JL: LAX-BKK $2878; $2233 with Amex IAP
Jun 30, 2019, 2:24 pm
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: LAX
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JL: LAX-BKK $2878; $2233 with Amex IAP
Unfortunately through KIX w/ JL's angled seats.
Sample: https://flights.app.goo.gl/vRTKd
IAP Screenshot
Sample: https://flights.app.goo.gl/vRTKd
IAP Screenshot
Jun 30, 2019, 3:28 pm
#3
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Southern Cali
Programs: AA ExPlat, Marriott Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,022
According to this, JL should have upgraded this route to lie flats by now
https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...geles-flights/
https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...geles-flights/
Jun 30, 2019, 3:52 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVPG 75K, BA Silver, AC, AF/KL, AV, VS | Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
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Indeed. When I was looking at the LAX-KIX flight a few months ago, the JAL website reads that the route now has Sky Suite III seats; lie flat with all aisle access.
Nice find!
Nice find!
Jun 30, 2019, 4:28 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 1999
Programs: QF WP, AA EXP
Posts: 3,520
As a tall (6’6””) person, SS3 is probably one of the worst reverse herringbone lie flats. You would think it’s like Cirrus, but it’s not. Much more confining and less length, even on the windows. One of the few I’ll still actively avoid. Great IAP fare if I was shorter.
Jun 30, 2019, 8:34 pm
#7
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: LAX
Posts: 135
Indeed. When I was looking at the LAX-KIX flight a few months ago, the JAL website reads that the route now has Sky Suite III seats; lie flat with all aisle access.
Nice find!
Nice find!
Jun 30, 2019, 9:38 pm
#8
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Chicago, USA
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As a tall (6’6””) person, SS3 is probably one of the worst reverse herringbone lie flats. You would think it’s like Cirrus, but it’s not. Much more confining and less length, even on the windows. One of the few I’ll still actively avoid. Great IAP fare if I was shorter.
is showing 198 cm for length.
Which other products are longer?
agree that this is a killer fare even if it is to BKK leisure
Jul 1, 2019, 8:20 am
#9
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: BOS
Programs: Marriott LTG, HHonors Diamond, Nat'l Exec
Posts: 3,581
so https://www.jal.co.jp/en/inter/servi...skysuite3.html
is showing 198 cm for length.
Which other products are longer?
is showing 198 cm for length.
Which other products are longer?
Japan Airlines B777-200 Business Class Sky Suite III NRT-SIN ? Reward Flying
JAL's long-haul J seat is much more spacious despite technically being the same length.
Jul 1, 2019, 12:46 pm
#10
Join Date: Jun 2017
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so https://www.jal.co.jp/en/inter/servi...skysuite3.html
is showing 198 cm for length.
Which other products are longer?
agree that this is a killer fare even if it is to BKK leisure
is showing 198 cm for length.
Which other products are longer?
agree that this is a killer fare even if it is to BKK leisure
Jul 2, 2019, 9:29 am
#14
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: US
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, Starwood Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,020
So over 16000 miles traveled, at 25% - $4000+ eqd. I don't actually ever have issues with EQMs, but I fly mostly discounted J or with SWU, I have difficulties getting $15k EQD a year. But honestly, my upgrade clearing rate on elite heavy routes like DFW-SFO, DFW-MIA, DFW-ORD have been abysmal this yeaer.
Jul 5, 2019, 3:34 pm
#15
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: AUS
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This deal (LAX-BKK on AA or JL) has been around in one form or another for most of this year. I booked one last February for a May trip, and was able to work in a 3 night layover in Tokyo for no additional cost: $2,633, about $250 less than this. The 4K+ EQDs was very nice. Unfortunately I had to cancel. Since then the $2800-2900 rate has been available, at least when I checked. Still not bad.
The KIX connection is not necessary. NRT and HND connections also come up for me at the same price.
The KIX connection is not necessary. NRT and HND connections also come up for me at the same price.