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Fare feels too good to be true? Don't call the airline!!!!!!
Double check that the fare is actually in Business or First as some online search engines or OTA's confuse booking classes on some airlines.
Post as many details as possible about the First / Business fare, including fare class, fare basis, one-way / roundtrip, sales channel, sample dates & total price, including taxes.
Post the details within the thread itself and not in the post title field as any information typed here cannot be seen by members accessing the thread using mobile devices.
Refrain from posting fare requests or engaging in off topic debates such as fare trends, specific aircraft configuration or visa requirements
The deeply discounted international fares discussed here are almost always specific to a certain country of origin, so don't ask if it works in reverse (e.g. a SFO-LHR-SFO fare usually won't work LHR-SFO-LHR). Domestic fares more commonly work in reverse.
Last, but not least, Don't call the Airline!

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Oct 26, 13, 9:43 pm

#2026

Jimgotkp

Join Date: Oct 2009

Location: PHX

Programs: Airline Free Agent, Bonvoy Platinum, Hyatt Globalist

Posts: 3,807

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFO777

AA.com frequently has issues with pricing "complicated" itineraries with stopovers on multi-city trips.
I would call AA or a better still, a good TA.

+1. I had issues with AA.com pricing out a multi-city itinerary, so I called AA and their int'l ticketing desk booked it for me. The AAngels even praise them for the work they do. ^

Oct 26, 13, 9:56 pm

#2027

CokeandTaco

Join Date: Sep 2010

Posts: 2,233

Quote:

Originally Posted by trizzil

I have a reservation currently on hold for the following:
SFO-DFW-SCL-DFW-SFO. I am going to register for a Platinum Challenge and want to verify that booking in I and A will net me enough qualifying points? Additionally, I would like to do a stopover in DFW on the way back and continue the final DFW-SFO leg on a later date. How can I do that? When I try on AA.com it raises the price to $3600. Travel dates 11/23-11/25. Final leg on Dec. 6

If you do an open-jaw and return to LAX the fare looks to work on ITA for your dates, or for a little more ($2200ai) you can connect DFW-LAX-SFO on the return....

I personally believe that it is a "best practice" (and a courtesy to the wider FT community) to never call about fare/deals posted on FT....But to each their own....

Oct 27, 13, 5:16 pm

#2028

Dieuwer

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Join Date: Aug 2005

Location: BOS

Posts: 15,027

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfoboy85

Just booked it for a friend of mine:
SFO-LIM
P fare on UA... On your way back you can even fly the Dreamliner IAH-DEN.

03/02/2014-03/06/2014 (but other dates are available as well).

14,595 PQM, $1,621... 11CPM!

Fare basis code is QNN4R9LS, which seems fishy to me as a true business class fare.

Oct 27, 13, 6:13 pm

#2029

BayAreaTraveler

Join Date: Aug 2013

Location: SFO

Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Hertz PC

Posts: 211

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieuwer2

Fare basis code is QNN4R9LS, which seems fishy to me as a true business class fare.

See P Fares on BF Marketed Segments.

It looks to be a X-UP fare. I don't know if the OP of that thread ever got his 1.5x bonus (he/she should since it was marked as a P fare) but I think it's better to hold off until we get some clarity from UA. Also, it looks like you need to purchase the tickets before Oct 29 from what I'm seeing.

Sales restrictions
TICKETS MUST BE ISSUED ON/BEFORE 29OCT 13.

I flew the SFO-IAH-LIM-EWR-SFO route last month and did get the 1.5x bonus but I don't remember the exact fare basis. Nevertheless, it's a good deal if you're not looking for the bonus.

Oct 27, 13, 6:21 pm

#2030

BayAreaTraveler

Join Date: Aug 2013

Location: SFO

Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Hertz PC

Posts: 211

Quote:

Originally Posted by CokeandTaco

AA: SFO/LAX/JFK/LGA-SCL starting @ ~$2000ai (A,I)

Now only if UA would match something like this to Southern South America...

Oct 28, 13, 3:42 am

#2031

Ghadji1

Join Date: Nov 2011

Location: ATH/YYZ/TUS/BNE

Programs: AC*SE , DL, AA, VS

Posts: 154

Good Deal Premium Fares 2013

JFK-SIN in J on Saudi $2230 RT ai.
I don't know much about Saudi J seat or service, but it seems like a good price for the route.

Avail. in Nov

Oct 28, 13, 9:30 am

#2032

freezefactor

Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: Northfield, MN (MSP)

Programs: UA

Posts: 383

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghadji1

JFK-SIN in J on Saudi $2230 RT ai.
I don't know much about Saudi J seat or service, but it seems like a good price for the route.

Avail. in Nov

Be careful to check the fare codes on SV if crediting to DL, as not all business fares credit!

Oct 28, 13, 1:45 pm

#2033

michael_v

Join Date: May 2006

Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA

Posts: 2,940

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghadji1

JFK-SIN in J on Saudi $2230 RT ai.
I don't know much about Saudi J seat or service, but it seems like a good price for the route.

Avail. in Nov

Multi-part trip report, Saudia J:

http://boardingarea.com/viewfromthew...lounge-riyadh/

Oct 28, 13, 6:12 pm

#2034

izzik

Join Date: Aug 2001

Posts: 9,528

Speaking of SV, DEL/BOM-JNB looks good at ~$674 r/t ai.
I/D fares available.
sample dates 11/20-11/28

Oct 29, 13, 5:17 am

#2035

trizzil

Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: MSP

Programs: AA Platinum, Delta Silver, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Amex Platinum, AA Citi Executive

Posts: 137

Quote:

Originally Posted by trizzil

Ended up booking SFO-DFW-LIM-DFW-SFO for $1,574 in A, I. I was able to book a same day return. Land at 1am depart at 2:30am. This plus an early flight in the week will give me enough for my Platinum challenge.

Oct 29, 13, 5:52 am

#2036

onlysuites

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Join Date: Sep 2003

Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat

Posts: 12,150

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzik

Speaking of SV, DEL/BOM-JNB looks good at ~$674 r/t ai.
I/D fares available.
sample dates 11/20-11/28

That is a good deal ^

Oct 29, 13, 9:00 am

#2037

pvdecastro

Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Posts: 312

US Airways GRU - MIA - GRU in J and F

Depart: Sao Paulo, Brazil (Guarulhos Int'l Airport) (GRU) Miami, FL (MIA)

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2013
Status: Active

Flight #/ Carrier Depart Arrive Travel time Meal Aircraft Cabin Seats

803
09:00 AM GRU 04:10 PM CLT 10h 10m Breakfast 767-200ER Business 3A
Stop: Change plane in Charlotte, NC (CLT)

1713
06:00 PM CLT 08:02 PM MIA 2h 2m -- 737-400 First 2A
Return: Miami, FL (MIA) Sao Paulo, Brazil (Guarulhos Int'l Airport) (GRU)

Date: Friday, November 22, 2013
Status: Active

Flight #/ Carrier Depart Arrive Travel time Meal Aircraft Cabin Seats

748
11:40 AM MIA 01:49 PM CLT 2h 9m -- A320 First 2A
Stop: Change plane in Charlotte, NC (CLT)

802
05:05 PM CLT 05:45 AM GRU 9h 40m Dinner 767-200ER Business 3G

Your fare (Refundable) Adult
GRU to MIA (ZBWTB0NA) $503.00
MIA to GRU (ZBWTB0NA) $503.00
Taxes and fees
$104.96
Subtotal $1,110.96
Number of passengers x 1
Total by passenger type $1,110.96