Adding Return Flight to One-Way Award
Nov 10, 2016, 7:40 pm
#1
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Adding Return Flight to One-Way Award
My apologies if this has been asked and answered but:
If I add a return flight to an existing one-way business class award (U.S. to Italy), will I have to pay an additional 48,000 miles (the cost of a one-way award) or only 32,000 miles (the difference between a RT award and a one-way award)?
Thank you.
If I add a return flight to an existing one-way business class award (U.S. to Italy), will I have to pay an additional 48,000 miles (the cost of a one-way award) or only 32,000 miles (the difference between a RT award and a one-way award)?
Thank you.
Nov 11, 2016, 5:11 pm
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You can't change a one-way award into a return award. Neither you can cancel the one-way award...
You can only book an additional one-way for your return at the one-way redemption price.
You can only book an additional one-way for your return at the one-way redemption price.
Nov 11, 2016, 7:21 pm
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Nov 14, 2016, 4:25 pm
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but that's not entirely correct. You CAN, provided there is availability on both segments. What they have to do is cancel, redeposit and reissue...
Nov 15, 2016, 3:42 pm
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Is it possible to cancel an award ticketalready issued?
It is not allowed to cancel an issued award ticket and get the miles back. In case of non-use of the ticket, during its validity, you can only request the refund of taxes and fuel surcharge, except for the service fee required for flights not operated by Alitalia.
It is not allowed to cancel an issued award ticket and get the miles back. In case of non-use of the ticket, during its validity, you can only request the refund of taxes and fuel surcharge, except for the service fee required for flights not operated by Alitalia.
Can I change an award ticket that has already been issued?
Yes, during its validity period, by contacting the Customer Service of your Club.
For tickets issued from August 1, 2016: You can change the date and time of flights at any time before the flight departure without a fee, and afterward by paying a fee of EUR 55 or 5,000 miles. However, if you wish to change the beneficiary, itinerary or service class, you will be required to pay EUR 55 or 5,000 miles before the departure date.
Yes, during its validity period, by contacting the Customer Service of your Club.
For tickets issued from August 1, 2016: You can change the date and time of flights at any time before the flight departure without a fee, and afterward by paying a fee of EUR 55 or 5,000 miles. However, if you wish to change the beneficiary, itinerary or service class, you will be required to pay EUR 55 or 5,000 miles before the departure date.
@ bostontraveler
Did you successful change an one-way award into an return award with Millemiglia?
Nov 19, 2016, 1:35 pm
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Nov 19, 2016, 7:45 pm
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I just did this last week but it wasn't voluntary but due to a flight cancellation so I could be mistaken... in this case they redeposited the miles and refunded me before reissuing the ticket.
Nov 20, 2016, 6:46 am
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Nov 22, 2016, 12:41 pm
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You might SEE a redeposit transaction on your statement, but it did not really happen.
Nov 25, 2016, 7:54 pm
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Yes, I think I understand that but thanks for the information.
Dec 19, 2016, 5:32 pm
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Here's another scenario: I'm trying to book a one way flight from YYZ-ATH in business class. When I try to book the one way online there is no business class availability. However, when I book each segment separately YYZ-FCO FCO - ATH -- there is business class on each individual segment.
Can I book the YYZ-FCO for 48,000 and then try to just add the FCO-ATH?
Can I book the YYZ-FCO for 48,000 and then try to just add the FCO-ATH?
Dec 20, 2016, 8:16 am
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And another scenario: Alitalia have changed several return tickets into one-ways, or even entirely obliterated said itineraries. Is there any way to add back the return legs that have been cancelled?
Dec 20, 2016, 8:33 am
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Here's another scenario: I'm trying to book a one way flight from YYZ-ATH in business class. When I try to book the one way online there is no business class availability. However, when I book each segment separately YYZ-FCO FCO - ATH -- there is business class on each individual segment.
Can I book the YYZ-FCO for 48,000 and then try to just add the FCO-ATH?
Can I book the YYZ-FCO for 48,000 and then try to just add the FCO-ATH?
If you can get to FCO on the exact date that you want, then book that - and worry about getting onwards to ATH separately. i.e. on a separate ticket (doesn't even have to be Alitalia), allowing PLENTY of time between flights so that you can retrieve your bag and check it in for the next flight, even in case of delay to your flight, or delay in returning bags/need to file a missing baggage report at FCO.
Dec 20, 2016, 4:07 pm
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Here's another scenario: I'm trying to book a one way flight from YYZ-ATH in business class. When I try to book the one way online there is no business class availability. However, when I book each segment separately YYZ-FCO FCO - ATH -- there is business class on each individual segment.
Can I book the YYZ-FCO for 48,000 and then try to just add the FCO-ATH?
Can I book the YYZ-FCO for 48,000 and then try to just add the FCO-ATH?