Jet Blue Redemptions
Jan 17, 2020, 2:49 am
#1
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 3,951
Jet Blue Redemptions
I have 2 x 30k orphaned EK miles, that I need to use by the year end. I thought Jet Blue would be a good use for them, however I can’t seem to find any availability when looking at tentative dates Emirates.com. Is there an easier way to search for and book availability rather than looking at individual dates. Also, I’m not 100% sure of the pricing chart and if one says are allowed or not. Any insight or direction would be much appreciated.
Jan 19, 2020, 3:41 am
#2
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 3,951
...called Emirates, they weren’t much help, effectively said I need to figure out the availability myself online and then come back to them to book. They didn’t understand the reward pricing either however I have that I believe.
Jan 19, 2020, 8:13 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: EK Gold, A3 *G, AB Gold, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 1,386
That's very strange. I always call them and ask them to check a few dates on a specific route and they've never had an issue telling me which flights specifically have award seats and the rates. Sound like a hang up and call again till you get a competent agent situation
Jan 20, 2020, 2:32 pm
#4
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 3,951
Thanks, maybe I just got unlucky! Will call back....
Jan 23, 2020, 4:40 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: Skywards,
Posts: 49
I too have tried numerous times - always same standard response for Alaska or Jet bookings.... "sorry sir, nothing is avaialble" even if i call them 6 month in advance for mid-week flight... feels like a scam to me
Jan 23, 2020, 8:56 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: EK Gold, A3 *G, AB Gold, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 1,386
Dont know what to say...never tried to book AS but anytime I've called EK for B6 tickets they've had no issue booking at least one of the flight on a day requested (mix of high and low season)... unless you count the close in fee an issue?
Feb 5, 2020, 1:58 am
#7
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 3,951
This has been my experience over the phone also, is there a way of finding the Jet Blue ‘award’ availability online before calling EK?
Feb 8, 2020, 3:37 am
#8
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 3,951
....so I’ve found what I believe is eligible Jet Blue avail. online (U class), however Emirates over the phone are saying they can not see the same availability. Also to check availability at their end, they need to select each date individually, or so it appears. Very frustrating
Feb 11, 2020, 12:49 pm
#9
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: BWI
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 767
You can burn your miles via Rocketmiles for hotel stays.
Not great redemption rates ($170 night for 22K miles was the one we most recently booked) but it's better than letting them expire.
Not great redemption rates ($170 night for 22K miles was the one we most recently booked) but it's better than letting them expire.
