Trade Japan Airlines air miles for free access to over 950 airport lounges

Members of Japan Airlines frequent flyer program, JAL Mileage Bank, can now use their air miles for Priority Pass Prestige Membership

Priority Pass is a global independent airport lounge membership program. They have announced with Japan Airlines (JAL) a new partnership that enables the 30 million plus members of JAL's worldwide frequent flyer program, JAL Mileage Bank (JMB), to gain a Priority Pass Prestige Membership with free unlimited access to over 950 airport lounges worldwide in exchange for 40,000 air miles.

JMB members who earn miles from flights, hotel stays, shopping, and other activities can now easily redeem their miles for a Priority Pass Prestige Membership through JAL's website. The Priority Pass Prestige Membership normally retails at £259 or US$399 for a 1-year membership and offers free unlimited access to a global network of 950+ lounges in over 400 cities.

Upon redemption, members can download the Priority Pass smartphone app to access and use their Digital Membership Card or opt for a physical card which will be sent to their selected address.  You can see their network of airport lounges here.