Error message when booking award
Nov 17, 2023, 12:29 am
#1
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Error message when booking award
Hi All
I am trying to book ANA business, which require round trip, if I am right.
Outbound from LAX to NRT is available in late Nov. , but the inbound of course wait-listed since it is far away in mid January 2023.
It shows this message. I kind of don't understand what this message means
Anyone?
Nov 17, 2023, 12:30 am
#2
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Hi All
I am trying to book ANA business, which require round trip, if I am right.
Outbound from LAX to NRT is available in late Nov. , but the inbound of course wait-listed since it is far away in mid January 2023.
It shows this message. I kind of don't understand what this message means
Anyone?
Nov 17, 2023, 11:21 am
#4
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My understanding is that if both outbound and inbound don't clear the waitlist by a certain deadline prior to departure, the entire award itinerary will be cancelled. I don't believe you can fly the outbound without a confirmed (not waitlisted) return seat when booking award travel directly with ANA.
Nov 17, 2023, 3:31 pm
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My understanding is that if both outbound and inbound don't clear the waitlist by a certain deadline prior to departure, the entire award itinerary will be cancelled. I don't believe you can fly the outbound without a confirmed (not waitlisted) return seat when booking award travel directly with ANA.
Nov 18, 2023, 12:24 am
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Potentially you could book a return before you need it, and then hope that the return you need opens later on when that is within the 2 weeks period. Rather risky, as you can't change routing only dates. But yes, the requirement for a return booking when using ANA miles does make things rather tricky.
Nov 27, 2023, 3:34 am
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Potentially you could book a return before you need it, and then hope that the return you need opens later on when that is within the 2 weeks period. Rather risky, as you can't change routing only dates. But yes, the requirement for a return booking when using ANA miles does make things rather tricky.
So like if I found opening 12/6 which is within 2 weeks from now, I need to book a return like 12/12 because it is what is available and keep on changing the return date? Is it free to do so and can be done online?