ARCHIVE: AA Awards on Cathay Pacific (2015)
Apr 23, 2015, 9:05 pm
#841
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
I paid $80 ish per person in taxes/ fees for an award flight LAX-HKG rt (J/Y) J going Y return. Gonna try to change to F or J when it opens up. Is this the normal amount for taxes/ fees? I'm guessing the CSR charged me for phone ticketing fee, I'll call back once I get my eticket and cc charged.
Last edited by hiima; Apr 23, 2015 at 9:21 pm
Apr 23, 2015, 9:42 pm
#842
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Inverness FL
Programs: American, United, Alaska, IHG Gold, Amtrak
Posts: 58
Just finished booking a RTW adventure from MCO. The highlight stop is REP. Talk about sticker shock, I was able to score AA F to ORD and ORD HKG in Cathay F On return Cathay F HKG to CDG and then onto AA J to DFW and AA F back to MCO. No oneworld carrier would cough up a ticket to REP so I used United miles to fly HKG-ICN-REP-ICN_HKG in J on Asiana and Thai. Those short hops cost more Miles than any other segment by at least 10 grand in miles. I burned by UA miles up lately as they are becoming like Delta Sky Pesos. Oneworld is not perfect but at least they don't fleece you yet. Yes AA has long lost the 10 course transcon meal for now, but they still give folks that fly miles. buy miles, get gifted miles, or buy everything on CC's to get a fair shake. Better yet when we ..... enough they do listen to a point,
Apr 23, 2015, 9:47 pm
#843
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 565
I paid $80 ish per person in taxes/ fees for an award flight LAX-HKG rt (J/Y) J going Y return. Gonna try to change to F or J when it opens up. Is this the normal amount for taxes/ fees? I'm guessing the CSR charged me for phone ticketing fee, I'll call back once I get my eticket and cc charged.
2 weeks later, I booked HKG-LAX, and the taxes were $61 per person.
I double checked with 2 agents, and the only reason they can come up with is that the TO trip was not in peak season.
So given the bizarre and unpredictable amount of taxes charged, $80 is within realm of reason.
The close in fee is $75 if you book within 21 days.
Apr 23, 2015, 10:02 pm
#844
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
I booked SFO-HKG, and the taxes were $5 per person.
2 weeks later, I booked HKG-LAX, and the taxes were $61 per person.
I double checked with 2 agents, and the only reason they can come up with is that the TO trip was not in peak season.
So given the bizarre and unpredictable amount of taxes charged, $80 is within realm of reason.
The close in fee is $75 if you book within 21 days.
2 weeks later, I booked HKG-LAX, and the taxes were $61 per person.
I double checked with 2 agents, and the only reason they can come up with is that the TO trip was not in peak season.
So given the bizarre and unpredictable amount of taxes charged, $80 is within realm of reason.
The close in fee is $75 if you book within 21 days.
Apr 24, 2015, 12:07 am
#845
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,470
Just finished booking a RTW adventure from MCO. The highlight stop is REP. Talk about sticker shock, I was able to score AA F to ORD and ORD HKG in Cathay F On return Cathay F HKG to CDG and then onto AA J to DFW and AA F back to MCO. No oneworld carrier would cough up a ticket to REP so I used United miles to fly HKG-ICN-REP-ICN_HKG in J on Asiana and Thai. Those short hops cost more Miles than any other segment by at least 10 grand in miles. I burned by UA miles up lately as they are becoming like Delta Sky Pesos. Oneworld is not perfect but at least they don't fleece you yet. Yes AA has long lost the 10 course transcon meal for now, but they still give folks that fly miles. buy miles, get gifted miles, or buy everything on CC's to get a fair shake. Better yet when we ..... enough they do listen to a point,
Apr 24, 2015, 12:12 am
#846
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: los angeles, calif.
Programs: Alaska Airlines Gold MVP
Posts: 7,170
I booked SFO-HKG, and the taxes were $5 per person.
2 weeks later, I booked HKG-LAX, and the taxes were $61 per person.
I double checked with 2 agents, and the only reason they can come up with is that the TO trip was not in peak season.
So given the bizarre and unpredictable amount of taxes charged, $80 is within realm of reason.
The close in fee is $75 if you book within 21 days.
2 weeks later, I booked HKG-LAX, and the taxes were $61 per person.
I double checked with 2 agents, and the only reason they can come up with is that the TO trip was not in peak season.
So given the bizarre and unpredictable amount of taxes charged, $80 is within realm of reason.
The close in fee is $75 if you book within 21 days.
Apr 24, 2015, 1:36 am
#847
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
Apr 24, 2015, 3:17 am
#848
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: OZ *G; HH Diamond;
Posts: 1,644
Actually, I understand that HKG has a security surcharge of about $5, which made the fare non-zero. That in turn triggers a bunch of US arrival fees to be charged for HKG-LAX.
Apr 24, 2015, 7:16 am
#849
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 196
Just finished booking a RTW adventure from MCO. The highlight stop is REP. Talk about sticker shock, I was able to score AA F to ORD and ORD HKG in Cathay F On return Cathay F HKG to CDG and then onto AA J to DFW and AA F back to MCO. No oneworld carrier would cough up a ticket to REP so I used United miles to fly HKG-ICN-REP-ICN_HKG in J on Asiana and Thai. Those short hops cost more Miles than any other segment by at least 10 grand in miles. I burned by UA miles up lately as they are becoming like Delta Sky Pesos. Oneworld is not perfect but at least they don't fleece you yet. Yes AA has long lost the 10 course transcon meal for now, but they still give folks that fly miles. buy miles, get gifted miles, or buy everything on CC's to get a fair shake. Better yet when we ..... enough they do listen to a point,
How far out are you booking?
How many people are flying?
Any issues with availability for Cathay Pacific F-class?
How many AA points did you end up spending, and cost? (I don't need to know the United points)
I'm asking because I'm starting to plan an MCO->HKG->BKK trip.
I'm hoping for a HKG layover of a few days, then on to BKK. I assume a few days in HKG isn't a big deal for these flights?
I'm also planning on going to REP, but will likely just buy a regional flight or take the bus.
Apr 24, 2015, 7:33 am
#850
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 565
Thanks to all of you about the tax clarification!
Apr 24, 2015, 8:39 am
#851
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Kansas City, MO
Programs: AA Gold
Posts: 3,648
The taxes on an F and J award MCI-PHX-LAX-HKG-CMB were $38.30 each. CX metal between LAX and CMB.
The taxes on the return using JL in F are $121.20 each for CMB-NRT-ORD-MCI.
I was told taxes and fees to enter the US are much higher for security costs.
The taxes on the return using JL in F are $121.20 each for CMB-NRT-ORD-MCI.
I was told taxes and fees to enter the US are much higher for security costs.
Apr 24, 2015, 9:04 am
#852
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: YVR
Programs: Aeroplan, AAdvantage
Posts: 2,100
My advice: do not give up! I just called to reserve a dream reward trip and the first agent told me nope despite Award Nexus displaying my flights, I called back and now it seems I will be able to struck Petra off my bucket list thanks to an AMM-JFK-YVR award ticket.
Apr 24, 2015, 9:08 am
#853
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,053
How far out are you booking?
How many people are flying?
Any issues with availability for Cathay Pacific F-class?
How many AA points did you end up spending, and cost? (I don't need to know the United points)
I'm asking because I'm starting to plan an MCO->HKG->BKK trip.
I'm hoping for a HKG layover of a few days, then on to BKK. I assume a few days in HKG isn't a big deal for these flights?
I'm also planning on going to REP, but will likely just buy a regional flight or take the bus.
How many people are flying?
Any issues with availability for Cathay Pacific F-class?
How many AA points did you end up spending, and cost? (I don't need to know the United points)
I'm asking because I'm starting to plan an MCO->HKG->BKK trip.
I'm hoping for a HKG layover of a few days, then on to BKK. I assume a few days in HKG isn't a big deal for these flights?
I'm also planning on going to REP, but will likely just buy a regional flight or take the bus.
DAK
Apr 24, 2015, 1:23 pm
#854
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: BOS
Programs: Marriott, AAdvantage, United, Club Carlson
Posts: 1,687
Is there a way to fly CX from HKG to CDG, LHR, etc (anywhere in Europe) back to BOS without making it two awards??