Jan 7, 2019, 7:35 pm
Last edit by: sxc
Continuation of this thread:
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Will my award waitlist clear? Master thread 2019
Apr 27, 2019, 7:39 pm
#331
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: AA-EXP, LATAM Gold+, BA-Blues
Posts: 720
MPO/AM operates 24/7 so don't worry about calling in on a weekend. Instant upgrade can only be requested at the airport when the check in counter opens for the flight. (The staff at MEL are okay...) At MEL airport, the ground staff can only process MEL-HKG for you. If you want to do MEL-HKG-JNB in one go you'd still have to call. If you can't do HKG-JNB then unfortunately it won't be 35k but 18k for MEL-HKG and another 25k for HKG-JNB.
Is the call-center actually even open? Are there some hours in the day that they actually answer the phone?
Must say - for what I'd thought would be a relaxing treat for myself, organizing this upgrade is taking an awful lot of energy attention.
Apr 28, 2019, 12:10 am
#332
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SIN
Programs: CX DM, SQ KF Gold
Posts: 980
I also think your chances are slim. The dates you are eyeing coincide with the Golden Week in China (1-7 Oct), plus the Rugby World Cup is on in Japan starting on 20 Sep, so as Percy indicated, there will be lots of people travelling on and around those dates.
Apr 28, 2019, 12:54 am
#333
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX Gold, QF Bronze
Posts: 735
Instant request for F seat with redeemed J seats at Check IN
holding confirmed J for CX881 on 29/4, now still F4 A4 on CX881 and F3 A3 on 28/4's CX883 on EF, is that possible for asking to reissue F on one of the flights at check in?
Apr 28, 2019, 1:08 am
#334
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Apr 28, 2019, 2:37 am
#335
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Apr 28, 2019, 11:21 am
#336
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
Posts: 8,171
My feeling is that you can do it, but have to pay for the mileage difference and the cost of re-issuing the ticket. It may be easier in HKG than LAX too. You can bring that up at check-in. If they can do it, they will probably start the process at check-in, but you may have to finish it in the lounge or at the gate (assuming you are the mileage owner or if the mileage sponsor is traveling with you). You won't know unless you try.
Apr 28, 2019, 1:12 pm
#337
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ORD [formerly] + HKG
Programs: CX Diamond, AA exExPlat, BAEC exGold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Starriott Titanium, GE
Posts: 2,966
My feeling is that you can do it, but have to pay for the mileage difference and the cost of re-issuing the ticket. It may be easier in HKG than LAX too. You can bring that up at check-in. If they can do it, they will probably start the process at check-in, but you may have to finish it in the lounge or at the gate (assuming you are the mileage owner or if the mileage sponsor is traveling with you). You won't know unless you try.
therefore I'd love to hear if derek2010 is successful on his attempt. Hopefully you can report back (good news!) in a few hours from LAX airport. I could potentially supply another data point tomorrow from FRA...lol
Apr 28, 2019, 7:36 pm
#338
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,464
Any anecdotal experiences around waitlisted J seats clearing between HKG and MEL/SYD (outbound from HK)? There's pretty much zero availability on these routes for the rest of the year, but many dates have 2+ waitlisted seats available. I'm contemplating whether to take the plunge and transfer 70% of the required miles to waitlist and hope for the best, or is that just wishful thinking?
Apr 29, 2019, 12:02 am
#339
Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,208
I waitlisted two one-segment reservations. To my shock, both have now cleared, although they are in PE on tourist-heavy routes and the flights are mid-week.
Is it possible to combine both confirmed reservations into one record to take advantage of the distance-based award chart?
If not, can I amend one of the confirmed reservations to add another segment to it?
Thanks
Is it possible to combine both confirmed reservations into one record to take advantage of the distance-based award chart?
If not, can I amend one of the confirmed reservations to add another segment to it?
Thanks
Apr 29, 2019, 1:04 am
#340
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,464
I waitlisted two one-segment reservations. To my shock, both have now cleared, although they are in PE on tourist-heavy routes and the flights are mid-week.
Is it possible to combine both confirmed reservations into one record to take advantage of the distance-based award chart?
If not, can I amend one of the confirmed reservations to add another segment to it?
Thanks
Is it possible to combine both confirmed reservations into one record to take advantage of the distance-based award chart?
If not, can I amend one of the confirmed reservations to add another segment to it?
Thanks
Apr 29, 2019, 3:55 am
#342
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,464
How many flights can I waitlist seats on at any given time? I'm flexible in terms of departure date so would like to waitlist 2x J seats on multiple flights within a given time span. What's the maximum, and does status matter? And I assume I only need 70% of the required miles for one redemption (as opposed to each individual waitlisted seat)?
Apr 29, 2019, 7:51 am
#343
Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,208
How many flights can I waitlist seats on at any given time? I'm flexible in terms of departure date so would like to waitlist 2x J seats on multiple flights within a given time span. What's the maximum, and does status matter? And I assume I only need 70% of the required miles for one redemption (as opposed to each individual waitlisted seat)?
The main limitation it seems is how quickly AM/MPC requires you to ticket a confirmed award.
Apr 29, 2019, 7:27 pm
#344
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
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Thank you! So basically it shouldn't matter whether I transfer cc points to my wife's (SL) or my (GR) account for the purpose of waitlisting a bunch of seats?
Apr 30, 2019, 12:07 am
#345
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