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Old 02-16-2009, 09:35 PM   #1
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Is the date seat sales happen random? I'm looking to book a ticket for mid July to Japan (JAL) and I'm just wondering when I should start keeping an eye out. I asked a travel agent and he didn't seem to know the answer.
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Old 02-17-2009, 05:22 PM   #2
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you probably went to the wrong travel agent...as you know summer is pretty expensive..
i went to manila via narita jal for 1050 including taxes...yours should be less than that then...
btw...i got a free upgrade...only business and thats coz first class was all booked up...
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Old 02-19-2009, 04:37 AM   #3
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They are random to you, but they are based on the airlines perceived demand for a particular flight in order to maximize revenue/profit.

Basically, prices change all the time. If you want to get the lowest price possible on a specific date, check every day. If you're lazy, just buy the ticket and never check the prices again.
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Right now it is $650 including taxes. so call an agency. I called the japan airline customer service and they are offering $1050. so yeah...make sure to call an agency this time because JAL has huge sale.
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Old 03-21-2009, 09:34 PM   #5
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yes huge sale...but as far as i know, it starts april 1...don't know if its april fools or not though...
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Old 03-22-2009, 12:36 AM   #6
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It is real I am flying to Asia this semester break of april until may as usual ;-) another travelling hay
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yes huge sale...but as far as i know, it starts april 1...don't know if its april fools or not though...
http://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/200902/001132.html

Can't get anymore official than that
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Old 03-24-2009, 03:07 PM   #8
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i thought i saved a bit when i got my ticket for mnl for 1050 last jan. better that price than 1300 a week before i got mine but this will be crazy and i hope this lasts till next year!
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Sorry I'm not sure if I mis-understood...but $650 including taxes from Vancouver to Japan? Which travel agent was that? And when is the travelling period?

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Sorry I'm not sure if I mis-understood...but $650 including taxes from Vancouver to Japan? Which travel agent was that? And when is the travelling period?

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Do a search on Air Canada and JAL

Fuel surcharges dropped ~$180. I just found a whole bunch of flights flying from Vancouver to Tokyo for ~$600-$640 through Air Canada.
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Which months did you do the search for?

Because for Air Canada, the cheapest I found was around $900 round-trip departing from end of April...
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Just to clarify. Japan Airlines seat sale starts on April 1
The promotion is only good for three months: April, May and June
So if you are planning to travel to Asia, you might want to book it right now. internet will not give you the price but your agency will. give them a call right now.
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Do a search on Air Canada and JAL

Fuel surcharges dropped ~$180. I just found a whole bunch of flights flying from Vancouver to Tokyo for ~$600-$640 through Air Canada.
that's only one way. you havent include the trip back.
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that's only one way. you havent include the trip back.
wrong. cheapest i was able to get on the site was $590 roundtrip YVR to NRT.
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^ $590 inc tax?
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^ $590 inc tax?
yes $590 all in. just for an example i tried from june 1st to july 1st.

Passenger Type Adult
Base Fare 498.00
Departing Flight - Tango Plus discount options - available only for Air Canada operated flights (including Jazz)
discount star image No Aeroplan Miles -15.00
Returning Flight - Tango Plus discount options - available only for Air Canada operated flights (including Jazz)
discount star image No Aeroplan Miles -15.00
Fuel Surcharge YQ 84.00
Taxes, Fees and Charges
Canada Airport Improvement Fee SQ 15.00
Air Travellers Security Charge (ATSC) CA 17.00
Japan Passenger Facilities Charge SW 25.79
Canada Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST #10009-2287 RT0001) XG 0.75
Total airfare and taxes before options (per passenger) 610.54
Number Of Passengers 1
Grand Total - Canadian dollars $610.54

obviously play around with the dates and you can find an even cheaper rate.
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