NWA Consoildators
May 16, 2006 | 10:18 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Seattle,WA,USA
Posts: 343
NWA Consoildators
I'm looking for some las minute travel on NWA for June departure - so wondering if there is a way to find any decent priced consolidator fares either in economy or business?
If possible I'd like a fare that will also accrue miles to my AS account. I'd depart Seattle primarily or any west coast city. Thanks
If possible I'd like a fare that will also accrue miles to my AS account. I'd depart Seattle primarily or any west coast city. Thanks
May 16, 2006 | 10:57 am
#2
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Astoria, NY: LGA, JFK
Programs: Delta PM; Sheraton's Vistana BOD; SPG Gold
Posts: 2,036
My daughter recently flew SFO-LGA on a NW ticket bought on Hotwire. I was somewhat surprised that NW was giving their excess inventory to Hotwire. The downside was that the ticket was not eligible for mileage credit.
May 16, 2006 | 11:15 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: CMH
Posts: 207
Originally Posted by joeytay
I'm looking for some las minute travel on NWA for June departure - so wondering if there is a way to find any decent priced consolidator fares either in economy or business?
If possible I'd like a fare that will also accrue miles to my AS account. I'd depart Seattle primarily or any west coast city. Thanks
If possible I'd like a fare that will also accrue miles to my AS account. I'd depart Seattle primarily or any west coast city. Thanks
May 17, 2006 | 10:59 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: CA USA
Posts: 79
Originally Posted by rockyp
My family frequently uses IACE for consolidator fares to Japan. They have offices in many US cities, including Seattle. Their NWA fares accrue mileage.
http://www.iace-usa.com/
May 18, 2006 | 4:42 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: MI
Programs: NW
Posts: 70
Originally Posted by bakpaktrvl
Here we go. I too have used their services. They do come up with some very special prices.
http://www.iace-usa.com/
http://www.iace-usa.com/
May 18, 2006 | 5:05 am
#6
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: DTW
Programs: DL 0.22 MM, AA 0.34 MM, PC Plat Amb, Hertz #1 GC 5*
Posts: 7,511
Originally Posted by MIFF'd
Have had nothing but great experiences dealing with IACE, Kintetsu Travel is also pretty reliable for great deals on NW tickets to Japan. Used IACE to get a $650 ticket on one weeks notice for travel during Obon, and Kintetsu for an $800 ticket on 3 days notice leaving on Dec. 26 and returning on Jan. 4. I have never payed more than $800 rnd trip to KIX by using these two agency.
Steve B.
May 18, 2006 | 11:07 am
#7
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Madison, WI USA
Programs: DL Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Plat, NW/DL 2MM
Posts: 150
Originally Posted by yogimax
My daughter recently flew SFO-LGA on a NW ticket bought on Hotwire. I was somewhat surprised that NW was giving their excess inventory to Hotwire. The downside was that the ticket was not eligible for mileage credit.
May 18, 2006 | 2:22 pm
#8
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: DL Plat, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Gold
Posts: 143
Originally Posted by Rocheflyer
Is it standard practice that no mileage is offered on a consolidator ticket? I've never used a consolidator and am considering it - but credited miles would be a factor.
May 18, 2006 | 6:11 pm
#9
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: DL tin elite flying between TYS -VIE / ILZ / BTS
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Posts: 938
Any consolidator to Europe?
May 18, 2006 | 6:14 pm
#10
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt something
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Originally Posted by Gorrack
Nope, not standard practice. My family and I have bought consolidator tickets numerous times and have gotten mileage, but it ultimately depends on the restrictions on the ticket itself. Just ask the travel agent/agency.
May 18, 2006 | 10:22 pm
#11
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: MEMPHIS
Programs: NWA Silver
Posts: 116
I have used JTB(Japan Travel Bureau). They have offices in New York and Chicago. All 3 times from MEM-NRT I have gotten good deals and credited miles. Usually connected through SEA too.
May 19, 2006 | 7:17 am
#12
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 258
I think the deal w/ NW (unlike other carriers) is that any PAID fare class accrues miles.
Dunno about EQM, though.
Dunno about EQM, though.
May 21, 2006 | 11:22 am
#13
Join Date: May 2006
Programs: UA 1P, NW Gold
Posts: 96
Originally Posted by Jano
Any consolidator to Europe?
May 24, 2006 | 8:44 pm
#14
Join Date: May 2000
Location: ORD
Posts: 197
Consolidator....
I use US & I Travel/Tours in Mishawaka, IN. Daniella is competent. Sometimes stern and very "task" but competent.
T
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May 24, 2006 | 9:48 pm
#15
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: DL Million Miler
Posts: 1,976
>>>>Any consolidator to Europe?
My local MSN consolidator has, over the last 3 years or so, simply sighed and told me that their contracted fares are probably no better, if not worse, than what people will get through standard channels. And it makes sense: why should NWA pay them a premium when the flights will go out pretty much full in any case.
My local MSN consolidator has, over the last 3 years or so, simply sighed and told me that their contracted fares are probably no better, if not worse, than what people will get through standard channels. And it makes sense: why should NWA pay them a premium when the flights will go out pretty much full in any case.