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The Request
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.
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
What you're getting
Retail value of these flights
~$14,000
How to Book (Step by Step)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.