Can't OLCI for WLG-BKK from NZ within T-24
May 29, 2015, 3:23 pm
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Can't OLCI for WLG-BKK from NZ within T-24
Hi all, trying to OLCI from NZ for WLG-SYD-BKK but OLCI button simply has remained 'greyed out' even tough inside T-24.
APIS information is all entered, and there is no reason I can think of other than the Q class economy fare....
Thoughts?
APIS information is all entered, and there is no reason I can think of other than the Q class economy fare....
Thoughts?
May 29, 2015, 3:31 pm
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Are you within 24 hours of the Sydney departure time?
May 29, 2015, 3:37 pm
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No. I have (vague) recollection though that when doing this in the past there was no issue OLCI from WLG. I was either QC or Silver (nothing at present).
I'll wait and see I guess.
I'll wait and see I guess.
May 29, 2015, 3:57 pm
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When you are within 24 hours of departure time of the flight from Sydney, I think you will find that online checkin will become available
Had the same issue with a PER-MEL-AKL trip last weekend - until it was within 24 hours of the MEL-AKL departure time, online checkin was unavalable
Had the same issue with a PER-MEL-AKL trip last weekend - until it was within 24 hours of the MEL-AKL departure time, online checkin was unavalable
May 29, 2015, 4:03 pm
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Thanks. It will interesting to see, as your first sector was domestic Australian, whereas mine is international. Both flights appear very lighted loaded from what I can see and EF and QF web seat purchase.
Exit rows on the WLG-SYD are now available for AUD25, but I'd hoped to grab them for nix!
Exit rows on the WLG-SYD are now available for AUD25, but I'd hoped to grab them for nix!
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May 29, 2015, 5:59 pm
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Well, I could OLCI at exactly T-24 for the SYD-BKK flight. However, row 4 and exit rows not available to me WLG-SYD, and the forward cabin on SYd-BKK likewise blocked. Plenty of seats according to EF.
I presume the limited seat choices is a consequence of being a NB on a Q class fare, so an 'own goal'. Cheers, TK
I presume the limited seat choices is a consequence of being a NB on a Q class fare, so an 'own goal'. Cheers, TK
May 29, 2015, 6:07 pm
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Well, I could OLCI at exactly T-24 for the SYD-BKK flight. However, row 4 and exit rows not available to me WLG-SYD, and the forward cabin on SYd-BKK likewise blocked. Plenty of seats according to EF.
I presume the limited seat choices is a consequence of being a NB on a Q class fare, so an 'own goal'. Cheers, TK
I presume the limited seat choices is a consequence of being a NB on a Q class fare, so an 'own goal'. Cheers, TK
May 29, 2015, 6:15 pm
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I guess I may have been able to exit the OCLI process to go back and purchase seats - but that seems a rather clumsy approach. I'll see what is available during physical check-in.
May 29, 2015, 7:42 pm
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When you are within 24 hours of departure time of the flight from Sydney, I think you will find that online checkin will become available
Had the same issue with a PER-MEL-AKL trip last weekend - until it was within 24 hours of the MEL-AKL departure time, online checkin was unavalable
Had the same issue with a PER-MEL-AKL trip last weekend - until it was within 24 hours of the MEL-AKL departure time, online checkin was unavalable
May 30, 2015, 1:35 am
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Interesting...is this T-24 for connecting flights the case for QF metal sold under a BA codeshare? We have an upcoming trip BNE-SIN-LHR all booked under the BA codes. I half thought I'd be able to OLCI on ba.com.
May 30, 2015, 9:39 am
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I hope things have changed.
May 30, 2015, 4:39 pm
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I once booked a WLG-SYD-BKK on the BA website with the first flight as BA codeshare on QF metal. Couldn't OLCI with BA nor QF. I think because either the QF flight is operated by jetconnect which is a NZ based wholly owned subsidiary of QF, or simply because it was a codeshare.
I hope things have changed.
I hope things have changed.
May 31, 2015, 4:07 pm
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