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32% FrequentMiler
27% Frequent Flyer Bonuses
23% Sam Chui
18% Other
Japan Airlines (JAL) continues to be a key player in international air travel, offering extensive routes, frequent flyer benefits, and ongoing service updates. FrequentMiler +3
On-Time Performance and Service
- JAL ranks second in on-time arrivals across the Asia Pacific region with an 82.58% on-time rate based on 2023 data.
- The airline has maintained strong performance, though it has seen slight declines from its 2022 rate of 88.00%.🔗
Frequent Flyer and Mileage Programs
- JAL Mileage Bank allows members to earn and redeem miles, with a new promotion offering 2x FLY ON Points for flights between New York/Dallas and Tokyo Haneda (April 1 – June 30, 2024).
- As of October 1, 2024, JAL will no longer allow mileage accrual for Vistara flights unless they are JL-marketed codeshares. Retro credits will be limited to letters after September 15, 2024.🔗
Recent Developments and Safety
- The evacuation of JAL Flight 516 in 2024 was complex and involved panic and passenger confusion, challenging the myth of flawless cultural behavior during emergencies.
- JAL continues to operate its A350 first-class cabins, with award availability viewable via Seats.Aero using Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Route and Booking Options
- Business class deals remain available, such as from Los Angeles to Bangkok via American Airlines or JAL, with mileage earning options.
- JAL offers premium cabin options and codeshare partnerships across major alliances, including oneworld.
Sam Chui 23%
The World’s Most On-Time Airlines 2023
In this post, we reveal the top 10 airlines that offered the most on-time performance in 2023, according to CIRIUM. *Note that for a flight to be on time, it must arrive at the gate within 15 minutes. Taking the lead globally for on-time arrivals in 2023 is AVIANCA, with an on-time arrival rate of 85.73%. Following closely behind is Azul Airlines, securing the second position with 85.51%, while Qatar Airways takes the third spot with 85.11%. On-Time Ranking | Airlines | On-Time Arrival | Total Flights | | 1 | SA AVIANCA (AV) | 85.73% |
FrequentMiler 32%
How to find and book JAL’s new A350 first class
Ben, at One Mile at a Time, describes Japan Airline’s new first class as “Unbelievably Good!!!” And, yes, three exclamation points were apparently required. Ben has flown nearly all commercial first class products that can be flown, and he says that JAL’s new first class has raised the bar: “The only other first class hard product that’s comparable is Emirates’ ‘Game Changer’ 777 first class, but I think Emirates may have been outdone.” That’s incredibly high praise! Ben loved the seats, the groundbreaking technology (including speakers built into the headrests so that you don’t have to wear headphones to watch
Miles to Memories 18%
Check Out the Best Airlines and Airports for On-Time Flights in 2022
Cirium has revealed its latest standings for top performing airlines and airports in 2022. The “Cirium 2022 On-Time Performance Review” looks at airline and airport performance globally, and by region, and ranks based on their on-time performance. Azul Airlines has been named as the global leader for airline on-time performance for 2022, while Haneda Airport was the top airport performer globally. And, for the second consecutive year Delta Air Lines was honored with the Cirium Platinum Award for global operational excellence. This award considers a number of factors including on-time performance, operational complexity and an airline’s ability to limit
Frequent Flyer Bonuses 18%
March 15 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 3,000 bonus per night at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Today’s Bonus Offer Highlight is nightly Marriott Bonvoy bonus of 3,000 points for stays at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: Marriott Bonvoy 3,000 bonus Bonvoy points PER NIGHT for stays at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Book now for stays until May 13, 24. Click here for more details & to book this offer. Air New Zealand Airponts – Earn 60 bonus Airpoints Dollars when you stay for 2 or more nights at IHG Hotels & Resorts in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Book now for
Frequent Flyer Bonuses 9%
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: Earn Double FLY ON points between Dallas or New York and Tokyo
Japan Airlines has a new promotion offering Mileage Bank members double FLY ON Points (Elite status points) for flying on select flights to/from New York and Dallas. What is different about this JMB offer over past promotions from them is the requirement to register prior to the actual promotional period. Typically JMB allows registration throughout a promotion. Be sure to register for this offer right away even if you don’t have any travel planned on these flights just yet. Earn 2x FLY ON Points when you fly on JAL Japan Airlines between New York and Tokyo Haneda (Flights JL 5/6) or Dallas and Tokyo Haneda (Flights JL 11/12). Register by Mar 31 for travel Apr 1 – Jun 30. 24. Click here for more details & to register for this offer (Registration is required) Image via JAL