May 21, 2020, 5:59 pm
Japan Transit/Connection/Layover Master Thread
Mar 26, 2022, 4:07 am
#496
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I have a JAL flight ticket from SGN to LHR via HND in one itinerary and anyone know if this is OK even the dates of the two flights are different? Total transit time is around 19hrs - I will arrive in HND on May 12 6am and depart to LHR on May 13 1am flight.
Mar 26, 2022, 4:44 am
#497
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Perfectly fine.
Mar 30, 2022, 7:27 am
#499
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JL updated their website to say HND-GMP flights are canceled for May (https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/info/2022/inter/220501_06/).
I'm guessing this means I'll be seeing a cancellation on my ticketed booking that includes JL 95?
EDIT: Looking into wacky options to try to save my JL F flight. Is it possible to transit from HND - KIX and then KIX - ICN, or would the transfers between the international and domestic areas of the terminals in HND and KIX be impossible if I'm not allowed to enter Japan?
I'm guessing this means I'll be seeing a cancellation on my ticketed booking that includes JL 95?
EDIT: Looking into wacky options to try to save my JL F flight. Is it possible to transit from HND - KIX and then KIX - ICN, or would the transfers between the international and domestic areas of the terminals in HND and KIX be impossible if I'm not allowed to enter Japan?
Last edited by etgohomeok; Mar 30, 2022 at 7:54 am
Mar 30, 2022, 9:25 am
#500
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JL updated their website to say HND-GMP flights are canceled for May (https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/info/2022/inter/220501_06/).
I'm guessing this means I'll be seeing a cancellation on my ticketed booking that includes JL 95?
EDIT: Looking into wacky options to try to save my JL F flight. Is it possible to transit from HND - KIX and then KIX - ICN, or would the transfers between the international and domestic areas of the terminals in HND and KIX be impossible if I'm not allowed to enter Japan?
I'm guessing this means I'll be seeing a cancellation on my ticketed booking that includes JL 95?
EDIT: Looking into wacky options to try to save my JL F flight. Is it possible to transit from HND - KIX and then KIX - ICN, or would the transfers between the international and domestic areas of the terminals in HND and KIX be impossible if I'm not allowed to enter Japan?
Mar 30, 2022, 3:56 pm
#501
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But note that eligible to enter Japan currently means citizen, resident, business trips visa arranged with a Japanese company, special circumstances, or being a student coming to study in Japan. While very relatable, I doubt saving a Japan Airlines first class redemption is a special enough circumstance for a visa.
Mar 30, 2022, 5:44 pm
#502
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I'm booking something similar for a backup to my upcoming Japan trip in June if Japan's not open. I snagged LAX-HND-GMP in F/J, in T3 out T1. Are we able to transfer HND T3 to T1 airside? On the way back I'm keeping my existing KIX-LAX, so I'm hoping to get a direct between GMP and KIX that doesn't pass through HND first.
Mar 30, 2022, 6:48 pm
#503
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But note that eligible to enter Japan currently means citizen, resident, business trips visa arranged with a Japanese company, special circumstances, or being a student coming to study in Japan. While very relatable, I doubt saving a Japan Airlines first class redemption is a special enough circumstance for a visa.
Mar 30, 2022, 7:00 pm
#504
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I'm booking something similar for a backup to my upcoming Japan trip in June if Japan's not open. I snagged LAX-HND-GMP in F/J, in T3 out T1. Are we able to transfer HND T3 to T1 airside? On the way back I'm keeping my existing KIX-LAX, so I'm hoping to get a direct between GMP and KIX that doesn't pass through HND first.
Mar 30, 2022, 7:16 pm
#505
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Damn you're right. I was looking at the GMP arrival gate. Thanks CPH. Understood on the gamble, but for Oneworld points, I don't have much of an option, and both rely on Japan relaxing some rules.
Apr 3, 2022, 6:53 pm
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Apr 7, 2022, 11:27 am
#508
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I am flying LAX-NRT-DXB, its NH from LAX-NRT, 4.5 hour layover(ish) and then Emirates NRT to DXB
UA 1k rep told me that “i absolutely need a PCR test going to NRT” even though I have an onward ticket for same day. She mentioned that its a separate reservation, so thats why I need a PCR test.
Goes 100% against Japan rules and stated policies around transiting NRT.
Can anyone verify for me that she is mis-informed? and that ANA wont deny me boarding at LAX? (Bought ANA F ticket via
United)
UA 1k rep told me that “i absolutely need a PCR test going to NRT” even though I have an onward ticket for same day. She mentioned that its a separate reservation, so thats why I need a PCR test.
Goes 100% against Japan rules and stated policies around transiting NRT.
Can anyone verify for me that she is mis-informed? and that ANA wont deny me boarding at LAX? (Bought ANA F ticket via
United)
Apr 7, 2022, 11:45 am
#509
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You do not need a PCR test for transit, only for entering Japan.
Here's the JAL page showing that: Entry restrictions for each country quarantine Measures - JAL
here's the NH page showing it: Information Regarding Travel from/to Japan and Other Countries | ANA Care Promise | ANA
It doesn't matter if it's on one ticket or two, it has to do with whether you're entering Japan or not. And an international-international transit in the same airport doesn't require you to enter Japan.
That said, NH will inspect your required documentation at LAX for DXB. So, if you are required a PCR and/or visa, or whatever, to enter Dubai, they will deny you boarding if you are missing it. For my LAX-NRT-BKK trip, they verified I had my PCR and Thailand pass for entering Thailand. I was also dumped directly in to the international terminal upon arrival, no document check or any other inspection.
Here's the JAL page showing that: Entry restrictions for each country quarantine Measures - JAL
Travelers who are not entering Japan and transferring directly to a third country by transit, are not required to submit any documents and undergo PCR tests.
Travelers who are not entering Japan and transferring directly to a third country by transit, are not required to submit any documents and undergo inspections in Japan. Nonetheless, travelers are still subject to the travel/entry restrictions and requirements of their final destination.
However, the following cases require entry into Japan. Please be informed that foreign nationals arriving from prohibited countries will not be allowed to enter Japan.
However, the following cases require entry into Japan. Please be informed that foreign nationals arriving from prohibited countries will not be allowed to enter Japan.
That said, NH will inspect your required documentation at LAX for DXB. So, if you are required a PCR and/or visa, or whatever, to enter Dubai, they will deny you boarding if you are missing it. For my LAX-NRT-BKK trip, they verified I had my PCR and Thailand pass for entering Thailand. I was also dumped directly in to the international terminal upon arrival, no document check or any other inspection.
Last edited by seigex; Apr 7, 2022 at 11:51 am
Apr 7, 2022, 1:38 pm
#510
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You do not need a PCR test for transit, only for entering Japan.
Here's the JAL page showing that: Entry restrictions for each country quarantine Measures - JAL
here's the NH page showing it: Information Regarding Travel from/to Japan and Other Countries | ANA Care Promise | ANA
It doesn't matter if it's on one ticket or two, it has to do with whether you're entering Japan or not. And an international-international transit in the same airport doesn't require you to enter Japan.
That said, NH will inspect your required documentation at LAX for DXB. So, if you are required a PCR and/or visa, or whatever, to enter Dubai, they will deny you boarding if you are missing it. For my LAX-NRT-BKK trip, they verified I had my PCR and Thailand pass for entering Thailand. I was also dumped directly in to the international terminal upon arrival, no document check or any other inspection.
Here's the JAL page showing that: Entry restrictions for each country quarantine Measures - JAL
here's the NH page showing it: Information Regarding Travel from/to Japan and Other Countries | ANA Care Promise | ANA
It doesn't matter if it's on one ticket or two, it has to do with whether you're entering Japan or not. And an international-international transit in the same airport doesn't require you to enter Japan.
That said, NH will inspect your required documentation at LAX for DXB. So, if you are required a PCR and/or visa, or whatever, to enter Dubai, they will deny you boarding if you are missing it. For my LAX-NRT-BKK trip, they verified I had my PCR and Thailand pass for entering Thailand. I was also dumped directly in to the international terminal upon arrival, no document check or any other inspection.
Dubai lifted the restrictions as long as I have my Covid Vaccine card//QR Code, so i’m good there, and my onwards NRT-DXB ticket.