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Mar 15, 2019, 8:28 am
#2146
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Hong Kong
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I haven't checked that specific route, but by all reports Cathay is making more flights available to BA Avios than it is to its own FF programme, so if I were you I'd look at flying CX using your Avios.
Mar 15, 2019, 10:10 am
#2147
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
I am a BA Avios hound and am currently on the hunt for reward seats to Adelaide as family have recently moved out there. From my initial searches, BA looks a nightmare for seats on this route. So my question is do you think this route is achievable on BA or do I switch loyalty to another airline.
With BA Avios, you can book award flights to Adelaide on BA and QF nonstop to Australia and then connect on QF to get to ADL. Or BA, QF, IB, AY, CX and QR with connections elsewhere. Potentially also BA, AA, IB, or AY to the U.S. and then QF or AA from there. You can search all of these on the BA web site, although for best results you should search flight by flight rather than end to end. You can also get an ExpertFlyer subscription and search for and set alerts for award space on QF and AA. The QF web site can also be used for award searches, which gives you a month at a time view.
Mar 15, 2019, 12:44 pm
#2148
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,030
Chris Hawkins Welcome to FT
What class of travel and how many seats?
When do you want to travel?
Awards start to become available 355/330 days out depending on the airline.
As posts above many options. As BA fly LHR-SIN-SYD BAEC may preference awards on own aircraft to SYD and then QF SYD-ADL.
Air Sydney (sometimes know as Qantas) does not support international flights from ADL. They steer you via SYD and maybe MEL or perhaps PER. (QF10 flys LHR-PER-MEL). QF IT favours flights to SYD and then Au domestic flights by a big margin. Even when other better options are possible.
But Oneworld airlines Qatar QR, Cathay Pacific CX & Malaysia Airlines MH do fly to ADL. You can use BA avios for awards on those airlines subject to availability. You do not need to depart only from LHR. Other UK airports are possible. QR fly from Cardiff.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_Airport
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiff_Airport
Routes http://www.gcmap.com/mapui?P=CWL-DOH...L&MS=wls&DU=mi
BA forum--->Your guide to spending Avios | 2019 edition
I would not be changing to a different ffp. Long haul awards can be hard with any airline/frequent flyer program.
I have been doing the points thing for a fair few years on my own and have only just discovered how huge the community is online! So hello ^
I am a BA Avios hound and am currently on the hunt for reward seats to Adelaide as family have recently moved out there. From my initial searches, BA looks a nightmare for seats on this route. So my question is do you think this route is achievable on BA or do I switch loyalty to another airline.
I am a BA Avios hound and am currently on the hunt for reward seats to Adelaide as family have recently moved out there. From my initial searches, BA looks a nightmare for seats on this route. So my question is do you think this route is achievable on BA or do I switch loyalty to another airline.
When do you want to travel?
Awards start to become available 355/330 days out depending on the airline.
As posts above many options. As BA fly LHR-SIN-SYD BAEC may preference awards on own aircraft to SYD and then QF SYD-ADL.
Air Sydney (sometimes know as Qantas) does not support international flights from ADL. They steer you via SYD and maybe MEL or perhaps PER. (QF10 flys LHR-PER-MEL). QF IT favours flights to SYD and then Au domestic flights by a big margin. Even when other better options are possible.
But Oneworld airlines Qatar QR, Cathay Pacific CX & Malaysia Airlines MH do fly to ADL. You can use BA avios for awards on those airlines subject to availability. You do not need to depart only from LHR. Other UK airports are possible. QR fly from Cardiff.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_Airport
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiff_Airport
Routes http://www.gcmap.com/mapui?P=CWL-DOH...L&MS=wls&DU=mi
BA forum--->Your guide to spending Avios | 2019 edition
I would not be changing to a different ffp. Long haul awards can be hard with any airline/frequent flyer program.
Last edited by Mwenenzi; Mar 15, 2019 at 3:14 pm Reason: added routes
Mar 22, 2019, 10:36 am
#2149
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 7
No access
Hi!
I am still confused what lounges I will be allowed to enter with my oneworld Sapphire status. I will be arriving HKG at around 1 am and according to oneworld.com the only lounge that is open during that time of the day is the „Plaza Premium“.
Am I allowed to enter the Plaza Premium leaving on a Cathay Economy Ticket with OW Sapphire?
Thanks for your help
Pax xy
I am still confused what lounges I will be allowed to enter with my oneworld Sapphire status. I will be arriving HKG at around 1 am and according to oneworld.com the only lounge that is open during that time of the day is the „Plaza Premium“.
Am I allowed to enter the Plaza Premium leaving on a Cathay Economy Ticket with OW Sapphire?
Thanks for your help
Pax xy
Mar 25, 2019, 4:08 pm
#2150
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,437
Right, you are only allowed to "cross-access" lounges operated by oneworld airlines, not third-party ones. In the case of HKG, that would be any of the CX lounges plus the QF lounge.
Apr 15, 2019, 5:08 pm
#2152
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
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Lounge access
United is Star Alliance. Anyway better to ask in the United forum. Guessing all the flights are on UA aircraft/UA flight numbers
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...leageplus-681/
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Apr 21, 2019, 6:51 pm
#2153
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 6
Paying the annual fee of one rewards card with another
Hello Flyertalk community!
I will be doing a lot of traveling in Mexico over the next two years, so I signed up for three separate rewards cards issued by the airline I will be using (AeroMexico Visa), my preferred hotel chain (Hilton Honors Amex) and a Chase Sapphire Reserve card. The annual fee of the Chase card is $450. I'm sure this is not a new question, but I couldn't find an answer searching the forums here or on Google. Can I use the Hilton Honors card to pay the annual fee of the Chase card? If so, will it count for points? Or is this just too obvious and the credit card companies already have it locked down?
I will be doing a lot of traveling in Mexico over the next two years, so I signed up for three separate rewards cards issued by the airline I will be using (AeroMexico Visa), my preferred hotel chain (Hilton Honors Amex) and a Chase Sapphire Reserve card. The annual fee of the Chase card is $450. I'm sure this is not a new question, but I couldn't find an answer searching the forums here or on Google. Can I use the Hilton Honors card to pay the annual fee of the Chase card? If so, will it count for points? Or is this just too obvious and the credit card companies already have it locked down?
Apr 21, 2019, 7:05 pm
#2154
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,985
Hello Flyertalk community!
I will be doing a lot of traveling in Mexico over the next two years, so I signed up for three separate rewards cards issued by the airline I will be using (AeroMexico Visa), my preferred hotel chain (Hilton Honors Amex) and a Chase Sapphire Reserve card. The annual fee of the Chase card is $450. I'm sure this is not a new question, but I couldn't find an answer searching the forums here or on Google. Can I use the Hilton Honors card to pay the annual fee of the Chase card? If so, will it count for points? Or is this just too obvious and the credit card companies already have it locked down?
I will be doing a lot of traveling in Mexico over the next two years, so I signed up for three separate rewards cards issued by the airline I will be using (AeroMexico Visa), my preferred hotel chain (Hilton Honors Amex) and a Chase Sapphire Reserve card. The annual fee of the Chase card is $450. I'm sure this is not a new question, but I couldn't find an answer searching the forums here or on Google. Can I use the Hilton Honors card to pay the annual fee of the Chase card? If so, will it count for points? Or is this just too obvious and the credit card companies already have it locked down?
generally credit card companies don’t allow payment to be made from another credit card.
Apr 22, 2019, 6:17 am
#2156
Join Date: Apr 2019
Programs: AA,BA, Finnair
Posts: 1
OneWolrd
Hi All - I think answer is yes but please can I check something with you.
I am a BA Silver, OneWorld Sapphire. I am travelling on a short haul American Airlines award ticket (booked on my AA account) this coming weekend and I would like to check 2 bags.
Although the ticket is not linked to my BA account - am I still able to check these 2 bags for free? I would just need to flash my BA silver membership at the desk?
Regards
Rob
I am a BA Silver, OneWorld Sapphire. I am travelling on a short haul American Airlines award ticket (booked on my AA account) this coming weekend and I would like to check 2 bags.
Although the ticket is not linked to my BA account - am I still able to check these 2 bags for free? I would just need to flash my BA silver membership at the desk?
Regards
Rob
Apr 22, 2019, 8:18 am
#2157
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 6
Hi All - I think answer is yes but please can I check something with you.
I am a BA Silver, OneWorld Sapphire. I am travelling on a short haul American Airlines award ticket (booked on my AA account) this coming weekend and I would like to check 2 bags.
Although the ticket is not linked to my BA account - am I still able to check these 2 bags for free? I would just need to flash my BA silver membership at the desk?
Regards
Rob
I am a BA Silver, OneWorld Sapphire. I am travelling on a short haul American Airlines award ticket (booked on my AA account) this coming weekend and I would like to check 2 bags.
Although the ticket is not linked to my BA account - am I still able to check these 2 bags for free? I would just need to flash my BA silver membership at the desk?
Regards
Rob
Apr 22, 2019, 9:48 am
#2158
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
Hi All - I think answer is yes but please can I check something with you.
I am a BA Silver, OneWorld Sapphire. I am travelling on a short haul American Airlines award ticket (booked on my AA account) this coming weekend and I would like to check 2 bags.
Although the ticket is not linked to my BA account - am I still able to check these 2 bags for free? I would just need to flash my BA silver membership at the desk?
I am a BA Silver, OneWorld Sapphire. I am travelling on a short haul American Airlines award ticket (booked on my AA account) this coming weekend and I would like to check 2 bags.
Although the ticket is not linked to my BA account - am I still able to check these 2 bags for free? I would just need to flash my BA silver membership at the desk?
May 5, 2019, 9:10 am
#2159
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 6
How soon can I start paying on my rewards cards and still preserve the rewards bonus?
I know this is probably a common and obvious question, but I must be searching this thread incorrectly because I can't seem to find a definite answer. How soon can I start paying on my rewards cards and still preserve the rewards bonus? I just received my three new rewards cards in April and I am on track to spend $6000 over three months to unlock a total of 190,000 rewards points between the 3. I'm keeping an eye on my balances and ensuring that they're not outpacing my available bank funds, but so far none of the three cards has defined my first due date. Can I pay off the payments that have posted and still preserve my rewards? My thinking is yes, but I also know that assumption is the mother of all costly mistakes 
May 5, 2019, 10:03 am
#2160
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,985
I know this is probably a common and obvious question, but I must be searching this thread incorrectly because I can't seem to find a definite answer. How soon can I start paying on my rewards cards and still preserve the rewards bonus? I just received my three new rewards cards in April and I am on track to spend $6000 over three months to unlock a total of 190,000 rewards points between the 3. I'm keeping an eye on my balances and ensuring that they're not outpacing my available bank funds, but so far none of the three cards has defined my first due date. Can I pay off the payments that have posted and still preserve my rewards? My thinking is yes, but I also know that assumption is the mother of all costly mistakes