Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[Cynicor]

Yes. Welcome to QF IT

 

[elanshin]

I'm on the phone with an agent atm and she can't seem to start the itinery - would the next best thing to do is book what i can from multicity then call to add the rest of the flights?

Starting airport CGK and she says her system tells it as an invalid starting city.

 

[cjd600]

yes, start as much as you can online, then call to add later

 

[elanshin]

yes, start as much as you can online, then call to add later

Any chance i could get them to waive the "change" fee given i know this itinerary is valid i can book both halves on their own.

Incidentally itinerary

CGK> HKG (transit 18h)
HKG > TPE (stop 1)
TPE > HKG (transit 3h)
HKG > PVG (stop 2)
PVG > SYD (transit 4 h)
SYD > MEL (stop 3, back to work for a few months)
MEL > SYD (transit)
SYD > DFW (transit 2.5h)
DFW > IAD (stop 4)
EWR > DFW (transit 8h)
DFW > LAX (stop 5)
LAX > MEL (END)

Total distance according to great circle mapper
~33000miles including final segment of mel > cgk.
Transit
HKG (2 times)
SYD (2 times)
DFW (2 times)

Stops
TPE
PVG
MEL
IAD - EWR
LAX

 

[Cynicor]

You can always ask. But I suspect not. Best of luck with actually booking it. The easy part is done, bring on the hair pulling and useless phone reps

 

[PaulyB]

Any chance i could get them to waive the "change" fee given i know this itinerary is valid i can book both halves on their own.

Incidentally itinerary

CGK> HKG (transit 18h)
HKG > TPE (stop 1)
TPE > HKG (transit 3h)
HKG > PVG (stop 2)
PVG > SYD (transit 4 h)
SYD > MEL (stop 3, back to work for a few months)
MEL > SYD (transit)
SYD > DFW (transit 2.5h)
DFW > IAD (stop 4)
EWR > DFW (transit 8h)
DFW > LAX (stop 5)
LAX > MEL (END)

Total distance according to great circle mapper
~33000miles including final segment of mel > cgk.
Transit
HKG (2 times)
SYD (2 times)
DFW (2 times)

Stops
TPE
PVG
MEL
IAD - EWR
LAX

If you are viewing this as one trip, doesn't it need to end where it started? Which would be CGK. Brighter minds will come along and confirm or deny but I have always assumed that.

 

[PaulyB]

Can't help with the online check in question but I took that flight in J on a OWA about 3 weeks ago and 'manual' check in and line up took around 5 minutes with baggage so not a lot of time lost there. Security though took around 30 minutes. It wasn't open when we arrived at the lounge (the lounge is after passport control but before security), announcements were made in the lounge about lining up at security a bit earlier once it opened. Other flights were leaving through that area at the same time so it was crowded. There is no priority queue for J class etc (oh the humanity ).

Thanks for all the answers. I was indeed using the JL check-in system. I just went in again and we have checked in except my wife is 4 rows away from me... All the other seats are unavailable. ......... Sigh...

 

[sarvowinner]

If you are viewing this as one trip, doesn't it need to end where it started? Which would be CGK. Brighter minds will come along and confirm or deny but I have always assumed that.

Was under the impression the trip didn't need to stop at the start but those notional miles (MEL-CGK) are added to the total miles. However finishing the trip in MEL would be problematic as it has already used as a stopover. Although the trip actually finishes in MEL, it is actually a stopover.

 

[elanshin]

Was under the impression the trip didn't need to stop at the start but those notional miles (MEL-CGK) are added to the total miles. However finishing the trip in MEL would be problematic as it has already used as a stopover. Although the trip actually finishes in MEL, it is actually a stopover.

I was under the impression that it would be a transit to end just that we're not taking the transit.

Also we don't need to use MEL as a stop mid trip. Its just there if we can use it for free SC. Could easily stop at SYD and make our way to MEL on any flight.

Edit: Oh you're right the last leg if we don't transit to jakarta is considered a stop. Hmm ill play around with it a bit more.

Could i transit in SYD twice and also do a stopover there?

 

[elanshin]

If you are viewing this as one trip, doesn't it need to end where it started? Which would be CGK. Brighter minds will come along and confirm or deny but I have always assumed that.

Don't need to end the trip in the same City but i guess it now uses up a leg.

 

[tpor5488]

Hi,
Booked the first 3 flights of my trip a few months ago. Now to add the middle part as the flights are available. Just a couple of questions if anyone can help.
Can I use a flight which has an AA code but is 'operated by Republic Airways As American Eagle'?
Has anyone ever had an issue where Great Circle Mapper states the route is less than 35k miles but Qantas think it is more. I am 200 miles under on GCM. Don't want to book middle section then find out I can't get home when I try to add the last flights in 5 weeks.
Thanks in advance

 

[Mr H]

Has anyone ever had an issue where Great Circle Mapper states the route is less than 35k miles but Qantas think it is more. I am 200 miles under on GCM.

Yes, this is quite common I think. 200 miles is well within the margin of error so you might have a problem waiting for you.

 

[DC3]

I just went in again and we have checked in except my wife is 4 rows away from me … All the other seats are unavailable.

Do you mean that you would prefer her to be further away, four rows being too close for some peace and quiet?

 

[flapper]

Hi,
Booked the first 3 flights of my trip a few months ago. Now to add the middle part as the flights are available. Just a couple of questions if anyone can help.
Can I use a flight which has an AA code but is 'operated by Republic Airways As American Eagle'?
Has anyone ever had an issue where Great Circle Mapper states the route is less than 35k miles but Qantas think it is more. I am 200 miles under on GCM. Don't want to book middle section then find out I can't get home when I try to add the last flights in 5 weeks.
Thanks in advance

I believe if it has a AA flight number then it then it is OW. The best way to check for sure is to do a dummy booking using multi-city tool on QF website and see if it stops at the OWA points. I tried it yesterday for an AA flight 'operated by Southwest as American Eagle', it also worked for AS flight numbers operated by other airlines.

 

[timeddoug]

Help! I'm new to all of this but attempting to book a Business Oneworld Classic Flight Reward. At the moment I just fall short of the 318k points required, could I still commence a booking? I can see availability for the first 2 legs that I need and I would have enough points to book them. What would I do after this to convert the booking into a Oneworld Classic Flight Reward and max the points at 318k?

 

[Captain Halliday]

Help! I'm new to all of this but attempting to book a Business Oneworld Classic Flight Reward. At the moment I just fall short of the 318k points required, could I still commence a booking? I can see availability for the first 2 legs that I need and I would have enough points to book them. What would I do after this to convert the booking into a Oneworld Classic Flight Reward and max the points at 318k?

Yes, you can book legs up to whatever points balance you have.

You don’t need to do anything specifically to convert it into a oneworld classic flight award.

If your itinerary meets the requirements, the price automatically caps at 318k points.

 

[Mr H]

If your itinerary meets the requirements, the price automatically caps at 318k points.

Noting that the poster will also have to pay change fees on top of the 318k cap.

 

[ishfrem]

ended up booking flights august to sept
MEL>SCL>MAD>BIO>ground section which is basically europe for a month>MAN>"HKG>CJK">MEL

all business class. One issue I had was booking HKG to CJK. I arrive in HKG at 6.45 and and there is a flight out from HKG to CJK at 9.15 and 15.45. I really wanted the same day 9.15am flight because it would be extremely convenient but the stupid system wouldn't let me add it. I decided to book the flights without that bit and it all worked.
Could I call the help desk and add the flight as it still fits the criteria? Or even better do so without calling anyone?

I'm guessing I would incur a charge even though the system was the issue.

 

[Warragul]

Could I call the help desk and add the flight as it still fits the criteria? Or even better do so without calling anyone?

Once booked any changes have to be via the helpdesk if it fits the criteria of a OWA then they can add it. If you've scanned the pages of this thread you'll know that is easier said than done and you may need to call the helpdesk multiple times to talk to someone who knows they systems well enough to actually complete it.

 

[gfraser]

We booked and paid the taxes for a OWA in Sept 2022 that we completed 3 weeks ago.
In January we made an addition to our schedule that reduced our taxes by approx $500.
Since then we have had no joy getting a refund either thru email or calling 131313 to the point of exasperation .
Could someone please give some advice as to what to do next?