Jun 5, 2025, 12:53 am
Oneworld booking and pricing experiences
Feb 26, 2024 | 9:34 pm
#1637
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: anywhere and everywhere
Programs: United Nations 193, UA GS, AS MVP 100K, DL Diamond, Marriot Lifetime Titanium, AmEx Centurion
Posts: 6,355
Feb 27, 2024 | 2:36 am
#1638
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: used to be PER, now it's nowhere/eveywhere
Programs: QFF NB, AA GLD
Posts: 3,687
Mar 6, 2024 | 2:41 am
#1641
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: PER
Programs: AA LPLT, SQ Gold, QF, BA, UA, AS NB, Bonvoy LPLT, HH Gold
Posts: 398
Hi All, Just an update and point of reference on pricing for anyone interested on the itin I ended up booking.
All done via the AA RTW desk and every agent super helpful and knowledgeable that I spoke with (4). One lady mentioned she had just been in a meeting where frustration was raised about the number of D fares they could see on partners and yet the system would not let them book as part of DONEx. My example was DOH-PER (EF showing D6 and she could see the seats but not book them) - she mentioned they are seeing more and more of it and it is very frustrating for them as well as customers. All in all the experience booking was excellent and calls answered every time within 5 minutes. I did have a go at the OW tool and the Beta tool and both were impossible to use. The new Beta is worse than the old tool which must have taken some concerted effort.
My fare is ex-TYO, it was done with an eye on urgency as travel mostly in May and a number of necessary destinations. I'm sure I could have maximised more miles etc but I'm happy with it.
Route:
HND-xDFW-YYZ
YYZ-xORD-IAH
IAH-xMIA-BOG
SCL-xLHR-xDOH-MEL
PER-MEL
MEL-xADL-PER
PER-xHKG-NRT
(2 surface sectors)
Fare, paid in SGD Total cost SGD9,884.10 = Base Fare SGD8,033.00 + Taxes and Fees SGD1,595.30+ Carrier-imposed fees SGD255.00
(Approx USD 7375)
I would appreciate thoughts on which partner to credit to. I am AA LifePlat, QF, BA and AS nobody. I don't see likelihood of any program getting me to emerald (and wont have much more paid travel in 2024) so was just going to suck it up and put it to AA since I am low on AA miles and have quite a lot stockpiled in the other 3.
As always thanks for all the wise heads on here and the advice. Nice to be back on the horse!
All done via the AA RTW desk and every agent super helpful and knowledgeable that I spoke with (4). One lady mentioned she had just been in a meeting where frustration was raised about the number of D fares they could see on partners and yet the system would not let them book as part of DONEx. My example was DOH-PER (EF showing D6 and she could see the seats but not book them) - she mentioned they are seeing more and more of it and it is very frustrating for them as well as customers. All in all the experience booking was excellent and calls answered every time within 5 minutes. I did have a go at the OW tool and the Beta tool and both were impossible to use. The new Beta is worse than the old tool which must have taken some concerted effort.
My fare is ex-TYO, it was done with an eye on urgency as travel mostly in May and a number of necessary destinations. I'm sure I could have maximised more miles etc but I'm happy with it.
Route:
HND-xDFW-YYZ
YYZ-xORD-IAH
IAH-xMIA-BOG
SCL-xLHR-xDOH-MEL
PER-MEL
MEL-xADL-PER
PER-xHKG-NRT
(2 surface sectors)
Fare, paid in SGD Total cost SGD9,884.10 = Base Fare SGD8,033.00 + Taxes and Fees SGD1,595.30+ Carrier-imposed fees SGD255.00
(Approx USD 7375)
I would appreciate thoughts on which partner to credit to. I am AA LifePlat, QF, BA and AS nobody. I don't see likelihood of any program getting me to emerald (and wont have much more paid travel in 2024) so was just going to suck it up and put it to AA since I am low on AA miles and have quite a lot stockpiled in the other 3.
As always thanks for all the wise heads on here and the advice. Nice to be back on the horse!
Mar 6, 2024 | 3:00 am
#1642
Ambassador, Hong Kong and Macau
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HKG
Programs: Non-top tier Asia Miles member
Posts: 22,111
Mar 6, 2024 | 8:45 am
#1643
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: anywhere and everywhere
Programs: United Nations 193, UA GS, AS MVP 100K, DL Diamond, Marriot Lifetime Titanium, AmEx Centurion
Posts: 6,355
Mar 6, 2024 | 12:20 pm
#1644
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 22,913
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I would appreciate thoughts on which partner to credit to. I am AA LifePlat, QF, BA and AS nobody. I don't see likelihood of any program getting me to emerald (and wont have much more paid travel in 2024) so was just going to suck it up and put it to AA since I am low on AA miles and have quite a lot stockpiled in the other 3.
I would appreciate thoughts on which partner to credit to. I am AA LifePlat, QF, BA and AS nobody. I don't see likelihood of any program getting me to emerald (and wont have much more paid travel in 2024) so was just going to suck it up and put it to AA since I am low on AA miles and have quite a lot stockpiled in the other 3.
How close to lifetime status with other ffp's (other than AA)?
QF are going to change the ffp in a few weeks.
Those airlines that are revenue based can-do have specific rules for earning on these multi segment tickets. Check carefully.
Having many ffp's in the same alliance can be poor value in the mid-long term.
Mar 6, 2024 | 1:41 pm
#1647
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: anywhere and everywhere
Programs: United Nations 193, UA GS, AS MVP 100K, DL Diamond, Marriot Lifetime Titanium, AmEx Centurion
Posts: 6,355
Mar 6, 2024 | 1:46 pm
#1648
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,614
Mar 6, 2024 | 2:14 pm
#1649
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: anywhere and everywhere
Programs: United Nations 193, UA GS, AS MVP 100K, DL Diamond, Marriot Lifetime Titanium, AmEx Centurion
Posts: 6,355
Mar 6, 2024 | 3:13 pm
#1650
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,614