination BKK.
As best I've been able to determine from reading threads here and searching flights on JAL.com and elsewhere, the nice Sky Suite seats are available on flights between SFO/LAX and NRT/HND (YVR to Japan gets the 787 with what sure looks like a lesser seat). Connecting from either NRT or HND to BKK, it looks like regional J with an angle-almost-flat-recliner. I'd really like to try Sky Suite, but would rather avoid the lesser seats for a flight between Tokyo and Bangkok (I know, First World Problem for sure, still...).
Am I missing any options here that would get me between BKK and LAX/SFO/YVR without having to "tough it out" in a lesser seat on either leg?
Thanks for any help you can offer.
I'm putting together an award trip between the US west coast and Thailand, and am interested in trying the J Sky Suite seats on JAL, at least one way. I can go through LAX, SFO or YVR (all of which are, I believe, served by JAL), destination BKK.
As best I've been able to determine from reading threads here and searching flights on JAL.com and elsewhere, the nice Sky Suite seats are available on flights between SFO/LAX and NRT/HND (YVR to Japan gets the 787 with what sure looks like a lesser seat). Connecting from either NRT or HND to BKK, it looks like regional J with an angle-almost-flat-recliner. I'd really like to try Sky Suite, but would rather avoid the lesser seats for a flight between Tokyo and Bangkok (I know, First World Problem for sure, still...).
Am I missing any options here that would get me between BKK and LAX/SFO/YVR without having to "tough it out" in a lesser seat on either leg?
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Nov 7, 2015, 5:18 pm
#735
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Hi. I'm new to JAL so please be gentle...
I'm putting together an award trip between the US west coast and Thailand, and am interested in trying the J Sky Suite seats on JAL, at least one way. I can go through LAX, SFO or YVR (all of which are, I believe, served by JAL), destination BKK.
As best I've been able to determine from reading threads here and searching flights on JAL.com and elsewhere, the nice Sky Suite seats are available on flights between SFO/LAX and NRT/HND (YVR to Japan gets the 787 with what sure looks like a lesser seat). Connecting from either NRT or HND to BKK, it looks like regional J with an angle-almost-flat-recliner. I'd really like to try Sky Suite, but would rather avoid the lesser seats for a flight between Tokyo and Bangkok (I know, First World Problem for sure, still...).
Am I missing any options here that would get me between BKK and LAX/SFO/YVR without having to "tough it out" in a lesser seat on either leg?
Thanks for any help you can offer.
I'm putting together an award trip between the US west coast and Thailand, and am interested in trying the J Sky Suite seats on JAL, at least one way. I can go through LAX, SFO or YVR (all of which are, I believe, served by JAL), destination BKK.
As best I've been able to determine from reading threads here and searching flights on JAL.com and elsewhere, the nice Sky Suite seats are available on flights between SFO/LAX and NRT/HND (YVR to Japan gets the 787 with what sure looks like a lesser seat). Connecting from either NRT or HND to BKK, it looks like regional J with an angle-almost-flat-recliner. I'd really like to try Sky Suite, but would rather avoid the lesser seats for a flight between Tokyo and Bangkok (I know, First World Problem for sure, still...).
Am I missing any options here that would get me between BKK and LAX/SFO/YVR without having to "tough it out" in a lesser seat on either leg?
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Tokyo Bangkok is a short'ish regional flight, as long as you are not on an overnight flight, the seats offered are fine for the distance. IMHO.