Apr 16, 2019, 8:26 am
Last edit by: Tokyoite
Excellent trip report of the inaugural on 31/3/2019, and return on 4/4/2019, with bonus reviews of the (former) old F lounge and new F lounge at NRT
Thanks!
Thanks!
JAL to start NRT to SEA
Oct 3, 2018, 7:50 pm
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The new International Arrivals facility at SEA is under construction, and should alleviate some of the current problems.
https://www.portseattle.org/projects...ivals-facility
https://www.portseattle.org/projects...ivals-facility
Oct 3, 2018, 8:17 pm
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I missed those dates inline. That's a bit later than previously, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised. The Port of Seattle has a reputation for dragging things out. But hey, maybe it might be ready for HND-SEA?
Oct 3, 2018, 9:38 pm
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Yeah, they burried those dates pretty deep in the materials. Occupational hazard, I always get drawn to information not shown....
Oct 11, 2018, 8:02 am
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E12 seat map (C30Y156) for this route has just been uploaded.
http://www.jal.co.jp/aircraft/conf/787.html
On one hand a new 772ER Y-heavy config (W63/W64 - C26Y286) was also uploaded.
This could be for the remaining frame that remains on the old config.
http://www.jal.co.jp/aircraft/conf/777er.html
http://www.jal.co.jp/aircraft/conf/787.html
On one hand a new 772ER Y-heavy config (W63/W64 - C26Y286) was also uploaded.
This could be for the remaining frame that remains on the old config.
http://www.jal.co.jp/aircraft/conf/777er.html
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Oct 13, 2018, 3:46 am
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Oh boy, within 2 months all of a sudden SEA went from 0 OW TPAC flights to 2 (the other being CX). I have to wonder if CX/JL knew what each other was up to as they were planning their new route.
On another hand, I'm seeing some spark again in my hopes of AS joining OW...
On another hand, I'm seeing some spark again in my hopes of AS joining OW...
Oct 13, 2018, 6:29 am
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Did anyone else catch that in this press release it says:
The carrier will introduce the well-received "JAL SKY SUITE" configured Boeing 787-8 aircraft on routes between Narita and Seattle. The carrier also plans to introduce the "JAL SKY SUITE" equipment on its Narita-Vancouver and Narita-San Diego routes during FY2019.
The carrier will introduce the well-received "JAL SKY SUITE" configured Boeing 787-8 aircraft on routes between Narita and Seattle. The carrier also plans to introduce the "JAL SKY SUITE" equipment on its Narita-Vancouver and Narita-San Diego routes during FY2019.
Oct 13, 2018, 6:57 am
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Did anyone else catch that in this press release it says:
The carrier will introduce the well-received "JAL SKY SUITE" configured Boeing 787-8 aircraft on routes between Narita and Seattle. The carrier also plans to introduce the "JAL SKY SUITE" equipment on its Narita-Vancouver and Narita-San Diego routes during FY2019.
The carrier will introduce the well-received "JAL SKY SUITE" configured Boeing 787-8 aircraft on routes between Narita and Seattle. The carrier also plans to introduce the "JAL SKY SUITE" equipment on its Narita-Vancouver and Narita-San Diego routes during FY2019.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan-airlines-jal-mileage-bank/1932541-nrt-yvr-nrt-san-will-get-sky-suite-upgrade-fy2019.html
Oct 16, 2018, 7:34 pm
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E12 seat map (C30Y156) for this route has just been uploaded.
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On one hand a new 772ER Y-heavy config (W63/W64 - C26Y286) was also uploaded.
This could be for the remaining frame that remains on the old config.
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On one hand a new 772ER Y-heavy config (W63/W64 - C26Y286) was also uploaded.
This could be for the remaining frame that remains on the old config.
{[CO777-200ERi777j/ @Ȕzu
Dec 31, 2018, 4:34 am
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Juicy updates.
JAL now has double FOP (targeted)/ double Miles (all people) campaign on the Seattle route.
Only JAL 67/68 qualify, no codeshares.
As usual, registration before flight required.
Double miles: 3/31-5/31 (Japan based registration link)
Double FOP: 3/31 - 6/30 (Japan based registration link, targed offer, only in Japanese it seems. Cant find the english version page, but registration is easy as per usual method with a single click)
Combined with the RGN fare here and routing via Seattle to LAX/SAN/SFO reaps you close to 40,000+ FOP.
My route for 2200 USD in business class, and NRT-LAX during Japan golden week!!
RGN-BKK-HND-stopover NRT-SEA-LAX and reverse.
RGN-BKK 379 FOP at 100% fare M
BKK-HND 5,379 FOP at 1.5x 125% fare X
NRT-SEA 12,738 FOP at (6369 x 2x), 125% fare X, including the double FOP
SEA-LAX 1,193 FOP at 125% fare I on AA (domestic first class)
One way total = 19,689 FOP.
Return total = 40,178 FOP (including additional 1600 bonus FOP total for the four JAL flights, campaign extended into 2019)
JAL now has double FOP (targeted)/ double Miles (all people) campaign on the Seattle route.
Only JAL 67/68 qualify, no codeshares.
As usual, registration before flight required.
Double miles: 3/31-5/31 (Japan based registration link)
Double FOP: 3/31 - 6/30 (Japan based registration link, targed offer, only in Japanese it seems. Cant find the english version page, but registration is easy as per usual method with a single click)
Combined with the RGN fare here and routing via Seattle to LAX/SAN/SFO reaps you close to 40,000+ FOP.
My route for 2200 USD in business class, and NRT-LAX during Japan golden week!!
RGN-BKK-HND-stopover NRT-SEA-LAX and reverse.
RGN-BKK 379 FOP at 100% fare M
BKK-HND 5,379 FOP at 1.5x 125% fare X
NRT-SEA 12,738 FOP at (6369 x 2x), 125% fare X, including the double FOP
SEA-LAX 1,193 FOP at 125% fare I on AA (domestic first class)
One way total = 19,689 FOP.
Return total = 40,178 FOP (including additional 1600 bonus FOP total for the four JAL flights, campaign extended into 2019)
Last edited by Tokyoite; Feb 5, 2019 at 9:19 am
Feb 4, 2019, 2:44 am
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JL has released the SEA-NRT J menus and thankfully, it will not adopt the old-style long haul meals featured on the Vancouver flights.
(NRT-SEA menu is still not not release)
It will feature the similar menu as other JL's USA flights.
There will be a typical main meal service after takeoff and then the rest of the menu will on the demand.
http://www.jal.co.jp/inter/service/m...903_201905.pdf
Carfield
(NRT-SEA menu is still not not release)
It will feature the similar menu as other JL's USA flights.
There will be a typical main meal service after takeoff and then the rest of the menu will on the demand.
http://www.jal.co.jp/inter/service/m...903_201905.pdf
Carfield
Feb 4, 2019, 3:10 am
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JL has released the SEA-NRT J menus and thankfully, it will not adopt the old-style long haul meals featured on the Vancouver flights.
(NRT-SEA menu is still not not release)
It will feature the similar menu as other JL's USA flights.
There will be a typical main meal service after takeoff and then the rest of the menu will on the demand.
http://www.jal.co.jp/inter/service/m...903_201905.pdf
Carfield
(NRT-SEA menu is still not not release)
It will feature the similar menu as other JL's USA flights.
There will be a typical main meal service after takeoff and then the rest of the menu will on the demand.
http://www.jal.co.jp/inter/service/m...903_201905.pdf
Carfield
too bad no special inaugural menu, it’s just the same as the rest of the US ports. And what’s up with that braised meat with tofu in Japanese main? LAX menu states it’s beef but SEA menu says meat only?
and do they really think bibimbap style beef steak is a western dish!?
Feb 4, 2019, 3:24 am
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Glad they dont do the old style. Now SEA is a connecting option for me
too bad no special inaugural menu, its just the same as the rest of the US ports. And whats up with that braised meat with tofu in Japanese main? LAX menu states its beef but SEA menu says meat only?
and do they really think bibimbap style beef steak is a western dish!?
Feb 4, 2019, 3:32 am
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