Originally Posted by
slhu82
Did you call AA to book? I tried to use online tool, but 2 things really annoying
1. first leg can not be QR operated
2. If I use old tool, 34000 miles bug
3. If I use new tool, must return to CAI, I can not return to DOH
Originally Posted by
danger
I've noticed that the 'over 34,000 miles' message can be entirely unrelated to actually having an itinerary over 34K. Everytime I've got the error message, it's been due to another issue that's easily rectified yourself. In my case, it's occurred where a direct flight wasn't available on the day I chose and the indirect flight causes the itinerary to have two many sectors. Or it's because business isn't available on all flights. Or it's because the tool has chosen a routing that arrives at one airport and leaves from another, again causing issues with the maximum number of segments. In all cases, I've been able to get rid of the error by reviewing each flight individually. In all cases, my itinerary is well over 34K.
Yup, you can safely ignore that 34,000 mile warning, that's for a Global Explorer ticket. If it's not pricing it's because of something else like danger mentioned. Sometimes it might also be a connecting flight departing before your arrival, so needs a different one selected.
For 1) You can book on RJ to get it to ticket, then remove it later for the $125 fee. You'll also likely get a small refund for the YQ difference since QR is lower.
For 3) Wasn't aware of that issue on the 'new' tool not allowing return to a different country in the region. But if you have the segments remaining, you can always build in like a 20 hour connection in DOH and convince the check in agent you need your luggage to go to the hotel that night. At the very worst you can arrive in DOH and cancel the last leg there and get your luggage pulled, but this could take a while and you can't exit customs without it.