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Old Jun 26, 2018, 12:52 pm
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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.
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?
A: Yes. written here (link)
2. We're flying HND-NGO-HNL. Will we have lounge access in HND?
A. Definitely, within the lounge access rules of course. written here (link)
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[JAL NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (flame free)

Old Jun 1, 2019, 1:42 am
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Sky suite window seat selection

Hi,

I have a JAL segment booked as part of a QF award in J. I'd really like to get a window seat sky suite, but they all appear unavailable, so I assume they're kept for JAL frequent flyers. Would I have to wait until online check-in opens or does JAL usually release them for everyone at a specific point in time? As a comparison I know SQ releases seats 4 days before the flight for non-PPS (so 3 ays before online check-in opens).
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Old Jun 1, 2019, 2:01 am
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Originally Posted by Romain_
Hi,

I have a JAL segment booked as part of a QF award in J. I'd really like to get a window seat sky suite, but they all appear unavailable, so I assume they're kept for JAL frequent flyers. Would I have to wait until online check-in opens or does JAL usually release them for everyone at a specific point in time? As a comparison I know SQ releases seats 4 days before the flight for non-PPS (so 3 ays before online check-in opens).
If still available, when on line check in opens.
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Old Jun 1, 2019, 8:14 am
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Hi,

I was looking at CDG<>HND flights lately and had written down all the dates where "cheap" premium economy was available (at 513€ per segment for the direct flight). Now 5 days later all those dates have increased to 561€.

Since all dates have stepped up their prices at the same time and of the same value, it doesn't seem to be directly connected to availability at each of those dates. So what could this increase be about, and could the fares return to their status from 5 days ago? Thanks
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Old Jun 1, 2019, 8:39 am
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Originally Posted by BlueMoongr
Hi,

I was looking at CDG<>HND flights lately and had written down all the dates where "cheap" premium economy was available (at 513 per segment for the direct flight). Now 5 days later all those dates have increased to 561.

Since all dates have stepped up their prices at the same time and of the same value, it doesn't seem to be directly connected to availability at each of those dates. So what could this increase be about, and could the fares return to their status from 5 days ago? Thanks
On June 1st, JAL increased fuel surcharge.
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Old Jun 1, 2019, 11:20 am
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Thanks Wasabi Tofu, now that makes sense!
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Old Jun 1, 2019, 8:00 pm
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Originally Posted by CPH-Flyer
If still available, when on line check in opens.
Thanks
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Old Jun 2, 2019, 12:45 am
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When accumulating JMB Flyon points, what is considered a Jal Group flight (as opposed to a OW flight)?

1) A flight sold on JAL website operated by BA/AY with a JL flight number
2) A flight sold on JAL website operated by BA/AY with a BA/AY flight number
3) A flight sold by another carrier operated by JL with a JL flight number
4) A flight sold by another carrier operated by JL with a BA/AY flight number
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Old Jun 2, 2019, 12:53 am
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Originally Posted by BlueMoongr
When accumulating JMB Flyon points, what is considered a Jal Group flight (as opposed to a OW flight)?

1) A flight sold on JAL website operated by BA/AY with a JL flight number
2) A flight sold on JAL website operated by BA/AY with a BA/AY flight number
3) A flight sold by another carrier operated by JL with a JL flight number
4) A flight sold by another carrier operated by JL with a BA/AY flight number
1 and 3.

For 1, it also applies to flights operated by non OW airlines. E.g. Bangkok Airways with JL flight number, or Emirates with JL flight number.
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Old Jun 2, 2019, 1:44 am
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JL35 HND-SIN, given its a 12.05am departure, are they serving a full meal? I can see the western or Japanese option while managing my booking.
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Old Jun 2, 2019, 2:00 am
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Originally Posted by makrxx
JL35 HND-SIN, given its a 12.05am departure, are they serving a full meal? I can see the western or Japanese option while managing my booking.
They serve a snack after take off, and the main meal before landing.
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Old Jun 2, 2019, 2:04 am
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Originally Posted by makrxx
JL35 HND-SIN, given its a 12.05am departure, are they serving a full meal? I can see the western or Japanese option while managing my booking.
No, its really more of a dine on demand thing. They will have food but dont expect the same size dinner as on the day flight.
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Old Jun 2, 2019, 2:07 am
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Originally Posted by CPH-Flyer
1 and 3.

For 1, it also applies to flights operated by non OW airlines. E.g. Bangkok Airways with JL flight number, or Emirates with JL flight number.
... which is the opposite how Star works, so have to be careful. On the upside, as long as your ticket is sold by JAL (and all flights are JL), you can get some pretty good JL metal FOPs far beyond where JL reaches out to - something like SYD SIN NRT would work if your QF flight was with a JL number, which is pretty cool.
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Old Jun 2, 2019, 2:32 am
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Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim


No, its really more of a dine on demand thing. They will have food but dont expect the same size dinner as on the day flight.
Originally Posted by CPH-Flyer
They serve a snack after take off, and the main meal before landing.
Thanks. Hopefully the lounge at HND will fill me up!
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Old Jun 2, 2019, 3:16 am
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Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim


... which is the opposite how Star works, so have to be careful. On the upside, as long as your ticket is sold by JAL (and all flights are JL), you can get some pretty good JL metal FOPs far beyond where JL reaches out to - something like SYD SIN NRT would work if your QF flight was with a JL number, which is pretty cool.
I don't think JAL has codeshare with QF. But yes, it gives a lot of extra options. Which is quite handy.
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Old Jun 2, 2019, 3:44 am
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Originally Posted by CPH-Flyer
I don't think JAL has codeshare with QF. But yes, it gives a lot of extra options. Which is quite handy.
try SIN-BNE
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