Japan Airlines
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When Does JAL Mileage Bank Release Award Seats?
JAL Mileage Bank typically opens award space 330 days before departure. Use the schedule below to plan your booking attempts at the right moment.
Last verified: May 22, 2026
Release Pattern
JAL opens 11 months out at midnight Tokyo time.
Booking Tips for JAL Mileage Bank
JAL uses zone-based award charts — long-haul Business is consistently a great value at 100k-130k miles round trip.
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