If you happen to have a Visa Infinite card issued in certain Asia-Pacific countries including Australia, this is one of the easiest ways to fast-track yourself to oneworld Sapphire status, especially if you plan to visit Japan soon, which gives you lots of perks including extra luggage allowance, lounge access even when not flying business or first class and priority boarding with all oneworld members such as Qantas.
Ensure you read the terms and conditions on the site carefully. The fast track status is reliant on the use of the 8% off promo code.
Ensure you use the links on Visa's website for registering for the fast track status for the respective card's country.
Details
Offer 1 - 8% Savings when you #FlyJAL
Enjoy up to 8% savings when you book a round-trip Japan Airlines First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class ticket to Japan with your Visa Infinite Card.
How it works?
Visit Japan Airlines (JAL) Website and enter the Promo Code (all CAPS) 24CIJLVISAINF to start your booking.
Round-trip Itinerary: Input the applicable Promo Code in the Promotion Code field at the start of your booking, located within the Travel Dates section.
Multi-city Itinerary or Itinerary with Stopover: Input the applicable Promo Code in the Promotional Code field, when selecting your preferred payment method.
Offer Period
Booking period: 01 October 2024 - 31 March 2025
Travel period: 01 October 2024 - 31 March 2025
Other terms and conditions apply.
Offer 2 - JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) Fast Track Program
Enjoy a fast-track to JMB Sapphire status when you purchase a round-trip First-Class or Business Class ticket to Japan on Japan Airlines.
This offer is only applicable to eligible Visa Infinite cardholders who have purchased an eligible round-trip Business Class ticket on Japan airlines using the Promo Code provided in Offer 1, and the point of origin for the first flight segment must be the same as the country where the Visa Infinite Card is issued.
Offer period:
Booking period: 01 October 2024 - 31 March 2025
Travel period: 01 October 2024 - 31 March 2025
How to redeem:
Book an eligible round-trip First Class or Business Class ticket to Japan on Japan Airlines, fulfilling the criteria and requirements outlines in the Terms and Conditions.
Click the links below (depending on your location) to register for the Fast Track Program.
Fast Track Program Registration Links:
Australia
India
Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Thailand
Vietnam
You need to be an existing JMB member to register for the JMB Sapphire Status Fast Track Program here. If you do not already have a JMB membership account, please register at https://www121.jal.co.jp/JmbWeb/SR/EnrollProposal_en.do.
Please ensure you have the following details ready:
First 6 digits of your Visa Infinite Card
JMB Membership Number
Ticket number: 131-XXXXXXXXX
Reservation Number / Booking Reference
First Flight Number: JL _ _ _ _
Date of departure of first flight
Other terms and conditions apply.
Offer valid from October 16, 2024 00:00 GMT - March 31, 2025 23:59 GMT
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions for 8% Savings when you #FlyJAL
Payment must be made using an eligible Visa Infinite Credit or Debit card. This promotion only applies to Visa Infinite cardholders issued in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Australia, or South Korea.
All bookings must be done online via the Japan Airlines (JAL) Website and using the Promo Code above.
This promotion is only applicable for round-trip or open-jaw flights to Japan from the following cities:
Bengaluru: JL753, JL754
Bangkok: JL31, JL32, JL33, JL34, JL707, JL708, JL727, JL728
Delhi: JL30, JL39
Hanoi: JL751, JL752
Ho Chi Minh City: JL70, JL79, JL750, JL759
Jakarta: JL720, JL725, JL726, JL729
Kuala Lumpur: JL723, JL724
Manila: JL77, JL78, JL745, JL746
Melbourne: JL773, JL774
Singapore: JL35, JL36, JL37, JL38, JL711, JL712
Seoul (Gimpo): JL90, JL91, JL92, JL93, JL94, JL95
Sydney: JL51, JL52
The 8% discount is only applicable to airfares. Related taxes and fuel charges are not eligible for discount, and will be collected in addition to the applicable discounted airfares.
The discount provided in this campaign cannot be used in conjunction with other ongoing promotions including but not limited to any existing special fares, or discounted fares.
Flights must be operated and marketed by Japan Airlines, and the ticket must reflect a Japan Airlines ticket stock, starting from 131 - xxxxxxxxxx.
All tickets are subject to seat availability.
All fares and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.
Date change and refunds will be as per accordance to fare rules and conditions. Japan Airlines reserves the right to charge for any fare differences, including changes to the taxes and fuel surcharges, in case of (i) no-show, (ii) voluntary cancellations, and (iii) any changes made resulting in the transaction being ineligible for this promotion.
Partially used tickets are strictly non-refundable.
For more information on Japan Airlines Reservation and Ticketing, please visit https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/information/.
Terms and Conditions for JMB Sapphire status Fast Track Program
Payment must be made using an eligible Visa Infinite Credit or Debit card. This promotion only applies to Visa Infinite cardholders who have their Visa Infinite Cards issued in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Australia, or South Korea; and have also purchased an eligible round-trip Business Class ticket on Japan Airlines using the Promo Code provided in Offer 1 (8% Savings when you #FlyJAL) on the Visa Infinite campaign page with the flight stipulated in clause 4.
Each Visa Infinite cardholder is limited to ONE registration for the Fast Track Program.
The name registered to the JMB membership number must match the name of the passenger on the ticket purchased.
This promotion is only applicable for round-trip First Class or Business Class tickets to Japan from the following cities within the stipulated booking and travel period of 01 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. Additionally, to be eligible for the JMB Sapphire Fast Track Program, the country of the point of origin for the first flight segment must be the same as the country where the Visa Infinite Card is issued:
Bengaluru: JL754 [Limited to Visa Infinite Cards issued in India]
Bangkok: JL32, JL34, JL708 or JL728 [Limited to Visa Infinite Cards issued in Thailand]
Delhi: JL30 [Limited to Visa Infinite Cards issued in India]
Hanoi: JL752 [Limited to Visa Infinite Cards issued in Vietnam]
Ho Chi Minh City: JL70 or JL750
[Limited to Visa Infinite Cards issued in Vietnam]
Jakarta: JL720 or JL726 [Limited to Visa Infinite Cards issued in Indonesia]
Kuala Lumpur: JL724 [Limited to Visa Infinite Cards issued in Malaysia]
Manila: JL78 or JL746 [Limited to Visa Infinite Cards issued in Philippines]
Melbourne: JL774 [Limited to Visa Infinite Cards issued in Australia]
Singapore: JL36, JL38 or JL712 [Limited to Visa Infinite Cards issued in Singapore]
Seoul (Gimpo): JL90, JL92, JL94 [Limited to Visa Infinite Cards issued in South Korea]
Sydney: JL52 [Limited to Visa Infinite Cards issued in Australia]
Flights must be operated and marketed by Japan Airlines, and the ticket must reflect a Japan Airlines ticket stock, starting from 131 - xxxxxxxxxx.
Fast track to JMB Sapphire status is available on a first-come, first-served basis and will end once all available slots are fully redeemed.
JMB Sapphire status application must be submitted by 01 April 2025, 1200hrs, Japan Standard Time.
The JMB Sapphire status will be activated from May 2025 and will be valid until 31 March 2026.
Applicants to the JMB Sapphire status Fast-track promotion must be aged 18 years and above. For applicants younger than the stipulated age, guardian consent must be provided. Children under the age of 2 are not eligible.
In case of (i) no-show, (ii) voluntary cancellations, (iii) refunds; and (iv) any changes made resulting in the transaction being ineligible for this promotion, Japan Airlines reserves the right to revoke the JMB Sapphire status where it becomes necessary to do so.
The information collected on the campaign's registration page will be used to facilitate this campaign, and for internal and marketing purposes, not limited to the distribution of promotions, newsletters, and updates from Japan Airlines. By choosing to participate in this campaign, customers consent to Japan Airlines acquiring their personal information in accordance with Japan Airlines’ Privacy Policy on the Handling of Personal Information by JAL Group Airlines. For more details, please refer to
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/footer/security.html
The only card in AU that is an infinite is the Citibank Prestige, I believe. Just for anyone wondering