Japan Airlines
Our partnership with Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines is an American Airlines partner airline and a member of the oneworld Alliance, serving destinations across Europe, Asia and North America through its hub in Tokyo.
Eligible AAdvantage® members can earn and redeem miles on Japan Airlines flights and receive travel benefits based on your AAdvantage® status. Explore ways to earn and use miles, learn about status benefits and find helpful travel information before your trip.
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AAdvantage® program benefits
You can earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points when flying on Japan Airlines and its affiliate airlines J-Air, Japan Transocean Air or other oneworld® airlines.
Here's how:
- Buy an eligible Japan Airlines fare ticket in an eligible booking code
- Fly an eligible route
The number of miles you earn depends on the flight distance and the fare class of your ticket.
When you earn eligible AAdvantage® miles for travel on Japan Airlines, you’ll also earn Loyalty Points that count toward qualifying for AAdvantage® status.
Learn more about Loyalty Points
Earning chart
International flights
| Cabin | Purchased fares booked in | Base miles | Cabin bonus | Loyalty Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | F, A | 100% | 200% | available |
| Business | J, C, D, I | 100% | 150% | available |
| Business | X | 100% | 100% | available |
| Premium Economy | W, R | 100% | 50% | available |
| Premium Economy | E | 100% | 25% | available |
| Premium Economy | P | 50% | – Not available | available |
| Economy | Y, B | 100% | – Not available | available |
| Economy | H, K, M | 70% | – Not available | available |
| Economy | L, V, S | 50% | – Not available | available |
| Economy | O, G, N, Q, Z | 30% | – Not available | available |
Domestic flights within Japan
| Cabin | Purchased fares booked in | Base miles | Cabin bonus | Loyalty Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | F, E | 100% | 200% | available |
| Business | J | 100% | 150% | available |
| Business | I | 100% | 100% | available |
| Economy | Y | 100% | – Not available | available |
| Economy | A | 70% | – Not available | available |
If the booking code for the ticket you buy isn’t listed in the tables, you won’t earn AAdvantage® miles or Loyalty Points.
If you book a flight marketed by American (AA flight number) and operated by Japan Airlines, you earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points based on American’s earning chart.
Learn about earning with American
Some fares may earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points based on a percentage of the distance flown instead of ticket price. This applies to special fares and situations where ticket or fare details aren’t available when your flight is posted.
You can use AAdvantage® miles to book flights on Japan Airlines and other oneworld® airlines.
If you have AAdvantage® status, you may receive oneworld® benefits when flying on Japan Airlines, including:
- Priority boarding
- Lounge access (depending on status and cabin)
- Additional bag allowance
Benefits vary by status level and route.
When you fly on Japan Airlines
Learn helpful information about bags, check-in, seats and your overall travel experience when your trip includes a Japan Airlines flight.
Japan Airlines travel policies
Find helpful information about traveling with pets, your onboard experience and other travel requirements.
Bags
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Special assistance
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Travel information
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