Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[Amanad78]

Hi. I'm new to this site but a long time Qantas FF (was Platium now Gold). I'm trying to book a One World Classic round the world trip (Business Class) but really struggling with available seats. We are very flexible regards itinerary and timing (although would prefer to avoid teh Middle East).but I can't find ANYTHING in business class from Australia/Asia to Europe (best is Finnair Premium Economy) or even Australia to South Africa or from the US back to Australia.

Any tips?

We only managed it by using seats.aero (not affiliated) which was fantastic to see various different options.
We even managed 2 trips to Europe on the one ticket, with repositioning to Singapore, using SQ. We used QF, MH and AY only.

That was just over a year ago now though so the availability may just not be there anymore.

Good luck!

 

[Mr H]

Hi. I'm new to this site but a long time Qantas FF (was Platium now Gold). I'm trying to book a One World Classic round the world trip (Business Class) but really struggling with available seats. We are very flexible regards itinerary and timing (although would prefer to avoid teh Middle East).but I can't find ANYTHING in business class from Australia/Asia to Europe (best is Finnair Premium Economy) or even Australia to South Africa or from the US back to Australia.

Any tips?

You need to jump on the seats as soon as they are released.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

How exactly are you booking Oneworld Classic Flight Awards with partners?

You can’t. I’m not sure if these responses are ‘generated’?

 

[Captain Halliday]

You can’t. I’m not sure if these responses are ‘generated’?

I know. I was curious to understand what the OP was on about.

Like you I was suspicious it was an AI posts.

It's now been deleted, so perhaps that confirms it.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I know. I was curious to understand what the OP was on about.

Like you I was suspicious it was an AI posts.

It's now been deleted, so perhaps that confirms it.

Yeah, i reported that one plus others by the same poster… all seemed AI generated

 

[Jimmy B]

Thank you all for this excellent information.

I have a question on my one-world classic flight reward.

I have completed most of the sectors and have only 2 remaining sectors. I am now unable to take these flights.

My question is, should I:
- no show for these flights and i assume I’d then lose the taxes (AY flights so taxes are low); or
- call and cancel these sectors. I’m not sure I’m allowed to do this and would assume there is a 5,000 point change fee

Thank you

 

[Jacques Vert]

- call and cancel these sectors. I’m not sure I’m allowed to do this and would assume there is a 5,000 point change fee

Cancellations are 6,000 points per person. I've never cancelled a OWA after taking the first few flights but I suspect this is what they'll charge you.

 

[koze]

We're planning a business Zone 10 trip starting in March next year and over 11-12 months. Obviously its best to book the first flights ASAP while reward seats are available, however, as subsequent legs i.e. in June or September will only be released later and we can't book them yet, I imagine it will not recognise the itinerary as a Zone 10 deal until we get the third airline involved?

We don't have spare points available to spend until the itinerary caps out, so I am wondering - do people usually just risk it and wait until more of their legs are released to book together and 'cap out' at the ~365k points or do they book two 'bogus' legs to meet the criteria and cop the 7k points change fee or am I missing something?

 

[Captain Halliday]

We don't have spare points available to spend until the itinerary caps out, so I am wondering - do people usually just risk it and wait until more of their legs are released to book together and 'cap out' at the ~365k points or do they book two 'bogus' legs to meet the criteria and cop the 7k points change fee or am I missing something?

Yes.

If the flights you want become available later in the year, you will have to pay the change fee to add them.

 

[Warks]

Almost 900 pages of discussion and the search function doesn't help much, however....
I'm looking at SYD-SCL (Santiago) return on points. This time in 2027 - March. There are only Classic Plus points seats in Feb-March but if I go back a bit there are Classic Reward seats at 63K (one way) but they are via Dallas (there are even others via LAX and Miami).
If I look at random availability I can see the standard low Classic Reward flight is 48K one way but there are only a few mid year dates with seats either way. I'm assuming there's a magic hour when seats are released and they vanish immediately. Any ideas for this route?
I've been on this site for longer than most and you'd think I'd know this sort of thing by now. But I've mainly used points back in the good old days when it was a lot easier. Anyway sorry if this has been answered but I can't get a solid answer anywhere. I did find this thread just then though:
Early release of Classic Rewards to members with status
So being a PS I have zero chance I guess. A while ago there was a special offer of 70K return but I think that was for May. Anyway I'll just hope I guess.

 

[Captain Halliday]

Almost 900 pages of discussion and the search function doesn't help much, however....
I'm looking at SYD-SCL (Santiago) return on points. This time in 2027 - March. There are only Classic Plus points seats in Feb-March but if I go back a bit there are Classic Reward seats at 63K (one way) but they are via Dallas (there are even others via LAX and Miami).
If I look at random availability I can see the standard low Classic Reward flight is 48K one way but there are only a few mid year dates with seats either way. I'm assuming there's a magic hour when seats are released and they vanish immediately. Any ideas for this route?
I've been on this site for longer than most and you'd think I'd know this sort of thing by now. But I've mainly used points back in the good old days when it was a lot easier. Anyway sorry if this has been answered but I can't get a solid answer anywhere. I did find this thread just then though:
Early release of Classic Rewards to members with status
So being a PS I have zero chance I guess. A while ago there was a special offer of 70K return but I think that was for May. Anyway I'll just hope I guess.

The old days of reliable seat releases a year (almost) in advance are gone.

They still appear at T-353 on some routes, mostly domestic for members with higher status.

However, for popular routes they appear to be released at more random intervals, if at all.

For in-demand routes they may release none at all.

In your case I suspect status may also be limiting your options because any seats that are released will be visible to higher status members first.

So if seats were released on SYD-SCL, they might be snapped up before you see them.

FWIW, as a WP, I can’t see any availability in Mar-27.

 

[Warragul]

Almost 900 pages of discussion and the search function doesn't help much, however....
I'm looking at SYD-SCL (Santiago) return on points. This time in 2027 - March. There are only Classic Plus points seats in Feb-March but if I go back a bit there are Classic Reward seats at 63K (one way) but they are via Dallas (there are even others via LAX and Miami).
If I look at random availability I can see the standard low Classic Reward flight is 48K one way but there are only a few mid year dates with seats either way. I'm assuming there's a magic hour when seats are released and they vanish immediately. Any ideas for this route?
I've been on this site for longer than most and you'd think I'd know this sort of thing by now. But I've mainly used points back in the good old days when it was a lot easier. Anyway sorry if this has been answered but I can't get a solid answer anywhere. I did find this thread just then though:
Early release of Classic Rewards to members with status
So being a PS I have zero chance I guess. A while ago there was a special offer of 70K return but I think that was for May. Anyway I'll just hope I guess.

Silver Status will see reward seats on QF metal 323 days in advance , so travelling on March 1 2027, any seats on offer will be visible from April 12. Partner airlines maybe earlier.

International Award Availability Bronze - Silver Status