Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[Matt_01]

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I want to start journey either from Mel, Syd , Adelaide preferably Mel
Mel - HND - LHR
LHR- JFK
JFK- YYZ
YYZ - Mel or something similar to this

Any suggestions??

If you start looking at the QF you should find it relatively easy to book this trip as availability is normally pretty good. Due to the different lead times I would start booking the flights as they become available. As you start to add in other sectors the ticket will go off for manual processing, I tend not to worry about the time this takes as until it is ticketed you can make additional changes without having to pay additional change fees (change fees are applicable once the ticket is issued).

The way you have written the first segment I am assuming that you are not planning to stop in JP. If this is the case just check what your arrival airport in JP to avoid transfers. If you are not looking to stop in JP have your considered MEL-HKG-LHR.

YYZ back to AU if you are looking for the easiest route CX would be a good option, however if you are not fussed about flying coming back the long way also normally simple to get.

Also I always try and get as many flights in the class I have chosen to fly, the number of points required will be based and priced in the highest level of travel. What this means is that you take one flight in F and the rest in J the whole trip is priced as F and you may unnecessarily burn additional points.

In 2020 I had similar routes booked on 2 occasions but both were cancelled. I am currently looking at doing similar in early 2022 and have started planning.

 

[stirlo]

I wish the government would hurry up and put out some more detailed vaccine guidance.

Just cancelled my SYD-JNB on 02/06/21 and moved it back to 29/09/21. Now I see Qantas is saying July/August might be possible and Scomo has brought forward the vaccine by a month. :/

Current booking is: SYD-JNB, JNB-lhr-MAD, BIO-mad-HAV, HAV-mad-DME, SVO-HND, HND-SYD. starting on the 29/09 and getting back early December.

Anyone think it’s worth trying to move it forward a month of two now? Or is even this booking too risky?

 

[Saanch]

What happens if you have a baby in the Classic Flight rewards ticket and you have to reschedule the ticket and the baby will be above the 2 Years mark? Do I have to give additional points for the baby?

Anyone had any experience on this?

 

[ozflier]

I wish the government would hurry up and put out some more detailed vaccine guidance.

Just cancelled my SYD-JNB on 02/06/21 and moved it back to 29/09/21. Now I see Qantas is saying July/August might be possible and Scomo has brought forward the vaccine by a month. :/

Current booking is: SYD-JNB, JNB-lhr-MAD, BIO-mad-HAV, HAV-mad-DME, SVO-HND, HND-SYD. starting on the 29/09 and getting back early December.

Anyone think it’s worth trying to move it forward a month of two now? Or is even this booking too risky?

I have a OWA booked for this 9 September delayed several times since early last year.
My fingers are crossed but I am hopeful I get away.

 

[madrooster]

What happens if you have a baby in the Classic Flight rewards ticket and you have to reschedule the ticket and the baby will be above the 2 Years mark? Do I have to give additional points for the baby?

Anyone had any experience on this?

You have to issue a child ticket and that means you need an extra seat. Note children do not get a discount on the number of points required, although they are exempt from some taxes.

 

[mrsterryn]

Can I pay the taxes with a flight credit ?
Contemplating a trip and the flight credits will almost cover the taxes component

 

[Matt_01]

Can I pay the taxes with a flight credit ?
Contemplating a trip and the flight credits will almost cover the taxes component

I happened to be on the phone with the VIP team when I saw this post. I thought the question was interesting and had not thought of it so while I was on the phone I asked the agent is this possible. As per normal there is never a simple answer and was informed if the the credit is a 'travel pass' the answer is yes I do not know what the travel pass is I do not have any and I assume it is a Covid thing as the agent mentioned that these credits are essentially like a credit/debit card in the QF system. If the credit is what could be considered a traditional 'voucher' the answer is no.

 

[Guvner]

Qantas TravelPass | Qantas

Find out about your Qantas TRAVELPASS and how to use it.

www.qantas.com

 

[kingzac]

informed if the the credit is a 'travel pass' the answer is yes I do not know what the travel pass is I do not have any and I assume it is a Covid thing as the agent mentioned that these credits are essentially like a credit/debit card in the QF system. If the credit is what could be considered a traditional 'voucher' the answer is no.

I was issued a travel pass when I took the extra 10% option when cancelling a flight credit.
It comes up as a payment option when logged in booking single flights, not sure about One World Reward bookings but I was told I could use it over the phone.

 

[mrsterryn]

I just have regular flight credits. Thanks for that @Matt_01

 

[Matt_01]

not sure about One World Reward bookings but I was told I could use it over the phone.

When looking at the link to the rules that @Guvner posted it mentions you need to call QF for rewards bookings.

 

[11sjw]

Anyone have any experience scoring themselves J on AY?

 

[Captain Halliday]

Anyone have any experience scoring themselves J on AY?

Yes, but it was before the change.

J awards on AY are now restricted to AY members until T-60 days.

 

[11sjw]

Yes, but it was before the change.

J awards on AY are now restricted to AY members until T-60 days.

That would explain it. Thank you.

 

[Amanad78]

Yes, but it was before the change.

J awards on AY are now restricted to AY members until T-60 days.

Didn't know that, thank you. Is there generally J availability 60 days out or should I look for alternative options. (Just planning itinerary at this point, plan to travel in a couple of years).

Also, is it true that you can't use the AA lounges in Canada if flying J to US under 5 hours? Eg. Vancouver to LAX?

Thanks

 

[motef]

Didn't know that, thank you. Is there generally J availability 60 days out or should I look for alternative options. (Just planning itinerary at this point, plan to travel in a couple of years).

Also, is it true that you can't use the AA lounges in Canada if flying J to US under 5 hours? Eg. Vancouver to LAX?

Thanks

For Canada, to the USA that is true that travelling in J or even F won't get you access to an AA Lounge

From the AA.com website

***North America is defined as the U.S. (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except MEX), Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

Qualifying First and Business​

Includes customers in First or Business on a qualifying departing international or transcontinental flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworld® airline.*

DetailsExpand

Qualifying international flights​

Flights between the U.S. and:​

• Asia
• Australia
• Central America
• Europe
• Mexico City (MEX)
• New Zealand
• South America

Qualifying transcontinental flights​

3-class nonstop flights between:​

• New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX)
• JFK and San Francisco (SFO)
• LAX and Miami (MIA) – traveling on Boeing 777-300 aircraft only

You can get access if you are an OWE or OWS

 

[Captain Halliday]

Didn't know that, thank you. Is there generally J availability 60 days out or should I look for alternative options. (Just planning itinerary at this point, plan to travel in a couple of years).

Prior to Covid it varied by route. Some with lots of availability, others with none.

But who knows in the current circumstances.

I’d suggests looking at alternatives and if someone comes up on AY at the 60 day mark, you can always change.

 

[kingzac]

So we've looked at potentially changing things up since the previous post and cutting Scotland for the trip with the potential to add somewhere else. This is for Feb/March 2022 (Hopefully).
Currently looking at adding Moscow


BNE-NRT
NRT-FRA
MUN-DME
SVO-HEL
HEL-KEF
KEF-BEL
DUB-DOH-BNE


It come sup with an error when I try to search, but if I delete the last leg (DUB-BNE) it works fine.
Is this an issue or are there too many legs leaving DUB?


Any tips or other suggestions?

 

[Guvner]

What is the error message?

 

[blu]

at a quick look, it's over the mileage limit. "Ground" sectors have to be included.