Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs - New EY Service AUH-ORD: Ontrack?

Has anyone booked tickets on the announced nonstop service from AUH to Chicago ORD? As I recall, it was to begin in September, going daily in October (or something like that). However, as I try to book flights DOH-AUH-ORD (in F) I am repeatedly told that all desired flights are full in F (regardless of the date). It would appear then that the flights are in the res system but booking is not permitted. Or perhaps they have not caculated fares originating in DOH. Has anyone successfully booked the AUH-ORD service with a connection (from another ME origin) online? Is this service on track to begin in September as announced? Thanks.

I think the flight is going on track and first class seats are still available for travel in SEP.

However, EY booking engine has a big problem in combining the fares for many destinations in the middle east between business class which served all across the gulf region cities and first class continuation of the trip to ORD and SYD or LHR.

Thanks. Pleased to know that the problem is not unique to me. The trip would in fact have to be C from DOH to AUH and F onwards.

Any suggested workarounds?

............... that's what Travel Agents are for.

Your TA can book a C/A combination fare for you ..... call him now !!!

............... that's what Travel Agents are for.

Your TA can book a C/A combination fare for you ..... call him now !!!

Expedia.com can also do for you that task ;)

You can also use the EY website my booking a multi-city itinerary. Just put it all for the same day (allowing for the outward from ORD is overnight), so put the AUH-DOH for the next day. The DOH-AUH-ORD all for the same day..