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Originally Posted by slhu82
(Post 36099752)
Did you call AA to book? I tried to use online tool, but 2 things really annoying
1. first leg can not be QR operated 2. If I use old tool, 34000 miles bug 3. If I use new tool, must return to CAI, I can not return to DOH
Originally Posted by danger
(Post 36099794)
I've noticed that the 'over 34,000 miles' message can be entirely unrelated to actually having an itinerary over 34K. Everytime I've got the error message, it's been due to another issue that's easily rectified yourself. In my case, it's occurred where a direct flight wasn't available on the day I chose and the indirect flight causes the itinerary to have two many sectors. Or it's because business isn't available on all flights. Or it's because the tool has chosen a routing that arrives at one airport and leaves from another, again causing issues with the maximum number of segments. In all cases, I've been able to get rid of the error by reviewing each flight individually. In all cases, my itinerary is well over 34K.
For 1) You can book on RJ to get it to ticket, then remove it later for the $125 fee. You'll also likely get a small refund for the YQ difference since QR is lower. For 3) Wasn't aware of that issue on the 'new' tool not allowing return to a different country in the region. But if you have the segments remaining, you can always build in like a 20 hour connection in DOH and convince the check in agent you need your luggage to go to the hotel that night. At the very worst you can arrive in DOH and cancel the last leg there and get your luggage pulled, but this could take a while and you can't exit customs without it. |
xCAI for 4 continents for D fare. I got 7000 from AA. Which is quiet a lot comparing with others.
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Originally Posted by slhu82
(Post 36106022)
xCAI for 4 continents for D fare. I got 7000 from AA. Which is quiet a lot comparing with others.
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What's normal price for xCAI? My current itinerary first leg is QR. I am considering to update to RJ to see if price will drop
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Originally Posted by slhu82
(Post 36106028)
What's normal price for xCAI? My current itinerary first leg is QR. I am considering to update to RJ to see if price will drop
Looks like many fares have been pulled today - the tool won't price anything ex-CAI on IB or BA today...and I can't seem to force RJ either... Base fares were around USD 3,000 plus taxes and fees. If you have something I'd consider ticketing now...this may be rapidly evaporating... |
Originally Posted by NotJustDreaming
(Post 36097261)
I was going to post once I received the tickets. Today is Thursday.
Credit card charge is pending. Original call was Monday. Repriced and paid on Tuesday. Full itinerary is in aa.com with different booking codes for other airlines. But I have not received any email from aa. This is my first xONEx. Almost embarrassing since I did not think to select for YQ. Departure in 2025 with everything but the start date off the calendar (just dummy dates). I am posting the first DONE3 (x2) itinerary that I picked starting with QR and also the change to RJ which brought the base fare back down to 130,000 EGP - since both were legal. We're doing it over five-six months and we'll be adding separate flights in Asia and from ANC, maybe from HNL as well. Awesome ideas/suggestions welcome. CAI xDOH QR (changed to CAI xAMM RJ) xDOH HKT QR (changed to xAMM BKK RJ) HKT HKG CX (changed to BKK HKG with CX) HKG DPS CX DPS KUL MH KUL NRT JL NRT HNL JL HNL ANC AS ANC LAX AS LAX SJO AA SJO DFW AA DFW SFO AA SFO MIA AA MIA DOH QR DOH AMM QR AMM CAI RJ I'm likely crediting to BAEC. Both itineraries earn 1,560 TP. Fare was just under $4,300 USD or lots and lots of CAD. After submitting the initial QR start and seeing the price, I called back and asked to change to RJ and to submit for a reprice. Agent said that changes like that won't change the ticket price but she obliged anyway since I am so charming. Lots of fun experimenting and booking. I'm thinking about another xONEx starting next month since I have travel from Europe to NA in April and then from NA to ME in August. Likely I'll book directly with the OW tool since my dates will all be on the calendar so (hopefully) no need to call the dreaded QF number for changes. And I want to make it a bit crazy. If the base fare is still there, I'll book it up once I've figured it out. insert maniacal laugh here |
Originally Posted by ironmanjt
(Post 36106031)
Who are you trying to book with? This has been answered repeatedly here.
Looks like many fares have been pulled today - the tool won't price anything ex-CAI on IB or BA today...and I can't seem to force RJ either... Base fares were around USD 3,000 plus taxes and fees. If you have something I'd consider ticketing now...this may be rapidly evaporating... https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...279abb0fc3.png |
Originally Posted by slhu82
(Post 36106028)
What's normal price for xCAI? to see if price will drop
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Originally Posted by LilZeppelin
(Post 36106251)
Would you be able to click on pricing summary on aa.com and see what the base fare/carrier-imposed charges/taxes breakdown is? As for RJ fare on expertflyer, it did stop coming up today, but RTW still comes up with BA/UL/MH airlines (DGLOB34 or DONE4 is 3018$ or 3024$ depending on airline). by the way, I still do not understand what the difference is who lists the fare. If RJ does not have the fare listed, then does that mean the first flight cannot be on RJ?
I don't see price summary from AA.com. Do you know how to check price summary. I do not even receive any email alert regarding my price and I called today to figure out my price. so I am not 100% sure what is my base fare. But based on others info, QR base fair is 5200. My overall cost is 7000, which lines up perfectly. I am about to call AA and ask them to switch to RJ for the first segment. Let's see if they are able to do it and give me RJ base fair. |
Originally Posted by slhu82
(Post 36106280)
I don't see price summary from AA.com.
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Yes, I remember before ticketing, I saw a little button to call up the price, and that is how I found out the price even without calling them back. Perhaps if you logout of your advantage account and retrieve the trip by name and PNR...
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As of right now, the cheap ex-CAI fares are still available (according to EF) only on MH, UL and BA. If someone is sitting on the fence I suggest ringing up BA immediately (and be prepared to pay hefty fuel surcharges). Otherwise, there are ongoing good (but not nearly as great) deals out of OSL and TYO.
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JNB seems to be back in the mix with EF reporting DONE3/4 fares roughly the same as OSL.
Japan a couple/three/four hundred US$ less.... DONE3 near US$5000 base DONE4 about $500 more Keep wandering Fred |
Originally Posted by slhu82
(Post 36106280)
I don't see price summary from AA.com. Do you know how to check price summary. I do not even receive any email alert regarding my price and I called today to figure out my price. so I am not 100% sure what is my base fare. But based on others info, QR base fair is 5200. My overall cost is 7000, which lines up perfectly.
I am about to call AA and ask them to switch to RJ for the first segment. Let's see if they are able to do it and give me RJ base fair.
Originally Posted by wandering_fred
(Post 36107160)
JNB seems to be back in the mix with EF reporting DONE3/4 fares roughly the same as OSL.
Japan a couple/three/four hundred US$ less.... DONE3 near US$5000 base DONE4 about $500 more Keep wandering Fred I'll have to check out ex-South Africa, that would be interesting as well since I believe that would allow the full 4 stopovers in both Europe / ME and Asia. Something you don't get in ex-Japan or ex-OSL (or ex-CAI) itineraries. |
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