Earlier this year, Japan Airlines offered visa Infinite cardholders a fast-track to JMB Sapphire status by flying Japan Airlines Business Class or First Class. However, this offer is live again with some tweaks. Even though the promotion period is from 1 October 2024 and is valid until 31 March 2025, the registration page was not available and is now available.
Eligible Visa Infinite Cardholders
Unlike last time, this time, the fast-track promotion is valid for Visa Infinite Cards issued in select countries & the first point of origin should also be from that country. For example, if a Visa Infinite card is issued in Australia, the point of origin should also be from Australia. Same for India and other countries. If you booked the flight from Indonesia using an Australia-issued Visa Infinite card, this promotion will not apply to this ticket. The point of origin & card issued country should be the same.
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Eligible Countries (Refer to country specific promotion page):
- Australia (Link)
- India (Link)
- Indonesia (Link, however country specific registration link is not available)
- Malaysia (Link)
- Philippines (Link)
- Singapore (Link)
- South Korea (I could not find the promotion on the visa offers Korea website, so country specific registration page is not available)
- Thailand (Link)
- Vietnam (Link)
Things to Know
This promotion is for flights originating from countries where Visa Infinite card is issued and here are the things to Know:
- Registration is mandatory. (Register here)
- Each Visa Infinite cardholder is limited to one registration.
- Eligible Cities & Flights:
- Australia
- Melbourne: JL774
- Melbourne: JL774
- India
- Delhi: JL30
- Bengaluru: JL754
- Indonesia
- Jakarta: JL720 or JL726
- Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur: JL724
- Philippines
- Manila: JL78 or JL746
- Singapore
- Singapore: JL36, JL38 or JL712
- South Korea
- Seoul (Gimpo): JL90, JL92, JL94
- Thailand
- Bangkok: JL32, JL34, JL708 or JL728
- Vietnam
- Hanoi: JL752
- Ho Chi Minh City: JL70 or JL750
- Australia
- Eligible Cabin:
- Business Class
- First Class
- Trip Type:
- Round Trip
- Destination:
- To Japan
- Booking Portal:
- Directly on Japan Airlines website
- Coupon Code to be used (must else not eligible for promotion):
- 24CIJLVISAINF
- This discount code also gives 8% discount.
- Booking period: 1st Oct 2024 to 31st Mar 2025
- Travel period: 1st Oct 2024 to 31st Mar 2025
- Registration for promotion should be done by 1st April 2025, 1200 hrs, JST (Make sure to do before first flights)
Here are the offer details on Japan Airlines.
Validity of Japan Airlines Sapphire status
- The Japan Airlines Sapphire Status will be activated from May 2025 and will remain valid until 31st March 2026.
Registration
Make sure to have these details before registration:
- First 6 digits of your Visa Infinite Card
- JMB Membership Number
- Ticket number: 131-XXXXXXXXX
- Reservation Number / Booking Reference
- First Flight Number: JL _ _ _ _
- Nationality
- Date of departure of first flight
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.
Important Links
- Japan Airlines Fast Track Promotional Page (Link)
- Visa Infinite Promotion Page:
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.
