Dec 13, 2016, 5:03 pm
Last edit by: irishguy28
Unofficial cancellation statement from Alitalia: see post #2414, or the original post in Italian on a similar Italian forum
COW8C fare rules available in post #147 (second box)
DOW8C fare rules available in post #150
IOWGE fare rules available in post #1241
IRTGE fare rules available in post #1555
CRTEU fare rules available in post #1589
DOWGE fare rules available in post #1601
IRT8C2 fare rules available in post #2105
COW8C fare rules available in post #147 (second box)
DOW8C fare rules available in post #150
IOWGE fare rules available in post #1241
IRTGE fare rules available in post #1555
CRTEU fare rules available in post #1589
DOWGE fare rules available in post #1601
IRT8C2 fare rules available in post #2105
[PREM FARE GONE] FLR-HKG/ICN/NRT-DUS from 770 / J
Jul 20, 2017, 2:43 pm
#4066
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NL
Programs: FB Silver - STE, BAEC Bronze - OW Ruby
Posts: 178
Hi all,
I have a similar dilemma/ blessing?
My booking was changed extensively by AZ. So finally, called AZ to cancel it last month.
After cancelling, it seems that the Etihad flight still remains. Well at least Etihad and Expedia keeps sending me reminders - to add my miles, to book their hotels etc. The other associated flights (on AZ and TP are all cancelled)
I logged on to both Etihad and Expedia, and itin still shows up.
I called Etihad global call centre, and asked to confirm the flight. The customer officer says the flight is confirmed and asked if i want to add my miles and my limo chauffeur for the trip to the airport. (it feels so cool).
So what else should I do - is it really confirmed (even by Etihad call centre) or it is just false flight?
The flight is in October, but as it is a one way flight, i need to book other positioning flights and accommodation.
Appreciate your kindest advice!
I have a similar dilemma/ blessing?
My booking was changed extensively by AZ. So finally, called AZ to cancel it last month.
After cancelling, it seems that the Etihad flight still remains. Well at least Etihad and Expedia keeps sending me reminders - to add my miles, to book their hotels etc. The other associated flights (on AZ and TP are all cancelled)
I logged on to both Etihad and Expedia, and itin still shows up.
I called Etihad global call centre, and asked to confirm the flight. The customer officer says the flight is confirmed and asked if i want to add my miles and my limo chauffeur for the trip to the airport. (it feels so cool).
So what else should I do - is it really confirmed (even by Etihad call centre) or it is just false flight?
The flight is in October, but as it is a one way flight, i need to book other positioning flights and accommodation.
Appreciate your kindest advice!
Combined with the fact that the EK reservations are probably not backed by ticket coupons I certainly would not invest money in positioning flights. If it would be departing from your home country you could ofc always take a last-minute holiday :P
Jul 22, 2017, 5:38 pm
#4067
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
Posts: 28,712
It beggars belief that people who have received refunds still think that they may be able to travel on some segments.
You may still have reservations, though the unorthodox nature of the recovery of these tickets means that it should be apparent that you don't actually have a valid e-ticket. These systems are only designed for straightforward cases. None of you have valid e-tickets. That phantom flights may appear to live on is not to be taken as evidence of being able to travel on these tickets.
You may still have reservations, though the unorthodox nature of the recovery of these tickets means that it should be apparent that you don't actually have a valid e-ticket. These systems are only designed for straightforward cases. None of you have valid e-tickets. That phantom flights may appear to live on is not to be taken as evidence of being able to travel on these tickets.
Aug 16, 2017, 9:58 pm
#4068
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 7,464
So....eventually Ebookers have issued my ticket (booked on Saturday - as I described in a previous post). I am very happy! 
Instead of AF FLR-CDG-JFK, they have rebooked my outbound on 001 stock (?!) on AF FLR-CDG then CDG-JFK on AA. Then return instead of IB JFK-MAD-DUS, they have booked me on JFK-LHR-DUS on AA code (BA op)/BA (and on BA747 which is my preferred choice from JFK to get straight to sleep on the UD).
Happy camper overall! ^^ (I can do with the Avios).
Instead of AF FLR-CDG-JFK, they have rebooked my outbound on 001 stock (?!) on AF FLR-CDG then CDG-JFK on AA. Then return instead of IB JFK-MAD-DUS, they have booked me on JFK-LHR-DUS on AA code (BA op)/BA (and on BA747 which is my preferred choice from JFK to get straight to sleep on the UD).
Happy camper overall! ^^ (I can do with the Avios).
The only change from above is that BA, unfortunately, swapped out the B747 (losing my favourite seat in the process) to a rather more pedestrian B777, but at least I get a J seat back over the Atlantic.
My other booking on this fare (FLR-CDG-LAX-HKG-LHR-DUS) wasn't as lucky
Aug 18, 2017, 3:41 am
#4069
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Executive Club (Silver), Le Club Accor (Silver)
Posts: 680
And now at FLR, with boarding pass in hand, I can enjoy my ultra-cheap journey courtesy of AZ
The only change from above is that BA, unfortunately, swapped out the B747 (losing my favourite seat in the process) to a rather more pedestrian B777, but at least I get a J seat back over the Atlantic.
My other booking on this fare (FLR-CDG-LAX-HKG-LHR-DUS) wasn't as lucky
The only change from above is that BA, unfortunately, swapped out the B747 (losing my favourite seat in the process) to a rather more pedestrian B777, but at least I get a J seat back over the Atlantic.
My other booking on this fare (FLR-CDG-LAX-HKG-LHR-DUS) wasn't as lucky
Aug 18, 2017, 4:01 am
#4070
Join Date: May 2013
Location: west coast best coast
Programs: TINDER GOLD, STARBUCKS GOLD, COSTCO EXECUTIVE!!
Posts: 3,989
Aug 18, 2017, 6:50 am
#4072
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 7,464
Aug 18, 2017, 6:53 am
#4073
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 7,464
I did not use a specific UK travel agency. They made the decision to honour the ticket and re-plate it to 001 essentially before AZ decided what they were going to do with these bookings (the delta in price was 'covered' by the OTA). I guess some of us were very lucky - certainly as I sit in (a very wet!) Manhattan I know I was lucky.
Aug 18, 2017, 7:18 am
#4074
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: TK Elite, QR Gold
Posts: 1,272
Aug 23, 2017, 8:47 am
#4075
Join Date: May 2012
Location: NY
Programs: AA Plat Pro, KrisFlyer Elite Gold
Posts: 578
Same situation here, albeit that the EK flights have passed already. Tried checking in online just for fun (and to check if it worked, couldn't have flown them anyway since I booked the QR sake fare for the same dates). System gave me an error that no seats were available and that airport staff should check me in.
Combined with the fact that the EK reservations are probably not backed by ticket coupons I certainly would not invest money in positioning flights. If it would be departing from your home country you could ofc always take a last-minute holiday :P
Combined with the fact that the EK reservations are probably not backed by ticket coupons I certainly would not invest money in positioning flights. If it would be departing from your home country you could ofc always take a last-minute holiday :P
Aug 27, 2017, 11:59 am
#4077
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, UA, AA, DL, BA, CX
Posts: 491
Completed my trip of KL 074 stock with KL/AZ coded flights operated by KL/CI/AB. None of the flights were operated by AZ. KL even let me change return date after I finished my outbound flights. The CI A350 flight was real nice.
Sep 2, 2017, 5:52 pm
#4078
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
Good to hear you liked the CI 350. I flew them in J on a 340 and it was awful
Sep 2, 2017, 6:05 pm
#4079
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, UA, AA, DL, BA, CX
Posts: 491