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Oct 23, 2018, 12:05 pm
#5057
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: HSV
Programs: Bellevue Lifetime Premiere Mega Elite Supreme
Posts: 1,509
Oct 24, 2018, 1:22 pm
#5058
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,282
Hi,
Any idea how to get Air Tahiti Nui award? I've been trying a couple of times and the agents do see it being available for miles, but when they try to confirm it, it becomes unavailable. Getting a bit frustrated with these false hope situations....
I was told that it is the DL system not communicating properly with the TN system....any tips are very much welcomed...
[AF and HA seems to be not releasing seats to DL - so I am only left with one option to get to PPT]
Cheers!
Any idea how to get Air Tahiti Nui award? I've been trying a couple of times and the agents do see it being available for miles, but when they try to confirm it, it becomes unavailable. Getting a bit frustrated with these false hope situations....
I was told that it is the DL system not communicating properly with the TN system....any tips are very much welcomed...
[AF and HA seems to be not releasing seats to DL - so I am only left with one option to get to PPT]
Cheers!
Oct 24, 2018, 1:25 pm
#5059
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Auckland, NZ/New York, NY/ATL
Programs: DL DM MM, BIS 2.4MM, EK Gold, SQ Gold, Marriott Gold, HH Gold,
Posts: 5,222
Hi,
Any idea how to get Air Tahiti Nui award? I've been trying a couple of times and the agents do see it being available for miles, but when they try to confirm it, it becomes unavailable. Getting a bit frustrated with these false hope situations....
I was told that it is the DL system not communicating properly with the TN system....any tips are very much welcomed...
[AF and HA seems to be not releasing seats to DL - so I am only left with one option to get to PPT]
Cheers!
Any idea how to get Air Tahiti Nui award? I've been trying a couple of times and the agents do see it being available for miles, but when they try to confirm it, it becomes unavailable. Getting a bit frustrated with these false hope situations....
I was told that it is the DL system not communicating properly with the TN system....any tips are very much welcomed...
[AF and HA seems to be not releasing seats to DL - so I am only left with one option to get to PPT]
Cheers!
You need to Long Sell it. Make sure they know that. Also you have to be VERY careful. If an agent messes it up after long selling, the space is gone and it IS NOT coming back. Many years ago when SkyCrap was more valuable, an agent screwed up and lost me a second seat on an ATN flight to LAX in Business. My companion ended up flying in Economy cause that 2nd seat NEVER came back.
Last edited by DLATL777; Oct 24, 2018 at 2:42 pm
Oct 24, 2018, 2:18 pm
#5060
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: DL PM/1MM, BW DE (lifetime), HH DE, Marriott PE (lifetime), National Emerald Executive
Posts: 7,205
Hi,
Any idea how to get Air Tahiti Nui award? I've been trying a couple of times and the agents do see it being available for miles, but when they try to confirm it, it becomes unavailable. Getting a bit frustrated with these false hope situations....
I was told that it is the DL system not communicating properly with the TN system....any tips are very much welcomed...
[AF and HA seems to be not releasing seats to DL - so I am only left with one option to get to PPT]
Cheers!
Any idea how to get Air Tahiti Nui award? I've been trying a couple of times and the agents do see it being available for miles, but when they try to confirm it, it becomes unavailable. Getting a bit frustrated with these false hope situations....
I was told that it is the DL system not communicating properly with the TN system....any tips are very much welcomed...
[AF and HA seems to be not releasing seats to DL - so I am only left with one option to get to PPT]
Cheers!
Oct 25, 2018, 8:23 am
#5061
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Diego
Programs: IHG Spire Amb, HH Diamond, DL Diamond and 1MM
Posts: 3,611
That is slightly north of 2 cents per miles, which is what I'd call acceptable nowadays. Besides, how is WWads supposed to drink 35k in booze at the Skyclub lux bar?
Oct 26, 2018, 3:30 pm
#5063
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,211
I booked 4 seats in VS UP from JFK-LHR for 75k miles and $5.60 each. Unfortunately one of the better values available with Delta miles
Nov 2, 2018, 10:28 am
#5064
Join Date: Feb 2016
Programs: DL DM, SPG Plat 100/LT Gold, Marriott Plat, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,988
I booked a first class nearly transcon (but not Delta One transcons) roundtrip for 25K miles + $11.60.
Just to make sure - it is booked in 'RR' class - award tickets booked in First Class are eligible for SDC without a reprice? I am certain of the first part per the rules, but just making sure if I want the flexibility and have the SDC fee waiver as a DM, that I can call 24 hours before and SDC to any other First Class itinerary for that route that has an available seat (no weird routings, and no Delta One).
Thanks.
Just to make sure - it is booked in 'RR' class - award tickets booked in First Class are eligible for SDC without a reprice? I am certain of the first part per the rules, but just making sure if I want the flexibility and have the SDC fee waiver as a DM, that I can call 24 hours before and SDC to any other First Class itinerary for that route that has an available seat (no weird routings, and no Delta One).
Thanks.
Nov 2, 2018, 11:11 am
#5065
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,928
I booked a first class nearly transcon (but not Delta One transcons) roundtrip for 25K miles + $11.60.
Just to make sure - it is booked in 'RR' class - award tickets booked in First Class are eligible for SDC without a reprice? I am certain of the first part per the rules, but just making sure if I want the flexibility and have the SDC fee waiver as a DM, that I can call 24 hours before and SDC to any other First Class itinerary for that route that has an available seat (no weird routings, and no Delta One).
Thanks.
Just to make sure - it is booked in 'RR' class - award tickets booked in First Class are eligible for SDC without a reprice? I am certain of the first part per the rules, but just making sure if I want the flexibility and have the SDC fee waiver as a DM, that I can call 24 hours before and SDC to any other First Class itinerary for that route that has an available seat (no weird routings, and no Delta One).
Thanks.
Nov 2, 2018, 11:37 am
#5066
Join Date: Feb 2016
Programs: DL DM, SPG Plat 100/LT Gold, Marriott Plat, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,988
This is what phone agents have told me - and I've done it on RUCs and paid F before - but wanted to make sure someone on a domestic F award had done it successfully recently too.
Nov 2, 2018, 12:06 pm
#5067
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
Programs: Amethyst Premier Plutonium Medallion
Posts: 20,642
Got 2x nonstop SFO-JFK in Y for 9k each. They immediately upped to C+ so not a bad result. Cash fare was only $180 but I was feeling cheap and I don’t need the MQM. D1 was available for 54k one way (cash was $659)
Nov 2, 2018, 12:57 pm
#5068
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,211
I would have done the same opting for coach over D1 based on the price
Nov 2, 2018, 1:05 pm
#5069
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,042
I booked a first class nearly transcon (but not Delta One transcons) roundtrip for 25K miles + $11.60.
Just to make sure - it is booked in 'RR' class - award tickets booked in First Class are eligible for SDC without a reprice? I am certain of the first part per the rules, but just making sure if I want the flexibility and have the SDC fee waiver as a DM, that I can call 24 hours before and SDC to any other First Class itinerary for that route that has an available seat (no weird routings, and no Delta One).
Thanks.
Just to make sure - it is booked in 'RR' class - award tickets booked in First Class are eligible for SDC without a reprice? I am certain of the first part per the rules, but just making sure if I want the flexibility and have the SDC fee waiver as a DM, that I can call 24 hours before and SDC to any other First Class itinerary for that route that has an available seat (no weird routings, and no Delta One).
Thanks.
Nov 2, 2018, 6:22 pm
#5070
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
Programs: Amethyst Premier Plutonium Medallion
Posts: 20,642
