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Old Nov 22, 2018, 8:23 am
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Pay to upgrade from J to F?
I couldn't find anything on this. Is there a way to pay to upgrade from J to F at the airport if there is space available?
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Old Nov 22, 2018, 8:33 am
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Originally Posted by Linda Walker
I couldn't find anything on this. Is there a way to pay to upgrade from J to F at the airport if there is space available?
sure, just need to calculate the fare difference plus penalty and fees. JL does not offer discounted upgrade to international First or business class even the cabin is empty.
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Old Nov 22, 2018, 9:05 am
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Thanks for the reply. The snark was unnecessary though. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
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Old Nov 22, 2018, 9:37 am
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No, you probably cannot. They may not have it catered properly
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Old Nov 22, 2018, 5:30 pm
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You can potentially for JMB miles. Though not all open seats equates upgrade available. Catering and other issues may affect
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Old Nov 22, 2018, 5:38 pm
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Originally Posted by JALPak
Sure, just need to calculate the fare difference plus penalty and fees.
JL does not offer discounted upgrade to international First or business class even the cabin is empty.
And JL are no different from many other airlines.
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Old Nov 22, 2018, 6:08 pm
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Originally Posted by Mwenenzi
And JL are no different from many other airlines.
yes, and the info is stated clearly in the FAQ

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15661160-post23.html
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Old Jan 29, 2019, 9:12 am
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Originally Posted by JALPak

yes, and the info is stated clearly in the FAQ

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15661160-post23.html

As above “..Domestic Flights:
Class J upgrade is available for 1,000 JPY and Domestic F upgrade is available for 8,000 JPY (7,000 JPY from class J)..”
Do we get full F mileage (what’s the booking code) if upgrading at the airport? And is it only one class upgrade?

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Old Jan 29, 2019, 10:17 am
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Originally Posted by Guy Betsy
Do we get full F mileage (what’s the booking code) if upgrading at the airport? And is it only one class upgrade? Thanks
no and no.
miles at original ticket rate, you can upgrade to F from Y
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Old Jan 29, 2019, 6:03 pm
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Originally Posted by Guy Betsy


Do we get full F mileage (what’s the booking code) if upgrading at the airport? And is it only one class upgrade?

Thanks



About domestic upgrade at the airport, you can get mileage for the upgraded class.
For example, Sakitoku(75%) to F(125%), Sakitoku(75%) to class J(85%), Normal(100%) to F(150%), Normal(100%) to class J(110%).
Sakitoku class J(85%) to F(125%).

If you credit to other FFPs, different story.
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Old Jan 30, 2019, 4:17 am
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Originally Posted by Linda Walker
Thanks for the reply. The snark was unnecessary though. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
There is no snark in JALPak's reply....
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Old Jan 30, 2019, 10:47 pm
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Originally Posted by Guy Betsy
Do we get full F mileage (what’s the booking code) if upgrading at the airport? And is it only one class upgrade?

Thanks
For domestics,
I know for a fact JL and BA would credit as the upgraded fare class.
Y-J (1000yen)
Y-F (8000yen)
J-F (7000yen).

For INTERNATIONALS,
i cannot vouch for.
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Old Jan 31, 2019, 8:52 am
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Dozo arigato
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