JAL FlySafe Commitment to keep passengers' safety as top priority. Image from Japan Airlines

 

Japan Airlines (JAL) has been rolling out series of JAL FlySafe measures to try keep passengers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes measures such as hygiene and social distancing measures throughout the airport and onboard the aircrafts, complimentary COVID-19 coverage for international passengers, and pre-flight COVID-19 test for domestic dynamic package passengers. For a limited time, JAL will expand the domestic pre-flight test arrangement to all Japan region JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members who travel on eligible domestic fares.

 

JAL Mileage Bank status cards

Last year, Japan Airlines (JAL) announced they will no longer issue the physical status cards by default and members can instead display their latest membership status information using the JAL App instead. But unlike some other airlines, JAL will still issue the physical status cards by request......at least for the time being. And JAL has just opened the application today.

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Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a double mile promotion for Jetstar Japan (GK) between April 1 and May 31 2014 (flight date). However, pre-registration before flights are required. Also, only the more expensive Plus and Max fares are eligible for this campaign as the cheapest Starter fare isn't even eligible for JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) miles. For more details, you can refer to JAL website (Japanese, English).

New FLY ON status members will soon be able to enjoy its benefits much sooner. Image by Japan Airlines.

Finally Japan Airlines (JAL) will shorten the wait time between FLY ON status qualification and service commencement. Right now, newly qualified members have to wait approximately 2 months before their benefits kick in. But from January 2014, eligible members can enjoy some of the benefits as soon as 1 week after the status qualification!

JAL Mileage Bank members will earn double miles on qualifying Bangkok Airways flights. Image by Japan Airlines.

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a double mileage campaign on Bangkok Airways (PG) flights. JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members will have registered for this campaign before their flights in order to qualify of this. This campaign will run from December 1 2013 till February 28 2014.

Qatar Airways will officially join oneworld on October 20 2013. Image by Qatar Airways

As reported earlier, Qatar Airways (QR) will be joining oneworld on October 30 2013. oneworld will once again run an alliance wide double mileage campaign to celebrate the addition of Qatar to the alliance.

JAL will add Qatar Airways as JAL Mileage Bank partner on October 30 2013. Image by Aero Icarus.

As Qatar Airways (QR) is set to officially join oneworld on October 30 2013, JAL will inaugurate a frequent flyer program partnership with Qatar Airways on the same day as well. This means JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members will soon be able to earn redeemable miles and FLY ON Points on eligible Qatar Airways' flights when they travel with eligible fares. Also, they will be able to redeem award tickets on QR coded flights operated by Qatar Airways as well.

JAL once again is running a CX bonus miles campaign this year. Image by Japan Airlines.

In the past two years, Japan Airlines (JAL) has been running a bonus miles campaign on select flights operated by Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) around this time. And this year is no exception. This year's campaign will run from October 15 till December 15 2013, which is slightly shorter than last year's campaign. AL Mileage Bank (JMB) members in the Japan region who register for this campaign prior to their flights will once again earn up to 3,000 miles per flight on select routes.

Earn up to 15,000 bonus miles when sign up for JAL USA CARD. Image by Japan Airlines.

The 15,000 miles sign up bonus is back! For a limited time, you can earn up to 15,000 JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) miles when you sign up for JAL USA CARD and fly on eligible JAL international flights.

JAL adds Jetstar Japan as JAL Mileage Bank partner. Image by ken H.

Double miles on select US routes operated by American Airlines. Image by Japan Airlines.

Japan Airlines (JAL) is running a campaign to give double miles on select flights between the US and Japan operated by American Airlines (JAL). The campaign will run from July 15 2013 till August 31 2013. In order to qualify for the double miles, you will need to a JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) member in either Japan Region or American Region. Also, pre-registration before flights is required.

Free Class J Upgrade on Select Okinawa Remote Island Routes. Image by Japan Airlines

JAL offers 5,000 bonus miles one-way on the Boston route. Image by Japan Airlines.

Japan Airlines (JAL) is offering 5,000 bonus miles one-way on its Boston (BOS) - Tokyo Narita (NRT) route for a limited time. This only applies to JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) American region members who book under eligible fares and register for this campaign prior to boarding. JAL will be running this campaign from July 16 till September 30 2013.

Up until now, you can make an international upgrade award reservation before you issue your ticket. Japan Airlines (JAL) will usually hold it for 5 days and cancel it if the lower class ticket hasn't been issued before the deadline. However, JAL will shorten the hold period to 3 days from September 2 2013.

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Bangkok Airways (PG) have expanded its codeshare partnership and formed a frequent flyer program partnership. From May 15 2013, JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members and FlyerBonus members can now earn miles/points on each others' flights.

JAL re-opens "JAL Welcome! New Sky Cafe" for the 3rd time. Image by Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines (JAL) will once again re-open the "JAL Welcome! New Sky Cafe" for a limited time. Just like the previous cafes in Roppongi Hills and Aoyama, you will be able to try out the demo units of JAL's state-of-art long-haul products installed on the SKY SUITE 777 (SS7) and dishes from its enhanced catering service dubbed BEED SKY AUBERGE by JAL. This is a perfect opportunity for those who cannot afford or still don't have a chance to fly on the SS7 to try out the JAL New Sky experience!

JAL formed a loyalty program partnership with online retailer Amazon

Japan Airlines (JAL) announced today that it has reached an agreement with online retailer amazon to form a loyalty program partnership. JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members will be able to redeem Amazon gift cards with their JMB miles. And the lucky members from the Japan region will also be able to earn miles while shopping on Amazon.co.jp.

Japan Airlines (JAL) will update the mileage accumulation rates on British Airways (BA) flights from April 1 2013. The changes extends the upcoming JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) changes to award passengers with higher booking classes and penalize discounted travelers and the American Airlines accumulation rate change announced earlier. Below are the current and new rates on BA flights.