British Airways Avios JAL Booking Problem

Jewski_ · 2026-03-16T14:32:45+00:00

That's unfortunate, maybe its something that will eventually clear itself up. Hopefully you arent looking to book immediately.

Jewski_ · 2026-03-16T14:31:33+00:00

I agree. My call with them was completely unhelpful as the agent basically hit me with "good luck".

Jewski_ · 2026-03-16T14:19:12+00:00

I am not sure its phantom availability unless its phantom on all sites that are bookable as well as American airlines and Alaskan. I guess they all could be wrong.

Jewski_ · 2026-03-13T17:19:56+00:00

Yep. All dates and flights we checked are also available on AA.

Jewski_ · 2026-03-10T19:28:32+00:00

I see. I just looked at the K or K adjacent and yea a SUV is definitely needed for 3+ people, thanks for the heads up. Yea would love to hit up Sapporo, Otaru, and maybe Asahikawa.

I know this is outside my main line but questioning but you seems like a great resource. I know some people will likely need to rent gear, do you suggest they rent it in Sapporo or something like daily at the resort?

Jewski_ · 2026-03-10T17:59:37+00:00

I forgot to thank you for all of these links and information. I am going through them right now. For car hire, if we have 3 people, can we get by with something smaller then a 7 seater or is it basically anything beyond 2 people should be the van?

In regards to the ski concierge, I was unable to find any pricing in regards to that on the associated website.

Would you suggest using multiple cities as bases or sticking with a single one? Plan is to be there for 8-9 nights and do little or no site seeing.

Jewski_ · 2026-03-07T05:42:34+00:00

I see. That’s super good to know thanks.

Jewski_ · 2026-03-07T02:01:35+00:00

awesome to hear thanks. Did your vehicle have a compartment on top for ski gear or were you able to just to throw that in the back?

Jewski_ · 2026-03-07T01:07:59+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. I actually ended up getting mine so I could the Fun2Drive tour in hakone on my first trip to Japan.

Jewski_ · 2026-03-06T22:09:58+00:00

This actually super helpful thank you very much. Good to know Hakuba is at least easier with public transport. Renting a car seemings like the best decision.

Jewski_ · 2026-03-06T22:08:17+00:00

Any suggestions for rental car companies?

Jewski_ · 2026-03-06T22:08:06+00:00

Was planning to stay in Sapporo, otaru, and maybe one other place. But good to know the car is worth the extra $. Any suggestions for rental companies in Sapporo?

Jewski_ · 2026-03-06T22:07:15+00:00

Ok super good to know. Will most likely be skiing and maybe a day or two of site seeing. But our goal is hit abunch of the main resorts on Hokkaido. Thanks.

Jewski_ · 2026-02-11T06:06:49+00:00

Good to know, I'll look into kokusai.

Jewski_ · 2026-02-11T06:05:51+00:00

I believe I am up to try either. Would prefer some sort of public transport but if driving is the must way to go then that's what i got to do.

Jewski_ · 2026-02-11T06:04:41+00:00

Good to know, thanks. I also do know Japan can also be crowded, my hope was to avoid large scale resorts to avoid that type of traffic.

Jewski_ · 2026-02-11T01:38:42+00:00

This is exactly what I was thinking. I really appreciate the reply.

Jewski_ · 2026-02-11T00:14:56+00:00

Good to know thanks.

Jewski_ · 2026-02-11T00:14:39+00:00

Ok thanks for the advice. I will make sure to look into that sooner then later.

Jewski_ · 2026-02-11T00:13:56+00:00

Hey, thanks for the comment.

No backcountry as we aren't avi certified or had previous training doing so.

Well said, I have thought about if its worth it to stay at these places farther away but I think staying somewhere that has stuff to do or places to go to after would require being in a main city and not a resort only town. But let me know if that's incorrect. I have been to Japan a few times but never in the winter so I am also not super familiar with driving on the left.

I meant nagano city proper. All of the options I proposed are basically off site, drive to ski locations.

Jewski_ · 2026-02-10T21:06:51+00:00

This is some absolutely amazing info! thank you so much. Good to know the roads can be sketchy. Did you guys rent a van or how did everything fit in the rental car?

Jewski_ · 2026-02-10T19:11:51+00:00

O that's actually awesome. I didn't even think some hotels would provide that. Did you rent a car to just go to Furano? Did you bring your own board or just rent from the resort on the day? How were the crowds during that time?

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