Jun 5, 2025, 12:53 am
Oneworld booking and pricing experiences
Mar 21, 2024 | 11:42 pm
#1891
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NRT / HND
Programs: AA EXP, A3 Gold, Former UA 1K
Posts: 6,365
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.
Mar 24, 2024 | 10:50 am
#1893
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: 6,359
Mar 24, 2024 | 10:56 am
#1895
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: 6,359
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...
Mar 24, 2024 | 10:59 am
#1896
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 157
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
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 $4,300 USD or lots and lots of CAD.
After submitting the initial QR start and seeing the price, I called back and asked to change to RJ and to submit for a reprice. Agent said that changes like that won't change the ticket price but she obliged anyway since I am so charming.
Lots of fun experimenting and booking.
I'm thinking about another xONEx starting next month since I have travel from Europe to NA in April and then from NA to ME in August. Likely I'll book directly with the OW tool since my dates will all be on the calendar so (hopefully) no need to call the dreaded QF number for changes. And I want to make it a bit crazy. If the base fare is still there, I'll book it up once I've figured it out.
insert maniacal laugh here
Mar 24, 2024 | 11:29 am
#1897
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 157
Who are you trying to book with? This has been answered repeatedly here.
Looks like many fares have been pulled today - the tool won't price anything ex-CAI on IB or BA today...and I can't seem to force RJ either...
Base fares were around USD 3,000 plus taxes and fees. If you have something I'd consider ticketing now...this may be rapidly evaporating...
Looks like many fares have been pulled today - the tool won't price anything ex-CAI on IB or BA today...and I can't seem to force RJ either...
Base fares were around USD 3,000 plus taxes and fees. If you have something I'd consider ticketing now...this may be rapidly evaporating...
Mar 24, 2024 | 12:27 pm
#1898
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 2,056
Would you be able to click on pricing summary on aa.com and see what the base fare/carrier-imposed charges/taxes breakdown is? As for RJ fare on expertflyer, it did stop coming up today, but RTW still comes up with BA/UL/MH airlines (DGLOB34 or DONE4 is 3018$ 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?
Mar 24, 2024 | 12:42 pm
#1899
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 157
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.
Last edited by slhu82; Mar 24, 2024 at 12:50 pm
Mar 24, 2024 | 12:46 pm
#1900
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 2,056
Mar 24, 2024 | 1:07 pm
#1902
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 2,056
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...
Mar 24, 2024 | 3:11 pm
#1903
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE, AY Gold, Accor Plat, various CC hotel status
Posts: 2,981
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.
Mar 24, 2024 | 8:55 pm
#1904
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: country Western Australia
Programs: QF WP(LTS) - AA LTG(1MM)
Posts: 2,857
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 $500 more
Keep wandering
Fred
Japan a couple/three/four hundred US$ less....
DONE3 near US$5000 base
DONE4 about $500 more
Keep wandering
Fred
Mar 24, 2024 | 10:40 pm
#1905
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NRT / HND
Programs: AA EXP, A3 Gold, Former UA 1K
Posts: 6,365
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.
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.
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.