crimsona

Nazdoom

Funny enough there is lots of availability in SQ F. Problem is that it's limited to CGK-SIN, a 1 hour flight.

flyer05

try Bos-syd?

newbie2008

Hi all,

I'm very new to Aeroplan and want to try my hands on the mRTW for 75k in economy. I've been searching continuously and can't seem to locate all the flights I want at one time (Different ones would appear at different times). I have a few questions if you guys could kindly answer.

1. On some day, I see Swiss air available and on others there's nothing available. When I check united's award, it's showing Swiss availability. Is it possible that they could available through calling the agent?

2. This is the itinerary that I wanted, but couldn't gather all the flights at one time. Do you think it's a valid one? I don't have the MPM for DFW-HKG, but I'm guessing it's similar to the MPM for YYZ-HKG.

Wanted:
DFW-SFO-HND (Stopover 1)
HND-ICN
ICN-TPE
TPE-HKG (Destination)
HKG-ZRH (Stopover 2)
ZRH-EWR-DFW

Available:
DFW-SFO-HND (Stopover 1)
HND-ICN
ICN-HKG (Destination)
HKG-TPE
TPE-IST-ZRH (Stopoever 2)
ZRH-EWR-DFW

I think the "Wanted" itinerary has a higher chance of being valid. I'm really unsure of the "available" itinerary.

Thank you for your time.

canadiancow

1. Yes

2. Unsure. Call and ask.

pentiumvi

Can anyone confirm whether TG releases award space only at ~335 days?

I'm trying to build an itinerary which includes TG F, but if TG only releases at 335 days, then space on the other carriers may be gone.

What are my options? Would my only option be to book my entire trip right at T-355, and then pay the $100 change fee whenever TG opens up?

1Newflyer

$100 fee each way.

pentiumvi

Do I need to pay the $100 change fee for both ways of my RT itinerary or just the direction that I'm changing?

flyer05

Just the direction you're changing.

homeyG

Looking for some advice. Finally about to book my first Business class redemption flights for September but having a heck of a time finding a return route. It's not a mini-rtw but thought I ask here anyways. I have the flights onto Europe figured out but can't find anything on the way back . So far I have:
Sept.3 YYC-IAH Layover(E)
Sept.3 IAH-IST Destination(Y)
Sept.8 IST-CDG Stopover(Y)

I'm looking to come back anywhere between September 17-20. I just can't seem to find J class returning to US or Canada for those dates. I've tried several cities in Europe for coming back(don't really have a preference) to no luck. Hoping someone with expertise can suggest a way to get back home.
Thx

P.S. Also trying to avoid carriers with surcharges

CanuckFlyHigh

Can you reverse your order? IST-ORD is available on Sept 17/18.

homeyG

Yeah that is the one I noticed. Even IST-IAH is available but I thought you can't go back to a city you have visited?

canadianhockey91

I posted this is the newbie section but figured you smart people might be able to weigh in. Thanks much appreciated!

I am currently trying to book

JFK-icn-SYD STOP
SYD-BKK stop
BKK-ICN STOP-open JAW
HND-JFK

They are telling me I have to book the open jaw at the furthest destination which is garbage. Might there be another reason? Cuz I know you can do two stops same direction as I have booked that before. THanks!


I spoke with them regarding the terms and conditions "28.3. Intercontinental travel (travel between two continents): Two stopovers permitted in addition to the point of turnaround. One open jaw is permitted in lieu of one of the two stopovers."

I was told that the open jaw can only occur at the point of turnaround or the origin. I then asked the nice agent to let me speak with her supervisor who provided me his name and information. He was not the most professional in handling the situation as he stated it has been like this forever.

I brought my concerns up regarding the terminology stating that speaking and understanding English allows one to realize that "one open jaw is permitted in lieu of on of the two stopovers" can be interpreted as 1 stopover, 1 stopover w an open jaw, and 1 point of turnaround.

I was hoping someone here might know a bit more and be able to explain why either I am crazy or that this terminology in the terms and conditions is blatantly false and in my opinion cheating the customer out of a rightful booking.

flyer05

I'm pretty sure people have successfully booked the kind of trip you're talking about before, though many agents do enforce the "open jaw can only be at point of turnaround" rule, which I agree doesn't seem to actually exist and has no basis of being enforced. I would call back and speak to different agents, since people have been able to book it like this in the past.

pentiumvi

If itinerary is booked in F, and some legs are booked in J, do change fees apply if upgrading from J->F (no change in flight date/time).?