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 5, 2016, 9:19 pm
#1021
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So I called again. Instead of calling US, I called Taiwan JL number. Sounds like an agent from China. She said that it will depends on JMB status. But maybe OW status also. She does not sure. I am on No 6 now. I don't know that is total length of waitlist or just 5 people in front of me. I guess I will call again to a different agent and ask.
Is there a clear rule of upgrade waitlist priority?
Is there a clear rule of upgrade waitlist priority?
The position in waiting list is pretty misleading as it's not a FIFO queue. You could be number 1 in the queue but still got trumped by someone who just request for an upgrade award because he/she is a JMB Diamond for example. Or even number 2 in the queue can get pushed up to the front of the line.
May 9, 2016, 3:55 am
#1022
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No. But as I said, you are using your JMB account to redeem, it makes sense for priority to be based on your JMB status.
The position in waiting list is pretty misleading as it's not a FIFO queue. You could be number 1 in the queue but still got trumped by someone who just request for an upgrade award because he/she is a JMB Diamond for example. Or even number 2 in the queue can get pushed up to the front of the line.
The position in waiting list is pretty misleading as it's not a FIFO queue. You could be number 1 in the queue but still got trumped by someone who just request for an upgrade award because he/she is a JMB Diamond for example. Or even number 2 in the queue can get pushed up to the front of the line.
How often does JL review and clear the waitlist?
Will it automatically clear when it is available? Or I have to call them once a while to check the status?
Thank you
May 9, 2016, 7:48 am
#1023
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They will call you when it is cleared
May 9, 2016, 8:13 am
#1024
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 28
DFW-NRT Wifi?
I know the experience has been that YEMV for some time. Anyone on know if Wifi is available on this route most days? Seems hard to believe they'd have launched this service without a plan to quickly roll out.
(As an aside, I was on one of UA's old 777 from LAX-SYD last year and was amazed at the BLAZZING fast wifi over the pacific) Streamed a movie. Incredible.
(As an aside, I was on one of UA's old 777 from LAX-SYD last year and was amazed at the BLAZZING fast wifi over the pacific) Streamed a movie. Incredible.
May 9, 2016, 8:17 am
#1025
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I know the experience has been that YEMV for some time. Anyone on know if Wifi is available on this route most days? Seems hard to believe they'd have launched this service without a plan to quickly roll out.
(As an aside, I was on one of UA's old 777 from LAX-SYD last year and was amazed at the BLAZZING fast wifi over the pacific) Streamed a movie. Incredible.
(As an aside, I was on one of UA's old 777 from LAX-SYD last year and was amazed at the BLAZZING fast wifi over the pacific) Streamed a movie. Incredible.
May 20, 2016, 8:29 am
#1026
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Location: NJ
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Do these blocked seats only get released at the airport? In EF, I see the below image. On JL, I can't select any of the "open" or blocked seats.
May 20, 2016, 9:10 am
#1027
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For you, yes but for others they could pre-select them with the right combination of status, fare type, traveling companion, etc.
May 20, 2016, 1:23 pm
#1028
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Am flying JL9 ORD to NRT on Sun June 5. I know I'll be able to check in online and print a boarding pass. But I'm not sure how to check in my bag once in T3. Is the Fast Baggage Drop Counter in T3 specific to JAL or used by AA too? I'm just trying to figure out how early I need to get to the airport given the long TSA lines. I suspect there will also be a long line to check my bag. Thanks.
May 20, 2016, 4:38 pm
#1030
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Am flying JL9 ORD to NRT on Sun June 5. I know I'll be able to check in online and print a boarding pass. But I'm not sure how to check in my bag once in T3. Is the Fast Baggage Drop Counter in T3 specific to JAL or used by AA too? I'm just trying to figure out how early I need to get to the airport given the long TSA lines. I suspect there will also be a long line to check my bag. Thanks.
May 20, 2016, 4:56 pm
#1031
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: AA
Posts: 35
Thanks CPH-Flyer. According to the JAL website their counters don't open until 3hrs prior to the flight so no need for us to get to ORD any earlier. We'll just keep fingers crossed 3hrs is enough time to get through security and we get to the gate in time.
May 20, 2016, 10:50 pm
#1032
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If JAL had experienced general issues on this point, they would open the check-in earlier. I.e. you should be fine.
May 23, 2016, 4:26 am
#1034
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May 23, 2016, 4:58 am
#1035
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Just worried pre booking the Japanese, they will not load any of the western appetizers.