JAL award availability
Mar 1, 2019, 3:44 pm
#571
Ambassador: Japan Airlines
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: JAL Mileage Bank, JMB Diamond, oneworld Emerald, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 16,398
Is this still a thing? I emailed using the online form and got a standard reply that they have no control over inventory and the language used does not even acknowledge that a request to contact inventory control can be forwarded. Will calling phone agent help?
This is for a waitlisted F seat, with F6 still in 4 months to go.
This is for a waitlisted F seat, with F6 still in 4 months to go.
i haven’t done this recently...I have been piling up miles without redeeming anything for a while
Mar 1, 2019, 4:03 pm
#572
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZ, NYC
Programs: Marriott Gold, JGC, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, AC 25K
Posts: 1,025
I've been on waitlist for a month now for this particular flight and would like to ticket it to firm plan. Another flight 11 months away was confirmed just few days after placing request.
Mar 1, 2019, 4:11 pm
#573
Ambassador: Japan Airlines
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: JAL Mileage Bank, JMB Diamond, oneworld Emerald, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 16,398
You need to firm up your plan isn't a reason for them to clear it for you. Just redeem a C/PY/Y award and waitlist for the F assuming they allow you to do that.
Mar 1, 2019, 4:29 pm
#574
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,169
Is this still a thing? I emailed using the online form and got a standard reply that they have no control over inventory and the language used does not even acknowledge that a request to contact inventory control can be forwarded. Will calling phone agent help?
This is for a waitlisted F seat, with F6 still in 4 months to go.
This is for a waitlisted F seat, with F6 still in 4 months to go.
Mar 1, 2019, 4:34 pm
#575
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZ, NYC
Programs: Marriott Gold, JGC, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, AC 25K
Posts: 1,025
I don't think changes are allowed on award per the new rules, it will require cancellation of the existing then issue a new award, plus applicable fees.
Mar 1, 2019, 4:51 pm
#576
Ambassador: Japan Airlines
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: JAL Mileage Bank, JMB Diamond, oneworld Emerald, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 16,398
It's not, but I figure they can forward a email request to see if they'll open up a seat or something. I've never redeemed JMB miles before and thought they have special priority for JGC members.
I don't think changes are allowed on award per the new rules, it will require cancellation of the existing then issue a new award, plus applicable fees.
I don't think changes are allowed on award per the new rules, it will require cancellation of the existing then issue a new award, plus applicable fees.
Jul 16, 2019, 12:04 am
#578
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 842
Urgh. I booked an award (via EK) for June, with the return leg a few days later (my plan was to shift the return to the desired date, when EK can access/make the booking).
It looks like there is no availability at all on partners for NRT-SYD from mid June onwards. Any idea whether this is all taken or whether it will open up? NRT-MEL seems to have some availability but don't really want to do a domestic leg.
It looks like there is no availability at all on partners for NRT-SYD from mid June onwards. Any idea whether this is all taken or whether it will open up? NRT-MEL seems to have some availability but don't really want to do a domestic leg.
Jul 16, 2019, 8:34 pm
#579
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Tokyo
Programs: Marriott Plat, HH G,Hyatt E,*A Gold, OW Emerald.
Posts: 3,023
Urgh. I booked an award (via EK) for June, with the return leg a few days later (my plan was to shift the return to the desired date, when EK can access/make the booking).
It looks like there is no availability at all on partners for NRT-SYD from mid June onwards. Any idea whether this is all taken or whether it will open up? NRT-MEL seems to have some availability but don't really want to do a domestic leg.
It looks like there is no availability at all on partners for NRT-SYD from mid June onwards. Any idea whether this is all taken or whether it will open up? NRT-MEL seems to have some availability but don't really want to do a domestic leg.
or jetstar!
Jul 21, 2019, 12:51 am
#581
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, BW DE (lifetime), HH DE, Marriott PE (lifetime), National Emerald Executive
Posts: 7,205
JL award availability has went from normally at least 2 seats in J at T-330 to practically none ever, with the change to dynamic pricing, and if anything then at 1.5x, 2x, sometimes even 3-4x, of the normal price. It's pretty much as bad, if not even worse, than Delta and Hawaiian nowadays. Are there any tricks and any way to still book normally, or at least close to normal, priced JL flights? Talking about HNL-KIX/NGO/NRT/HND flights here.
Jul 21, 2019, 1:00 am
#582
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,169
JL award availability has went from normally at least 2 seats in J at T-330 to practically none ever, with the change to dynamic pricing, and if anything then at 1.5x, 2x, sometimes even 3-4x, of the normal price. It's pretty much as bad, if not even worse, than Delta and Hawaiian nowadays. Are there any tricks and any way to still book normally, or at least close to normal, priced JL flights? Talking about HNL-KIX/NGO/NRT/HND flights here.
Jul 21, 2019, 1:42 am
#583
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, BW DE (lifetime), HH DE, Marriott PE (lifetime), National Emerald Executive
Posts: 7,205
The pattern of X seats at normal price, or even a bit higher than normal that still is available also to other OW airlines to book, is no more. Is that correct? It used to be that right at T-330 10:00 JST, you had a few minutes (sometimes seconds, but usually minutes) to get J seats at normal price. Now that no longer applies, it appears.
Jul 21, 2019, 2:09 am
#584
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 842
It seems that over the last two weeks, on release, there is nothing available for partner awards. I note that this is a recent change.
I know that the Olympics are on next year, so it's going to be a busy period (albeit, it's still June being released, not July), but surprised that pretty much all flights ex Japan are being 'dynamically priced' at a higher rate automatically.
I know that the Olympics are on next year, so it's going to be a busy period (albeit, it's still June being released, not July), but surprised that pretty much all flights ex Japan are being 'dynamically priced' at a higher rate automatically.
Jul 21, 2019, 2:24 am
#585
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,169
It seems that over the last two weeks, on release, there is nothing available for partner awards. I note that this is a recent change.
I know that the Olympics are on next year, so it's going to be a busy period (albeit, it's still June being released, not July), but surprised that pretty much all flights ex Japan are being 'dynamically priced' at a higher rate automatically.
I know that the Olympics are on next year, so it's going to be a busy period (albeit, it's still June being released, not July), but surprised that pretty much all flights ex Japan are being 'dynamically priced' at a higher rate automatically.