The oneworld explorer ticket FAQs

[christep]

I have now updated the CX version of the rules, as issued on 1 December, here:
{outdated link - see post #2 for latest}
Apologies for the delay.

[QF009]

Cheers christep.

[Gardyloo]

Originally Posted by christep

I have now updated the CX version of the rules, as issued on 1 December, here:
http://www.christen.demon.co.uk/CXRule/
Apologies for the delay.

Thanks, christep.

Obviously tailored for purchases in HKG only - the "no transit through origin" rule isn't there (never was for HKG IIRC) but also still has the intra-South America completion rule, and no mention of the ex-Canada booking rule.

[Viajero]

Thanks, christep.

By the way, the oneworld pdf is out of date too. Two weeks after the rules were changed it is still showing the July PDF.

[Viajero]

Originally Posted by Viajero

...By the way, the oneworld pdf is out of date too. Two weeks after the rules were changed it is still showing the July PDF.

Update: the new rules, dated 13 Dec 07, are now available for download.

[lad2]

Originally Posted by Gardyloo

As requested, below is a table showing "L" class FFP earning rates by airline flown/FFP.


Booking Class L - Redeemable miles/km per mile/km flown

FFP>	AA*	AY	BA	CX	EI	IB	LA	QF
					*Pts	*Pts		
FLY
 V 								
AA*	1	1	0.25	1	Y	Y	1	0.5
AY**	1	1	0.25	1	Y	Y	1	1
BA*	0.25	0.5	0.25	0.5	Y	Y	0.25	0.25
CX	0	1	0.25	1	Y	N	1	0.5
EI	0	1	0.25	1	Y	Y	1	1
IB	0.3	1	0.25	0	Y	Y	0.3	1
LA	1	1	0.25	1	Y	Y	1	1
QF	0.5	1	0.25	0.5	Y	Y	0.7	1

AY Dom	1	0.5	0.25	1	Y	Y	1	1
LP I/N	1	1	0.25	0	?	?	1	1
LP Dom	0	0	0.25	0	?	?	1	0

* No AA credit on BA US-LON, no BA credit on AA US-LON and v.v.
** Most plans exclude AY "Excursion" (Y-only) flt nos.
*Pts - FFP uses distance-based points; No./pct varies by class/distance

I make no warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of this. If you find a mistake, go here.

Any updates for JL and RJ?

[fallinasleep]

Originally Posted by Gardyloo

Thanks, christep.

Obviously tailored for purchases in HKG only - the "no transit through origin" rule isn't there (never was for HKG IIRC) but also still has the intra-South America completion rule, and no mention of the ex-Canada booking rule.

Does this mean that it is possible to fly
HKG-LHR-LAX-xHKG-SIN-HKG?

[serfty]

Originally Posted by fallinasleep

Does this mean that it is possible to fly
HKG-LHR-LAX-xHKG-SIN-HKG?

No, you'd fall foul of rule G:

Originally Posted by christep's CX rule spreadsheet

G.      Only one international departure and international arrival 
        to / from the country of origin permitted. 								
        Exception:  Two permitted for origin USA when one arrival /
                    departure is a transfer without stopover.						
        Note:       Travel between US and Canada is not counted as 
                    international.						
.

[boar]

Apologies if the answer is too obvious.

Could one travel from HKG to DXB then surface to Africa and then up
to Europe? I was assuming you couldnt.

Many Thanks

[Gardyloo]

Originally Posted by boar

Apologies if the answer is too obvious.

Could one travel from HKG to DXB then surface to Africa and then up
to Europe? I was assuming you couldnt.

Many Thanks

I think that would be disallowed as DXB is within the Europe/Middle East "region" so leaving Africa would be a second entry into Europe.

It would work comfortably in the other direction - HKG-JNB/overland/DXB - onward.

[boar]

Thanks

[MileHigh]

I'm confused: I've read upgrades on AA flights are permitted using 500 mile segments (and I assume eVIPs) but also read sectors alone cannot be upgraded.

Also what about AA EXP complimentary upgrades on AA domestic segments?

[ReelChief]

All three kinds of upgrades (EXP complimentary, EVIPs, stickers) are allowed on individual segments of AA flights (needs to be AA metal).

Originally Posted by MileHigh

I'm confused: I've read upgrades on AA flights are permitted using 500 mile segments (and I assume eVIPs) but also read sectors alone cannot be upgraded.

Also what about AA EXP complimentary upgrades on AA domestic segments?

[MiamiBeach]

Originally Posted by ReelChief

All three kinds of upgrades (EXP complimentary, EVIPs, stickers) are allowed on individual segments of AA flights (needs to be AA metal).

... as long as the ticket is issued on AA 001 stock.

[Kiwi Flyer]

Originally Posted by MileHigh

I'm confused: I've read upgrades on AA flights are permitted using 500 mile segments (and I assume eVIPs) but also read sectors alone cannot be upgraded.

Also what about AA EXP complimentary upgrades on AA domestic segments?

The xONEx rule (and also found in many other RTWs and similar products) just means you cannot pay $ to upgrade single sectors - ie if you want that flight in paid first you need to buy AONEx not DONEx plus surcharge. There is nothing stopping you using miles or elite upgrade instruments to upgrade individual sectors.