Folks - the threads have been merged to keep the FAQ and the discussion in one place. It also means I can keep on top of editing the main FAQ as it was previously locked.
Thanks for your thanks and more importantly, thanks for the feedback. I will be making a few updates from the first suggestions
Due to the complex way in which availability is calculated and released, the mere fact that seats are available on each segment of your planned itinerary does not mean that they are available on the itinerary as a whole. E.g. MAN-FRA: wide open; FRA-ORD: wide open; MAN-FRA on a MAN-FRA-ORD: nothing. In such circumstances the ICC may or may not be able to book it for you.
RAPC - well written and very much appreciated because the tool is one of the most useful for DC redemptions and is of an almost mystical nature to newbies.
Good work, RAPC.
One small comment on when to search: yes, well in advance is best. However, at the other end of the spectrum, for premium classes, especially long-haul on LH, it is also worth having a look at the last minute (say, a couple of weeks before desired flight date or less) as LH will sometimes release seats quite late if the bookings are below expectations.
This is a very good point. Seats on the SQ F FRA-JFK sometimes open up about a week in advance. Right now, there is availability on Nov 14,15 and 16, JFK-FRA in F.
This is a very good point. Seats on the SQ F FRA-JFK sometimes open up about a week in advance. Right now, there is availability on Nov 14,15 and 16, JFK-FRA in F.
The FAQ is now updated to reflect this following feedback from yourself and NickB - thanks to you both.
I registered with ANA Mileage Club fine... but I can't understand this link to the ANA tool. I've looked all over the website and can't find any link on my own, I'm not sure what to look for. Any suggestions?
__________________ --J.
Final 2008 EQM: 164,712. Current 2009 EQM: 117,750
