JFK to HND via JAL - Booking direct or codeshare at AA?
Aug 15, 2023, 6:26 pm
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JFK to HND via JAL - Booking direct or codeshare at AA?
Planning a trip from NYC JFK to HND Japan.
Is there any difference booking direct with JAL or code share via AA? Which one you u recommend?
If I book via JAL, can I credit the miles into my AA account? If yes, how?
Is there any difference booking direct with JAL or code share via AA? Which one you u recommend?
If I book via JAL, can I credit the miles into my AA account? If yes, how?
Aug 15, 2023, 9:59 pm
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i.e. Your ticket says JL 3 operated by Japan Airlines = you have Sakura Lounge access
Your ticket says AA8495 operated by Japan Airlines = no lounge access
If I book via JAL, can I credit the miles into my AA account? If yes, how?
Aug 16, 2023, 1:16 am
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If you want to earn on AA, you generally should book AA coded. The loyalty points earning on partner flights is pretty low. Of course, do the math for the specific booking, but it is unlikely to better if booking the JL code.
Aug 16, 2023, 6:56 am
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There may be differences in seat selection with JAL direct offering more seats in general, but it depends on a lot of factors. The AA codeshare will be much slower to receive schedule updates, but you'll be able to use AA support including chat which is far more convenient and accessible in my opinion. That's probably less important with a single long haul flight.
Aug 16, 2023, 8:40 am
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Also, it is likely JL ticket and AA ticket have difference fees and rules associated with ticket change and cancellation.
Aug 16, 2023, 11:58 am
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There may be differences in seat selection with JAL direct offering more seats in general, but it depends on a lot of factors. The AA codeshare will be much slower to receive schedule updates, but you'll be able to use AA support including chat which is far more convenient and accessible in my opinion. That's probably less important with a single long haul flight.
Accessing customer support is one of my concern. American airlines seem easier to contact. Asian airlines customer support is only available certain hours where as American airlines are 24/7. But since it is one way, it might not big of a deal if I don't need any "change."
Last edited by Naiwenzh; Aug 16, 2023 at 12:12 pm
Aug 16, 2023, 12:06 pm
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I get my points mostly from credit card. Earning more points from this trip is not my major concern. I just want the points in my AA account, which I have more use. I have no points on JAL account. Assessing customer support is one of my other concern.
Aug 16, 2023, 3:19 pm
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But booking direct with a partner airline in non-super saver economy or PE would net you massively more LP than AA direct.