Booking Japan Airlines with points

[philr2000]

Looking to book a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo with Japan Airlines using QFF points - the Qantas site shows no availability through the search, however looking at American Airlines, it indicates there is availability. I have a vague recollection that sometimes Qantas FF didn't show all the true availability for smaller JA flights and that if you call they can see it in their system?

 

[williamsf1]

Looking to book a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo with Japan Airlines using QFF points - the Qantas site shows no availability through the search, however looking at American Airlines, it indicates there is availability. I have a vague recollection that sometimes Qantas FF didn't show all the true availability for smaller JA flights and that if you call they can see it in their system?

I would not trust the AA system as they are well known for showing phantom flights..
you can always try and call QF, but don't expect a favorable answer.
And FYI Japan Airlines is JL not JA - JA is Jetsmart SPA

 

[elanshin]

Looking to book a flight from Shanghai to Tokyo with Japan Airlines using QFF points - the Qantas site shows no availability through the search, however looking at American Airlines, it indicates there is availability. I have a vague recollection that sometimes Qantas FF didn't show all the true availability for smaller JA flights and that if you call they can see it in their system?

One hack you could try is doing a phantom return from Japan and seeing if the flights you're looking for show up in that search.