- PFC is refundable only if all award ticket sector are unused.
- PFC paid by credit card is refunded to the original credit card that was used for payment.
Reminders when Redeeming Mileage
Cancellations and Refunds
Once redeemed, mileage cannot be refunded to the original account.
Miles that have been debited through the issuance of awards or ticket applications cannot be refunded or exchanged for another award, even if the award has not been used, with the exception of the items subject to "Refund of Unused Awards" below.
Refund of Unused Awards
Under certain conditions, it will be possible to reinstate (return) deducted mileage to the original JMB account. This service is limited to award tickets and upgrade awards that have already been reserved and issued and are still completely unused.
| Refundable awards | Cancellation Charge | Validity of reinstated mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unused award tickets | Domestic Award Tickets | JPY1,000* |
The original validity period applies |
International Award Tickets Partner Airlines Award Tickets |
JPY3,100* | ||
Unused upgrade awards * Please note the deadline for cancellations / refunds. |
No Cancellation Charge | ||
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- Members living outside of Japan: Local currency equivalent to JPY1,000/JPY3,100.
The refund charge does not apply to infants who travel on a JAL International Award Ticket and share a seat with an accompanying passenger.
- The mileage redemption will be cancelled and the relevant valid miles will be returned to the original JMB account, retroactive to the date of the original mileage redemption.
Your mileage balance history on/after the original mileage redemption date will be recalculated accordingly. Please verify the change in your mileage balance after the valid miles have been refunded. - All returned awards must be completely unused and within 1 year from the date the award ticket is issued. Refunds cannot be accepted after the departure of the booked first sector flight.
- Failure to board a reserved flight will render the award ticket null and void. In this case, the mileage used for the award ticket cannot be refunded to the original account or used in exchange for a different award.
- Mileage cannot be returned if it is expired at the time of the reinstatement request.
- If multiple awards that were redeemed with the same JMB account are to be refunded at the same time, one refund charge will be charged per award. Additionally, if awards for two or more passengers are to be refunded at the same time, one refund charge will be charged per passenger.
- Credit cards are accepted for payment of the refund charge.
[Domestic Award Tickets] Refund of Domestic Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)
[International Award Tickets] Refund of taxes
- If charges and taxes (such as fuel surcharges, airport taxes, airport usage fees and insurance surcharges) are paid by credit card, the refund will be credited to the original credit card that was used for payment.
- Although mileage cannot be reinstated for partially used award tickets, requests for a refund of charges and taxes will be accepted. For such refund requests, if the required mileage for the flown flight sectors exceeds the mileage deducted for the award ticket, the difference may be adjusted on your account accordingly.
- Please note that payment made by JAL Coupons is nonrefundable.
[JAL International Upgrade Awards] Deadline for Cancellations / Refunds
Deadline for cancellations / refunds : 24 hours prior to the departure of your upgrade award flight (departure city time)*
- Until the end of business hours of call centers in each country/region.
Exceptions :
- When you change your booked Premium Economy upgrade award to a Business Class upgrade award at the airport on the day of departure.
- When you cancel the purchased ticket, or change your reservation.
Cancellation and Refunds on the JAL Website
Please note that some restrictions apply when cancelling/refunding awards from the JAL website.
JAL Domestic Award Tickets
Please request the cancellation/refund on the JAL website no later than 20 minutes prior to the departure of the first flight sector on your booked itinerary.
If there are less than 20 minutes until departure, please contact the JMB Domestic Award Reservations Desk.
JAL International Award Tickets
Cancellations/refunds are permitted on the JAL website until 3 hours prior to the departure time.
Although mileage cannot be reinstated for partially used award tickets, requests for a refund of charges and taxes will be accepted.
JAL International Upgrade Awards
JAL International Upgrade Awards cannot be canceled/refunded on the JAL website.
Partner Airlines Award Tickets
Except the following tickets, cancellations/refunds are permitted on the JAL website until 3 hours prior to the departure time.
Although mileage cannot be reinstated for partially used award tickets, requests for a refund of charges and taxes will be accepted.
- Jetstar Japan (International flights)