|  | Japan Airlines Business Class, Up To 4 Seats |
| Japan Airlines business class space has been tough to grab for a while, but there are some dates at the end of the year and early next year on a few routes. I would book quickly before the dates get scooped up or pulled!
Now, let’s get into it! |
|  | | Straight To The Points Routes: BOS, LAX, ORD - HND Operating airline: Japan Airlines Class of service: Business class Dates: December 2024 - February 2025 Seats available: 2 (up to 4) Cabin layout: 2-2-2 or 2-3-2 Book with (per person, one-way): Air France-KLM Flying Blue: LAX: 136,500 miles ORD: 151,000 miles BOS: 160,500 miles
*Alaska Mileage Plan: 75,000 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: LAX: 90,000 points BOS/ORD: 104,500 points
*No Surcharges
Taxes/fees (per person, one-way): From US: $5.60 From TYO: ~$42
Alaska has a small partner booking fee.
Bank transfer partners:
Alaska: Bilt, Marriott American: Marriott British Airways: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Marriott Cathay Pacific: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Citi, Marriott Qantas: Amex, Capital One, Citi, Marriott
Current Airline Transfer Bonuses Best Card Offers
Let me know if you book! |
|  | | | ORD-HND December: 31 January: 1, 6-8, 14, 15, 20-22, 27-29 February: 3-5, 19, 25 ORD-HND December: 12-14, 17-21, 24-26 January: 23 February: 1, 4-8, 12-15, 18-21, 26-28
LAX-HND December: 13, 17, 19, 24, 25 January: 22, 29 February: 4, 12, 20 HND-LAX January: 15, 22, 29 February: 11 |
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| BOS-NRT December: 31 January: 20, 21, 27-29 February: 3, 4, 18 NRT-BOS December: 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24-26 January: 22, 29 February: 4-6, 11, 12, 18, 19, 26 March: 12 |
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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. The business class cabin on the 787-9 is similar but the layout is 2-2-2. Regardless, each seat is lie-flat and has direct aisle access. The window seats provide a ton of privacy and are preferred by many.
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| Best Ways To Book
Cathay: Citi Transfer Bonus, Easy To Earn
With Citi’s 15% transfer bonus, you’ll only need 78,000 Citi points to get 89,000 Asia Miles for a one-way award. I think many will find this to be the best option.
Even without Citi points, Cathay miles are easier to earn than most options as you can also transfer points from Amex, Bilt, Capital One.
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
At 75,000 miles one-way and no surcharges, Alaska miles are your best bet if you have Bilt points.
Qantas: Great From JFK, Reduced Surcharges, Easy To Earn
Qantas isn't usually a great option, but 57,000 points from JFK is a great one-way rate when you consider that you can transfer Amex, Capital One, and Citi points. |
|  | How To Book
Here's how to run the search with Alaska: If you want to book a one-way, check "One-way" Check "Use miles" Enter your origin & destination Select your dates Select number of passengers Run the search Complete the booking
Before you transfer points, search with the airline program you’ll use to book.
Happy booking! |
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