Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[elanshin]

Trying dummy itinerary is a thing to do validation especially if you're doing weird edge case stuff.

Booking an actual dummy flight has no purpose unless its booking the economy version of the flight you intend to take anyways (and then hoping business opens up later).

 

[flossu]

Agree with Mr H, book as they become available.

Are you going to originate in Australia? (but waiting for availability?) If you are going to eventually originate in Australia I believe if you add a dummy domestic flight - say MEL-SYD - that will price the itinerary in Aussie dollars, which makes it easier when you make changes down the track.

Someone please correct me if that’s bad advice!

When you are adding sectors, the ones to watch out for per madrooster are:

QF, JL, AA, BA, Fu, AY, AS are fine. They won't cancel that quickly.​

QR, AT, IB, MH, CX can cancel quite quickly, as quickly as 2 hours.​

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So if you have any airlines in the second row you need to get ticketing asap.

I ended up finding dates and flights that work for me so I was able to book one of my trips in one go! But originating in Tokyo so I actually paid in Yen, hoping that won't cause too many issues when I add flights later .

I plan to get myself to Tokyo on a separate flight then do the following:

14/08/27 NRT - HEL - FRA (AY)
02/09/27 HEL - ICN (AY)
03/09/27 ICN - HKG - PER (CX)

This actually used less points than needed for OWA so I'm going to try adding flights for a second trip in Feb 2028. Are there any flaws in this plan?

I am worried about my CX flight. Is it possible to have the agent finalise ticketing while I'm on call with them?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I ended up finding dates and flights that work for me so I was able to book one of my trips in one go! But originating in Tokyo so I actually paid in Yen, hoping that won't cause too many issues when I add flights later .

I plan to get myself to Tokyo on a separate flight then do the following:

14/08/27 NRT - HEL - FRA (AY)
02/09/27 HEL - ICN (AY)
03/09/27 ICN - HKG - PER (CX)

This actually used less points than needed for OWA so I'm going to try adding flights for a second trip in Feb 2028. Are there any flaws in this plan?

I am worried about my CX flight. Is it possible to have the agent finalise ticketing while I'm on call with them?

It might not be possible while you’re on the call, but you should mention to the agent that you have a Cathay flight, and that you’re aware the ticket can cancel if not completed with a couple of hours.

You then monitor and call back an hour later, etc.

Depending on your final flight and if you reach the OWA cap, you can include your flight from AU to Tokyo for no extra cost in points…. if you can find availability!

 

[termx]

02/09/27 HEL - ICN (AY)

Finnair flying HEL-ICN won me Dad of the Year for Miss 20's gap year trip.

 

[happyalligator]

Hi everyone, looking for some advice on what to do with my RTW booking which hasn't been ticketed. I called up about 2 hours ago to add some flights but never received the e-ticket confirmation and RJ manage booking website isn't showing any e-ticket either.

I tried contacting [email protected] only to get a response that the email has been decommissioned and is no longer monitored.

I have a couple Cathay flights which sounds like they can be an issue if not ticketed within a couple hours. I tried calling 131313 but they basically said it'll take 24 hours and just wait. So frustrating as I know in 24 hours it'll be even harder to get them to fix it!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Hi everyone, looking for some advice on what to do with my RTW booking which hasn't been ticketed. I called up about 2 hours ago to add some flights but never received the e-ticket confirmation and RJ manage booking website isn't showing any e-ticket either.

I tried contacting [email protected] only to get a response that the email has been decommissioned and is no longer monitored.

I have a couple Cathay flights which sounds like they can be an issue if not ticketed within a couple hours. I tried calling 131313 but they basically said it'll take 24 hours and just wait. So frustrating as I know in 24 hours it'll be even harder to get them to fix it!

I would call the number back again and say the Royal Jordanian tickets are subject to immediate cancellation. Can they please push the ticketing while you wait on line.

Explain that your last ticket failed and all the flights had to be rebooked.

 

[elanshin]

Hi everyone, looking for some advice on what to do with my RTW booking which hasn't been ticketed. I called up about 2 hours ago to add some flights but never received the e-ticket confirmation and RJ manage booking website isn't showing any e-ticket either.

I tried contacting [email protected] only to get a response that the email has been decommissioned and is no longer monitored.

I have a couple Cathay flights which sounds like they can be an issue if not ticketed within a couple hours. I tried calling 131313 but they basically said it'll take 24 hours and just wait. So frustrating as I know in 24 hours it'll be even harder to get them to fix it!

Just call again and reiterate that you can't wait 24h for an e-ticket as the Cathay and Royal Jordanian flights might be lost in a couple of hours. Say you're happy to wait to get it done rather than potentially calling back tomorrow without your flights.

Please don't contact the rewards escalation until things actually disappear - and it the email is decommissioned, its probably from having it being abused too much without it being an actual problem for them to fix.

 

[sudoer]

I tried contacting [email protected] only to get a response that the email has been decommissioned and is no longer monitored.

@AFF Editor can you please ask Qantas how QFF members are now supposed to obtain expedited assistance with reward ticketing?

 

[nickfromeastryde]

@AFF Editor can you please ask Qantas how QFF members are now supposed to obtain expedited assistance with reward ticketing?

Huge issue if it has been decommissioned!! We have needed them big time on our last 2 OneWorld Awards, both times flights were lost long after we already had eTickets

 

[elanshin]

@AFF Editor can you please ask Qantas how QFF members are now supposed to obtain expedited assistance with reward ticketing?

Hopefully, it's just internalised and escalated only internally instead of publicly.

If I were to guess based on how I've seen that email be spread and told to be used, too many people crying wolf would be my guess.