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The Request

Tokyo for New Year's in Business Class

Client wanted to fly to Japan in business class using existing miles but was having trouble finding availability during the busiest time of year — New Year's holidays.

2 travelers
Dec 26 - Jan 5
Business class

Points available: 200,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards, 120,000 American Airlines miles

My Recommendation

Flights

Outbound

JAL Business Class: ORD → HND

Transfer Chase → British Airways Avios, book JAL partner award

185,000 Avios

for 2 passengers

Return

JAL Business Class: HND → ORD

Book via American Airlines AAdvantage

120,000 AA miles

for 2 passengers

Trip Summary

What you're using

Chase → British Airways Avios185,000 pts
American Airlines miles120,000 pts

What you're getting

2x JAL Business Class to Tokyo (outbound)
2x JAL Business Class from Tokyo (return)

Retail value of these flights

~$14,000

How to Book (Step by Step)

1

Transfer 185,000 Chase → British Airways Avios

Go to Chase portal → Points → Transfer → British Airways Executive Club. Transfer is instant. We're paying the higher Avios premium to ensure we secure this competitive route during peak season.

2

Be ready to book on January 5 at 7:00 PM EST

British Airways releases JAL award space exactly 355 days before departure. For your December 26 departure, that's January 5 at 7PM EST. Have the BA website open and logged in 5 minutes early. This is a high-demand route and seats will go fast.

3

Book JAL ORD → HND via British Airways website

Search on ba.com for JAL flights. Select the business class option I've identified. Book both passengers in one transaction.

4

Book AA redemption on February 9 in the AM

AA releases JAL partner award space 331 days before departure. For your January 5 return, be ready to book on February 9 in the morning. Have AA.com open and logged in.

5

Book JAL HND → ORD via AA.com

Search for JAL partner award flights on aa.com using your existing 120,000 AA miles. Book online — straightforward.

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