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I'm sure this is nothing new but when you call the AA RTW desk, do you request a specific currency for pricing? I called today and said I was starting ex-CAI.. the agent said the base fare for a DONE5 was $10k-something USD... but she said I could have it priced in a different currency, so I asked for EGP. She said it was $10k because I was in the US... but that doesn't sound right, does it?
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Originally Posted by zoombee
(Post 36066536)
Did you have issues with the itinerary exceeds 34,000 miles bug and if so what sorted it? I've tried a variation on your routing:
CAI-xMAD-xDOH-DPS-xHKG-PER-SYD-DFW-ANC-LAX-JFK-EZE,GRU-xDOH-HEL-DXB and it says it's valid on the build page (with well over 34k miles of course), then lets me pick all the flights but won't let me go further due to the 34k "limit". Same issue with this routing so it's not an ANC problem: CAI-xMAD-xDOH-DPS-xHKG-PER-SYD-DFW-LAX-JFK-EZE-GRU-xDOH-HEL-DXB Likewise with this routing so it's not about the end of the itin either: CAI-xMAD-xDOH-DPS-xHKG-PER-SYD-DFW-LAX-JFK-EZE-GRU-DOH And likewise with this routing so it's not about the transcon: CAI-xMAD-xDOH-DPS-xHKG-PER-SYD-DFW-JFK-EZE-GRU-DOH I'm surprised your last one didn't work. Try removing the EZE - GRU leg if you can. |
Originally Posted by izzik
(Post 36066924)
I'm sure this is nothing new but when you call the AA RTW desk, do you request a specific currency for pricing? I called today and said I was starting ex-CAI.. the agent said the base fare for a DONE5 was $10k-something USD... but she said I could have it priced in a different currency, so I asked for EGP. She said it was $10k because I was in the US... but that doesn't sound right, does it?
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Originally Posted by jerry a. laska
(Post 36066287)
You are using up 2 of your allotted 16 segments by changing airports in NYC (JFK to EWR) and TYO (NRT to HND).
AA JFK-LAX will be a better choice than AS EWR-LAX; better lounges at JFK and AS seats are only recliner. |
Originally Posted by paul4471
(Post 36067150)
Constant issues with it. I have no idea what sorted it but I Def couldn't get another europe sector into it. I was trying for HEL too like you so see that they would fail.
I'm surprised your last one didn't work. Try removing the EZE - GRU leg if you can. |
Originally Posted by jerry a. laska
(Post 36067167)
Are you still seeing AA fares ex-CAI on EF? From my searches today the AA fares seem to be gone again.
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Originally Posted by izzik
(Post 36067289)
I haven't seen AA ex CAI on EF even before the deval but apparently that hasn't stopped other people from booking with AA.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35637646-post1531.html So I don't think you'll be successful getting the AA RTW desk to issue an xonex ex-CAI at the ex-CAI price; I think your best bet is the tool and/or QF. |
AA still publishes CAI fares, but they are just ridiculously high. For example, DONE3 is $7306 with AA, $2629 with others.
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Got a DONE3 fare issued by BA for 2629USD (+1115USD taxes) ex-CAI. They didn't want to hold it, so does anyone know what is 5% cancelation penalty calculated from- before or after taxes. Need to optimize the itinerary so might need to cancel and rebook. The ticket has 13 segments, including several A legs on QR in Middle East and QR DOH-JFK and CX on JFK-CAI among others.I was surprised BA went ahead and ticketed it - very different from Star where you need to email LH folks.
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Originally Posted by UserMark
(Post 36067528)
AA still publishes CAI fares, but they are just ridiculously high. For example, DONE3 is $7306 with AA, $2629 with others.
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Originally Posted by jerry a. laska
(Post 36067539)
Where are you finding them?
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Originally Posted by steveholt
(Post 36067566)
Should be on Expertflyer.
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I was on the phone a few hours ago to AA RTW ticketing desk and asked about ex CAI and they said they are not presently issuing any tickets originating there …
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Originally Posted by paul4471
(Post 36067228)
Another thought are you choosing Qantas as your preferred carrier on the first page?
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Originally Posted by paul4471
(Post 36067150)
Constant issues with it. I have no idea what sorted it but I Def couldn't get another europe sector into it. I was trying for HEL too like you so see that they would fail.
I'm surprised your last one didn't work. Try removing the EZE - GRU leg if you can. If anyone else is having success with the online booking took for an ex CAI xONEx then it would be great to hear from them. |
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