Originally Posted by
TKMAXX
Ok super helpful, thanks so much! Changing to something like OSL-DOH-MEL//(Avios for internal QR flights) SYD-AKL-JFK. Might fit in some side trips here within North America. Then -DOH-NBO//LUN-DOH-MAD-TOS (for the Northern Lights)
That gives 4 segments for side trips in NA to be planned (can skip SYD to AKL and do that Avios if another is another segment needed). Hopefully when FJ joins OW I'll add in NAN, although it does mean 2 segments extra with the DFW stop.
I'll credit to BAEC, so I probably will do AA RTW booking
I used ITA Matrix, set the country of sale and currency to Norway and NOK, but can't see many fees for even the QF3 AKL-JFK flight which I would imagine has huge YQ/YR fees. Currently looking at QR, QF, CX (FJ hopefully!). Are there any tricks for dumping and checking the YQ/YR fees for these?
If any travel agents frequent this forum, feel free to DM me to see if you can help me out here with ticketing on QR or any stock that cuts these fees, I would be interested!
That QF3 flight you're wanting is available as an AA codeshare to avoid the QF YQ/YR, but availability on either QF or AA code is scarce. I have seen it, but it's scarce.
ITA matrix won't give you any idea about an RTW YQ/YR, they are completely different than standalone tickets. You need to start working with a travel agent or AA RTW desk.
If I recall correctly as well, you can't add FJ (or WY) to an already ticketed itinerary, you can only use the carriers in the fare rules when you purchased.
Originally Posted by
flyhurl
I tried to book two QATAR flights in the tool and it was rejected. I thought perhaps there is a special rule about DOHA like there is a bout Hawaii? I am not expert at all just asking a question.
No special rule about DOH except the segment / stopover limit in Europe, depending on your point of origin.
Originally Posted by
sambagrrl07
Interesting. I can see OSL-DOH on qatarairways.com, and DOH-CMN on royalairmaroc.com. But OSL-CMN doesn't show up, via LHR or DOH, on either aa.com or ITA Matrix, and neither do the individual flights. ExpertFlyer screenshot below with the flights in question, which I guess I'll abandon.
The tool doesn't allow QR as your first carrier, that's why you're not seeing those flights. You have to book via AA (or another OW airline), or a travel agent to have OSL-DOH as your first segment.