JAL to start selling extra legroom seats in Economy
Nov 10, 2020, 12:25 pm
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JAL to start selling extra legroom seats in Economy
https://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/202011/005849.html
FLY ON members and oneworld elites will still be able to get these seats for free, so will those who are booked under the Y fare bucket but it is not clear whether elite's travel companion will be able to get these seats for free. In order to qualify for this fee based selection, your original fare will need to be eligible for advanced seat selection.
Details of Optional Fee-Based Seat Selection Service
- Start Date
November 10 (16:30 Japan Standard Time) - Eligible Ticket
JAL International Ticket (Ticket numbers starting with 131) - Applicable Route
International flights operated by JAL and departing on/after December 3
(Excluding routes to/from Canada - planned to be offered once relevant approvals are received) - Applicable Class of Travel
Economy Class - Fees (Per Passenger/Per Segment - excluding infants traveling without a seat)
Note: For flights departing outside of Japan, specific amounts in the local currency will apply.
Flights from Japan to North America, Europe, Hawaii, Australia and India: JPY10,000
Flights from Japan to South East Asia: JPY6,000
Flights from Japan to East Asia, Guam, Manila, Vladivostok: JPY4,000
FLY ON members and oneworld elites will still be able to get these seats for free, so will those who are booked under the Y fare bucket but it is not clear whether elite's travel companion will be able to get these seats for free. In order to qualify for this fee based selection, your original fare will need to be eligible for advanced seat selection.
Nov 10, 2020, 5:09 pm
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Nov 10, 2020, 5:19 pm
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The PR in Japanese says 1 companion of an elite can select these seats for free:
https://press.jal.co.jp/ja/release/202011/005848.html
https://press.jal.co.jp/ja/release/202011/005848.html
Jan 1, 2021, 1:16 am
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The PR in Japanese says 1 companion of an elite can select these seats for free:
https://press.jal.co.jp/ja/release/202011/005848.html
https://press.jal.co.jp/ja/release/202011/005848.html
Jan 2, 2021, 2:17 am
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very strange... while the Japanese version does include the “+1 companion of the status holder” , the English does not, which one is right? I’m trying to book an exit row for my companion on the same reservation and was told to pay when I called in the US reservation line.
Jan 2, 2021, 2:22 am
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Jan 2, 2021, 8:29 pm
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Yeah, maybe I'll just give them a call on Monday. I would expect Japan Airlines to know their own rules quite well... since it's a cultural thing and that's why I love visiting Japan so much and can't wait to go there in May (wishing the border would be open by then...)
Jan 2, 2021, 11:09 pm
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Normally they would know pretty well, but I'd expect that to be more the case for the Japan call centers than the US ones.
Feb 27, 2021, 5:53 pm
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Is paid extra legroom available on an award ticket in economy?
According to the JAL website a paid extra legroom seat is available (if seat open of course) on the following booking class on a JAL issue ticket starting with 131:Passengers who have reservation with below booking class : Economy class (B/H/K/M/L/V/S/Q/N/O/T)
What is the booking code for an award ticket booked in economy with JAL mileage? In other words, can we pay for extra legroom on an economy award ticket?
Many thanks.
What is the booking code for an award ticket booked in economy with JAL mileage? In other words, can we pay for extra legroom on an economy award ticket?
Many thanks.
Feb 27, 2021, 6:12 pm
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According to the JAL website a paid extra legroom seat is available (if seat open of course) on the following booking class on a JAL issue ticket starting with 131:Passengers who have reservation with below booking class : Economy class (B/H/K/M/L/V/S/Q/N/O/T)
What is the booking code for an award ticket booked in economy with JAL mileage? In other words, can we pay for extra legroom on an economy award ticket?
Many thanks.
What is the booking code for an award ticket booked in economy with JAL mileage? In other words, can we pay for extra legroom on an economy award ticket?
Many thanks.
Feb 27, 2021, 6:49 pm
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Feb 27, 2021, 7:14 pm
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