Mini RTW Questions
Feb 28, 2020 | 9:24 am
#7231
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 16
Hi Everyone,
I flown dozens of BR reward flights in J, but this time, a friend and I are pooling miles for a mini-RTW. When I search for 1 passenger, the BR itinerary will show (e.g., YYZ-TPE-HKG).
When I select 2 passengers, it doesn't show. Which means, of course, that BR is making 1 seat available. That part is fine.
Has anyone found out whether BR releases another ticket soon thereafter?
If I make a booking for myself, can I refund within 24 hours for free (according to the Aeroplan fee chart), if I don't see another BR flight for my friend?
Thanks in advance.
I flown dozens of BR reward flights in J, but this time, a friend and I are pooling miles for a mini-RTW. When I search for 1 passenger, the BR itinerary will show (e.g., YYZ-TPE-HKG).
When I select 2 passengers, it doesn't show. Which means, of course, that BR is making 1 seat available. That part is fine.
Has anyone found out whether BR releases another ticket soon thereafter?
If I make a booking for myself, can I refund within 24 hours for free (according to the Aeroplan fee chart), if I don't see another BR flight for my friend?
Thanks in advance.
Another suggestion is to try a different routing from other BR routes like YVR or ORD/JFK?
Feb 28, 2020 | 11:58 am
#7232
Join Date: Aug 2019
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 43
Is it possible to make a change to an Aeroplan itinerary after it has already begun (ie. you've flown at least one segment of the journey)?
I would presume there'd be a change fee applied.
But let's say you're on a 2 stopover mini RTW (RIP 2 stopover mini RTW). You get to your final stopover (only the flight back home left) and you decide.. hmm.. I'd rather stay here a little while longer.
Is that even possible? (Assuming award availability, etc.)
I would presume there'd be a change fee applied.
But let's say you're on a 2 stopover mini RTW (RIP 2 stopover mini RTW). You get to your final stopover (only the flight back home left) and you decide.. hmm.. I'd rather stay here a little while longer.
Is that even possible? (Assuming award availability, etc.)
Feb 28, 2020 | 12:09 pm
#7233
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: YVR
Programs: Marriot Gold, Hilton Gold, Aeroplan Black
Posts: 37
Is it possible to make a change to an Aeroplan itinerary after it has already begun (ie. you've flown at least one segment of the journey)?
I would presume there'd be a change fee applied.
But let's say you're on a 2 stopover mini RTW (RIP 2 stopover mini RTW). You get to your final stopover (only the flight back home left) and you decide.. hmm.. I'd rather stay here a little while longer.
Is that even possible? (Assuming award availability, etc.)
I would presume there'd be a change fee applied.
But let's say you're on a 2 stopover mini RTW (RIP 2 stopover mini RTW). You get to your final stopover (only the flight back home left) and you decide.. hmm.. I'd rather stay here a little while longer.
Is that even possible? (Assuming award availability, etc.)
basically you can even do this... your initial trip is.. assuming 2 stopovers.. from A -> B(stop) -.> C(stop) -> D(destination) -> A, but they want to stay a bit in C..
and then they can just purchase a round-trip ticket from C->A Direct.. so they can resume their trip couple months after.. (from C -> D -> A)
I think you can even extend up to 1 year (from the first initial flight that you took).
And what even better is.. if you initially booked w/ the 2 stopovers rules, you'll still retain that 2 stopovers as well! !
Other FT's feel free to weigh in if this information is not accurate.
Feb 28, 2020 | 7:14 pm
#7234
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,674
How long does it take to get your miles reinstated after cancellation of a ticket online? The message says 10 business days but does it really take that long?
Also, will I have a problem if with taxes reimbursement since I had an even exchange a couple weeks ago due to flight cancellations? Ideally I should get back the taxes and surcharges paid when I booked my original ticket
Also, will I have a problem if with taxes reimbursement since I had an even exchange a couple weeks ago due to flight cancellations? Ideally I should get back the taxes and surcharges paid when I booked my original ticket
Feb 28, 2020 | 8:28 pm
#7235
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, BW Diamond Select, IHG Gold
Posts: 935
It's in August, but availability isn't an issue, per se. Just wondering if BR tends to release another ticket immediately. I know we can't predict based on previous experiences, but just wanted a feel.
If not, my friend will just transfer miles to my account and we'll fly YYZ-IST-BKK/HKG under one PNR. Our initial goal was to fly BR on two separate PNRs.
If not, my friend will just transfer miles to my account and we'll fly YYZ-IST-BKK/HKG under one PNR. Our initial goal was to fly BR on two separate PNRs.
Mar 2, 2020 | 4:40 pm
#7236
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, SK Gold, Bonvoy Plat LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 47,219
Has anyone experienced whether YQ is always/sometimes/never recalculated after flying the departure on bookings made post-Amadeus?
Mar 3, 2020 | 11:56 am
#7237
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Atlantic Canada
Posts: 130
I'm looking to book the following routes and am curious why the following 3 fees are showing up on the Aeroplan site since I am not stopping in Singapore or India.
YYZ - CAI - DAR (MS)
DAR - ADD - KUL (ET)
KUL - IST - YYZ (TK)
All J. Fees $221.78 each ticket and fee breakdown includes:
Singapore Airport Development Levy $2.89
Singapore Passenger Service and Security Fee $5.77
India Krishi Kalyan Cess $47.75
YYZ - CAI - DAR (MS)
DAR - ADD - KUL (ET)
KUL - IST - YYZ (TK)
All J. Fees $221.78 each ticket and fee breakdown includes:
Singapore Airport Development Levy $2.89
Singapore Passenger Service and Security Fee $5.77
India Krishi Kalyan Cess $47.75
Mar 3, 2020 | 12:05 pm
#7238
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 17
I'm looking to book the following routes and am curious why the following 3 fees are showing up on the Aeroplan site since I am not stopping in Singapore or India.
YYZ - CAI - DAR (MS)
DAR - ADD - KUL (ET)
KUL - IST - YYZ (TK)
All J. Fees $221.78 each ticket and fee breakdown includes:
Singapore Airport Development Levy $2.89
Singapore Passenger Service and Security Fee $5.77
India Krishi Kalyan Cess $47.75
YYZ - CAI - DAR (MS)
DAR - ADD - KUL (ET)
KUL - IST - YYZ (TK)
All J. Fees $221.78 each ticket and fee breakdown includes:
Singapore Airport Development Levy $2.89
Singapore Passenger Service and Security Fee $5.77
India Krishi Kalyan Cess $47.75
Mar 4, 2020 | 6:30 am
#7239
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM SK EBG LATAM BL AC*E50
Posts: 23,584
Most likely miscoded taxes... Its pulling up a two letter code wrong from the database.
So it looks like TK has downsized and retimed HKT-IST. Its quite a change 11:00 to 22:00. I m ok with the change, but my Aeroplan itinerary hasnt updated to the new time in a week since the change was made by TK. There seems to be a misconnect with the AC system (surprise!), whereas any Amadeus based airlines have been quick to go to TK even for a 5 minute change...
So if you have a mRTW with TK in it (which I suspect many do) - check the operating times!
Mar 4, 2020 | 6:51 am
#7240
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 188
not miscoded for singapore, ET flight stops at singapore before going to KUL. passengers have to pay PSSF and airport development levy.
however, can't figure out why the india tax
Mar 4, 2020 | 7:12 am
#7241
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Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM SK EBG LATAM BL AC*E50
Posts: 23,584
The KKC seems like some sort of Indian GST (0.5%) - I wonder if thats miscoded or AC is just charging random taxes
Mar 5, 2020 | 11:42 am
#7242
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Atlantic Canada
Posts: 130
I had done some research and also saw it was a type of an indirect tax - typically levied where the good or service takes place within a country. No different than our CAD GST/HST. It has to be an error. It comes up on all flights I have searched from KUL with no stops in India.
I just did another search KUL - TPE - YYZ on BR:
India Krishi Kalyan Cess $47.69
Malaysia Passenger Service & Security Charge$23.21
Malaysia Regulatory Charge $0.32
I was hoping my option was not to have to try to deal with it after the fact with AE. Talking with anyone about taxes is difficult on a good day. And I specialize in a Tax field
I just did another search KUL - TPE - YYZ on BR:
India Krishi Kalyan Cess $47.69
Malaysia Passenger Service & Security Charge$23.21
Malaysia Regulatory Charge $0.32
I was hoping my option was not to have to try to deal with it after the fact with AE. Talking with anyone about taxes is difficult on a good day. And I specialize in a Tax field
Mar 5, 2020 | 11:43 am
#7243
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What's the actual tax code on the ticket?
Mar 5, 2020 | 11:50 am
#7244
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Atlantic Canada
Posts: 130
I have not booked the ticket yet. These are the "taxes, fees, surcharges" currently listed on the Aeroplan site for the routing I want.
Mar 5, 2020 | 12:02 pm
#7245
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I just booked your example of KUL-TPE-YYZ on BR in J.
It's encoded as G1.
From https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/...ture-levy.html:
"Passengers will be able to view the departure levy amount reflected on all Malaysia Airlines’ Internet Booking Engine (IBE) for tickets purchased on and after 1 September 2019 (The tax code for departure levy is G1)."
G1 is also the KKC.
So it's just a display issue on Aeroplan. The amount is correct.
Now I am refunding my ticket.
It's encoded as G1.
From https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/...ture-levy.html:
"Passengers will be able to view the departure levy amount reflected on all Malaysia Airlines’ Internet Booking Engine (IBE) for tickets purchased on and after 1 September 2019 (The tax code for departure levy is G1)."
G1 is also the KKC.
So it's just a display issue on Aeroplan. The amount is correct.
Now I am refunding my ticket.