Jun 5, 2025, 12:53 am
Oneworld booking and pricing experiences
Oct 23, 2024 | 6:41 pm
#2566
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NRT / HND
Programs: AA EXP, A3 Gold, Former UA 1K
Posts: 6,365
Okay thanks that's very helpful. However, I tried to get it issued with MH by using them as the first carrier via the online tool and it issued a ticket with QF!
I'll cancel that - payment is not taken and they should not be able to charge me without further authorization on my card.
I'm assuming the reason for aiming to ticket with CX is that they are much better at dealing with these tickets?
I'll cancel that - payment is not taken and they should not be able to charge me without further authorization on my card.
I'm assuming the reason for aiming to ticket with CX is that they are much better at dealing with these tickets?
Yeah, CX isn't bad to deal with, it's not as good as AA since there is no dedicated number to call into. You still have to deal with general customer service who will then forward your request to the team that handles RTWs, but it's nowhere near as bad as QF.
Oct 23, 2024 | 7:58 pm
#2567
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,616
From https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...abin-extra.jsp - AT sapphire doesn't get MCE
Who gets complimentary Main Cabin Extra seats?
- AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum Pro and AAdvantage Platinum members
- oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members with elite status on Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, Qatar Airways or Japan Airlines
Oct 23, 2024 | 10:39 pm
#2568
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NYC/SIN
Programs: CX DM, SQ KF
Posts: 2,344
Not sure if it would, but a sticky on points like these might help novices? (MH first sector gets ticketed by QF, JL charge an extra fee but are decent to deal with, CX are decent but you need to go through the general line, QF have issues with a,b,c,d)
Oct 24, 2024 | 4:54 am
#2569
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA Exec Platinum, UA Premier, HH Diamond. Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 34
It would certainly help me and I'm not exactly a novice. Have been doing RTW's since the late 90's. The problem is that it's a constantly evolving landscape and since I did my last one in 2020 or so everything has changed.
Last edited by Brianek; Oct 26, 2024 at 4:19 am
Oct 24, 2024 | 5:03 am
#2570
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA Exec Platinum, UA Premier, HH Diamond. Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 34
That's annoying that QF is getting MH bookings too. As long as the ticket isn't issued yet then you should be able to cancel with no penalty.
Yeah, CX isn't bad to deal with, it's not as good as AA since there is no dedicated number to call into. You still have to deal with general customer service who will then forward your request to the team that handles RTWs, but it's nowhere near as bad as QF.
Yeah, CX isn't bad to deal with, it's not as good as AA since there is no dedicated number to call into. You still have to deal with general customer service who will then forward your request to the team that handles RTWs, but it's nowhere near as bad as QF.
By the way, does anyone know if Air Tahiti Nui flights can be included in a DONE4? If I'm posting in the wrong thread, please feel free to send me in the right direction. I'm sure I read something about Air Tahiti Nui flights on a Oneworld RTW on Flyertalk, but I can't find it. Last I saw you could include QF codeshare services operated by Air Tahiti Nui, but that was back in 2016.
Oct 24, 2024 | 5:40 am
#2572
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA Exec Platinum, UA Premier, HH Diamond. Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 34
I'm trying to work out which Pacific destinations I can get on on a Oneworld Explorer and how. Ideally from Australia to LAX or DFW. Does anyone have experience with this?
I also looked at BNE/HIR/NAN/LAX (or DFW) - QF and Fiji Airlines flights - but couldn't get the online tool to price it.
Oct 24, 2024 | 5:57 am
#2574
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA Exec Platinum, UA Premier, HH Diamond. Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 34
Okay thanks,but Fiji Airways is in Oneworld since June 24 - see here : https://www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/...rways-oneworld so surely should be bookable on a Oneworld Explorer.
I guess other that that, the objective would be to find QF and AA flights into and out of Pacific destinations.
I guess other that that, the objective would be to find QF and AA flights into and out of Pacific destinations.
Oct 24, 2024 | 6:00 am
#2575
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: QF, AC, Hyatt, Hilton
Posts: 4,238
No, FJ isn't a member, it's a "oneworld connect" member, which largely seems to be useless.
https://www.oneworld.com/members
https://www.oneworld.com/members
Oct 24, 2024 | 6:02 am
#2576
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA Exec Platinum, UA Premier, HH Diamond. Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 34
No, FJ isn't a member, it's a "oneworld connect" member, which largely seems to be useless.
https://www.oneworld.com/members
https://www.oneworld.com/members
Oct 24, 2024 | 9:02 am
#2577
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NRT / HND
Programs: AA EXP, A3 Gold, Former UA 1K
Posts: 6,365
They'll be a OW member in the next 1-2 years, but not yet unfortunately. Until that happens, you can't used them on DONEx. You can however used them on DGLOB34, but then you're limited to 34k miles in total which may or may not be possible based on how many intentional long-er haul segments you have than is actually necessary to complete your itinerary. Just for example, something intentionally criss-crossing continents like xxx-JFK-SEA-DOH-DUB-DOH-MAD-DOH-xxx isn't likely to work on a DGLOB34, that needs to be done on a DONEx where mileage doesn't matter.
But DGLOB34 and DONE4 are typically nearly the same price, so if you have an itinerary that's more efficiently routed then you can use FJ.
But DGLOB34 and DONE4 are typically nearly the same price, so if you have an itinerary that's more efficiently routed then you can use FJ.
Oct 24, 2024 | 2:17 pm
#2578
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 22,913
Thanks again. Ended up calling the US number to cancel and did so without any great problem. I think I'm going to end up ticketing this via a T/A.
By the way, does anyone know if Air Tahiti Nui flights can be included in a DONE4? If I'm posting in the wrong thread, please feel free to send me in the right direction. I'm sure I read something about Air Tahiti Nui flights on a Oneworld RTW on Flyertalk, but I can't find it. Last I saw you could include QF codeshare services operated by Air Tahiti Nui, but that was back in 2016.
By the way, does anyone know if Air Tahiti Nui flights can be included in a DONE4? If I'm posting in the wrong thread, please feel free to send me in the right direction. I'm sure I read something about Air Tahiti Nui flights on a Oneworld RTW on Flyertalk, but I can't find it. Last I saw you could include QF codeshare services operated by Air Tahiti Nui, but that was back in 2016.
Bollocks. Okay thanks, good to know. Not even if they are QF codeshare services operated by Air Tahiti Nui?
I'm trying to work out which Pacific destinations I can get on on a Oneworld Explorer and how. Ideally from Australia to LAX or DFW. Does anyone have experience with this?
I also looked at BNE/HIR/NAN/LAX (or DFW) - QF and Fiji Airlines flights - but couldn't get the online tool to price it.
I'm trying to work out which Pacific destinations I can get on on a Oneworld Explorer and how. Ideally from Australia to LAX or DFW. Does anyone have experience with this?
I also looked at BNE/HIR/NAN/LAX (or DFW) - QF and Fiji Airlines flights - but couldn't get the online tool to price it.
Okay thanks,but Fiji Airways is in Oneworld since June 24 - see here : https://www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/...rways-oneworld so surely should be bookable on a Oneworld Explorer.
I guess other that that, the objective would be to find QF and AA flights into and out of Pacific destinations.
I guess other that that, the objective would be to find QF and AA flights into and out of Pacific destinations.
oneworld Explorer
Continent-Based Air Travel
No matter where business or pleasure takes you, oneworld's vast network means your Round The World trip via oneworld Explorer fare makes it easy to travel from city to city, and continent to continent. And, for every dot you connect, you earn more miles and points to spend across the oneworld Alliance.
Continent-Based Air Travel
No matter where business or pleasure takes you, oneworld's vast network means your Round The World trip via oneworld Explorer fare makes it easy to travel from city to city, and continent to continent. And, for every dot you connect, you earn more miles and points to spend across the oneworld Alliance.
Global Explorer
Distance-Based Air Travel
For an even wider choice of where to travel, book your Round The World trip via Global Explorer, which grants you access to an even more extensive list of airlines, including Aer Lingus, Bangkok Airways, oneworld connectpartner Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Jetstar Asia, Jetstar Japan, Jetstar Pacific, WestJet, and Qantas code-share flights operated by Air Tahiti Nui.
Distance-Based Air Travel
For an even wider choice of where to travel, book your Round The World trip via Global Explorer, which grants you access to an even more extensive list of airlines, including Aer Lingus, Bangkok Airways, oneworld connectpartner Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Jetstar Asia, Jetstar Japan, Jetstar Pacific, WestJet, and Qantas code-share flights operated by Air Tahiti Nui.
First / Business / Economy RTW / Open Jaw travel via AA/AS/AT/AY/BA/CX/IB/JL/MH/NU/QF/QR/RJ/UL
operated services worldwide.
Airlines for Global Explorer (*GLOB*)operated services worldwide.
First/Business/Economy travel valid for RTW /Open Jaw travel via
AA/AS/AT/AY/BA/CX/EI/FJ/GK/IB/JL/JQ/MH/NU/PG/QF/QR/RJ/UL/WS/3K
The differences areAA/AS/AT/AY/BA/CX/EI/FJ/GK/IB/JL/JQ/MH/NU/PG/QF/QR/RJ/UL/WS/3K
EI FJ GK JQ PG WS 3K
For full OW members pacific island destinations limited to QF and some airlines to HNL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel...tional_Airport. (may be other destinations?)
When AS fully completes the takeover of HA (into OW) will be more Pacific destination options.
When FJ becomes a full OW member will be more Pacific destination options.
Example QF from BNE (from AFF)
Last edited by Mwenenzi; Oct 24, 2024 at 3:40 pm
Oct 29, 2024 | 8:44 pm
#2579
Join Date: Jun 2024
Posts: 12
I’m about to complete my RTW trip ex-CAI, next month. I just realized that my final segment, DOH-CAI on Qatar Airways, doesn’t really work for my plans. However, since it’s part of a connecting ticket JRO-DOH-CAI, it’s a bit complicated. I contacted a Qatar Airways agent, and they confirmed that dropping the final segment is against policy.
Here’s my question:
1. Can a Qantas agent assist by canceling the last leg and reissuing the ticket without any fees, given that I’ve flown most of the RTW segments already?
2. If that’s not possible, would it work to simply not check in any baggage on the JRO-DOH leg and skip boarding the final DOH-CAI segment?
Thanks in advance for any guidance on this!
Here’s my question:
1. Can a Qantas agent assist by canceling the last leg and reissuing the ticket without any fees, given that I’ve flown most of the RTW segments already?
2. If that’s not possible, would it work to simply not check in any baggage on the JRO-DOH leg and skip boarding the final DOH-CAI segment?
Thanks in advance for any guidance on this!
Oct 29, 2024 | 9:36 pm
#2580
Join Date: Jun 2024
Posts: 12
Im about to complete my RTW trip ex-CAI, next month. I just realized that my final segment, DOH-CAI on Qatar Airways, doesnt really work for my plans. However, since its part of a connecting ticket JRO-DOH-CAI, its a bit complicated. I contacted a Qatar Airways agent, and they confirmed that dropping the final segment is against policy.
Heres my question:
1. Can a Qantas agent assist by canceling the last leg and reissuing the ticket without any fees, given that Ive flown most of the RTW segments already?
2. If thats not possible, would it work to simply not check in any baggage on the JRO-DOH leg and skip boarding the final DOH-CAI segment?
Thanks in advance for any guidance on this!
Heres my question:
1. Can a Qantas agent assist by canceling the last leg and reissuing the ticket without any fees, given that Ive flown most of the RTW segments already?
2. If thats not possible, would it work to simply not check in any baggage on the JRO-DOH leg and skip boarding the final DOH-CAI segment?
Thanks in advance for any guidance on this!