Japan Airlines Business Class, Up to 4 Seats
Sure, I just sent a Quick Hit for the Chicago route last night but this was too good to pass up. There's a ton of JAL business class space out of Dallas this summer through winter. In fact, it's our first alert to include dates in 2025!
Japan Airlines award space has been popping up on individual routes here and there, but going quickly so I'd book soon!
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Now, let's get into the details!
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Straight To The Points
Routes: DFW-HND
Operating airline: Japan Airlines
Class of service: Business class
Dates: June 2024 - January 2025
Seats available: 2 (up to 4)
Cabin layout: 2-3-2 (777)
Book with (per person, one-way):
- Air France-KLM Flying Blue: 191,500 miles
- *Alaska Mileage Plan: 80,000 miles
- *American AAdvantage: 60,000 miles
- British Airways Executive Club: 92,750 Avios
- Cathay Asia Miles: 89,000 miles
- Emirates Skywards: 125,000 miles
- JAL Mileage Bank: 50,000 miles
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: 104,500 points
*No surcharges
Taxes/fees (per person):
- From US: $5.60
- From Tokyo: ~$44
- Surcharges:
- From US: ~$302
- From Tokyo: ~$302
Alaska adds a $12.50 partner award booking fee.
Bank transfer partners:
- Flyng Blue: Amex, Bilt, Chase, Citi, Capital One, Marriott
- Alaska: Marriott
- American: Bilt, Marriott
- Cathay: Amex, Bilt, Citi, Capital One
- British Airways: Amex, Capital One, Chase, Marriott
- Emirates: Amex, Bilt, Chase, Citi, Capital One, Marriott
- Japan Airlines: Marriott
- Qantas: Amex, Citi, Marriott
Current Airline Transfer Bonuses
Best Card Offers
Let me know if you book!
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Available Dates
DFW-HND
June: 24
July: 5, 11, 15, 17, 18, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31
August: 1-9, 11-14, 18-20, 25-30
September: 1-5, 8-13, 16-19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30
October: 1, 2, 7-10, 14-19, 21, 22, 28-31
November: 1, 4-8, 10-13, 16, 19, 20, 24-28
December: 1-5, 7-12, 15-19, 22-25, 29, 31
HND-DFW
June: 8, 15, 29
July: 6, 9, 13, 19, 22, 24-26, 29
August: 5, 15, 17, 20-23, 27-29, 31
September: 2, 6, 13, 14, 17-21, 23-25, 27, 28, 30
October: 1-5, 7-11, 16-18, 21, 22, 29-31
November: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 20, 21, 23; 25, 26, 28
December: 3-20, 23-25
January: 2, 3
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Book Your Next Hotel With Perks
Book with perks such as room upgrades, daily breakfast, and a $100 property credit via our self-service booking portal. If you want to book a Four Seasons or Rosewood property, you can submit a request here.
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Flight Experience
Japan Airlines has a reputation for great service so a business class flight should be more than enjoyable. The biggest thing to keep in mind is that JAL operates different aircraft to/from North America.
On the 777-300, you'll find find a business class cabin arranged in a 2-3-2 layout with Apex Suites. While a 2-3-2 layout might seem like a nightmare, each seat is lie-flat and has direct aisle access. Breathe easy. The window seats provide a ton of privacy and are preferred by many.
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Best Ways To Book
Regardless of the program you use to book, remember that connections to other parts of Asia (particularly Southeast Asia) could increase the award rate.
American: Great Rate, No Surcharges, Transfer from Bilt
This is the best option but only if you have American miles or Bilt points.
If you want to avoid carrier-imposed surcharges, 60,000 AA miles is an excellent choice. Plus, you can put an award ticket on hold for up to 5 days.
You can include a domestic connection on American or Alaska if you don't live near one of these airports for no extra AA miles.
Please note that you can only book up to 331 days from departure.
Cathay Pacific: Easy To Earn, More Available Dates
If you have Amex, Bilt, Capital One, or Citi points, 89,000 Asia Miles is the way to go. Please keep in mind that if you included a connection on a second oneworld partner, the award rate will be set by Cathay's oneworld multi-carrier award chart.
You can book up to 360 days from departure.
British Airways: Best Chase Option More Available Dates
With the Amex 30% transfer bonus, British Airways could be your best option if you're booking a flight 331+ days from departure. Please keep in mind, BA's award rate is calculated per segment so connections will increase the rate.
You can book up to 355 days from departure.
Alaska: Decent Rate, No Surcharges, Free Stopover, Tough To Earn
You could also book with 80,000 Alaska miles one-way. On the plus side, you can include a stopover on a one-way award ticket. However, Alaska only allows you to include one partner on an award so you can only connect on Alaska.
Yu can only book awards flights up to 330 days from departure.
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How To Book
- Go to AA's site
- Select Advanced / Multi-city search (just click this link)
- Select Redeem miles
- Select One way or Round trip
- Enter From & To cities
- Select departure date(s)
- Choose the number of passengers
- Select Class as Business/First
- Click Search
- If you're searching for a nonstop, select Calendar then sort by nonstop.
- Once you know which dates have JAL space, you can run a search from your home airport if you're not booking nonstop
If you're not booking with American miles, you can run a search with the program you're using once you find a date you want to book.
To book with Emirates, you can call 800-777-3999.
If you want to use Asia Miles and include a connection on American, you'll need to call (833-933-2244) to complete the booking.
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Final Thoughts
It's hard not to love Japan. From the food to the bullet trains to the natural beauty, there's something for everyone. Whether it's a quick trip or you want to spend a couple of weeks exploring, I think you'll have a great time.
Happy booking!
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