Award ticket - Stopovers in Asia 1
Apr 14, 2012, 10:17 pm
#1
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Award ticket - Stopovers in Asia 1
Does anyone know if this is legitimate for an award ticket under Asia 1 to Asia 1 band, 30K business class:
SIN-PEK-ICN-SIN
(stopovers in Beijing and Seoul)
Two weeks ago,when I called Aeropan, the lady said yes and 30K. I tried to book today but the tune has changed. Stopover not permitted, but open jaw is possible.
Before I give in, just want to know who is actually correct.
Thanks.
SIN-PEK-ICN-SIN
(stopovers in Beijing and Seoul)
Two weeks ago,when I called Aeropan, the lady said yes and 30K. I tried to book today but the tune has changed. Stopover not permitted, but open jaw is possible.
Before I give in, just want to know who is actually correct.
Thanks.
Apr 14, 2012, 10:37 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2007
Location: YYZ, but my heart is in Asia
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No stopovers in Asia1 to Asia1 rewards.
However, there are a lot of not-so-smart AP agents who don't know this. And you may get lucky. Keep calling until you find one.
However, there are a lot of not-so-smart AP agents who don't know this. And you may get lucky. Keep calling until you find one.
Apr 16, 2012, 2:12 pm
#4
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But I rather regard the second AP agent as a smart one - because she gave what the customer wanted. That's what makes a business tick! ^
Apr 16, 2012, 2:22 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2010
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You are fortunate. Stopovers are normally only permitted on intercontiental travel.
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Apr 16, 2012, 2:59 pm
#6
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Inconsistency in applying rules while appears positive can actually generate a whole lot of issues down the road.
Apr 16, 2012, 3:06 pm
#7
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Thanks for reminding me of intra-Asia awards, I totally forgot LOL. I'm looking to fly ICN-YNJ to visit family for a day or two but the price is a little high to justify for just a 1-2 day personal visit. Forgot about the 30k C award which is a good value. The only problem is while CA and OZ both fly to YNJ... OZ has no availability and CA stupidly classifies domestic C as F, even for awards. And after last year's enhancement, we have to pay F miles to get it. Ugh... I think I'll just book a revenue ticket.
Apr 18, 2012, 1:34 pm
#8
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How about Asia 1 to Asia 2
I was checking on the following in C and have gotten different answers, last one stating I could not return via stopover city...
I want NRT - BKK stop a few days KTM return KTM- NRT (1 stop through BKK) was told I would have trouble going through BKK on return. Other routes through China take much longer although I once managed a PEK- Xining Lhasa - BKK to include an open jaw and a stopover in KTM and could visit China again.
I want NRT - BKK stop a few days KTM return KTM- NRT (1 stop through BKK) was told I would have trouble going through BKK on return. Other routes through China take much longer although I once managed a PEK- Xining Lhasa - BKK to include an open jaw and a stopover in KTM and could visit China again.