Economy off Peak on AA with Etihad Miles - Is it also 20K from Europe to US? (1-way)
Aug 17, 2016, 6:31 pm
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Economy off Peak on AA with Etihad Miles - Is it also 20K from Europe to US? (1-way)
I booked 1-way "economy off peak" on AA using Etihad miles from LAX-LHR for 20K a few months ago.
Today I tried to book 1-way economy off peak back from DUB-LAX, but the agent insisted it cost 30K miles, since the economy off peak was only for flights originating in USA.
For all the reports of people booking 40K round trip flights on AA using 40K Etihad miles for economy off peak -- were these all booked as round trips I assume?
Any data points are greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.
Today I tried to book 1-way economy off peak back from DUB-LAX, but the agent insisted it cost 30K miles, since the economy off peak was only for flights originating in USA.
For all the reports of people booking 40K round trip flights on AA using 40K Etihad miles for economy off peak -- were these all booked as round trips I assume?
Any data points are greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.
Aug 17, 2016, 10:19 pm
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The current AA Chart:
Etihad Partner AA Chart:
I guess you have to hope for a call center agent that interprets differently, since they seem to have discretion.
Aug 18, 2016, 9:33 am
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Your experience is consistent with the report here:-
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26797933-post237.html
EY call center will only look at their own charts, not the charts of the partners they are booking on. Although it may appear entirely illogical, the EY chart only indicates an Off-Peak economy award on US->Eur, not Eur->US.
The chart does state returns are twice the one-way cost. That means a return Eur->US is always 60K, whereas its possible to get US->Eur return for 40K.
Anyone starting their journey in Eur during an off-peak time might be better to book 2 1-ways, depending on the per booking fee.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26797933-post237.html
EY call center will only look at their own charts, not the charts of the partners they are booking on. Although it may appear entirely illogical, the EY chart only indicates an Off-Peak economy award on US->Eur, not Eur->US.
The chart does state returns are twice the one-way cost. That means a return Eur->US is always 60K, whereas its possible to get US->Eur return for 40K.
Anyone starting their journey in Eur during an off-peak time might be better to book 2 1-ways, depending on the per booking fee.
Aug 18, 2016, 4:13 pm
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Called today and agents at 877-690-0767 said they could not do DUB-PHL / PHL-LAS / LAS-LAX all on the same day for 30K points. This is a one way flight, with DUB as the origin and LAX as the destination. All segments show up on AA.com as saver economy "T" class when I search for DUB-LAX one way itinerary.
Etihad said direct flights only are allowed for AA partner redemptions.
This is not true and I should be right? Looks like I have to call back until I get transferred to Manchester?
Etihad said direct flights only are allowed for AA partner redemptions.
This is not true and I should be right? Looks like I have to call back until I get transferred to Manchester?
Aug 18, 2016, 8:57 pm
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Called today and agents at 877-690-0767 said they could not do DUB-PHL / PHL-LAS / LAS-LAX all on the same day for 30K points. This is a one way flight, with DUB as the origin and LAX as the destination. All segments show up on AA.com as saver economy "T" class when I search for DUB-LAX one way itinerary.
Etihad said direct flights only are allowed for AA partner redemptions.
This is not true and I should be right? Looks like I have to call back until I get transferred to Manchester?
Etihad said direct flights only are allowed for AA partner redemptions.
This is not true and I should be right? Looks like I have to call back until I get transferred to Manchester?
Aug 18, 2016, 9:19 pm
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Aug 19, 2016, 4:32 am
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/etiha...rlines-17.html
