Korean Air Skypass - Korean from U.S. to Fiji?

Trying to find connections from the Eastern U.S. to Fiji (NAN). When I try, say, ATL-NAN on Korean's own website, it keeps coming back telling me that there are no flights. Is there a trick to finding connections??

Neither the DL nor NW websites list any connections to NAN. Is it impossible to get to Fiji on Skyteam carriers??? :confused:

As a Skymiles person, I would research travel through ICN, find what looks like an itin I can live with, then call the international Skymiles award desk and let them give it a try. May require a stayover in ICN, or at least a forced overighter.

Not sure what Worldsperks provides as far as phone support. Download the Skyteam travel timetable from the Skyteam web site and play around, searching xxx-ICN, then ICN-NAN and return.

Is it impossible to get to Fiji on Skyteam carriers??? :confused:



All I know is KE has three weekly flights between ICN and NAN.

Trying to find connections from the Eastern U.S. to Fiji (NAN). When I try, say, ATL-NAN on Korean's own website, it keeps coming back telling me that there are no flights. Is there a trick to finding connections??

Neither the DL nor NW websites list any connections to NAN. Is it impossible to get to Fiji on Skyteam carriers??? :confused:

I presume you are in the eastern US. If you want to go to NAN, I would suggest you look at a non-stop from LAX such as FJ (Air Pacific) because it is an easy routing. They codeshare with both QF and NZ on the route.

It is possible to get there using KE via ICN if you're looking to do it specifically for the mileage. The following are the ICN-NAN / NAN-ICN flights KE offers:

ICN-NAN - KE 821 - Airbus A332
Operates: Su, T, Th

Departs ICN: 6:55pm
Arrive NAN: 8:10am +1

Return service is:

NAN-ICN - KE 822 - Airbus A332
Operates: M, W, F

Departs NAN: 9:35am
Arrives ICN: 5:25pm (same day)

KE 36, operates daily, from ATL makes a perfect connection to KE 821. KE 36 departs ATL 12:05pm and arrives ICN 5:20pm +1

Returning to ATL it looks like DL 92 is the only flight that sync's with the schedule. DL 92 is also sold as a KE codeshare - KE 7035.

DL 92 only operates on T, W, Sat. DL 92 departs ICN at 6:35pm and arrives ATL 6:15pm on the same day.

When looking at the schedule, remember it is a +1 arrival into ICN and again a +1 arrival into NAN.

Outbound KE 36 to KE 821
Return KE 822 to KE 7035 (DL 92)

The dates I used were 1/12/08 departing and 1/23/08 for the return. KE 822 on the return on 1/23 (the test date I used) is zero'd out in all classes. KE 821 showed at least 4 in all classes except X.

I would suggest you look into the above schedule if you do want to fly KE / Skyteam to NAN.

It's been a number of years since I have been to NAN, but Fiji is absolutely spectacular. Some great hotels & resorts on the coral coast and the locals are some great people. I'm looking at returning for a visit next year myself.

With respect to fares:

QHEE6M seems to be the lowest fare basis on KE. Round trip is $2198 USD.


ATL-NAN SAT-12JAN08 KE
TAXES/FEES NOT INCLUDED
ADULT FARES
CX FARE FARE C AP MIN/ SEASONS...... MR GI DT
USD BASIS MAX
1 KE 2198.00R QHEE6M Q | 5/6M 09DEC4-05MAR4 R PA

ORIGIN ADDON ROUTE: 0107

SPECIFIED ROUTE: 0107
ATL-DFW/CHI/NYC/LAX-SEL-NAN
ATL-SEL-NAN


The cheapest ATL-NAN fare is a QBULART fare basis offered by FJ for $1315 USD, minimum stay of 5 days.


ATL-NAN SAT-12JAN08 FJ
TAXES/FEES NOT INCLUDED
ADULT FARES
CX FARE FARE C AP MIN/ SEASONS...... MR GI DT
USD BASIS MAX
1 FJ 1315.00R QBULART Q | 5/ R PA

ORIGIN ADDON ROUTE: 0015

SPECIFIED ROUTE: 0140
ATL(AA/CO/US/NW)LAX-NAN
ATL(AA/US/NW/CO)LAX-NAN


ATL-LAX can be routed on AA/CO/US/NW for this specific fare.

I hope this information helps.

SDF_Traveler

With respect to fares:

QHEE6M seems to be the lowest fare basis on KE. Round trip is $2198 USD.



The cheapest ATL-NAN fare is a QBULART fare basis offered by FJ for $1315 USD, minimum stay of 5 days.



ATL-LAX can be routed on AA/CO/US/NW for this specific fare.

I hope this information helps.

SDF_Traveler



KE fare is quoted for high season QHEE6M departing in December while FJ fare is quoted for low season QBULART departing in January. Hence so much difference.

Thanks for so much info guys! Are these Economy fares? Really can't imagine being in Economy for such long flights - may have to break down and use (almost all of my) miles for this to fly Business Class!!