Redemption Help: DC redemption : need help checking availability for....
Dec 15, 2010, 4:56 pm
#1561
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Booked a redemption from LAX-FRA-DUS and was charged 170GBP in taxes. ITA says that these should be 123.8GBP
LH YQ surcharge (YQ) £107.60
US International Departure Tax (US) £10.20
US September 11th Security Fee (AY) £3.20
US Passenger Facility Charge (XF) £2.80
Any ideas where the extra 46 odd has come from? I can't figure it out.
Also when does US Air release award seats. Looks like they have nothing whatsoever open for May next year to Europe in Biz.
LH YQ surcharge (YQ) £107.60
US International Departure Tax (US) £10.20
US September 11th Security Fee (AY) £3.20
US Passenger Facility Charge (XF) £2.80
Any ideas where the extra 46 odd has come from? I can't figure it out.
Also when does US Air release award seats. Looks like they have nothing whatsoever open for May next year to Europe in Biz.
Dec 15, 2010, 9:21 pm
#1562
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
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You could organize your travel with two one way awards :
1) EDI-XXX-XXX-HKG
then a Cebu Pacific Air flight HKG-MNL (http://www.cebupacificair.com/)
2) MNL-XXX-XXX-EDI
you can add a stopover at each of your award (SIN or BKK for example)
1) EDI-XXX-XXX-HKG
then a Cebu Pacific Air flight HKG-MNL (http://www.cebupacificair.com/)
2) MNL-XXX-XXX-EDI
you can add a stopover at each of your award (SIN or BKK for example)
Last edited by demue; Dec 15, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Dec 16, 2010, 1:55 am
#1563
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yes, you're right but if you fly CX it will be more expensive than the few miles you'll save.
Dec 16, 2010, 3:07 am
#1564
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I was still somehow thinking Z8 - Z2 versus Z7 - Z2 which would be a big difference but EDI is Z1 so never mind.
Dec 18, 2010, 1:24 am
#1565
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Am searching ANA for SIN-MLE return flights in May and August in Y or C, but am only able to find availability for 1 person. When I search for 2 there is no availability. Does SQ only release 1 seat at a time? Any tips appreciated.
Dec 18, 2010, 7:54 am
#1566
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Try snagging the 1 seat and then see if the system releases a second one. Often that is the only way to get a second seat.
Dec 22, 2010, 3:46 am
#1567
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I posted this under a new thread then realised it should be here!
I wish to use miles and cash to book 2 single tickets from IAH to LHR, in November 2011. I am within the allowed time-frame, but so far my ANA search only shows economy tickets.
Are business tickets usually available and if so, approx when?
If not, which alternative routing could I use, which could be to LGW?
Maybe I'd have more chance of seats in J, if I flew via a Euro hub?
I wish to use miles and cash to book 2 single tickets from IAH to LHR, in November 2011. I am within the allowed time-frame, but so far my ANA search only shows economy tickets.
Are business tickets usually available and if so, approx when?
If not, which alternative routing could I use, which could be to LGW?
Maybe I'd have more chance of seats in J, if I flew via a Euro hub?
Dec 22, 2010, 6:53 am
#1568
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I am doing the same route in July, and could only get a direct Biz redemption 1 way, so the other way I am going Air Canada via Montreal (there were other options via Toronto too). It only takes a couple of hours longer than the direct flight.
Dec 22, 2010, 10:57 am
#1569
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I just tried to book the LH J tickets and they say there is no availability at all, which is a bit of bad luck as there was this morning!
2 hours later and we are booked - very strange!
2 hours later and we are booked - very strange!
Last edited by botham; Dec 22, 2010 at 1:00 pm Reason: Update
Dec 22, 2010, 11:48 pm
#1570
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Dec 23, 2010, 1:12 am
#1571
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Anyway, I've saved my BA miles for use with the AMEX voucher and only made a small dent in my DC miles, so a successful saga!
Dec 23, 2010, 5:57 am
#1572
Join Date: Aug 2004
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I posted this under a new thread then realised it should be here!
I wish to use miles and cash to book 2 single tickets from IAH to LHR, in November 2011. I am within the allowed time-frame, but so far my ANA search only shows economy tickets.
Are business tickets usually available and if so, approx when?
If not, which alternative routing could I use, which could be to LGW?
Maybe I'd have more chance of seats in J, if I flew via a Euro hub?
I wish to use miles and cash to book 2 single tickets from IAH to LHR, in November 2011. I am within the allowed time-frame, but so far my ANA search only shows economy tickets.
Are business tickets usually available and if so, approx when?
If not, which alternative routing could I use, which could be to LGW?
Maybe I'd have more chance of seats in J, if I flew via a Euro hub?
I got Business for a LHR- IAH in early April. My (unscientific) observations on CO based on trying to research a trip in April compared to October next year, is that they do seem to have good availability in next 6 months, but beyond that is not so good.
Dec 23, 2010, 6:31 am
#1573
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If 2 seats in business come available nearer departure, is it possible to exchange our LH flights for those on CO, or is there a big penalty?
Dec 23, 2010, 6:48 am
#1574
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Dec 23, 2010, 8:43 am
#1575
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Was looking for LX flights today, which were showing just a few minutes ago, now KVS (and the ANA site) are showing that one cannot view flight availability within 7 days of the flight - is there a workaround for this?