Originally Posted by
dvs7310
I can only answer the QR part, yes your observation is correct. If I recall correctly, QR applies a flat YQ/YR to the first segment then a much smaller incremental YQ/YR for subsequent segments.
Many of us in this board maximize QR segments, so it balances out in the end. It's pretty easy to use them for the long haul intercontinental segments, plus any intra-Europe segments. You'd also most likely use them for any Africa segments.
Yes, to get the 7k USD DONE5 fare on the online chatbot tool, I did:
OSL-xHEL-DOH AY
DOH-BNE QR
BNE-CNS QF
CNS-SYD QF
SYD-xLAX-JFK AA
JFK-xDOH-NBE QR
NBE-xDOH-LHR QR
LHR-OSL BA
Seems like I can't add another holiday inside Europe and Middle East because there are already 4 segments (OSL to HEL to DOH, DOH to LHR, LHR to OSL), and 2 sets of intercontinental departures from Europe and Middle East (out to BNE and NBE, and back from JFK and NBE).
The routing seems to minimise YQ fees, but anyone have advise for better routing? And the ability to add on more trips and keeping within the routing rules?
The annoying thing is it's a 5 continent fare even though we wouldn't visit Asia. I guess there's noway around that, but maybe we could add in a flight via Asia from Australia?