Rove Miles, the loyalty program tied to Rove Hotels, has added Japan Airlines (JAL) as a transfer partner. This is a big deal for anyone who uses points to book flights. Right now, through March 31, 2025, Rove is offering a 50% transfer bonus when you move your Rove Miles over to JAL’s Mileage Bank program. That means for every 1,000 Rove Miles you transfer, you get 1,500 JAL miles instead.

Japan Airlines is a member of the Oneworld Alliance, which means JAL miles can be used to book flights on a wide range of airlines including American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and more. JAL miles are well known for offering strong value, especially on premium cabin redemptions to and from Japan and across Asia. Rove Miles can be earned through stays at Rove Hotels, which are budget-friendly properties located mostly in Dubai. Rove Miles can also be earned through credit card spending and other everyday purchases depending on your setup.

Traveler looking at Mount Fuji across a calm lake framed by red autumn leaves in Japan

Our Take

Our opinion is that this transfer bonus is worth paying attention to if you have Rove Miles sitting around and have been looking for a good way to put them to use. JAL miles are genuinely useful, and a 50% bonus adds even more value. If you have been thinking about a trip to Japan or anywhere else in the Oneworld network, this could be a smart move before the bonus window closes.

Our overall view is that Rove Miles has been quietly building out its transfer partner lineup, and adding JAL is a meaningful step forward. The program is not the most well-known, but deals like this one show it deserves more attention from people who are serious about getting the most out of their points. If you can take advantage of the bonus before March 31, 2026, we think it is worth doing.