Plan Ahead To OGG
Mar 10, 2004, 9:22 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Madison, WI 53726
Posts: 204
Plan Ahead To OGG
I would like to book 2 coach award seats from MSN to OGG next year perhaps in February or March. How far in advance can I try to get seats? Am I waisting my time trying to get award seats to Maui or is it possible?
Thanks,
Mark
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www.chefknivestogo.com
Thanks,
Mark
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www.chefknivestogo.com
Mar 10, 2004, 9:47 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: LAX. AA EXP, *W Gold
Posts: 585
It's certainly possible, although OGG is a popular destination. Award seats open up 330 days in advance, so you could call now and ask for seats for early February.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Mar 10, 2004, 11:34 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Chicago, IL, AA-PLT
Posts: 158
I know OGG is not HNL, but I logged into AA.com 330 days from my HNL return on 12/30 for 2 coach awards. I got non-stop both ways. OGG was available too at that time as I considered that too. That should be encouraging considering my travel dates of 12/23 to 12/30 are popular holiday frequent flyer times.
Mar 10, 2004, 12:09 pm
#4
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX AA EXP-3MM, HYT PLAT, SPG PLAT,HLT GLD,LEADERS CLUB
Posts: 1,183
I say it is not much of a problem this is AA
and I can tell you that I use awards to OGG and have very little problems. I book First tickets and coach tickets. I book around 6 months ahead and have never had any problems from dfw.
and I can tell you that I use awards to OGG and have very little problems. I book First tickets and coach tickets. I book around 6 months ahead and have never had any problems from dfw.
Mar 10, 2004, 12:59 pm
#5
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,554
I've done both OGG and KOA on AA without problems. Got PlanAAhead both times - once in J with the old P100JJJ award (that was a nice one!) and once in coach. We had 6 months lead time on one of the trips, and only 2 months lead time on the other one. Route choices were limited on the 2 month lead time trip, but we got there on the day we wanted, so we were happy...
We do our Hawaii trips in the summer - it might be harder to get seats from the mainland during the cold winter months. But from everything I've read, AA is much better than UA for seats to Hawaii.
We do our Hawaii trips in the summer - it might be harder to get seats from the mainland during the cold winter months. But from everything I've read, AA is much better than UA for seats to Hawaii.
Mar 10, 2004, 1:08 pm
#6
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Mesa, AZ USA
Posts: 85
I booked 3 coach seats to OGG last year about 6 months in advance. We travelled in October. I had no problems flying mid-week. But weekend dates were booked.
Wantok
Wantok
Mar 10, 2004, 3:30 pm
#7
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: OAK
Programs: AA PLT (1MM); SPG GLD
Posts: 461
I booked 3 coach seats SJC-OGG for Apr 2-12 of this year in late October 2003 (5 months, 6 days out). Not a problem.
Heck, you can still book the same trip for Apr 18-25 2004 (random dates picked out of the air).
Heck, you can still book the same trip for Apr 18-25 2004 (random dates picked out of the air).
Mar 10, 2004, 3:32 pm
#8
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Nashville,TN
Posts: 867
You should be able to get weekend dates if you start calling now. I was able to get 2 F tix for April 2004 when I called in May 2003. I booked into HNL and out of OGG departing on a Sat,returning the following Sunday no problem. I got the dates I asked for but it always pays to be flexible on your dates if you can.
Mar 10, 2004, 5:25 pm
#9
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Lahaina,HI USA AA PLT 9 Million Miles+, Hyatt Courtesy Card, Avis Presidents Club, Hertz No. 1 Club Gold, Starwood Platinum,OnePass Gold Elite,+++
Posts: 478
I booked four tickets with one week notice for my sons in August, ORD-OGG.
