Three Q's about Chase/KE online award bookings
Nov 8, 2017, 11:17 am
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Three Q's about Chase/KE online award bookings
1. If I move chase UR to KE, do they transfer instantly like UA, or take a few days to post like SQ?
2. Is it true that I can book a stopover on a 1-way if it's KE metal? For example HKG-ICN, 4 day stop, ICN-JFK and the redemption would count as one award and be 80k in F?
3. Is it possible to book one way with a stopover online? When I search HKG-JFK for example it says nothing in the schedule, but if I search HKG-ICN and ICN-JFK individually, the availability is wide open.
Thanks! I will call in if I have to, but would prefer to book online. One final issue...if I have to change the dates of my flight (but keep the routing), how much is the change fee? Thx!
2. Is it true that I can book a stopover on a 1-way if it's KE metal? For example HKG-ICN, 4 day stop, ICN-JFK and the redemption would count as one award and be 80k in F?
3. Is it possible to book one way with a stopover online? When I search HKG-JFK for example it says nothing in the schedule, but if I search HKG-ICN and ICN-JFK individually, the availability is wide open.
Thanks! I will call in if I have to, but would prefer to book online. One final issue...if I have to change the dates of my flight (but keep the routing), how much is the change fee? Thx!
Nov 8, 2017, 11:23 pm
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99.9999% sure you can book a stopover. My father did it on DL SkyMiles award on KE ATL-ICN-MNL with transfer, and on the way back MNL-ICN five days then ICN-ATL to visit me.
Nov 9, 2017, 1:20 pm
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I'm only familiar with the rules for booking on KE metal. It may or may not be different for partner awards. That being said, I've booked a single stopover on a OW award.
According to their website, you are allowed one stopover per direction, so two for a RT. https://www.koreanair.com/content/ko...l#award-ticket
According to their website, you are allowed one stopover per direction, so two for a RT. https://www.koreanair.com/content/ko...l#award-ticket
Nov 14, 2017, 9:56 pm
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Just another data point for my own questions, just booked.
1. Miles posted within 10-15 minutes
2. I booked a 3 night stopover in ICN on a HKG-ICN-JFK KE F metal itinerary
3. I was able to book this online no problem. Was around $102 in taxes + 80k miles
1. Miles posted within 10-15 minutes
2. I booked a 3 night stopover in ICN on a HKG-ICN-JFK KE F metal itinerary
3. I was able to book this online no problem. Was around $102 in taxes + 80k miles
Nov 19, 2017, 8:01 pm
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General advice to others - don't worry about the point transfer and just take advantage of the incredible hold policies. As an example, I currently have an award held for SFO-ICN-HKG, booked it just this week, and the hold is until 40 hours before the flight time, so I have until then to transfer and ticket. This is great, because it allows me to look for other last minute options that might open up, without having to lock my UR into KE.
Nov 19, 2017, 11:02 pm
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I currently have an award held for SFO-ICN-HKG, booked it just this week, and the hold is until 40 hours before the flight time, so I have until then to transfer and ticket. This is great, because it allows me to look for other last minute options that might open up, without having to lock my UR into KE.
Overall absolutely delighted with this redemption . . . 95K F on exactly the flights I wanted less than two months out. Kind of wishing I could convert my UA miles to KE
Nov 20, 2017, 1:05 am
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Did you ask for a longer than usual hold? I ask because I reserved SFO-BKK last night, and got a 14 day hold, which is what I've seen referenced elsewhere. (Not complaining, I felt this was quite generous and should be plenty sufficient for SPG points to transfer. And the agent was incredibly pleasant and competent . . . one of the best airline call center experiences I've ever had.)
Overall absolutely delighted with this redemption . . . 95K F on exactly the flights I wanted less than two months out. Kind of wishing I could convert my UA miles to KE
Overall absolutely delighted with this redemption . . . 95K F on exactly the flights I wanted less than two months out. Kind of wishing I could convert my UA miles to KE
Much as I love KE in F, I'm hoping something else opens up as this would be a peak time redemption (120K instead of the usual 80K). I have no meaningful flexibility on dates -- originally had SFO-ORD-TPE-HKG with a BR Hello Kitty experience booked, but work got in the way. I'm poking around in Aeroplan, SQ, UA, and FlyingBlue every day in the hope that something in C or F appears. If not, I'll bite the bullet and enjoy KE!
Nov 20, 2017, 9:15 am
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Much as I love KE in F, I'm hoping something else opens up as this would be a peak time redemption (120K instead of the usual 80K). I have no meaningful flexibility on dates -- originally had SFO-ORD-TPE-HKG with a BR Hello Kitty experience booked, but work got in the way. I'm poking around in Aeroplan, SQ, UA, and FlyingBlue every day in the hope that something in C or F appears. If not, I'll bite the bullet and enjoy KE!