Dec 1, 2013, 1:14 pm
Last edit by: fqtv_kraven
Please post your travels here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/1541904-ib-ba-longhaul-error-meetup-thread.html
(FARE GONE) IB (OW): MR out of PAR, 15K miles, $435ai, 2.8cpm
Jul 17, 2014, 7:10 am
#931
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Agree with you. I booked one DXB/DXB done in March, one SYD/SYD to be done late August. Was worried about all the coach hors going DXB twice, but it was a piece of cake. Wished I had done a couple of SIN/SIN's more ...
Although the RGN deal was F and C, positioning to ORY is somewhat easier, and doesn't require any visa, which the three later (of four) RGN runs learned me.
Although the RGN deal was F and C, positioning to ORY is somewhat easier, and doesn't require any visa, which the three later (of four) RGN runs learned me.
By the way, if you need help planning a day in SYD let me know. A tip... I walked to Wolli Creek station (15min walk) from the airport and back to save on the SYD gate fees. Paid 6$ for return to the city, in place of 35$.
Jul 19, 2014, 7:37 am
#933
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Czech Republic
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I am back from SIN/SYD flight. Everything OK but, I had problem at imigration desk in SYD. I had to explain why I fly to SYD only for a few hours. I showed them pictures in my camera and Ipad that I am a planespotter. Three times I explained everything about this MR. More than 30 min. In the end I promised that I will come to longer time next time :-).
Jul 19, 2014, 4:20 pm
#935
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Landed in SYD a couple of hours ago, only question was when my next flight was, just put IN TRANSIT where it asks for intended address in Australia.
Spike
Landed in SYD a couple of hours ago, only question was when my next flight was, just put IN TRANSIT where it asks for intended address in Australia.
Spike
Jul 20, 2014, 2:06 am
#936
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Where it all started:
Surprised to see someone else but OP claiming credit for publishing this fare, which correctly has been pointed out is a PAR-MAD fare, whith extremely liberal routing rules.
Wating for the mighty SYD/SYD in a month, I feel we're all grateful to nikitab for sharing this fare information. One Cheers from every lounge this travel may take us!
Iberia has a fare between Paris and Madrid/Barcelona that appears to allow stopovers anywhere in the Eastern Hemisphere. Sample itinerary:
Nov 30 IB 7670/IB 7624 ORY 7:35AM DXB 11:35PM 13h 0m via LHR
Dec 1 IB 7629/IB 7443 DXB 2:35AM MAD 10:50AM 11h 15m via LHR
Dec 2 IB 3160/IB 7624 MAD 9:10AM DXB 11:35PM 11h 25m via LHR
Dec 3 IB 7573/IB 7507 DXB 10:05AM ORY 6:40PM 11h 35m via LHR
I don't quite understand all of the restrictions on the fare, but it appear that:
- You have to leave Paris on the 30th and arrive at your first stopover that same day.
- Your return leg needs to be on Dec 1st or later.
- Flights must have IB numbers but can be operated by other airlines
As a caveat, I believe that AAdvantage will credit these miles at 80%, as long as the operating carrier is OneWorld, but that's still 3.5cpm.
Nov 30 IB 7670/IB 7624 ORY 7:35AM DXB 11:35PM 13h 0m via LHR
Dec 1 IB 7629/IB 7443 DXB 2:35AM MAD 10:50AM 11h 15m via LHR
Dec 2 IB 3160/IB 7624 MAD 9:10AM DXB 11:35PM 11h 25m via LHR
Dec 3 IB 7573/IB 7507 DXB 10:05AM ORY 6:40PM 11h 35m via LHR
I don't quite understand all of the restrictions on the fare, but it appear that:
- You have to leave Paris on the 30th and arrive at your first stopover that same day.
- Your return leg needs to be on Dec 1st or later.
- Flights must have IB numbers but can be operated by other airlines
As a caveat, I believe that AAdvantage will credit these miles at 80%, as long as the operating carrier is OneWorld, but that's still 3.5cpm.
Surprised to see someone else but OP claiming credit for publishing this fare, which correctly has been pointed out is a PAR-MAD fare, whith extremely liberal routing rules.
Wating for the mighty SYD/SYD in a month, I feel we're all grateful to nikitab for sharing this fare information. One Cheers from every lounge this travel may take us!
Jul 20, 2014, 5:07 am
#937
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Jul 21, 2014, 1:52 am
#938
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I missed a segment on this run, the LHR-MAD. It was a nightmare trying to have the rest of my segments not to get cancelled. I rebooked the missed segment on Avios. Thankfully it was just the last segment on the outbound portion, and also rebookable on BA.
Lesson: do not miss any flights on complicated, international MRs.
Lesson: do not miss any flights on complicated, international MRs.
Jul 21, 2014, 4:58 am
#939
Join Date: Dec 2012
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I missed a segment on this run, the LHR-MAD. It was a nightmare trying to have the rest of my segments not to get cancelled. I rebooked the missed segment on Avios. Thankfully it was just the last segment on the outbound portion, and also rebookable on BA.
Lesson: do not miss any flights on complicated, international MRs.
Lesson: do not miss any flights on complicated, international MRs.
Or was it BA/IB's fault to make you mis-connect?
Jul 21, 2014, 6:12 am
#940
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Normally they do, if you fail to do anything. You generally have to go to an agent to have the remaining ticket segments reinstated and the ticket reissued; given that this is a special fare, that makes it more complicated than usual.
Jul 21, 2014, 10:08 am
#941
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Jul 21, 2014, 11:51 am
#942
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Every time I rang to discuss one of my connecting flights...the agents kept on going your flying here then flying there then woooo...going back there again then here again...
I had to be serious when they were telling me....but the expressions they were saying over the phone were priceless!!lol
I didn't get to eventually experience the MR due to work commitments but maybe next time!!
Everyone who is doing the SYD trip, if you guys want to get shown around for the day...let me know ok or PM me. I'll be more than happy to if I'm not working that day.
I had to be serious when they were telling me....but the expressions they were saying over the phone were priceless!!lol
I didn't get to eventually experience the MR due to work commitments but maybe next time!!
Everyone who is doing the SYD trip, if you guys want to get shown around for the day...let me know ok or PM me. I'll be more than happy to if I'm not working that day.
Jul 21, 2014, 12:02 pm
#943
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 342
How does this process work? Do you ask nicely and beg for reinstatement? Who has the power to reissue the ticket; normal check in and gate agents or only supervisors?
Aug 14, 2014, 3:07 am
#944
Join Date: May 2012
Location: NUE
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I came back from my JNB/JNB run yesterday morning. Everythin was fine. I just had a few short connections in LHR because of a few delays.
Everybody who's doing the same run I could recommend to have a steak at "The Butcher Shop" in Sandton http://www.thebutchershop.co.za/
I did that both times and was impressed of the quality and service.
Everybody who's doing the same run I could recommend to have a steak at "The Butcher Shop" in Sandton http://www.thebutchershop.co.za/
I did that both times and was impressed of the quality and service.
Aug 14, 2014, 6:18 am
#945
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We did JNB/JNB back in June. Got a rental car and drove to the Lion Park, had excellent steak in a restaurant called The Steak inside the Silverstar Casino compound (as per the advice from my colleague who is originally from Johannesburg), and then had a quick walk around at Cradle of Humankind. Came back to the airport and enjoyed some nice food in the BA Galleries Club before setting off on A380. All was well.