Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

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Hi everyone, wonder if someone might sense check my Oneworld award itinerary, confirm I haven't made any obvious errors (Stops TFU, ARN, MAD, IST, HKG).
1 MEL-HKG (CX)
2 HKG-TFU (CX) stop 1 (ground segment)
3 PVG-HEL (AY)
4 HEL-ARN (AY) stop 2 (ground segment)
5 FRA-MAD (IB) stop 3
6 MAD-AMM (RJ)
7 AMM-IST (RJ) stop 4
8 IST-AMM (RJ)
9 AMM-ARN (RJ)
10 ARN-HEL (AY)
11 HEL-MAN (AY)
12 MAN-HKG (CX) stop 5
13 HKG-NRT (JP)
14 NRT-MEL (QF)
Total 33,110 miles.

 

[elanshin]

Hi everyone, wonder if someone might sense check my Oneworld award itinerary, confirm I haven't made any obvious errors (Stops TFU, ARN, MAD, IST, HKG).
1 MEL-HKG (CX)
2 HKG-TFU (CX) stop 1 (ground segment)
3 PVG-HEL (AY)
4 HEL-ARN (AY) stop 2 (ground segment)
5 FRA-MAD (IB) stop 3
6 MAD-AMM (RJ)
7 AMM-IST (RJ) stop 4
8 IST-AMM (RJ)
9 AMM-ARN (RJ)
10 ARN-HEL (AY)
11 HEL-MAN (AY)
12 MAN-HKG (CX) stop 5
13 HKG-NRT (JP)
14 NRT-MEL (QF)
Total 33,110 miles.

In theory you're ok being on the limits assuming all your connections are within 24h of each other.

From an actual flying PoV that IST - HKG is pretty nuts. Sure there isn't anything better like IST > AMM > DXB (RJ) then DXB > HKG (CX)?

 

[logos 01]

In theory you're ok being on the limits assuming all your connections are within 24h of each other.

From an actual flying PoV that IST - HKG is pretty nuts. Sure there isn't anything better like IST > AMM > DXB (RJ) then DXB > HKG (CX)?

Thanks elanshin. Yes trying to get from Europe to HKG is a bit difficult on that dates I'm looking at. But I hadn't considered RJ via DXB & CX, I'll have a look, cheers.

 

[elanshin]

Thanks elanshin. Yes trying to get from Europe to HKG is a bit difficult on that dates I'm looking at. But I hadn't considered RJ via DXB & CX, I'll have a look, cheers.

There's also RUH instead of DXB as a transit point (both RJ and CX fly to Riyadh). Whether you want to transit at Saudi (personally i think its fine) is your choice though.

 

[logos 01]

There's also RUH instead of DXB as a transit point (both RJ and CX fly to Riyadh). Whether you want to transit at Saudi (personally i think its fine) is your choice though.

Looks like no luck with DXB but RUH is an option. Anything I should know about transiting through RUH? (Looks like no visa required if connection is 12 hours or so less).

 

[elanshin]

Looks like no luck with DXB but RUH is an option. Anything I should know about transiting through RUH? (Looks like no visa required if connection is 12 hours or so less).

Personally haven't gone through yet but there is a Saudi Theead or two about visiting Saudi

Thread 'Saudi Arabia and Saudi Airlines'

Feb 6, 2025

I'm looking to visit Saudi Arabia in December. This will be my third time there, but the other two were for business in 1994 . We self-drove:



I'm now looking for any tips, esp in the tourist area of anyone whose been 'on the ground' there recently. Planning to visit historic sites per: Destinations

Possibly not spending THIS much money!

The St. Regis Red Sea Resort

Explore the Red Sea Project, a collection of untouched islands surrounded by water. Experience sustainable, world-class dining, adventure and entertainment.

www.visitsaudi.com

I’m with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and have found them to be ok. Obviously they have the SkyTeam alliance members...

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• Forum: Destination Guides, Tips & Questions

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[logos 01]

Thanks elanshin, I'll have a read