Newb Question - Rewards Flight with 2 night layover?
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 259
Newb Question - Rewards Flight with 2 night layover?
I know this is well known to veterans, and that I'd get a quick, accurate answer here.
I'm flying YYZ-ORD-HNL, all same day flights booked with Aeroplan. All business class, if that matters. YYZ-ORD is on AC, and ORD-HNL is on UA.
I'd like to stay 2 nights on a layover in Chicago.
Doable? any restrictions? If this is a go, we would be flying out this Sunday instead of Tuesday.
I appreciate the feedback. I'm just about to call AP to make the change, but wanted to check here for any cautions first.
Cheers!
I'm flying YYZ-ORD-HNL, all same day flights booked with Aeroplan. All business class, if that matters. YYZ-ORD is on AC, and ORD-HNL is on UA.
I'd like to stay 2 nights on a layover in Chicago.
Doable? any restrictions? If this is a go, we would be flying out this Sunday instead of Tuesday.
I appreciate the feedback. I'm just about to call AP to make the change, but wanted to check here for any cautions first.
Cheers!
#2
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Toronto, ON
Programs: AC 75K
Posts: 6,352
I know this is well known to veterans, and that I'd get a quick, accurate answer here.
I'm flying YYZ-ORD-HNL, all same day flights booked with Aeroplan. All business class, if that matters. YYZ-ORD is on AC, and ORD-HNL is on UA.
I'd like to stay 2 nights on a layover in Chicago.
Doable? any restrictions? If this is a go, we would be flying out this Sunday instead of Tuesday.
I appreciate the feedback. I'm just about to call AP to make the change, but wanted to check here for any cautions first.
Cheers!
I'm flying YYZ-ORD-HNL, all same day flights booked with Aeroplan. All business class, if that matters. YYZ-ORD is on AC, and ORD-HNL is on UA.
I'd like to stay 2 nights on a layover in Chicago.
Doable? any restrictions? If this is a go, we would be flying out this Sunday instead of Tuesday.
I appreciate the feedback. I'm just about to call AP to make the change, but wanted to check here for any cautions first.
Cheers!
28.2. Between Canada/Cont. USA and Hawaii/Puerto Rico/Mexico/Central America/Caribbean:
28.2.1. Rule for rewards containing only Air Canada flight: Two stopovers are permitted in addition to the point of turnaround. One open jaw is permitted in lieu of one stopover.
28.2.2. Rule for rewards containing a minimum of one flight on a Star Alliance partner other than Air Canada: One stopover is permitted in addition to the point of turnaround. One open jaw is permitted in addition to the one stopover.
https://www.aeroplan.com/terms_and_conditions.do
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 259
Hmm, I just got off the phone, and she said it's not allowed. It's a one way flight, and I'm not allowed more than 24 hours in the layover... hmmm.
I could book an extra ticket to ORD for 30k miles (in business), which isn't a bad deal for a weekend in Chicago. but, I just checked, and the fees are $245... ugh!!
I could book an extra ticket to ORD for 30k miles (in business), which isn't a bad deal for a weekend in Chicago. but, I just checked, and the fees are $245... ugh!!
#4
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Toronto, ON
Programs: AC 75K
Posts: 6,352
Hmm, I just got off the phone, and she said it's not allowed. It's a one way flight, and I'm not allowed more than 24 hours in the layover... hmmm.
I could book an extra ticket to ORD for 30k miles (in business), which isn't a bad deal for a weekend in Chicago. but, I just checked, and the fees are $245... ugh!!
I could book an extra ticket to ORD for 30k miles (in business), which isn't a bad deal for a weekend in Chicago. but, I just checked, and the fees are $245... ugh!!
#5
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The OP's terminology is wrong, which may be part of the problem.
A layover is less than 24 hours in transit. A stopover is 24+ hours.
You are not allowed a stopover on one-way rewards.
A layover is less than 24 hours in transit. A stopover is 24+ hours.
You are not allowed a stopover on one-way rewards.
#6
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YYC
Posts: 23,741
I would avoid the word layover alltogether. For international destinations, less than 24 hours is a connection. Over 24 hours, it's a stopover. Domestic/NA limit is 4 hours instead of 24. Not sure where Hawaii fits. And as already mentioned, no stopovers for one way awards.