Originally Posted by
2old4coach
SteveHolt.
Thank you for the quick reply!
Does the RTW desk still have a direct phone number?
At one time the AA around the world desk used to insist that the first segment was on AA if AA flew that segment, do they still insist on that?
The goal of the Aone4 I want to book is to fly QF first again for a reasonable price and of course visit Australia.
Do you find that the tool does not give first class availability even though Expert Flyer shows lots of "A" ?
My Last two ex CAI RTW ( 2019) were booked through the tool with BA. Working with them was hit or miss on any modifications and a total miss if the call was routed to India....
Thank again
RTW desk's phone number is 1-800-247-3247.
First segment doesn't need to be on AA, but usually an overwater segment does need to be.
Keep in mind QF's flights over the water have significant surcharges attached. The cost savings between flying AA in J and QF in J on the same LAX-SYD route for me on my RTW ticket was about $1200 US - guessing it'll be similar for F.
I would not rely on the tool for availability. I would use ITA Matrix and force search on each leg using A class availability.