US *A award on OZ: seats, hotels & extra charges?
Jul 21, 2008, 7:43 pm
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US *A award on OZ: seats, hotels & extra charges?
Hi all,
Got a *A award reservation for SEA-ICN-SIN-KUL return in biz class next January. TPAC segments are on OZ while intra-Asia on SQ.
Looks like it'll be the 772 for my OZ flights and according to the Asiana aircraft refurbishing status thread, it'll be the refurbed metal which is great. I do have a few questions though and I did search but couldn't find definitive answers.
Thanks much.
Got a *A award reservation for SEA-ICN-SIN-KUL return in biz class next January. TPAC segments are on OZ while intra-Asia on SQ.
Looks like it'll be the 772 for my OZ flights and according to the Asiana aircraft refurbishing status thread, it'll be the refurbed metal which is great. I do have a few questions though and I did search but couldn't find definitive answers.
- I typically prefer bulkhead seats so nobody reclines into you but the newer C seats don't have that problem. Given that, is there a "better" place to be in C cabin? Aisle and window are fine. Just don't want to wake anybody or have anybody wake me going to/from the lav.
- Got an overnight layover in ICN between SEA-ICN and ICN-SIN. Does OZ provide hotel vouchers? If so, how do I get them? If not, any recommendations on where to spend the night? I've read about the Hyatt and the transit hotel. Just need a cheaper place to catch a nap and freshen up. The massage sounds nice too after 11hrs on the plane but not a big deal. Any other suggestions beside transit hotel?
- The US rep that made my reservation quoted me a minimal airport tax (~$70) for the award ticket. I'm still awaiting confirmation on the SQ run segments but will know for sure tomorrow. Are there any other charges beside this tax? I've read about OZ having fuel surcharges for its members redeeming award travel but the US agent said she wasn't aware of anything for my *A award travel. Will I be hit with a big fuel surcharge when I check in?
Thanks much.
Jul 22, 2008, 12:05 pm
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Seattle area
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Glad to hear about not taking a hit on fuel charges. It would've made it a very expensive award ticket.
Thanks!