Mini RTW Questions
Apr 6, 2019, 1:41 am
#6136
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
1. Oh good, I am a bit nervous about the MPM, as I couldn't find any listing for LAX->SIN/CGK and the weird return routing through PEK seemed a lot of backtracking.
2. Thank you so much! I am glad I asked about that then!
5. Honestly most of this was just what I could find for availability, I didn't seem much availability from Eva Air. And I was really just using the AP site to find routes. I have a KVS tool and Diamond subscription but I have no idea how to make the software work lol!
would love to change the return leg, honestly I don't foresee myself accumulating many miles anytime soon, the 430k I have took nearly 6-7 years to gather. And I really would like to use them all up as I'm nervous if AC will change the ability to mini-RTW when they take over. So I'm happy to burn the miles in one lump go. I'd love to do a true RTW but my wife and I only have 2 1/2 weeks of vacation time to play with, so this is what we kinda came up with. I'd love to try NH as a product but I can't really leave the booking till 2 weeks out. Perhaps a few weeks before the trip I'll look for NH availability.
2. Thank you so much! I am glad I asked about that then!
5. Honestly most of this was just what I could find for availability, I didn't seem much availability from Eva Air. And I was really just using the AP site to find routes. I have a KVS tool and Diamond subscription but I have no idea how to make the software work lol!
would love to change the return leg, honestly I don't foresee myself accumulating many miles anytime soon, the 430k I have took nearly 6-7 years to gather. And I really would like to use them all up as I'm nervous if AC will change the ability to mini-RTW when they take over. So I'm happy to burn the miles in one lump go. I'd love to do a true RTW but my wife and I only have 2 1/2 weeks of vacation time to play with, so this is what we kinda came up with. I'd love to try NH as a product but I can't really leave the booking till 2 weeks out. Perhaps a few weeks before the trip I'll look for NH availability.
Apr 6, 2019, 2:29 am
#6138
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: YTZ
Programs: Hertz & Avis PC; National EE; SPG & Hilton Gold; AC 35K (yawn)
Posts: 5,921
From LAX CGK is farther than SIN.
Apr 6, 2019, 9:23 am
#6140
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 31
Looking into the WJ side, I'm not really finding favorable fairs to LAX.
What would the impact be if I started and ended with a YEG->YVR->LAX and LAX->YVR->YEG on AC? I'm not sure if I'd gain or lose MPM or if it'd be a wash. We really want to have at least 12-18 hours in LAX due to seeing a close friend. But if it's not possible, I'm wary of doing the YVR->ICN since it's mostly AC metal that I saw and I don't want really high YQ.
What would the impact be if I started and ended with a YEG->YVR->LAX and LAX->YVR->YEG on AC? I'm not sure if I'd gain or lose MPM or if it'd be a wash. We really want to have at least 12-18 hours in LAX due to seeing a close friend. But if it's not possible, I'm wary of doing the YVR->ICN since it's mostly AC metal that I saw and I don't want really high YQ.
Apr 7, 2019, 12:40 am
#6141
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 31
Apologies for the multiple posts, so I went to call AP to see if they could validate the routing. However, the agent wouldn't even let me pick segments he said, just give me the origin and destination and any stop overs and I'll find the route. I said that I had researched my segments, and wanted specific flights on specific dates and he said he can't do that.
Has there been a change or did I just get a bad agent? I'm going to call again tomorrow regardless.
Has there been a change or did I just get a bad agent? I'm going to call again tomorrow regardless.
Apr 7, 2019, 12:59 am
#6142
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
Apologies for the multiple posts, so I went to call AP to see if they could validate the routing. However, the agent wouldn't even let me pick segments he said, just give me the origin and destination and any stop overs and I'll find the route. I said that I had researched my segments, and wanted specific flights on specific dates and he said he can't do that.
Has there been a change or did I just get a bad agent? I'm going to call again tomorrow regardless.
Has there been a change or did I just get a bad agent? I'm going to call again tomorrow regardless.
Apr 10, 2019, 11:50 am
#6143
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 1,552
Any suggestions on how to handle a 24 hour layover in Istanbul from from about 7:30am to 7:00am? The migration to the new airport caught us off guard.
I'm thinking of leaving our gear at left luggage, bus it into town, check out the sights until ~midnight, taxi it back to the airport, and just wander around until the lounge opens. Not sure if there's value in getting a hotel that night. There seems to be a number of layover tours but I'm not sure if they cover everything what we want to do (namely enjoying the activity in and around Istiklal at night).
I'm thinking of leaving our gear at left luggage, bus it into town, check out the sights until ~midnight, taxi it back to the airport, and just wander around until the lounge opens. Not sure if there's value in getting a hotel that night. There seems to be a number of layover tours but I'm not sure if they cover everything what we want to do (namely enjoying the activity in and around Istiklal at night).
Apr 10, 2019, 2:06 pm
#6144
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM
Posts: 23,302
Any suggestions on how to handle a 24 hour layover in Istanbul from from about 7:30am to 7:00am? The migration to the new airport caught us off guard.
I'm thinking of leaving our gear at left luggage, bus it into town, check out the sights until ~midnight, taxi it back to the airport, and just wander around until the lounge opens. Not sure if there's value in getting a hotel that night. There seems to be a number of layover tours but I'm not sure if they cover everything what we want to do (namely enjoying the activity in and around Istiklal at night).
I'm thinking of leaving our gear at left luggage, bus it into town, check out the sights until ~midnight, taxi it back to the airport, and just wander around until the lounge opens. Not sure if there's value in getting a hotel that night. There seems to be a number of layover tours but I'm not sure if they cover everything what we want to do (namely enjoying the activity in and around Istiklal at night).
Apr 10, 2019, 3:04 pm
#6145
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto, Ont., Canada
Programs: Aeroplan; Marriott Platinum; IHG Platinum; Best Western Diamond
Posts: 2,165
I just did a RTW booking for my wife and I. I called Brussels Airlines about seat assignment, they said there is a fee. Last year when we flew SN, I called and got seat assignment no charge. Is this correct that SN charges this? I got seat assignment calling ET, and can pick/change seats online with UA and LH (and AC), no charge.
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We were given PNRs for SN/LH/OZ, they are supposed to be the same as they all use Amadeus. But when I try to log onto Asian website (to get seat assignment) it keeps asking for 8-character or 6-digit reservation number. The 6-char PNR did not work. When I tried to call Asiana 800-227-4262 reservations, it kept saying they are receiving extremely high volume of calls, good buy. Is there any way to find out Asiana's 8-letter booking number?
Edit: I kept calling OZ, and eventually the office is closed and my call got routed to Korea. The rep was able to help me get seating. I got upper deck of A380 for OZ542 (FRA-ICN). Also got the 8-digit booking reference from her. But when I tried to log on with the 8-digit booking codes, they still don't work.
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We were given PNRs for SN/LH/OZ, they are supposed to be the same as they all use Amadeus. But when I try to log onto Asian website (to get seat assignment) it keeps asking for 8-character or 6-digit reservation number. The 6-char PNR did not work. When I tried to call Asiana 800-227-4262 reservations, it kept saying they are receiving extremely high volume of calls, good buy. Is there any way to find out Asiana's 8-letter booking number?
Edit: I kept calling OZ, and eventually the office is closed and my call got routed to Korea. The rep was able to help me get seating. I got upper deck of A380 for OZ542 (FRA-ICN). Also got the 8-digit booking reference from her. But when I tried to log on with the 8-digit booking codes, they still don't work.
Last edited by yscleo; Apr 10, 2019 at 7:52 pm
Apr 10, 2019, 6:29 pm
#6146
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: SE 100K
Posts: 935
Noobie question re: MPM;
Does an entire mini-RTW itinerary (A > B > C > D > A) have to fall under the MPM?
Or simply each direction to and from the destination?
ie) A > B > C and then C > D > A must each separately / respectively must fall under the MPM?
Does an entire mini-RTW itinerary (A > B > C > D > A) have to fall under the MPM?
Or simply each direction to and from the destination?
ie) A > B > C and then C > D > A must each separately / respectively must fall under the MPM?
Apr 10, 2019, 9:06 pm
#6147
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 99
The second.
MPM is each side of the destination.
So outbound A - B - C must be <MPM & return C - D - E - A also <MPM.
MPM is each side of the destination.
So outbound A - B - C must be <MPM & return C - D - E - A also <MPM.
Apr 10, 2019, 9:08 pm
#6148
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: SE 100K
Posts: 935
Much appreciated. Trying to piece together my first mRTW for June (short notice, I know).
Couple more questions;
SQ award space - is it possible to find this with Aeroplan ever? Or only using Krisflyer?
Surcharges; I know AC / LH are particularly bad. Is this still the case for AC transcon J redemptions? ie.) YVR - SFO / LAX / YYZ / YUL
Couple more questions;
SQ award space - is it possible to find this with Aeroplan ever? Or only using Krisflyer?
Surcharges; I know AC / LH are particularly bad. Is this still the case for AC transcon J redemptions? ie.) YVR - SFO / LAX / YYZ / YUL
Last edited by CanadianMike; Apr 10, 2019 at 9:29 pm
Apr 11, 2019, 6:56 am
#6149
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM
Posts: 23,302
Much appreciated. Trying to piece together my first mRTW for June (short notice, I know).
Couple more questions;
SQ award space - is it possible to find this with Aeroplan ever? Or only using Krisflyer?
Surcharges; I know AC / LH are particularly bad. Is this still the case for AC transcon J redemptions? ie.) YVR - SFO / LAX / YYZ / YUL
Couple more questions;
SQ award space - is it possible to find this with Aeroplan ever? Or only using Krisflyer?
Surcharges; I know AC / LH are particularly bad. Is this still the case for AC transcon J redemptions? ie.) YVR - SFO / LAX / YYZ / YUL
2. $27-$42 for north american AC routes - often forgotten if combined with a longhaul non-scamcharge carrier
Apr 11, 2019, 11:55 am
#6150
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: SE 100K
Posts: 935
Thanks again.
Last one (for now); best search strategy?
I've done a fair bit of reading and it seems the segment by segment approach is how most are constructed.
Aeroplan search engine, United, and any others to try? ANA?
Or if no availability showing on those 2 or 3 then probably doesn't exist?
Last one (for now); best search strategy?
I've done a fair bit of reading and it seems the segment by segment approach is how most are constructed.
Aeroplan search engine, United, and any others to try? ANA?
Or if no availability showing on those 2 or 3 then probably doesn't exist?