segacs

Realized I never posted this.

KTM-IST-YUL on TK, economy, Nov 2016, OW.

50k + $34.70 CAD. TK doesn't charge YQ.

Marlin240

Depends what you mean by ok. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, then that's what it will cost (using AP at least - UA MP would be a fraction of that: 80k points + US$39.40 for a Saver Award; a lot more points, 175k, for a regular award). If you want to save points with AP, you have to look for flights on airlines that don't involve YQ through AP. Jerry has a good thread on this (for the TATL portion):

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...demptions.html

Otherwise, that's what you can expect to pay flying on a J award with LH.

mbritter

First time poster, long time reader
Anyways ski trip Feb 2017

YHZ-YUL-ZRH return $131.52 in J

udaykiran82

Thanks Marlin for detailed reply, unfortunately I am handicapped to use aeroplan only as amex points only go to this airline for one way ticket as there is no option to go to india. As you stated I am booking another ticket using united miles on lufthansa as I have enough to cover it... I think I need to take a hit this time and buy using aeroplan.

I will checkout the other thread you posted hoping it can give me some pointers to save cash.

Marlin240

Hi Uday,

If you bought one ticket on AP and the other on UA MP, you're at least better off than having booked both on AP (financially speaking that is). Sounds to me like you did pretty well considering the circumstances.

In any case, having done a quick search, I don't think you'll find anything more convenient - to avoid YQ on AP, you'd probably have to fly at inconvenient times, 2 or more stops, etc. Avoiding YQ often leads to more complicated and considerably longer itineraries, a result which might not be an option for some, whether by choice or circumstances.

jerryhung

We have other threads to ask questions - MiniRTW or my thread

This one should remain on-topic to only list flights, tax/fees

number10blade

YHZ-->YUL AC I (CRA)
YUL-->EWR AC X (CRJ)
EWR-->CPH SK I (343)
CPH-->IST TK I (32B)
IST-->TNR TK I (333)
TNR-->IST TK I (333)
IST-->FRA LH I (320)
FRA-->YUL AC N (333)
YUL-->YHZ AC I (319)

Taxes, fees & surcharges = $505.66 + 150,000 Aeroplan miles

U.S. Passenger Safety Fee$7.40
Madagascar Aviation Security Charge$22.70
Canada Domestic/International Air Travel Security Charge$25.91
Germany Airport Security Charge$13.40
Madagascar Domestic/International Departure Tax$40.80
Germany International Passenger Service Charge$31.30
Canada Harmonized Sales Tax$3.75
Canada Domestic/International Airport Improvement Fee$25.00
Turkey International Airport Service Charge$14.80
U.S Agriculture Fee$5.20
U.S Passenger Facility Charge$5.90
U.S.A Immigration User Fee$9.20
U.S. Customs User Fee$7.20
Carrier Surcharge $271.00
Denmark Greenland Domestic Passenger Charge$22.10

Flossie

YYC - ORD - UA - I - ERJ175
ORD - ZRH - LX - I - A330
ZRH - LCY - LX - I - AvroJet

One-way ticket total 55,000 miles and $108.21 plus the $30 contact centre fee (who were trying to tell me that no star alliance flew into LCY!).

Booked on 19 Sep and flew on 20 Sep!

U.S. Passenger Safety Fee - $7.40
Canada Domestic/International Air Travel Security Charges - $25.91
Swiss Passenger Security and Noise Charge - $21.70
Canada Domestic/International Airport Improvement Fee - $30.00
U.S Agriculture Fee - $5.20
Canada Goods and Services Tax - $1.50
U.S.A Immigration User Fee - $9.20
U.S. Customs User Fee - $7.30

imverge

YTZ - YUL AC Y
YUL - ZRH LX J
ZRH - BCN LX J (STOP)
BCN - LIS TP J (STOP)
LIS - BRU TP J
BRU - YYZ SN J

Belgium Embarkation Tax - $39.90
Canada Domestic/International Air Travel Security Charge - $25.91
Swiss Passenger Security and Noise Charge - $21.50
Spain Departure Charge - $22.00
- $0.90
Portugal Security Tax - $5.90
Spanish Security Tax - $5.40
Canada Harmonized Sales Tax - $2.60
Canada Domestic/International Airport Improvement Fee - $20.00
Portugal Passenger Service Charge - $15.20
Carrier Surcharge - $161.40

TOTAL: $320.71 + $30 BOOKING FEE + 110K AP MILES

imverge

CCS - BOG AV J
BOG - BCN AV J
BCN - LIS TP J
LIS - CCS TP J

Venezuela International Airport Exit Tax - $58.00
Venezuela International Airport Departure Tax $39.20
- $0.90
Spain Departure Charge - $22.00
Carrier Surcharge - $351.40
Venezuela Luxury Tax - $21.10
Venezuela Inac Civil Aviation - $3.50
Spanish Security Tax - $5.40
Portugal Passenger Service Charge - $27.10
Portugal Security Tax - $12.80

TOTAL $541.40 + 140K AP MILES

Hyacinthe

Aeroplan seems to not charge YQ on flights to TYO. Unfortunately, when a stopover is made in TYO and destination is, let's say, SYD; YQ is being charged.

todd-r

JAL and ANA dropped YQ earlier this year. AC is reacting to competitive pressure so no YQ for TYO as destination.

crimsona

This is not new. Aeroplan charges origin to destination YQ. Had Hong Kong been your destination Tokyo would still be a low YQ stopover

newfbc

YVR to YYC return... why so much?

Carrier Surcharge $84.00

Canada Goods and Services Tax $7.41

Canada Domestic/International Airport Improvement Fee $50.00

Canada Domestic/International Air Travel Security Charge $14.25

Total per passenger $155.66

Total passengers 1

$155.66

Taxes, fees & surcharges (CAD)$155.66

Ron.

jerryhung

Because AC charges you $84 YQ...