Jun 5, 2025, 12:53 am
Oneworld booking and pricing experiences
Apr 10, 2025 | 6:20 am
#2821
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,616
Or just don't go to the lounge. Small sacrifice for building status safely. Priority pass or Amex lounge access can fill in the gaps somewhat.
Apr 10, 2025 | 9:07 am
#2822
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,616
Apr 11, 2025 | 6:12 am
#2823
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London, UK
Programs: AY Platinum (BA refugee), AA liftime gold
Posts: 689
[fwiw, the info you suggest is useful and even more useful I think is the non-published info on how to ensure segments credit where you want]
Apr 13, 2025 | 9:07 am
#2824
Join Date: Jun 2016
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 167
On the topic of crediting... Is it possible to use Codeshare flights instead of prime codes when booking segments?
What rules apply here? Should I assume married segment logic applies?
So, for example on a AA operated leg which has a BA Codeshare, I could presumably only select the BA* Codeshare flight no if I'm connecting to/from another BA leg?
I ask because after the recent changes to BA's program, some airlines earn considerably more than others even when Codeshares.
What rules apply here? Should I assume married segment logic applies?
So, for example on a AA operated leg which has a BA Codeshare, I could presumably only select the BA* Codeshare flight no if I'm connecting to/from another BA leg?
I ask because after the recent changes to BA's program, some airlines earn considerably more than others even when Codeshares.
Apr 13, 2025 | 12:25 pm
#2825
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,616
On the topic of crediting... Is it possible to use Codeshare flights instead of prime codes when booking segments?
What rules apply here? Should I assume married segment logic applies?
So, for example on a AA operated leg which has a BA Codeshare, I could presumably only select the BA* Codeshare flight no if I'm connecting to/from another BA leg?
I ask because after the recent changes to BA's program, some airlines earn considerably more than others even when Codeshares.
What rules apply here? Should I assume married segment logic applies?
So, for example on a AA operated leg which has a BA Codeshare, I could presumably only select the BA* Codeshare flight no if I'm connecting to/from another BA leg?
I ask because after the recent changes to BA's program, some airlines earn considerably more than others even when Codeshares.
If you want the most choice, use a travel agent.
Apr 17, 2025 | 7:22 am
#2828
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: HAM
Programs: AY Plat (OWE), BA Silver (OWS), LH SEN (*G), A3*G, IHG Diamond
Posts: 628
To add a data point:
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Same for AS flights, when calling guy says he now sees 2 numbers in the system but was able to remove the old one (again their website did not offer to change FFN at all).
This I still need to check, it is still in the what I call "cool down / sync phase"
Ergo:
If you want to swap number be prepared for multiple rounds with agents, double (better triple) check and do it all well in advance your journey so all the backend systems / databases / whatever have enough time to sync...
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Same for AS flights, when calling guy says he now sees 2 numbers in the system but was able to remove the old one (again their website did not offer to change FFN at all).
This I still need to check, it is still in the what I call "cool down / sync phase"
Ergo:
If you want to swap number be prepared for multiple rounds with agents, double (better triple) check and do it all well in advance your journey so all the backend systems / databases / whatever have enough time to sync...
First round of FFN swap for AS flights did not work, system still showed 2 numbers (and BA as primary when pulling the reservation up online).
2nd attempt now got a more knowledgable agent who "had seen this before", so thankfully she knew her clicks better.
She removed both FFN, saved it so all fields showed empty and then added AY number again.
Now it shows the AY number also when I look up the reservation online, so hopefully the entire itinary is now "Finnair-ed"
Apr 17, 2025 | 3:18 pm
#2829
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 7,220
This is flight-dependent. Some code-share flights have traffic restrictions, others not. Even if the flight should be bookable, whether the airline agent you work with is willing to book for you is another question.
Apr 18, 2025 | 2:51 pm
#2830
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London, UK
Programs: AY Platinum (BA refugee), AA liftime gold
Posts: 689
It's been noted that recent messages are off topic. This thread is for booking or pricing experiences, not crediting issues. A thread was created for that: Where and how to credit DONEx flights
Please respect other forum members, current and future, by staying on topic and especially when it's been requested and accommodated for.
Please respect other forum members, current and future, by staying on topic and especially when it's been requested and accommodated for.
Apr 18, 2025 | 5:54 pm
#2831
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 34
D&D and RTW
One thing I learned in middle school, is that middle school is boring, and only survivable if you play Dungeons and Dragons.
One thing I learned from D&D, is that Lawful Good characters (like Paladins) can collaborate with Lawful Chaotic characters (like Rangers). Because their differences are minor, and the real enemy is the evil classes (BAEC program redesigners, a certain type of flight attendant, and other categories of troll). One thing the Paladins and Rangers should keep in mind is that we are all good.
Some of us post in the wrong thread, but we are all good. Lets all try to post in the right thread, but lets all really unite in coming together to outwit the trolls.
One thing I learned from D&D, is that Lawful Good characters (like Paladins) can collaborate with Lawful Chaotic characters (like Rangers). Because their differences are minor, and the real enemy is the evil classes (BAEC program redesigners, a certain type of flight attendant, and other categories of troll). One thing the Paladins and Rangers should keep in mind is that we are all good.
Some of us post in the wrong thread, but we are all good. Lets all try to post in the right thread, but lets all really unite in coming together to outwit the trolls.
Apr 18, 2025 | 10:25 pm
#2832
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .60 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 17,991
If we really want people to post in the correct thread, we should have a Wikipost to this thread that summarizes what this one is supposed to be about, and lists all the other threads (perhaps with a parenthetical summary after each). The parenthetical summaries can be done later.
May 11, 2025 | 2:14 pm
#2833
Join Date: Jun 2016
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 167
So, weird thing... Looks like I've found a way to get a DGLOB34 to price up with AA.com using ITA Matrix and Bookwithmatrix. All it took was one short AA domestic leg on an AA code.
Anyone know if I'll be able to get through to the AA RTW desk to service this if I book it? I'll definitely need to make some changes to the last couple of (non US) legs in a few months I'm curious if they'd refuse to deal with it because I booked it online?
Anyone know if I'll be able to get through to the AA RTW desk to service this if I book it? I'll definitely need to make some changes to the last couple of (non US) legs in a few months I'm curious if they'd refuse to deal with it because I booked it online?
May 12, 2025 | 2:30 am
#2834
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London, UK
Programs: AY Platinum (BA refugee), AA liftime gold
Posts: 689
So, weird thing... Looks like I've found a way to get a DGLOB34 to price up with AA.com using ITA Matrix and Bookwithmatrix. All it took was one short AA domestic leg on an AA code.
Anyone know if I'll be able to get through to the AA RTW desk to service this if I book it? I'll definitely need to make some changes to the last couple of (non US) legs in a few months I'm curious if they'd refuse to deal with it because I booked it online?
Anyone know if I'll be able to get through to the AA RTW desk to service this if I book it? I'll definitely need to make some changes to the last couple of (non US) legs in a few months I'm curious if they'd refuse to deal with it because I booked it online?
May 12, 2025 | 1:39 pm
#2835
Join Date: Jun 2016
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 167
Well, I hit book today, and my ticket has been "On Request" for 6-7 hours, so I'm assuming it's been shipped over to the One world ticketing desk to actually ticket manually. Fingers crossed they don't cancel it because I don't have an over water AA segment. Because I'm trying to limp over the BA Gold For Life Now threshold I'm prio-ing EI,JL,QR and AY.
Let's see what happens
Let's see what happens