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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Jan 15, 2019, 2:32 am
#2746
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Strictly speaking, not 60 days,
For 1Feb2019, booking starts at 1Dec2018 09:30AM(JST)
For 30Apr2019, starts at 28Feb2019 09:30AM
For 31Aug2019, start at 30Jun2019 09:30AM
For 30Apr2020, starts at 29Feb2020 09:30AM
etc.
Curiously, if you use BA Avios, you can book 62 days in advance. This Japanese 2 months system may be difficult to implement :-)
Yes, BA redemption system accpets 62 day advanced booking for JAL domestic flights.
IMHO, 62 days period matches 2 months in booking September flight in July.
For 1Feb2019, booking starts at 1Dec2018 09:30AM(JST)
For 30Apr2019, starts at 28Feb2019 09:30AM
For 31Aug2019, start at 30Jun2019 09:30AM
For 30Apr2020, starts at 29Feb2020 09:30AM
etc.
Curiously, if you use BA Avios, you can book 62 days in advance. This Japanese 2 months system may be difficult to implement :-)
Yes, BA redemption system accpets 62 day advanced booking for JAL domestic flights.
IMHO, 62 days period matches 2 months in booking September flight in July.
Jan 19, 2019, 7:41 am
#2747
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JGC premier
Posts: 348
Has there been a change in JGC program giving 8000 FOP for the first flight taken each year for JGP members? I just took my flight, and while the 5000 miles bonus did post, there was no extra 8000 FOP bonus and I cant find reference to that thing on JL website..
Jan 19, 2019, 7:56 am
#2748
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Posts: 21,068
They normally post later. Think about first week of Feb. 5000 for JGC, 8000 for JGP and Diamond
Jan 19, 2019, 8:01 am
#2749
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JGC premier
Posts: 348
As a side note.. managed to get Chilli Crab! Now just need to figure out how to get Sweets..
Jan 19, 2019, 11:54 am
#2750
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 1
Welcome to FlyerTalk and the JAL Mileage Bank Forum!
The Newbie Lounge is a place where you can get answers to your questions about JAL and the JAL Mileage Bank program. No question is too stupid, nothing is taken for granted, and anything about JAL/JMB you were afraid to ask elsewhere, or weren't sure where to ask, you can ask here. We will try our best to help.
And of course, you can always start a new thread too
The Newbie Lounge is a place where you can get answers to your questions about JAL and the JAL Mileage Bank program. No question is too stupid, nothing is taken for granted, and anything about JAL/JMB you were afraid to ask elsewhere, or weren't sure where to ask, you can ask here. We will try our best to help.
And of course, you can always start a new thread too
Im planning a trip from LAX to Japan and would like to purchase an economy seat that I can upgrade with cash to Business Class. I have flown LAX-CDG on Air France several times and when I check in online 30 hours ahead of travel I almost always get the option to purchase an upgrade to Business Class anywhere from $400-1000 on that leg. I travel mostly for leisure and unfortunatly dont have a ton of miles racked up yet (35k Flying Blue) so cash has been the option Ive used in the past. I would like to fly JAL to earn points within Flying Blue partners but do they offer cash upgrades? Im new to FlyerTalk and this is my my first question asked so I apologize if this is the wrong thread 😣
Jan 19, 2019, 1:12 pm
#2751
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Posts: 16,379
Jan 19, 2019, 1:14 pm
#2752
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Im planning a trip from LAX to Japan and would like to purchase an economy seat that I can upgrade with cash to Business Class. I have flown LAX-CDG on Air France several times and when I check in online 30 hours ahead of travel I almost always get the option to purchase an upgrade to Business Class anywhere from $400-1000 on that leg. I travel mostly for leisure and unfortunatly dont have a ton of miles racked up yet (35k Flying Blue) so cash has been the option Ive used in the past. I would like to fly JAL to earn points within Flying Blue partners but do they offer cash upgrades? Im new to FlyerTalk and this is my my first question asked so I apologize if this is the wrong thread 😣
Jan 25, 2019, 8:28 pm
#2753
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,452
Flying JL9 in F in a few weeks; have never flown JAL before. Would it be inappropriate if ordering the Japanese meal to also ask to try the foie gras and the caviar appetizers from the western menu as well?
Also, I'm doing a YYZ-ORD leg on a separate ticket. I should arrive at 7am giving me lots of time to connect for a 10:40am flight, but if somehow I get extremely delayed and missed my connection will JAL have any sympathy for me booked on an AS award?
Also, I'm doing a YYZ-ORD leg on a separate ticket. I should arrive at 7am giving me lots of time to connect for a 10:40am flight, but if somehow I get extremely delayed and missed my connection will JAL have any sympathy for me booked on an AS award?
Jan 25, 2019, 8:35 pm
#2754
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,917
Flying JL9 in F in a few weeks; have never flown JAL before. Would it be inappropriate if ordering the Japanese meal to also ask to try the foie gras and the caviar appetizers from the western menu as well?
Also, I'm doing a YYZ-ORD leg on a separate ticket. I should arrive at 7am giving me lots of time to connect for a 10:40am flight, but if somehow I get extremely delayed and missed my connection will JAL have any sympathy for me booked on an AS award?
Also, I'm doing a YYZ-ORD leg on a separate ticket. I should arrive at 7am giving me lots of time to connect for a 10:40am flight, but if somehow I get extremely delayed and missed my connection will JAL have any sympathy for me booked on an AS award?
Getting sympathy might be a bit of a tougher one - but they usually won't just leave you stranded either, so see what happens. ORD isn't the best airport to connect in, but with 3.5 hours you should be more than fine - worst case you'd get rerouted via another airport _to_ ORD and you'd likely _still_ have enough time to make it.
Jan 25, 2019, 8:39 pm
#2755
Join Date: Dec 2017
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Absolutely - ask for whatever you want to eat, the whole point of flying F is to enjoy the experience. In JL F, they don't even insist that you follow any particular meal course - pick and choose whatever you want.
Getting sympathy might be a bit of a tougher one - but they usually won't just leave you stranded either, so see what happens. ORD isn't the best airport to connect in, but with 3.5 hours you should be more than fine - worst case you'd get rerouted via another airport _to_ ORD and you'd likely _still_ have enough time to make it.
Getting sympathy might be a bit of a tougher one - but they usually won't just leave you stranded either, so see what happens. ORD isn't the best airport to connect in, but with 3.5 hours you should be more than fine - worst case you'd get rerouted via another airport _to_ ORD and you'd likely _still_ have enough time to make it.
Jan 25, 2019, 8:49 pm
#2756
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
In my limited experience, the CAs have been very accomodating (frankly too much personal attention for my asocial preferences). And not just between the Japanese and Western menus, but also J items (katsu sando, ice cream, Yamazaki) that weren't on the F menu. Or J/Y snacks if you'd like something more junk foodie (dried natto, rice crackers, etc).
Jan 28, 2019, 12:13 am
#2758
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: BAEC Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 406
I purchased a Class J upgrade on a domestic flight. They only charged me „926 total for the upgrade though when it is advertised as „1000. I'm not complaining but I was curious as to why it was cheaper.
Jan 28, 2019, 12:34 am
#2759
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You were connecting from/to an international flight within 24 hours, so the 8% consumption tax is waived.
Jan 28, 2019, 12:37 am
#2760
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