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What is JAL Mileage Bank?

JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) is the frequent flyer program of Japan Airlines, a member of the oneworld alliance. Members can earn and redeem miles on JAL flights, oneworld partners, and select non-alliance carriers. JMB is renowned for its premium cabin award availability, family-friendly redemption options, and a variety of earning opportunities through flights, credit cards, and everyday spending.

Key changes to JMB in 2025

Award Chart Devaluation (Effective June 10, 2025): JAL is implementing significant increases in award pricing, particularly for premium cabins. First Class awards will see increases up to 80%, while Business and Premium Economy classes will also experience notable hikes.
Introduction of Award Ticket PLUS: A new dynamic pricing model, Award Ticket PLUS, allows members to book award seats with additional miles when base award seats are unavailable. This model does not apply to First Class.
Enhanced Security Measures: Starting April 10, 2025, a "One-Time Password" authentication system has been introduced for booking JAL domestic and international award tickets, enhancing account security.
Upgrade Award Promotions: Between April 1 and August 31, 2025, members traveling on eligible routes using JAL International Upgrade Awards can receive bonus miles—5,000 for Premium Economy and 8,000 for Business Class upgrades.
Extended Mileage Validity: Miles earned from January 2025 onwards will have an extended validity of five years, up from the previous three years. Additionally, members with higher status tiers may enjoy unlimited mileage validity.

How many JAL miles for a flight?

As of June 10, 2025, the following are the updated one-way award redemption rates for select routes:

North America ⇄ Japan

Cabin Class	Miles Required
Economy	27,000
Premium Economy	40,000
Business	55,000
First	110,000–140,000

Hawaii ⇄ Japan

Cabin Class	Miles Required
Economy	20,000–25,000
Premium Economy	30,000–35,000
Business	43,000–45,000
First	90,000–110,000

Europe ⇄ Japan

Cabin Class	Miles Required
Economy	23,000–27,000
Premium Economy	38,000–40,000
Business	55,000–57,000
First	110,000–140,000

*Note: Award Ticket PLUS may require additional miles based on seat availability. *

How much are JAL miles worth?

In general, the estimated average value of JAL miles is between 1.2 and 2.5 US cents per mile. The value of JAL Mileage Bank miles varies depending on the route, cabin, and availability. The best value is obtained when redeeming for flights in premium cabins (Business or First Class) on long-haul routes, especially between North America, Europe, and Japan. The lowest value is obtained when redeeming for short-haul or peak-season flights using Award Ticket PLUS, where more miles are required for the same route.

Key features of JAL Mileage Bank

Tiers and Elite Status: JMB Crystal, JMB Sapphire*, JGC Premier, JMB Diamond.
What We Love: Generous award availability, especially in premium cabins. Family-friendly policies, including the JAL Family Club for members residing outside Japan. Partnerships with a wide range of airlines, offering extensive redemption options.
Exclusive Perks: Free stopovers on select awards. One of the best First Class award availabilities among major carriers. Access to luxurious lounges for elite members.
Best Redemptions: First Class to Japan from North America starting at 110,000 miles Business Class to Europe from Japan at 55,000 miles. Premium Economy to Hawaii from Japan at 30,000 miles.
Award Release Dates: JAL releases award seats up to 360 days in advance. Partner airlines may have different release schedules. For more details on award availability and planning your redemptions, visit our Ultimate Guide to Award Release Dates.