JFK>NRT (Z). Did I get lucky last year?
Oct 29, 2019, 11:10 am
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JFK>NRT (Z). Did I get lucky last year?
Last year early October, after about a month of daily checking on British Airways for availability I was able to redeem AA miles for a first class trip JFK>NRT JAL 3 in March. This year I was hoping to do similar and treat my father as well.
1. Did I just get lucky with the availability?
2. How likely is it for 2 First Class seats to open up next March?
3. Is searching day by day on BA website still my best option?
Thank you!
1. Did I just get lucky with the availability?
2. How likely is it for 2 First Class seats to open up next March?
3. Is searching day by day on BA website still my best option?
Thank you!
Last edited by arduouspaths; Oct 29, 2019 at 11:15 am
Oct 30, 2019, 5:58 am
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Last year early October, after about a month of daily checking on British Airways for availability I was able to redeem AA miles for a first class trip JFK>NRT JAL 3 in March. This year I was hoping to do similar and treat my father as well.
1. Did I just get lucky with the availability?
2. How likely is it for 2 First Class seats to open up next March?
3. Is searching day by day on BA website still my best option?
Thank you!
1. Did I just get lucky with the availability?
2. How likely is it for 2 First Class seats to open up next March?
3. Is searching day by day on BA website still my best option?
Thank you!
Oct 31, 2019, 10:43 am
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Alaska's search allows you to search for a full month at a time.
I'm also wanting to book something for the summer but availability is dismal. I am, however, seeing a few seats appear/disappear randomly every day which is weird. Perhaps people changing/canceling their bookings?
I'm also wanting to book something for the summer but availability is dismal. I am, however, seeing a few seats appear/disappear randomly every day which is weird. Perhaps people changing/canceling their bookings?
Oct 31, 2019, 10:55 am
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Alaska's search allows you to search for a full month at a time.
I'm also wanting to book something for the summer but availability is dismal. I am, however, seeing a few seats appear/disappear randomly every day which is weird. Perhaps people changing/canceling their bookings?
I'm also wanting to book something for the summer but availability is dismal. I am, however, seeing a few seats appear/disappear randomly every day which is weird. Perhaps people changing/canceling their bookings?
Oct 31, 2019, 12:28 pm
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When I was looking earlier this year, seats always showed on BA at the same time of the day, early evening East Coast time if I recall correctly. There were always seats available and I grabbed the ones I wanted as soon as they showed. I booked outbound and return on separate PNRs.
This was before JL could be booked online. I don't know if that makes it easier to book or reduces availability because it's easier for everyone.
This was before JL could be booked online. I don't know if that makes it easier to book or reduces availability because it's easier for everyone.
Oct 31, 2019, 1:04 pm
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When I was looking earlier this year, seats always showed on BA at the same time of the day, early evening East Coast time if I recall correctly. There were always seats available and I grabbed the ones I wanted as soon as they showed. I booked outbound and return on separate PNRs.
This was before JL could be booked online. I don't know if that makes it easier to book or reduces availability because it's easier for everyone.
This was before JL could be booked online. I don't know if that makes it easier to book or reduces availability because it's easier for everyone.
Oct 31, 2019, 4:26 pm
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Nov 3, 2019, 8:11 pm
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