Redemption Help: New to DC : o/w award flight HKG-BKK
Jan 22, 2009, 4:13 am
#31
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Taking two one-ways would enable a further stop-over somewhere between BKK and NRT, but Euan doesn't seem to want to do that.I still agree though that two one ways is the better way to do it, just in case you want to make a change to your return journey after taking the outbound.
Jan 22, 2009, 4:29 am
#32
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Thank you Corpt, Swanhunter and Tiger_lily for your prompt replies.
We decided against SIN as we wanted to spend a few more days in Thailand.
Will book as two one-way tickets as it doesn't cost anything more and will leave us with more flexibility. I'm assuming I could cancel (for a fee) and re-book the BKK-NRT with a stopover, say BKK-HKT-NRT (subject to availability).
Good to read about seat selection
I assume that I call up the DC to change seats or do I need to call the airlines? (ANA and Thai).
We decided against SIN as we wanted to spend a few more days in Thailand.
Will book as two one-way tickets as it doesn't cost anything more and will leave us with more flexibility. I'm assuming I could cancel (for a fee) and re-book the BKK-NRT with a stopover, say BKK-HKT-NRT (subject to availability).
Good to read about seat selection
I assume that I call up the DC to change seats or do I need to call the airlines? (ANA and Thai).
Jan 22, 2009, 4:30 am
#33
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Maybe I am confused? I always thought that you could only have one stopover on a return and that was at your destination, in this case NRT If you wanted another stopover then 2x one-ways was the way to go
If you wanted another stopover then 2x one-ways was the way to go
Jan 22, 2009, 4:31 am
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Jan 22, 2009, 4:36 am
#35
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Also, from the spending guide:
A stop-over is a lapse of at least 24 hours between your arrival and departure at any transfer point
Last edited by raikje; Jan 22, 2009 at 4:38 am Reason: added excerpt from spending guide
Jan 22, 2009, 5:05 am
#36
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I'm pretty sure that the final destination is in addition to the stopover, even on a return - otherwise, how would a Z1-Z2 redemption work, when you're not allowed to stopover in Europe?
Also, from the spending guide:
A stop-over is a lapse of at least 24 hours between your arrival and departure at any transfer point
Also, from the spending guide:
A stop-over is a lapse of at least 24 hours between your arrival and departure at any transfer point
Jan 22, 2009, 5:18 am
#37
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From experience half the time the ICC can't. Much better to call the airline and get them to do it. More chance of the assignment sticking too.
Jan 22, 2009, 5:23 am
#38
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I'll deal with the booking first (hopefully later on today - too busy at the moment) and can deal with seat assignments later on
Jan 22, 2009, 5:32 am
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The EK flights are now £285 each in J - they have really kicked up their prices in the last 12 months. And it arrives in HKG after midnight.
Book Thai J on miles. Even if your exact flight is cancelled or retimed, they will simply move you to the next one. Even the 'old' TG J seat - which I've had on internal flights in Thailand - is a big fat seat in itself, a typical 1980's style long-haul J seat. 100x better than an Air Asia Y seat on a short-haul plane. Plus proper food, drinks etc and lounge access.
Book Thai J on miles. Even if your exact flight is cancelled or retimed, they will simply move you to the next one. Even the 'old' TG J seat - which I've had on internal flights in Thailand - is a big fat seat in itself, a typical 1980's style long-haul J seat. 100x better than an Air Asia Y seat on a short-haul plane. Plus proper food, drinks etc and lounge access.
Jan 22, 2009, 6:23 am
#41
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Edit the only reward flight from HND to HKG is 8.30pm which doesn't get us to HKG until just after midnight so would prefer to take the morning flight from NRT.
Last edited by Euan; Jan 22, 2009 at 6:25 am Reason: Have checked ANA for flights from HND
Jan 22, 2009, 11:30 am
#42
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Whilst I've posted on the 'Successful Redemptions' thread I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has provided advice to me for booking award flights.
Made my first ever call to the DC and made my first ever redemption with BMI miles. The person I spoke to (can't remember her name) was excellent. Did the first booking in less than 5 minutes. Her computer was slow when starting the second booking so she called me back on my mobile 2 minutes later when it was up to speed.
Thanks to all who provided advice Checked checkmytrip whilst on the phone and all details loaded correctly. Just need to keep an eye on them getting ticketed
Thanks again,
Euan
Made my first ever call to the DC and made my first ever redemption with BMI miles. The person I spoke to (can't remember her name) was excellent. Did the first booking in less than 5 minutes. Her computer was slow when starting the second booking so she called me back on my mobile 2 minutes later when it was up to speed.
BKK-NRT in Business Class (11,250 miles + £75 cash + £77.70 taxes each).
NRT-HKG-BKK all in Business Class (11,250 miles + £75 cash + £74.10 taxes each). 3 day stopover in HKG.
NRT-HKG-BKK all in Business Class (11,250 miles + £75 cash + £74.10 taxes each). 3 day stopover in HKG.
Checked checkmytrip whilst on the phone and all details loaded correctly. Just need to keep an eye on them getting ticketed Thanks again,
Euan