Combined FASA/JASA Not Possible?

[QF029]

I tried to book via the call centre a combined FASA MEL-LAX and JASA LAX-JFK but was told the fare basis of the cash fare made this not possible and I'd have to book the second part as a classic award.

Has anyone been able to do this? perhaps I just got an agent who wasn't sure how it's done. On a positive note the MEL-LAX FASA was quoted as 144k points plus $664 which I was happy with.

 

[moa999]

Why not book it separately?

 

[QF029]

1. It would be more points required to book.
2. I don't believe it's possible to book LAX-JFK on QF107/108 unless it's part of an itinery exiting the country.

 

[cjd600]

On a positive note the MEL-LAX FASA was quoted as 128k points plus $664 which I was happy with.

Didnt the minimum points for that used to be 144k?

 

[QF029]

Didnt the minimum points for that used to be 144k?

My mistake. It was 144k. I'll edit my original post.

 

[cjd600]

My mistake. It was 144k. I'll edit my original post.

D'oh....was hoping it was an enhancement

 

[QF029]

I had 128k in mind because it's my existing JASA points cost MEL-LAX-JFK.

 

[MarcB]

I have done it...but it was a PITA. See this thread: http://www.australianfrequentflyer....program/book-jasa-now-upgrade-fasa-50981.html

 

[QF029]

I have done it...but it was a PITA. See this thread: http://www.australianfrequentflyer....program/book-jasa-now-upgrade-fasa-50981.html

Thanks MarcB. Just confirming you paid cash rather than points for the upgrade? Would this make any difference?

 

[MarcB]

Correct. I'd done ASA in "U" class, then upgraded to "P" on the MEL-LAX sector.