Cathay Pacific pauses Japan Airlines flight bookings with Asia Miles
Asia Miles members cannot book or change award tickets on Japan Airlines for now, and no restart date has been shared, according to three outlets.
Cathay Pacific has stopped Asia Miles members from booking award flights on Japan Airlines (JAL). JAL is a partner airline in the Oneworld alliance. Travel and Tour World, Upgraded Points and Loyalty Lobby all reported the pause around 9 October.
The pause also covers changes to award tickets that already include a JAL flight. Travel and Tour World says bookings that are already confirmed stay valid, and travelers can fly as planned.
The outlets say the pause is in place until further notice. According to Travel and Tour World, Cathay Pacific has not given a reason or a restart date in the information available. Loyalty Lobby also says it is unclear how long the pause will last or why it started.
Travel and Tour World adds that the change creates uncertainty for people planning trips inside Japan and flights that connect to other journeys.
What it means for travelers
Travelers who planned to use Asia Miles for JAL flights cannot book them right now. People who hold an award ticket with a JAL flight may not be able to change it. This can make plans harder for trips inside Japan or trips with connecting flights.
What to watch next
Check with Cathay Pacific and Asia Miles for the latest status before making plans, and confirm any booking or change with the airline directly.
How the story unfolded
- Loyalty Lobby Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Suspends Japan Airlines Awards
Read the original reporting
- Travel and Tour World – Cathay Pacific Halts Japan Airlines Award Redemptions, Leaving Asia Miles Travellers in Limbo ↗
- Upgraded Points – Cathay Pacific Temporarily Suspends Japan Airlines Award Bookings Until Further Notice ↗
- Loyalty Lobby – Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Suspends Japan Airlines Awards ↗
Quick questions
What is the news in short?
Asia Miles members cannot book or change award tickets on Japan Airlines for now, and no restart date has been shared, according to three outlets.
What does this mean for travelers to Japan?
Travelers who planned to use Asia Miles for JAL flights cannot book them right now. People who hold an award ticket with a JAL flight may not be able to change it. This can make plans harder for trips inside Japan or trips with connecting flights.
What happens next?
Check with Cathay Pacific and Asia Miles for the latest status before making plans, and confirm any booking or change with the airline directly.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Travel and Tour World, Upgraded Points and Loyalty Lobby. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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