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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Feb 27, 2018, 9:53 am
#2161
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Somewhere between here and there...
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Posts: 11,595
I started an award reservation and put in some incorrect info. With no obvious way to go back and fix it, I started over. Now it says I have to wait "a period of time". How long is that period?
Mar 1, 2018, 5:09 am
#2164
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708
Can report back there was no issue with that seat, or any seat in F it appeared.
Although apparently it wasn't a glitch??...the ground staff at Narita assured me every seat in F had that same warning! I pulled it up on my phone to show her. I don't speak Japanese and her English wasn't great so not sure if something was lost in translation. I don't recall seeing that notice before, but I also can't remember if I've ever checked in online for JAL before so, not sure where the variable is. But anyway thanks for the quick replies.
Mar 11, 2018, 8:38 pm
#2165
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Diamond
Posts: 26
This seems incredibly newbie even for the newbie thread, but I've got a basic question about booking award tickets that I can't find mentioned anywhere. How do I get a ticket to a non-direct destination (i.e. to a city that requires a foreign partner connection)?
I only see the direct JAL destinations on the award chart or as options on the award reservation site. Do I have to book an award to the JAL destination and then separately book another ticket for the connection? Or is there some way to get both on the same ticket (either bother as awards or JAL part as award and connection with cash)?
I only see the direct JAL destinations on the award chart or as options on the award reservation site. Do I have to book an award to the JAL destination and then separately book another ticket for the connection? Or is there some way to get both on the same ticket (either bother as awards or JAL part as award and connection with cash)?
Mar 18, 2018, 9:53 pm
#2167
Moderator, All Nippon Airways and Japan
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TYO
Programs: NH SFC (*G), JL JGP (OWE), AS MVP, WOH E, IHG SE
Posts: 3,908
This seems incredibly newbie even for the newbie thread, but I've got a basic question about booking award tickets that I can't find mentioned anywhere. How do I get a ticket to a non-direct destination (i.e. to a city that requires a foreign partner connection)?
I only see the direct JAL destinations on the award chart or as options on the award reservation site. Do I have to book an award to the JAL destination and then separately book another ticket for the connection? Or is there some way to get both on the same ticket (either bother as awards or JAL part as award and connection with cash)?
I only see the direct JAL destinations on the award chart or as options on the award reservation site. Do I have to book an award to the JAL destination and then separately book another ticket for the connection? Or is there some way to get both on the same ticket (either bother as awards or JAL part as award and connection with cash)?
Mar 19, 2018, 4:43 pm
#2168
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: New York City
Posts: 3,506
Hello all
I am looking at redeeming JAL miles for an award on EK. I would like to fly OSL-DXB (transit) -SYD (stopover) - DXB. There seems to be conflicting information on the JAL website with regards to needing to return to a city in the country of origin.
On the link below on partner awards it states - "Point of origin" and "Final returning point" may be different and those cities may be located in different countries/region.
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/jalmile/use...ions.html#tabs
I have read elsewhere that the city at the end of the itinerary must be in the same country as the origin so a bit confused! Hoping someone can point me in the right direction please.
I am looking at redeeming JAL miles for an award on EK. I would like to fly OSL-DXB (transit) -SYD (stopover) - DXB. There seems to be conflicting information on the JAL website with regards to needing to return to a city in the country of origin.
On the link below on partner awards it states - "Point of origin" and "Final returning point" may be different and those cities may be located in different countries/region.
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/jalmile/use...ions.html#tabs
I have read elsewhere that the city at the end of the itinerary must be in the same country as the origin so a bit confused! Hoping someone can point me in the right direction please.
Mar 19, 2018, 5:20 pm
#2169
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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: 21,160
Hello all
I am looking at redeeming JAL miles for an award on EK. I would like to fly OSL-DXB (transit) -SYD (stopover) - DXB. There seems to be conflicting information on the JAL website with regards to needing to return to a city in the country of origin.
On the link below on partner awards it states - "Point of origin" and "Final returning point" may be different and those cities may be located in different countries/region.
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/jalmile/use...ions.html#tabs
I have read elsewhere that the city at the end of the itinerary must be in the same country as the origin so a bit confused! Hoping someone can point me in the right direction please.
I am looking at redeeming JAL miles for an award on EK. I would like to fly OSL-DXB (transit) -SYD (stopover) - DXB. There seems to be conflicting information on the JAL website with regards to needing to return to a city in the country of origin.
On the link below on partner awards it states - "Point of origin" and "Final returning point" may be different and those cities may be located in different countries/region.
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/jalmile/use...ions.html#tabs
I have read elsewhere that the city at the end of the itinerary must be in the same country as the origin so a bit confused! Hoping someone can point me in the right direction please.
Mar 21, 2018, 5:31 am
#2170
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ TPPS, QR Gold
Posts: 380
Baggage allowance Domestic Y to International J
I'm flying KUL-NRT-SIN on JAL in business (an award ticket issued by Alaska, if that matters). I understand that I am allowed 3 x 32kg bags on these sectors. On the outbound, I'm planning to connect from NGO, also on JAL, but in domestic economy. I understand that I am allowed 20kg baggage on this sector. But I have read elsewhere in these forums that if I were to book this domestic ticket on a Japan Explorer Pass or Yokoso fare, it will somehow be "tagged" to my international ticket and I will be offered "international baggage allowance".
(1) Does this mean 3 x 32 kg or 2 x 23kg?
(2) If it's the latter (which I suspect it is) and if I show up with 3 x 32kg bags at NGO (more likely to be 3 x approx 23kg to be honest), how likely will the check-in agent let it slide, considering that I am immediately connecting to a JAL international flight in business class?
(3) If, in common experience, JAL agents are lenient in this regard, would it matter if I were to book a "standard" domestic ticket (@20kg allowance) vs the JEP/Yokoso one? The Ultra Sakitoku Advance Purchase Fares are quite a bit cheaper (around ¥6,000 vs ¥10,000).
I have no status on OW. Sorry for the noob questions and thanks for your help and insight!
(1) Does this mean 3 x 32 kg or 2 x 23kg?
(2) If it's the latter (which I suspect it is) and if I show up with 3 x 32kg bags at NGO (more likely to be 3 x approx 23kg to be honest), how likely will the check-in agent let it slide, considering that I am immediately connecting to a JAL international flight in business class?
(3) If, in common experience, JAL agents are lenient in this regard, would it matter if I were to book a "standard" domestic ticket (@20kg allowance) vs the JEP/Yokoso one? The Ultra Sakitoku Advance Purchase Fares are quite a bit cheaper (around ¥6,000 vs ¥10,000).
I have no status on OW. Sorry for the noob questions and thanks for your help and insight!
Last edited by cowie; Mar 21, 2018 at 5:38 am
Mar 21, 2018, 5:45 am
#2171
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: JAL Mileage Bank, JMB Diamond, oneworld Emerald, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 16,395
I'm flying KUL-NRT-SIN on JAL in business (an award ticket issued by Alaska, if that matters). I understand that I am allowed 3 x 32kg bags on these sectors. On the outbound, I'm planning to connect from NGO, also on JAL, but in domestic economy. I understand that I am allowed 20kg baggage on this sector. But I have read elsewhere in these forums that if I were to book this domestic ticket on a Japan Explorer Pass or Yokoso fare, it will somehow be "tagged" to my international ticket and I will be offered "international baggage allowance".
(1) Does this mean 3 x 32 kg or 2 x 23kg?
(2) If it's the latter (which I suspect it is) and if I show up with 3 x 32kg bags at NGO (more likely to be 3 x approx 23kg to be honest), how likely will the check-in agent let it slide, considering that I am immediately connecting to a JAL international flight in business class?
(3) If, in common experience, JAL agents are lenient in this regard, would it matter if I were to book a "standard" domestic ticket (@20kg allowance) vs the JEP/Yokoso one? The Ultra Sakitoku Advance Purchase Fares are quite a bit cheaper (around ¥6,000 vs ¥10,000).
I have no status on OW. Sorry for the noob questions and thanks for your help and insight!
(1) Does this mean 3 x 32 kg or 2 x 23kg?
(2) If it's the latter (which I suspect it is) and if I show up with 3 x 32kg bags at NGO (more likely to be 3 x approx 23kg to be honest), how likely will the check-in agent let it slide, considering that I am immediately connecting to a JAL international flight in business class?
(3) If, in common experience, JAL agents are lenient in this regard, would it matter if I were to book a "standard" domestic ticket (@20kg allowance) vs the JEP/Yokoso one? The Ultra Sakitoku Advance Purchase Fares are quite a bit cheaper (around ¥6,000 vs ¥10,000).
I have no status on OW. Sorry for the noob questions and thanks for your help and insight!
Mar 21, 2018, 7:50 am
#2172
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HH Gold, Marriott Gold, PC Plat, Emirates Silver
Posts: 2,679
I an traveling ORD-NRT (FC) connecting in 3 hours to PVG in business. Do I have access to the first class lounge in NRT even thought my connecting flight is in Business? I have read it is based on the boarding flight but the long haul portion is in F.
Mar 21, 2018, 12:06 pm
#2173
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: JAL Mileage Bank, JMB Diamond, oneworld Emerald, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 16,395
yes, assuming both of your flights are marketed and operated by oneworld.
Mar 21, 2018, 5:35 pm
#2174
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 13
Mar 21, 2018, 6:27 pm
#2175
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Depending on whether it's a same day connection. If no, then you only have access based solely on your NRT-SIN flight