Page Contents<\/p>
- Why You Should Book Japan Airlines Business Class on the A350-1000<\/a><\/li>
- Japan Airlines A350-1000 Routes and Schedule<\/a><\/li>
- Japan Airlines A350-1000 Cabin and Seat Layout<\/a><\/li>
- Best Ways To Book Japan Airlines A350-1000 Business Class with Miles<\/a><\/li>
- How Many Points Do You Need To Fly Japan Airlines New Business Class?<\/a>
- American Airlines<\/a><\/li>
- British Airways<\/a><\/li>
- Cathay Pacific<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How To Find Japan Airlines Business Class Award Availability<\/a>
- Seats.aero<\/a><\/li>
- American Airlines award calendar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
Why You Should Book Japan Airlines Business Class on the A350-1000<\/span><\/h2>\n
Is it really that incredible? Absolutely. I recently flew Japan Airlines\u2019 new business class from New York and was blown away.<\/p>\n
Japan Airlines\u2019 new business class product is impressive, and it's packed with thoughtful touches like a personal closet, a privacy door, and a built-in speaker in the headrest. While the wireless charging pad is a nice touch, I haven\u2019t had much luck with them working well on planes. The catering was excellent, as expected, though the service felt a bit more hands-off \u2014 possibly because it was a red-eye flight.<\/p>\n
But the best part was the price I paid. Although the cash price of this flight runs into the thousands, I booked my trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (HND) via New York (JFK) for just 60,000 American Airlines miles and $5.60 in taxes.<\/p>\n
Japan Airlines is one of my favorite American Airlines partners<\/a>, and it's easily one of the best ways to get to Tokyo using points and miles<\/a>.<\/p>\n
My first leg from Los Angeles to New York was on American Airlines\u2019 A321T<\/a>. While that meant going the wrong way for almost six hours, this aircraft also features lie-flat seats and made it a fantastic addition to the same redemption.<\/p>\n
Redeeming 60,000 miles for such a premium experience is a no-brainer.<\/p>\n
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Credit: JT Genter\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Japan Airlines A350-1000 Routes and Schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n
Japan Airlines currently operates its Airbus A350-1000 on four routes out of Tokyo Haneda (HND), with more destinations coming in 2025. Here's a look at the type's current routes and schedule as of the time of writing:<\/p>\n
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- New York (JFK) \u2708 Tokyo (HND) \u2014 Daily<\/strong>\n
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- JL 003: Departs 01:40 \u2013 Arrives 04:45 +1<\/li>\n
- JL 005: Departs 13:45 \u2013 Arrives 17:15 +1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Tokyo (HND) \u2708 New York (JFK) \u2014 Daily<\/strong>\n
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- JL 004: Departs 18:30 \u2013 Arrives 18:30<\/li>\n
- JL 006: Departs 11:05 \u2013 Arrives 10:50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Dallas (DFW) \u2708 Tokyo (HND) \u2014 Daily<\/strong>\n
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- JL 011: Departs 10:55 \u2013 Arrives 14:40 +1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Tokyo (HND) \u2708 Dallas (DFW) \u2014 Daily<\/strong>\n
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- JL 012: Departs 10:55 \u2013 Arrives 08:40<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Los Angeles (LAX) \u2708 Tokyo (HND) \u2014 Daily<\/strong>\n
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- JL 015: Departs 13:30 \u2013 Arrives 17:25 +1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Tokyo (HND) \u2708 Los Angeles (LAX) \u2014 Daily<\/strong>\n
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- JL 016: Departs 17:00 \u2013 Arrives 11:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Tokyo (HND) \u2708 London (LHR) \u2014 Daily<\/strong>\n
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- JL 043: Departs 09:50 \u2013 Arrives 15:15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- London (LHR) \u2708 Tokyo (HND) \u2014 Daily<\/strong>\n
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- JL 044: Departs 18:30 \u2013 Arrives 17:20 +1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Tokyo (HND) \u2708 Paris (CDG) \u2014 Every other day<\/strong>\n
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- JL 045: Departs 10:20 \u2013 Arrives 17:55<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Paris (CDG) \u2708 Tokyo (HND) \u2014 Every other day<\/strong>\n
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- JL 046: Departs 20:25 \u2013 Arrives 17:20 +1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note that flight times will change. So, double-check these times before relying on them.<\/p>\n
Credit: JT Genter\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Japan Airlines A350-1000 Cabin and Seat Layout<\/span><\/h2>\n
Japan Airlines\u2019 A350-1000 has a total of 239 seats:<\/p>\n
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- First Class<\/strong> \u2014 6 suites<\/li>\n
- Business Class<\/strong> \u2014 54 suites<\/li>\n
- Premium Economy<\/strong> \u2014 24 seats<\/li>\n
- Economy<\/strong> \u2014 155 seats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The business class cabin is arranged in a 1-2-1 staggered configuration, providing direct aisle access at every seat. For those traveling with a companion, the center seats (D and G) feature a privacy divider that can be lowered.<\/p>\n
Credit: JT Genter\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n True window seats (A and K) in odd-numbered rows in the forward business class cabin (rows 3\u20137) are closer to the window for added privacy, while even-numbered rows in the rear business class cabin (rows 8\u201316) offer a similar experience.<\/p>\n
Credit: aeroLOPA<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Best Ways To Book Japan Airlines A350-1000 Business Class with Miles<\/span><\/h2>\n
American Airlines AAdvantage\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> is one of the most affordable ways to book Japan Airlines. However, it's not necessarily the best program to use, as its award calendar opens 331 days before departure. Other programs, like Japan Airlines Mileage Bank and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles<\/a>, open 360 days in advance, giving you an edge on snagging one of these coveted seats.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re set on booking Japan Airlines\u2019 new business (or even first class) on a specific date, transferring points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles may be a better option. Cathay Pacific has a healthy list of transfer partners:<\/p>\n
From<\/div>To<\/div>Transfer Ratio<\/div>Min.Transfer<\/div>Average Time<\/div><\/div>Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a>Canada<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Cathay Pacific (Cathay)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:750<\/div>-<\/div>Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a>Germany<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Cathay Pacific (Cathay)<\/div><\/div><\/div>300:200<\/div>900<\/div>Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Cathay Pacific (Cathay)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:800Amex-Cathay Pacific transfer rate dropped to 5:4 on March 1, 2026<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>-<\/div>8 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div>Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a>United Kingdom<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Cathay Pacific (Cathay)<\/div><\/div><\/div>500:500<\/div>1,000<\/div>Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>Capital One<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Cathay Pacific (Cathay)<\/div><\/div><\/div>100:100<\/div>1,000<\/div>2 days<\/div><\/div><\/div>Citibank (ThankYou Rewards)<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Cathay Pacific (Cathay)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:1,000<\/div>-<\/div>Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div>Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Cathay Pacific (Cathay)<\/div><\/div><\/div>3:1<\/div>3,000<\/div> - Business Class<\/strong> \u2014 54 suites<\/li>\n
- First Class<\/strong> \u2014 6 suites<\/li>\n
- JL 046: Departs 20:25 \u2013 Arrives 17:20 +1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- British Airways<\/a><\/li>
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