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Redacted - I was wrong.
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And if you are nice and or platinum they might waive it for youI'd recommend making your booking in Y now (assuming there is availability) and then copping the $60 cancellation fee to then pick up a J fare if it appears (generally at T-14 days or T-21). At least that way you're getting to SFO.
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My point is that it isn't an option. You have to pay 6,000 points to cancel an award booking.
With Qantas yes, but can’t you pay money with Velocity?
Much as I've tried in the past, I believe you'd have more chance catching a flying pig. YMMV though.And if you are nice and or platinum they might waive it for you
Direct on Polaris, not a chance. Whilst MEL-LAX or SFO will likely appear, I don't like your chances on the internal flights as well.I'm planning a trip March / April 2025 for my family (4) and looking at ways to get to South Florida using my Velocity Points. I can see that there's generally good availability in Polaris two weeks out from departure from MEL to either LAX or SFO. Not ideal for long term planning but it doesn't look like there's any option to book further out, right?
QUESTION - how would you suggest getting to South Florida (FLL) - direct, polaris and day flight? Is that possible or should I start thinking about a stopover, and if so, where?
Thank you
Well then I recently flew Pork AirMuch as I've tried in the past, I believe you'd have more chance catching a flying pig. YMMV though.![]()
Well then I recently flew Pork Air
Cancelled a PER-DOH Y reward flight and changed it to five days earlier First reward.
She told me several times that it's normally $60 or 6,000 points but in this instance she was going to waive it
Must have been my lucky day
I beg your pardon.
I don't do that![]()
UA also flys SYD<->IAH, but it is seasonal and finishes in late March so you may be able to just catch it there? Gets you closer to the east coast and a ~2.5hr flight in Y is a lot better than a ~5hr one IMHO if it comes to that.how would you suggest getting to South Florida (FLL)
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