| | Japan Airlines First Class From 96K Points | Japan Airlines hasn’t been releasing first class award space lately, so I wanted to flag this opportunity to book one seat out of Chicago. Yes, I know it’s only one seat on most dates but there are a few dates with two seats. | Although the space is too far out to book with American miles, British Airways with Chase’s 30% transfer bonus provides a great option to book. | Let me know if you book! | Now, let’s get into it! |
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| | | Route to Tokyo (HND/NRT): Chicago (ORD)
Operating airline: Japan Airlines
Class of service: First class
Dates: October 2026
Seats available: 1 (Up to 2)
Cabin layout: 1-2-1
Best ways to book (per person, one-way): | | Other Options: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer | *No Surcharges | Taxes/fees (per person): | From US: $5.60 From Tokyo: ~$47
| Bank transfer partners: | British Airways: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Citi via Qatar Airways, Marriott Cathay Pacific: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Citi, Marriott JAL: Bilt, Capital One (1:0.75 ratio), Marriott
| Current Airline Transfer Bonuses
Best Card Offers | Let me know if you book! |
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| | | ORD-HND
October: 13-15, 17-19, 21, 22
HND-ORD
October: 7, 15, 17, 19-22 |
| ORD-NRT
October: 9-11, 13-16, 18, 19, 21, 22
NRT-ORD
September: 25, 30
October: 2-9, 12-22 | |
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| | Flight Experience | Japan Airlines first class on their Boeing 777 is an amazing experience despite an older seat. The cabin only has eight seats and is arranged in a 1-2-1 layout. You can expect great catering (especially out of Tokyo), some of the best service in the sky, and impressive champagne and Japanese whiskey options. | | How To Search | Search with British Airways: | Log into your account Enter your origin/destination Select your travel date(s) (Optional) Select one way only Select class of service Select number of people Run search
| Before you transfer points, search with the airline program you’ll use to book. |
Happy booking!
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