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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Apr 29, 2018, 11:49 pm
#2266
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It seems like I'm seeing conflicting guest policies for nrt first lounge when departing in JL F with no status.
On the lounge website it said guest just be on the same flight and the other page said flying a ow flight.
Will I run into any issues if my guest is flying on another international JL flight?
Thanks!
On the lounge website it said guest just be on the same flight and the other page said flying a ow flight.
Will I run into any issues if my guest is flying on another international JL flight?
Thanks!
May 1, 2018, 4:12 pm
#2268
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Any opinion on JL31 (777-2 reverse herringbone, HND-BKK) vs JL 717 (787 Apex suite, NRT-BKK)? I've flown out of both airports before and prefer HND for the proximity but want to know the consensus on the two hard products. Never flown in Apex before. TIA
May 1, 2018, 6:10 pm
#2269
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Depends on who you ask. Back in Dec, I went to NRT to avoid the crappy SKY SUITE III but some people may think it's not worth the trouble.
May 1, 2018, 7:12 pm
#2270
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May 1, 2018, 7:29 pm
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May 1, 2018, 8:06 pm
#2272
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I have an award booking mid June in First NRT-JFK departing at around 6pm. I fly into HND first thing in the morning that day. Ideally, I would like to get on the HND-JFK flight rather than do the transfer to NRT.
First question:
Is there any chance that the JAL agents would transfer me to the HND flight assuming there is a seat available? I know JAL typically won't touch bookings made via other airlines but maybe they have more leeway on day of departure? Would having OWE status help?
Second question:
I'm checking regularly to see if a seat gets released on the HND-JFK flight so that hopefully I can have it confirmed beforehand. Flight is showing F5/A4 with 3 seats allocated according to Expert Flyer. Any chance that JAL would release an F award seat in the next few weeks?
Many thanks.
First question:
Is there any chance that the JAL agents would transfer me to the HND flight assuming there is a seat available? I know JAL typically won't touch bookings made via other airlines but maybe they have more leeway on day of departure? Would having OWE status help?
Second question:
I'm checking regularly to see if a seat gets released on the HND-JFK flight so that hopefully I can have it confirmed beforehand. Flight is showing F5/A4 with 3 seats allocated according to Expert Flyer. Any chance that JAL would release an F award seat in the next few weeks?
Many thanks.
May 2, 2018, 12:37 am
#2273
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I have an award booking mid June in First NRT-JFK departing at around 6pm. I fly into HND first thing in the morning that day. Ideally, I would like to get on the HND-JFK flight rather than do the transfer to NRT.
First question:
Is there any chance that the JAL agents would transfer me to the HND flight assuming there is a seat available? I know JAL typically won't touch bookings made via other airlines but maybe they have more leeway on day of departure? Would having OWE status help?
Second question:
I'm checking regularly to see if a seat gets released on the HND-JFK flight so that hopefully I can have it confirmed beforehand. Flight is showing F5/A4 with 3 seats allocated according to Expert Flyer. Any chance that JAL would release an F award seat in the next few weeks?
Many thanks.
First question:
Is there any chance that the JAL agents would transfer me to the HND flight assuming there is a seat available? I know JAL typically won't touch bookings made via other airlines but maybe they have more leeway on day of departure? Would having OWE status help?
Second question:
I'm checking regularly to see if a seat gets released on the HND-JFK flight so that hopefully I can have it confirmed beforehand. Flight is showing F5/A4 with 3 seats allocated according to Expert Flyer. Any chance that JAL would release an F award seat in the next few weeks?
Many thanks.
Second question, if additional seat opens, it is usually spot on two weeks before. Though checking along the way can't hurt. Any JMB members on the wait list for an upgrade or an award will be cleared before other programs can see availability.
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May 2, 2018, 12:27 pm
#2275
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For couples on that product, window/aisle combo in the rear cabin or middle seats in the front cabin?
May 2, 2018, 12:30 pm
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Decided to switch over to SS8 (I think that's what the product is called. It's hard to keep track... :P ) for NRT-BKK. Wanted to try something new. Thanks for your input!
For couples on that product, window/aisle combo in the rear cabin or middle seats in the front cabin?
For couples on that product, window/aisle combo in the rear cabin or middle seats in the front cabin?
May 2, 2018, 12:36 pm
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May 2, 2018, 12:41 pm
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May 2, 2018, 1:05 pm
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