Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[Jacques Vert]

Well this thread is about the Qantas/Oneworld Classic Reward but since you asked, Velocity only shows reward seats at 330 days (assuming the partner has released seats by then).

 

[soarer]

Hi guys, I was wondering is their any guide, article or rule of thumb for when (how many days before flight) any of the partner airlines release their business class rewards seats on the velocity website? Interested in flights from Aus to Europe primarily. cheers

This list was compiled around 2019 and most likely require updating/correcting:
362 Royal Jordanian
361 Fin Air, Sri Lankan, Iberian
360 Qatar, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific
354 British Airways, Malaysian Airlines
353 Qantas (for Gold+ members)
330 American Airlines
297 Qantas(for Bronze members)

 

[JohnM]

This list was compiled around 2019 and most likely require updating/correcting:
362 Royal Jordanian
361 Fin Air, Sri Lankan, Iberian
360 Qatar, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific
354 British Airways, Malaysian Airlines
353 Qantas (for Gold+ members)
330 American Airlines
297 Qantas(for Bronze members)

But nothing to do with Velocity. Only OneWorld. The OP has posted in a thread unrelated to their enquiry.

 

[Vrz]

Hi guys,

Hope someone can shed some light on this for me.

Is the cap for the RTW flights at 6 flights?
Or can I add more flights as makeshift transits?

eg - I cant seem to get MEL->DEL->HEL when I search using the multi city tool

Instead I can do
Flight 1: MEL->DEL
Flight 2: DEL->HEL
(Leaving DEL within 24 hrs)

So in this case can i revisit DEL at a later time for a proper stop over?

 

[Jacques Vert]

Yes you can.

But be aware there are reports that doing an overnight transit and staying in DEL airport is a nightmare.

 

[soarer]

But nothing to do with Velocity. Only OneWorld. The OP has posted in a thread unrelated to their enquiry.

My apologies

 

[cathalm8]

Well this thread is about the Qantas/Oneworld Classic Reward but since you asked, Velocity only shows reward seats at 330 days (assuming the partner has released seats by then).

Sorry I meant to write qantas but thanks

 

[cathalm8]

This list was compiled around 2019 and most likely require updating/correcting:
362 Royal Jordanian
361 Fin Air, Sri Lankan, Iberian
360 Qatar, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific
354 British Airways, Malaysian Airlines
353 Qantas (for Gold+ members)
330 American Airlines
297 Qantas(for Bronze members)

Thanks this is what I was after

 

[cathalm8]

This list was compiled around 2019 and most likely require updating/correcting:
362 Royal Jordanian
361 Fin Air, Sri Lankan, Iberian
360 Qatar, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific
354 British Airways, Malaysian Airlines
353 Qantas (for Gold+ members)
330 American Airlines
297 Qantas(for Bronze members)

I thought I read an article from AFF a while back which discussed availability and release times but I cant find it now

 

[SydneySwan]

Note Qatar is nothing like 360 now. You will be lucky if they release any seats at any time.

 

[djkelly69]

I thought I read an article from AFF a while back which discussed availability and release times but I cant find it now

When do new reward seats come out? - Point Hacks

The early bird gets the worm. Here's how to get first dibs at reward seats.

www.pointhacks.com.au

Not sure it is entirely accurate post-Covid, but should give some idea.

 

[Vrz]

Yes you can.

But be aware there are reports that doing an overnight transit and staying in DEL airport is a nightmare.

Thanks, just to clarify.

I can do more than 6 routes (booked via the call center? and not the online multi tool?)
And I can create my own transits manually without being a linked flight?

Regarding going through DEL, im finding it hard to find other routes into EU atm with Qatar gone. The only other ones are Hong kong and tokyo?
Are there other ones that are worth considering?

Thanks

 

[Lynda2475]

Are there other ones that are worth considering?

SIN (QF or BA) or KUL (MH)? BKK (AY fly from there).

 

[rigram]

Qatar is only 1 month in advance now
QR Premium cabins (if available) are only 3 days in advance now

 

[cathalm8]

Qatar is only 1 month in advance now
QR Premium cabins (if available) are only 3 days in advance now

Premium includes business does it? 3 days in advance lol, not much chance

 

[Vrz]

If I need to book manual transits instead of proper married flights and the number of flights exceeds 6.

Is the only way to call up the call center?

 

[SydneySwan]

If I need to book manual transits instead of proper married flights and the number of flights exceeds 6.

Is the only way to call up the call center?

Unfortunately Yes.

 

[Vrz]

Ive heard some conflicting information online.

Has anyone had experience changing their routes or flight times/dates after their first flight had started?
Or is the hard cut off once the first flight begins?

 

[There'sOnlyOneJimmy]

Ive heard some conflicting information online.

Has anyone had experience changing their routes or flight times/dates after their first flight had started?
Or is the hard cut off once the first flight begins?

Here are the rules:

14.7 Classic Flight Rewards (excluding Classic Flight Rewards forming part of Combined Classic Flight Reward Bookings) - changes to tickets​

14.7.1 Except as otherwise stated in this clause 14.7 and clause 14.8, changes are not permitted to any Classic Flight Reward at any time. Any permitted changes are subject to Classic Flight Reward availability.
14.7.2 If a booking is made that includes non-Classic Flight Reward flight(s) and Classic Flight Reward flight(s), then any changes to any Classic Flight Reward flight Segment or Segments in the combined booking may only be made in accordance with the conditions outlined in clause 14.8, and this clause 14.7 will not apply.
14.7.3 Prior to ticketing, Classic Flight Rewards may be changed without incurring a Change Fee; however, any changes will be subject to this clause 14.7 and to the advance purchase and validity provisions set out in clauses 14.2.2 and 14.6.1.
14.7.4 Subject to this clause 14.7, the following changes are permitted to a Classic Flight Reward after ticketing and prior to commencement of any travel and will incur a Change Fee (see the Fee Schedule) per passenger:
(a) change to flight number;
(b) change to date of travel;
(c) change to class of travel;
(d) change to any Segment routing or airline;
(e) change to name (only for Flights with a Qantas (QF) flight number on the ticket that are operated by Qantas); and
(f) request to cancel ticket and re-credit Qantas Points. Please note that only Qantas Points that would not have expired will be re-credited.
14.7.5 Subject to this clause 14.7, the following changes are permitted to a Classic Flight Reward flight before departure of that flight, provided the entire booking contains only Flight Segments that are within Australia, and will incur a Change Fee (see the Fee Schedule) per passenger:
(a) change to flight number;
(b) change to date of travel;
(c) change to class of travel; and
(d) change to a direct or indirect Segment routing without a Stopover (provided the origin and destination cities remain unchanged) or airline.
14.7.6 Subject to this clause 14.7, the following changes are permitted to a Classic Flight Reward flight before departure of that flight, provided the booking contains one or more Flight Segments that are not within Australia, and the Flight Segment(s) being changed do not include a partner airline that requires a ticket to be reissued for the change. Any such change will incur a Change Fee (see the Fee Schedule) per passenger:
(a) change to flight number; and
(b) change to date of travel.
14.7.7 Any change made to a Classic Flight Reward after ticketing will incur a Change Fee (see the Fee Schedule) per passenger. No changes requiring ticket reissue will be allowed to any Classic Flight Reward within 24 hours before departure from the point of origin of the first Flight Segment on the Itinerary.
14.7.8 The following changes are not permitted to any Classic Flight Reward within 24 hours before departure from the point of origin of the first Flight Segment on the Itinerary:
(a) change to class of travel;
(b) change to any Segment routing or airline; and
(c) change to name (only for Flights with a Qantas (QF) flight number on the ticket that are operated by Qantas).
14.7.9 No changes will be permitted on qantas.com to any Classic Flight Reward within 24 hours before departure of each Flight Segment on the Itinerary.
14.7.10 Changes to Classic Flight Rewards that incur Point fees (see the Fee Schedule) can be made only by the Member who originally redeemed Qantas Points for the Classic Flight Rewards and only if that Member has sufficient Qantas Points to cover the applicable fees.
14.7.11 Any change made by telephone or in person to a Classic Flight Reward booking will incur a Service Fee per passenger occupying a seat (see Fee Schedule) in addition to any applicable Change Fee.

 

[algae]

Hi all,
Currently on my first ever OWA trip with my partner in J. Thanks again for all the help from this thread!

I booked a second J OWA as a backup just in case something went wrong. Fortunately I didn't need it and cancelled it online (through MMB) on the 24th of April.

It's been 2.5 weeks and I haven't received a refund of points or fees. What's the expected time period for a refund?

Haven't even got an email or anything (but it has vanished from MMB).

Thanks!