Japan Airlines Business Class, Up To 8 Seats

Japan Airlines business class space has been popping up here and there on different routes. Today, we have a bunch of dates with award space from the west coast! I would book quickly before the dates get scooped up or pulled.


Remember, you have 24 hours to cancel free of charge!


Thanks to STTP reader @roamingredcoast for flagging this!


Now, let’s get into it!

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Straight To The Points

Routes: LAX, SEA, SFO - NRT

Operating airline: Japan Airlines

Class of service: Business class

Dates: November 2024 - March 2025

Seats available: 2 (up to 8)

Cabin layout: 2-2-2

Book with (per person, one-way):

  • Air France-KLM Flying Blue:

    • LAX: 132,500 miles

    • SEA: 116,000 miles

    • SFO: 123,500 miles

  • *Alaska Mileage Plan:

    • SEA: 60,000 miles

    • LAX, SFO: 75,000 miles

  • *American AAdvantage: 60,000 miles

  • British Airways Executive Club: 77,250 Avios

  • Cathay Asia Miles: 89,000 miles

  • Emirates Skywards: 125,000 miles

  • JAL Mileage Bank: 50,000 miles

  • Qantas Frequent Flyer:

    • SEA: 75,000 points

    • LAX, SFO: 90,000 points


*No Surcharges


Taxes/fees (per person, one-way):

  • From US: $5.60

    • Surcharges: ~$281

  • From NRT: ~$42

    • Surcharges: ~$281


Alaska has a small partner booking fee.


Bank transfer partners:

  • Alaska: Bilt, Marriott

  • American: Marriott

  • British Airways: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Marriott

    • 30% Amex transfer bonus

    • Transfer Citi points to Qatar, combine with BA

  • Cathay Pacific: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Citi, Marriott

  • Qantas: Amex, Capital One, Citi, Marriott

    • 20% Capital One transfer bonus


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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.

The business class cabin on the 787-9 layout is 2-2-2. Each seat is lie-flat and has direct aisle access. Window seats provide a ton of privacy and are preferred by many.

Best Ways To Book


British Airways: Amex Transfer Bonus, Easy To Earn


British Airways’ rate of 77,250 Avios one-way from the west coast is solid as it is considering how easy it is earn the necessary points. However, this is a fantastic deal with the 30% Amex transfer bonus as you’d only need 60,000 Amex points. Plus, the taxes/fees are reasonable.


American: Great Rate, No Surcharges, Tough To Earn

With the loss of Bilt as a transfer partner, it’s much harder to earn American miles. You’re really left with co-branded Barclays and Citi cards to earn miles directly. That means American’s rate of 60,000 miles is great, but tough to access for many.

Alaska: Solid Rate, Best Bilt Option, No Surcharges

If you have Bilt points, Alaska is your best bet at 60,000 miles one-way.


Qantas: Capital One Transfer Bonus, Reasonable Surcharges, Easy To Earn

With the Capital One 20% transfer bonus, Qantas could be a useful option for you. You’d need to transfer 62,500 Capital One Miles to book the Seattle route or 75,000 Capital One Miles to book the LAX or San Francisco routes.

How To Search


Here's how to run the search with Alaska:

  1. If you want to book a one-way, check "One-way"

  2. Check "Use miles"

  3. Enter your origin & destination

  4. Select your dates

  5. Select number of passengers

  6. Run the search

  7. Complete the booking


Before you transfer points, search with the airline program you’ll use to book.


Happy booking!