Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[JU581]

Is anyone else getting the "We are having trouble processing your booking. Please try again or contact us if the problem persists. (3006)" error whenever they are searching for a multi-segment booking? It has been going on a for a few days now. Very frustrating!

 

[DC3]

Is anyone else getting the "We are having trouble processing your booking. Please try again or contact us if the problem persists. (3006)" error whenever they are searching for a multi-segment booking? It has been going on a for a few days now. Very frustrating!

For years hasn’t it? On and off

 

[vetrade]

Is anyone else getting the "We are having trouble processing your booking. Please try again or contact us if the problem persists. (3006)" error whenever they are searching for a multi-segment booking? It has been going on a for a few days now. Very frustrating!

The QFF login procedure changed a few days ago for me (the screen layout is a little different) and I've also had intermittent multicity flight search failures since. When it has happened, I've had to log out and wait 10minutes or so before trying again.
It seems there's a glitch associated with the login changes which QF haven't sorted yet

 

[PlaneCrazy]

The QFF login procedure changed a few days ago for me (the screen layout is a little different) and I've also had intermittent multicity flight search failures since. When it has happened, I've had to log out and wait 10minutes or so before trying again.
It seems there's a glitch associated with the login changes which QF haven't sorted yet

This has happened to me over the last few days as well and occurs whenever I use multi-city search and a Jetstar flight is one of the results returned. I have logged a comment via the website with a screenshot however that will likely never see the light of day. Hopefully someone will sort it out soon!

 

[n1k]

This has happened to me over the last few days as well and occurs whenever I use multi-city search and a Jetstar flight is one of the results returned. I have logged a comment via the website with a screenshot however that will likely never see the light of day. Hopefully someone will sort it out soon!

Yep. Same thing happening to me. Any time a Jetstar flight is available in the multi-city query I run, I get the bug and it's not possible to click on anything. Just back to the home page.

 

[hnyb]

Yep. Same thing happening to me. Any time a Jetstar flight is available in the multi-city query I run, I get the bug and it's not possible to click on anything. Just back to the home page.

This has happened to me over the last few days as well and occurs whenever I use multi-city search and a Jetstar flight is one of the results returned. I have logged a comment via the website with a screenshot however that will likely never see the light of day. Hopefully someone will sort it out soon!

Hi all, wondering if you may have experienced about this: Adding Legs to Multi-City Flights: At the Beginning or Middle of Your Itinerary

I called Quanta support about 10 times, and each agent gave me a different answer. I'm still unsure if, after booking 6 flights online, I can add additional legs before flight #1 or between flights #3 and #4. The multi-city tool doesn't allow more than 6 flights, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to modify the itinerary.

I want exploit the capped points (one world award), and secure the long flight first then add leg for the cheaper flights but worry it won't allow the to do that and might trigger re-ticketing.

For years hasn’t it? On and off

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Hi all, wondering if you may have experienced about this: Adding Legs to Multi-City Flights: At the Beginning or Middle of Your Itinerary

I called Quanta support about 10 times, and each agent gave me a different answer. I'm still unsure if, after booking 6 flights online, I can add additional legs before flight #1 or between flights #3 and #4. The multi-city tool doesn't allow more than 6 flights, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to modify the itinerary.

I want exploit the capped points (one world award), and secure the long flight first then add leg for the cheaper flights but worry it won't allow the to do that and might trigger re-ticketing.

I see you have cross posted. See my reply in your other post. Basically you just need to read the last four pages of this thread as that answers your exact issue.

 

[sap1l]

Ah, I see your angle. Unfortunately no, all those flights were booked at the same time.

I’m wondering if the domestic Japan flights are throwing something off…

I did find some time to call again today - I got to South Africa, who also couldn’t ticket the itinerary (although nothing was said about the two stops in Australia).

As an update to this saga - I’m pretty sure there’s nothing wrong with my booking. I’ve tried many agents and none of them can ticket it, so I’m thinking it’s probably phantom availability or something.

Interestingly, the last agent I spoke to (from Hobart) told me that “my itinerary is technically skirting the rules as I enter Australia more than once even though I live here”.

Since when has starting a OWA outside of Australia been considered “skirting the rules”?

 

[elanshin]

As an update to this saga - I’m pretty sure there’s nothing wrong with my booking. I’ve tried many agents and none of them can ticket it, so I’m thinking it’s probably phantom availability or something.

Interestingly, the last agent I spoke to (from Hobart) told me that “my itinerary is technically skirting the rules as I enter Australia more than once even though I live here”.

Since when has starting a OWA outside of Australia been considered “skirting the rules”?

Its not really skirting the rules. Some people probably didn't really process that you can start your itinerary outside of Australia and treat Australia as stopovers. Given that OWA is Qantas' product, it probably wasn't designed with this in mind but hey its valid.

Definitely not a senior OWA consultant. They would've seen these types of itineraries before.

 

[sap1l]

Given that OWA is Qantas' product, it probably wasn't designed with this in mind but hey it’s valid.

Yep, that makes sense. I’m wondering if I should be less obvious about doing this - I have stopovers in SYD, BNE, and eventually MEL.

I suppose as it’s still technically valid and I’m not breaking any published rules, it shouldn’t matter.

 

[elanshin]

Yep, that makes sense. I’m wondering if I should be less obvious about doing this - I have stopovers in SYD, BNE, and eventually MEL.

I suppose as it’s still technically valid and I’m not breaking any published rules, it shouldn’t matter.

That being said, I ran into similar issues trying to add extra legs in Australia. Something about the computer messing up domestic legs. None of the senior consultants could figure out ehy the computer rejected mine as well despite them counting the sectors, stopovers etc.

 

[Jimmy B]

Some excellent information here - thank you all.

I have a question about Surface Sectors and how they impact whether a city is counted as a stopover vs a transit. As a example with the following sectors:

1 NOV - FRA LHR
Surface LHR CDG
7 NOV - CDG MAD

In this example is it London or Paris that is treated as stopover?
Or is it both?


Thanks again

 

[sap1l]

Some excellent information here - thank you all.

I have a question about Surface Sectors and how they impact whether a city is counted as a stopover vs a transit. As a example with the following sectors:

1 NOV - FRA LHR
Surface LHR CDG
7 NOV - CDG MAD

In this example is it London or Paris that is treated as stopover?
Or is it both?


Thanks again

Unless anything has changed since my last OWA, a surface sector counts as a stopover in your origin city.

So in your case, LHR is your stopover.

 

[Jacques Vert]

While you are correct, there are some phone agents that will insist that it is two stopovers; one in LHR & one in CDG.

Try to book online as much as possible.

 

[DC3]

While you are correct, there are some phone agents that will insist that it is two stopovers; one in LHR & one in CDG.

Try to book online as much as possible.

0r, HUACA …. HUACA … HUACA ….

 

[aussieboozer]

I’ve never attempted a OWA booking so rather than read the entire 815 pages I hope I can get some advice here.

The plan is to get 2xJ seats into MAN around 18 October 2025.

I can get 2 x SIN-MAN via HEL now or 2x HKG-MAN via HEL.Should I book this one leg and then try to add BNE-SIN or BNE-HKG if some availability comes up? Which is more likely to have availability from BNE - SIN or HKG?

Return from the UK would be 4-6 weeks after arrival and the return route isn’t critical. Can return flights then be added once award bookings open?

 

[GoneMissed]

I'm sorry for the somewhat vague question. I have 500K points and am trying to take advantage of my Gold status expiring in a few months to grab two classic rewards seats in J. It can realistically be anytime next year, and any location. Just want to somehow get an idea of what's available, then look to base a holiday around that.

I have Awards Nexus and I'm normally comfortable finding my own seats. But I've never before had no clue on dates and locations so no idea where to start!

 

[sudoer]

I'm sorry for the somewhat vague question. I have 500K points and am trying to take advantage of my Gold status expiring in a few months to grab two classic rewards seats in J. It can realistically be anytime next year, and any location. Just want to somehow get an idea of what's available, then look to base a holiday around that.

I have Awards Nexus and I'm normally comfortable finding my own seats. But I've never before had no clue on dates and locations so no idea where to start!

It sounds like you're looking for a return trip rather than a multi-stop OWA? (the topic of this thread is the oneworld award, 318k QFF per J passenger with up to 16 legs)

I would not stress nor feel compelled to book ASAP just because your Gold status is expiring. There are a few reasons for this:

• When you drop from Gold to Silver, the only major difference will be that you cannot access Qantas operated classic awards at T-353 days. (Silver members get access from T-323 and Bronze from T-297)
• Qantas J seat releases at T-353 have become very unpredictable, and if they do release 2 x J seats, it'll probably be to less desirable destinations (where J cash fares are more reasonable - think Bali, Jakarta, Manila, etc)
• You'll have all the perks of Gold when flying J
• All QFF members get equal access to partner awards, regardless of status, and that's likely your best opportunity to extract the most value from your points

You really need to pick your preferred location/region to start with, then the hive mind can help suggest ways to get there

 

[KingHuang]

Hi all,

Need some advice please in deciding what the best way to approach 2 x OWA J booking for November 2025, or if pushing this out is a better option.

Currently Bronze - deciding whether it is worth trying for gold through DSC by February next year, or by July 2025 (after membership renews, or is the renewal date irrelevant)
Currently QFF points at around 670k
Currently looking to fly - to Europe as main destination (Paris/Lyon/Italy/London/Switzerland) and happy to visit Taiwan/Singapore/Japan

1. Based on the current status which routes should I avoid planning as I probably won't be able to secure J seats, and if I was to hit gold would it really be much easier to attain these seats?
2. Never been to Europe before or travelled outside of (Taiwan/Japan) much so any recommendations on doing some stops in different cities please, that is not too hard to secure J.
3. Trying to fit in a combination of these trips next year:
Taiwan - Feb or Nov-Dec
France - Feb or Nov Dec (unless part of OWA)
OWA - Nov 2025 onwards
NZ - DSC end of Jan if gold is required

A lot of information and a lot of juggling in my mind that I can't work out what to prioritise to actually plan holidays for next year (been long overdue for any holidays).. so any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Alternatively would it be better to use a service to assist with the OWA booking planning, instead of aiming for gold through DSC?

 

[sudoer]

if I was to hit gold would it really be much easier to attain these seats?

This is answered in the post directly above yours