Question about domestic connections on JAL
Jun 19, 2016, 9:57 pm
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Question about domestic connections on JAL
I'm planning a trip to Sapporo via Tokyo from either HKG or TPE. I have a few questions below:
1) It seems it will be cheaper if I purchase domestic segments using the "Domestic Fare for Overseas Visitor" program. One segment seems like its only USD100+++.
Does this fare earn Asiamiles? Will I earn Marco Polo club points if I fly business/ first class?
2) When I try to book some domestic flights via Tokyo, the JAL booking system gives me split airport connections (e.g., arriving in NRT, then departing for the domestic leg via HND about 3-4 hours later). Is this doable?
3) What would be the advantage of booking all flights under a single ticket, as opposed to using the "Domestic Fare for Overseas Visitor" program?
1) It seems it will be cheaper if I purchase domestic segments using the "Domestic Fare for Overseas Visitor" program. One segment seems like its only USD100+++.
Does this fare earn Asiamiles? Will I earn Marco Polo club points if I fly business/ first class?
2) When I try to book some domestic flights via Tokyo, the JAL booking system gives me split airport connections (e.g., arriving in NRT, then departing for the domestic leg via HND about 3-4 hours later). Is this doable?
3) What would be the advantage of booking all flights under a single ticket, as opposed to using the "Domestic Fare for Overseas Visitor" program?
Jun 20, 2016, 1:15 am
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I'm planning a trip to Sapporo via Tokyo from either HKG or TPE. I have a few questions below:
1) It seems it will be cheaper if I purchase domestic segments using the "Domestic Fare for Overseas Visitor" program. One segment seems like its only USD100+++.
Does this fare earn Asiamiles? Will I earn Marco Polo club points if I fly business/ first class?
2) When I try to book some domestic flights via Tokyo, the JAL booking system gives me split airport connections (e.g., arriving in NRT, then departing for the domestic leg via HND about 3-4 hours later). Is this doable?
3) What would be the advantage of booking all flights under a single ticket, as opposed to using the "Domestic Fare for Overseas Visitor" program?
1) It seems it will be cheaper if I purchase domestic segments using the "Domestic Fare for Overseas Visitor" program. One segment seems like its only USD100+++.
Does this fare earn Asiamiles? Will I earn Marco Polo club points if I fly business/ first class?
2) When I try to book some domestic flights via Tokyo, the JAL booking system gives me split airport connections (e.g., arriving in NRT, then departing for the domestic leg via HND about 3-4 hours later). Is this doable?
3) What would be the advantage of booking all flights under a single ticket, as opposed to using the "Domestic Fare for Overseas Visitor" program?
2) should be fine. But both HKG and Taipei (though TSA rather than TPE) are well connected to HND, so it should be possible to get a HND to HND connection.
3) I don't really see any. The overseas visitor tickets should be linked to your international reservation. They require an international reservation.
Jun 20, 2016, 1:28 am
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1) more a question for the CX forum...
2) should be fine. But both HKG and Taipei (though TSA rather than TPE) are well connected to HND, so it should be possible to get a HND to HND connection.
3) I don't really see any. The overseas visitor tickets should be linked to your international reservation. They require an international reservation.
2) should be fine. But both HKG and Taipei (though TSA rather than TPE) are well connected to HND, so it should be possible to get a HND to HND connection.
3) I don't really see any. The overseas visitor tickets should be linked to your international reservation. They require an international reservation.
Jun 20, 2016, 10:33 am
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Jun 20, 2016, 10:46 am
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Jun 20, 2016, 12:10 pm
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Jun 20, 2016, 12:34 pm
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Jun 20, 2016, 12:51 pm
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I am wondering how can apply J Coupon to Yokoso Fare. Yokoso Fare is booked in international reservation system, not in domestic reservation system. Is there way to apply J e-Coupon on Yokoso Fare online?
I know J e-Coupon can be exchanged to physical paper J Coupon. For that you actually have to go to airport ticket counter to exchange J Coupon and get confirmed reservation in Class J. Is this the way to get advance confirmed reservation in Class J using J Coupon on Yokoso Fare?
P.S.:
Yes, I know some rules about J Coupons. J Coupons is given to JAL Mileage Bank members with mailing address in Japan. J Coupons can be used my JAL Mileage Bank members, member’s: spouse, children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren.
So, Wasabi Tofu him/herself have to be flying on international flight to/from Japan where ticket was issued outside of Japan to qualify for Yokoso Fare, or above relatives are flying on Yokoso Fare…
I know J e-Coupon can be exchanged to physical paper J Coupon. For that you actually have to go to airport ticket counter to exchange J Coupon and get confirmed reservation in Class J. Is this the way to get advance confirmed reservation in Class J using J Coupon on Yokoso Fare?
P.S.:
Yes, I know some rules about J Coupons. J Coupons is given to JAL Mileage Bank members with mailing address in Japan. J Coupons can be used my JAL Mileage Bank members, member’s: spouse, children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren.
So, Wasabi Tofu him/herself have to be flying on international flight to/from Japan where ticket was issued outside of Japan to qualify for Yokoso Fare, or above relatives are flying on Yokoso Fare…
Last edited by AlwaysAisle; Jun 20, 2016 at 1:12 pm
Jun 20, 2016, 4:43 pm
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I have called JMB and they were able to apply the coupon for me for a domestic segment on an international reservation. I assume this applies for First Class coupons as well.
Jun 20, 2016, 11:10 pm
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If you want to get more FOP, you can pay class J fare difference(1000JPY) at the airport counter even you have booked by class J coupon.
Not Yokoso fare case, but in popular MR route such as OKA-HND-SIN-HND-OKA case, you can book class J for OKA-HND segements in advance by J coupon.
Practically, this earns 196FOP(984 OKA-HND x 10% J bonus x domestic double FOP) by 1000JPY (5.1JPY/FOP).
Not Yokoso fare case, but in popular MR route such as OKA-HND-SIN-HND-OKA case, you can book class J for OKA-HND segements in advance by J coupon.
Practically, this earns 196FOP(984 OKA-HND x 10% J bonus x domestic double FOP) by 1000JPY (5.1JPY/FOP).
Jun 20, 2016, 11:44 pm
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If you want to get more FOP, you can pay class J fare difference(1000JPY) at the airport counter even you have booked by class J coupon.
Not Yokoso fare case, but in popular MR route such as OKA-HND-SIN-HND-OKA case, you can book class J for OKA-HND segements in advance by J coupon.
Practically, this earns 196FOP(984 OKA-HND x 10% J bonus x domestic double FOP) by 1000JPY (5.1JPY/FOP).
Not Yokoso fare case, but in popular MR route such as OKA-HND-SIN-HND-OKA case, you can book class J for OKA-HND segements in advance by J coupon.
Practically, this earns 196FOP(984 OKA-HND x 10% J bonus x domestic double FOP) by 1000JPY (5.1JPY/FOP).