Japan Airlines is giving away 50,000 free round-trip flights this summer, but winners don't get to pick their final destination.
It's an effort by the airline to get travelers to discover less-visited cities. Flights depart from and return to Tokyo (Haneda Airport) and Osaka (Itami Airport and Kansai International Airport) only.
The travel period is July 1 through Sept. 30. The summer of 2020 is a great time to visit Japan: the Olympics are being held in Tokyo.
Here's how it works: Starting in February, the airline will take applications from non-Japan residents. You may apply on your own or for up to four people traveling together. When you apply, Japan Airlines will show you four destinations. If you're happy with all of them, enter passenger information and apply. If you search again, the destinations will change. (More: 2020 Deal Zones: When to fly, when to stay home)To have your application considered, provide the details of your flight and become a member of the airline's mileage program.
Within three days of your application, the airline will tell you to which destination you'll travel. Apply on the airline's website.
