Upgrading Business Fare to First with miles
May 22, 2018, 8:02 pm
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Upgrading Business Fare to First with miles
I am looking to book travel from SFO to Manila via Tokyo in Business Class.
i am considering using miles to upgrade to F... what is the required mileage both o/w & roundtrip?
Also Do i need to book a specific class of Ticket in order to upgrade?
i am considering using miles to upgrade to F... what is the required mileage both o/w & roundtrip?
Also Do i need to book a specific class of Ticket in order to upgrade?
May 22, 2018, 9:24 pm
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45,000 miles per leg. I think all booking classes are possible. Though I am not 100% sure about booking class I
May 22, 2018, 9:25 pm
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May 22, 2018, 9:43 pm
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That seems pretty high for a one way upgrade to F from J. How are promotional cash upgrades?
May 22, 2018, 9:44 pm
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May 22, 2018, 9:46 pm
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May 22, 2018, 10:57 pm
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May 23, 2018, 1:52 am
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May 23, 2018, 2:32 am
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May 23, 2018, 3:57 am
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https://www.jal.co.jp/jalmile/use/jal/upgrade/miles.html
May 23, 2018, 5:03 am
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That page is different than the Japanese language page....
https://www.jal.co.jp/jalmile/use/ja...ade/miles.html
https://www.jal.co.jp/jalmile/use/ja...ade/miles.html
May 23, 2018, 5:42 am
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May 23, 2018, 5:44 am
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May 23, 2018, 6:20 am
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May 23, 2018, 6:33 am
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in that case they would have quoted you the discounted amount. Never had issue using the discounted campaign when booked with TA when I had to call in for this online only discount. I hope the Amadeus “enhancement” doesn’t take this away.