Aeroplan issues with award redemption on partner airlines
Sep 14, 2018, 12:49 pm
#181
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Kamloops, BC
Programs: Air Canada-Aeroplan, NEXUS, E50K, Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite
Posts: 344
I just booked:
YWG-YYZ AC
YYZ-BOS AC
BOS-ZRH LX
ZRH-BCN LX turn
BCN-OPO TP
OPO-FNC TP stop
FNC-LIS TP stop
LIS-YYZ TP
YYZ-YWG AC
Economy x 2. Finally have rid myself of aeropesos. 120k down the hatch after my solo F 220k mini RTW in Feb.
Fees 264.40 per person. Plus booking fee 30.
Last edited by canadianhockey91; Sep 14, 2018 at 12:58 pm
Sep 15, 2018, 8:06 am
#182
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: AC, DL, AS, BA, EY
Posts: 16
Who are they holding back or who is holding back on Aeroplan?
), the initial request shows no space, but the "flexible date" display shows that there should be seats in business class. Another request and "No Space" ...
WHo are they holding back or who is holding back on Aeroplan?
Sep 16, 2018, 7:47 pm
#183
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 76
Trying to book a flight from YVR to anywhere in Europe on a low YQ carrier - May 19 +/- 3 days to June 1 again +\-3 and nothing. I’ve been looking since 365 out and have EF - is it still early days to book? Sorry I should add I’m looking for J
Last edited by Motoss; Sep 17, 2018 at 8:04 am
Sep 17, 2018, 7:34 am
#184
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: YWG
Programs: Aeroplan, MileagePlus, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 2,159
My trip involved booking LX from YUL-ZRH. There seemed to be consistent availability for Sunday departures in the summer although I'm not sure what it's looking like for your dates. You might also find some UA flights to the British Isles... personally, that's what I'd be focusing on since they are probably the most common find for low YQ carriers, at least in my experience.
Sep 17, 2018, 7:57 am
#185
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
It's definitely not too early. I just booked last week for a late July departure.
My trip involved booking LX from YUL-ZRH. There seemed to be consistent availability for Sunday departures in the summer although I'm not sure what it's looking like for your dates. You might also find some UA flights to the British Isles... personally, that's what I'd be focusing on since they are probably the most common find for low YQ carriers, at least in my experience.
My trip involved booking LX from YUL-ZRH. There seemed to be consistent availability for Sunday departures in the summer although I'm not sure what it's looking like for your dates. You might also find some UA flights to the British Isles... personally, that's what I'd be focusing on since they are probably the most common find for low YQ carriers, at least in my experience.
Sep 19, 2018, 1:14 pm
#190
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West
Posts: 3,357
One benefit I can foresee flying out of this airport is that it's easier to get to than a JFK or EWR where you have to make multiple connections (i.e. subway to AirTran for JFK or train to bus for EWR). Instead there is a shuttle bus that will take you from New York's world famous Port Authority bus terminal (5 min walk from hotel) to the airport direct.
Last edited by 1Newflyer; Sep 19, 2018 at 2:22 pm
Sep 27, 2018, 8:50 am
#191
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 21
Booked a June-July 2019 mini-RTW with a dummy last leg because our dates weren't available yet and we wanted to secure the first few flights, which were more risky.
Last leg is supposed to be BRU-YYZ on SN, but I can't find this flight anymore both on United's and Aeroplan's search engines... Actually, it seems like this flight has no award space any day between tomorrow and September 2019, which doesn't make any sense. My other option (less interesting to us) would be the ZRH-YUL LX flight or last resort, the LIS-YYZ TAP flight, but as of now, NONE of these appear regardless of the date.
I have contacted AP and they have been totally useless in their answers, implying that if that's what's showing, there's nothing they can do (thanks for that!). Any input on what the hell is going on there?
Last leg is supposed to be BRU-YYZ on SN, but I can't find this flight anymore both on United's and Aeroplan's search engines... Actually, it seems like this flight has no award space any day between tomorrow and September 2019, which doesn't make any sense. My other option (less interesting to us) would be the ZRH-YUL LX flight or last resort, the LIS-YYZ TAP flight, but as of now, NONE of these appear regardless of the date.
I have contacted AP and they have been totally useless in their answers, implying that if that's what's showing, there's nothing they can do (thanks for that!). Any input on what the hell is going on there?
Sep 27, 2018, 9:02 am
#192
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YYC
Posts: 23,789
Booked a June-July 2019 mini-RTW with a dummy last leg because our dates weren't available yet and we wanted to secure the first few flights, which were more risky.
Last leg is supposed to be BRU-YYZ on SN, but I can't find this flight anymore both on United's and Aeroplan's search engines... Actually, it seems like this flight has no award space any day between tomorrow and September 2019, which doesn't make any sense. My other option (less interesting to us) would be the ZRH-YUL LX flight or last resort, the LIS-YYZ TAP flight, but as of now, NONE of these appear regardless of the date.
I have contacted AP and they have been totally useless in their answers, implying that if that's what's showing, there's nothing they can do (thanks for that!). Any input on what the hell is going on there?
Last leg is supposed to be BRU-YYZ on SN, but I can't find this flight anymore both on United's and Aeroplan's search engines... Actually, it seems like this flight has no award space any day between tomorrow and September 2019, which doesn't make any sense. My other option (less interesting to us) would be the ZRH-YUL LX flight or last resort, the LIS-YYZ TAP flight, but as of now, NONE of these appear regardless of the date.
I have contacted AP and they have been totally useless in their answers, implying that if that's what's showing, there's nothing they can do (thanks for that!). Any input on what the hell is going on there?
Second, what is happening is likely tht simply these airlines are not releasing any seats. Might change, but I would not hold my breath.
Sep 27, 2018, 9:30 am
#193
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Toronto, ON
Programs: AC 75K
Posts: 6,358
Booked a June-July 2019 mini-RTW with a dummy last leg because our dates weren't available yet and we wanted to secure the first few flights, which were more risky.
Last leg is supposed to be BRU-YYZ on SN, but I can't find this flight anymore both on United's and Aeroplan's search engines... Actually, it seems like this flight has no award space any day between tomorrow and September 2019, which doesn't make any sense. My other option (less interesting to us) would be the ZRH-YUL LX flight or last resort, the LIS-YYZ TAP flight, but as of now, NONE of these appear regardless of the date.
I have contacted AP and they have been totally useless in their answers, implying that if that's what's showing, there's nothing they can do (thanks for that!). Any input on what the hell is going on there?
Last leg is supposed to be BRU-YYZ on SN, but I can't find this flight anymore both on United's and Aeroplan's search engines... Actually, it seems like this flight has no award space any day between tomorrow and September 2019, which doesn't make any sense. My other option (less interesting to us) would be the ZRH-YUL LX flight or last resort, the LIS-YYZ TAP flight, but as of now, NONE of these appear regardless of the date.
I have contacted AP and they have been totally useless in their answers, implying that if that's what's showing, there's nothing they can do (thanks for that!). Any input on what the hell is going on there?
There are multiple days each week in July that TP is available and I've also found LX availability (both for 2 in J). If they aren't available on the dates you need with no flexibility, that also isn't an Aeroplan issue.
To imply that AE agents are useless because they aren't telling you what you want to hear is misguided, and unreasonable.
Sep 27, 2018, 10:46 am
#194
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 21
SN is also not showing availability in Expertflyer for June/July, so that indicates that there just isn't any availability - not an Aeroplan issue.
There are multiple days each week in July that TP is available and I've also found LX availability (both for 2 in J). If they aren't available on the dates you need with no flexibility, that also isn't an Aeroplan issue.
To imply that AE agents are useless because they aren't telling you what you want to hear is misguided, and unreasonable.
There are multiple days each week in July that TP is available and I've also found LX availability (both for 2 in J). If they aren't available on the dates you need with no flexibility, that also isn't an Aeroplan issue.
To imply that AE agents are useless because they aren't telling you what you want to hear is misguided, and unreasonable.
I'm just seeing this situation as being the same as LOT who for some reason, didn't have any flights show up and zoom! They all appeared one day. Hopefully, it's the same with SN, because as of now, I'm definitely not impressed with Aeroplan not showing any return transat flight on anything but Air Canada, Lufthansa or Austrian (hello YQ). Nothing United, TAP, SN, LX, SAS for a wide range of date I'm looking for, especially so far ahead, doesn't seem right, at all. Good thing I'm planning a long time ahead, but it'd be nice to be able to book hotels, for sure.
Sep 27, 2018, 11:52 am
#195
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Toronto, ON
Programs: AC 75K
Posts: 6,358
Well, absolutely no availability on any flight anytime between tomorrow and September 2019 is obviously an error, especially since when I booked, there was availability every day up to July 6th and now they just all disappeared (would be a huge coincidence if they all got booked on the same day). If they are not releasing seats, they shouldn't appear in the AP partners anymore.
Not sure what you're looking for from this forum. If it's assistance, providing your dates would be helpful in order for others to see if other options are able for you. Sometimes booking reward flights, especially in J for more than 1 person requires a bit of flexibility...even this far out.
