This promotion applies to Visa Infinite cardholders who plan to travel to Japan from India or nearby countries in either business or first class. With just one flight, you can fast-track to Japan Airlines Sapphire status.
Things to Know
You can get Japan Airlines Sapphire status with just flight one if:
- Limited Slots
- Book Japan Airlines flights between Delhi/Bangalore and Japan
- Fly either Business Class or First Class
- Bookings are made on the Japan Airlines website
- Book by 30th September 2024
- Book using Visa Infinite Credit or Debit Card
- Travel by 31st March 2025
- Registration is mandatory
- Tickets booked before registration are also eligible
- Elite status will be valid from November 2024 and valid till 31st March 2026.
- Cancellations, refunds or no-shows will render the promotion ineligible
You can register for this promotion here once you have made the booking.
Make sure to have these details before registration:
A) Ticket Number: 131- XXXXXXXXXX
B) Reservation number/Booking Reference
C) First Flight Number: JL_____
D) The date of departure of the first flight
Booking via this link offers another Visa promotion, and you can save 8% on base fare by using code “640787.”
Eligible Routes
The eligible routes include:
- Bangalore: JL754
- Bangkok: JL32, JL34, JL708 or JL728
- Delhi: JL30
- Hanoi: JL752
- Ho Chi Minh City: JL70 or JL750
- Jakarta: JL720 or JL726
- Kuala Lumpur: JL724
- Manila: JL78 or JL746
- Melbourne: JL774
- Singapore: JL36, JL38 or JL712
- Seoul (Gimpo): JL90, JL92, JL94
- Sydney: JL52
With these route options, you can even position your flights.
How much does a Business Class flight cost between India and Japan?
I checked for flights until the end of March 2025 using Google Flights, which showed an INR 2 Lac price for a round-trip in business class for one person. So, it is not low fare by any means. However, the cheapest flight would be between Gimpo and Tokyo, which cost only INR 46K. In case you want to travel to Japan for cheap, both ANA & Japan Airlines run sales promotions frequently.
If you are interested in getting OneWorld Sapphire status, then choosing the Qatar variant of the IndusInd Avios Credit Card will get you one.
Japan Airlines Sapphire Status Benefits
The Sapphire status gets you:
- Oneworld Sapphire status
- Bonus Miles @105%
- Business Class Check-in
- Priority Baggage
- Extra Baggage Allowance
- JAL Global Club Entrance (Special Security channel in Japan)
- Priority Boarding
- JAL Business Class Lounge Access for members and guest
- OneWorld Business Class Lounge Access (Except Qantas Domestic Business Lounges) for member and guest
Is the status worth it?
This status is better for those who travel with Oneworld frequently and in economy cabins. You get to check in at business class counters, have an extra baggage allowance, and have lounge access at OneWorld lounges worldwide.
Bottomline
The Fast Track to Japan Airlines Sapphire status is a great promotion. It gives you a status that saves check-in time and gives you access to a business class lounge. For those you are already planning to book then make sure to check this promotion.
