Japan Airlines - Mileage Bank

Program Overview

Japan Airlines offers frequent flyers a free membership with the JAL Mileage Bank (JMB). In addition to their basic membership, JAL offers JMB FLYON, for more frequent travelers, with several tiers of rewards available.

Earn Opportunities

Miles are earned through travel, hotel stays (which include Starwood hotels), patronizing JAL partner companies, or using the JAL Visa card for purchases. JAL works with with numerous partners and programs, to ensure you have the most access to mileage credits. From karaoke to beauty products to internet providers, it is easy to earn rewards through normal daily life.

Redeem Opportunities

Miles may be redeemed for upgrade awards on JAL, for airline tickets with JAL or partner airlines and for JAL COUPON awards, which can be used as payment at JAL Hotels, in-flight shopping and JAL Group Airlines' tickets. Additionally, members can redeem miles for Suica awards, to be used on the railway or for other purchases. JMB members can also use their miles to purchase tickets for family members, as well as for themselves. Miles are valid for 36 months from date of accrual.

Transfer Opportunities

Miles accumulated through use of partner companies are valid for all JMB awards. JMB account number must be given to partner companies upon payment for services. Retroactive transactions may not be recognized or awarded.

Conclusion

Japan Airlines mileage program is a comprehensive and easy to use program. Due to the wide variety of partners, and the ease of accumulating miles, this is the clear choice for anyone flying to or from Japan, or within the country itself.