FlyerTalk Forums
First
Page
216 of 244
Last
Go to
Page
116  166  206  210  211  212  213  214  215  216  217  218  219  220  221  222  226 
Page 216 of 244
Go to
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

FlyerTalk Forums (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/index.php)
-   oneworld (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oneworld-411/)
-   -   Oneworld booking and pricing experiences (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oneworld/1776577-oneworld-booking-pricing-experiences.html)

wandering_fred Jan 8, 2026 5:38 pm
I am thinking that you priced the xONEx fares based on AA.
The prices listed in EF for QR are sometimes quite a bit less expensive.
In particular, for India and South Africa.
I know who I would be choosing if I were to consider more wandering
Fred

steveholt Jan 8, 2026 6:43 pm
Has the collapse of the Iranian currency opened up any opportunities? QR does fly from IKA.

percysmith Jan 8, 2026 7:11 pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by steveholt (Post 37526600)
Has the collapse of the Iranian currency opened up any opportunities? QR does fly from IKA.
Looks like USD
Not to mention VWPs burn ESTA access

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9e623ad21b.png
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...58f0466807.png

Cashew1977 Jan 8, 2026 7:39 pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by wandering_fred (Post 37526505)
I am thinking that you priced the xONEx fares based on AA.
The prices listed in EF for QR are sometimes quite a bit less expensive.
In particular, for India and South Africa.
I know who I would be choosing if I were to consider more wandering
Fred
What are the experts' recommwndations for getting a DONE4 issued by QR? Is there a specialist desk for RTW for them... ?

pandaperth Jan 8, 2026 7:56 pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by steveholt (Post 37526600)
Has the collapse of the Iranian currency opened up any opportunities? QR does fly from IKA.
According to ExpertFlyer, the underlying base fares for Oneworld Explorers are quoted in the GDS in USD
So no opportunities to take advantage of the Iranian currency's collapse.
(Unlike when the Egyptian Pound was severely devalued back in early 2024 (that led to a feeding-frenzy - which I was part of :D)

MoodLighting Jan 9, 2026 12:17 am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cashew1977 (Post 37526674)
What are the experts' recommwndations for getting a DONE4 issued by QR? Is there a specialist desk for RTW for them... ?
A TA can plate to QR. You can't book direct with QR though.

wandering_fred Jan 9, 2026 5:32 am
Quote:
Originally Posted by MoodLighting (Post 37527003)
A TA can plate to QR. You can't book direct with QR though.
Which my Perth TA did for me twice. (2018/19ish)
One included an upgrade from LONE5 to DONE5 after the third flight
Ah times when I was wandering
Fred

jrobin Jan 9, 2026 8:27 am
Quote:
Originally Posted by wandering_fred (Post 37526505)
I am thinking that you priced the xONEx fares based on AA.
The prices listed in EF for QR are sometimes quite a bit less expensive.
In particular, for India and South Africa...
Fred
I cannot find different prices in EF for AA vs QR for India or South Africa.
Am I missing something?

steveholt Jan 9, 2026 8:58 am
Quote:
Originally Posted by pandaperth (Post 37526695)
According to ExpertFlyer, the underlying base fares for Oneworld Explorers are quoted in the GDS in USD
So no opportunities to take advantage of the Iranian currency's collapse.
(Unlike when the Egyptian Pound was severely devalued back in early 2024 (that led to a feeding-frenzy - which I was part of :D)
Right, that's the example I was thinking of. But no dice here!

Cashew1977 Jan 9, 2026 3:57 pm
Quick check... these routes dont work for a DONE4 do they?

NRT-HEL-RVN-HEL-FRA-LHR-PER-MEL-SYD-TBU-SYD-LAX-DFW-NRT

NRT-CDG-MAD-MUC-LHR-JNB-SYD-AKL-MEL-PPP-MEL-LAX-MIA-CUN-DFW-ICN-NRT

Mwenenzi Jan 9, 2026 4:56 pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cashew1977 (Post 37528471)
Quick check... these routes don't work for a DONE4 do they?
NRT-HEL-RVN-HEL-FRA-LHR-PER-MEL-SYD-TBU-SYD-LAX-DFW-NRT
NRT-CDG-MAD-MUC-LHR-JNB-SYD-AKL-MEL-PPP-MEL-LAX-MIA-CUN-DFW-ICN-NRT
A question or a statement?
All flights exist?
PPP https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitsunday_Coast_Airport
MEL-PPP is flown by Jetstar JQ and not QF. So the JQ operated ~ QF codeshare exemption as post 3217 above needed.

Route 1 A map from the Great Circle Mapper - Great Circle Mapper
Route 2 A map from the Great Circle Mapper - Great Circle Mapper

pandaperth Jan 9, 2026 5:56 pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cashew1977 (Post 37528471)
Quick check... these routes dont work for a DONE4 do they?

NRT-HEL-RVN-HEL-FRA-LHR-PER-MEL-SYD-TBU-SYD-LAX-DFW-NRT

NRT-CDG-MAD-MUC-LHR-JNB-SYD-AKL-MEL-PPP-MEL-LAX-MIA-CUN-DFW-ICN-NRT
Neither itinerary is a valid RTW
They violate these two rules:
Quote:
Rule 4
(a) Travel must be via the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and only one crossing of each ocean is permitted.
(b) Travel must be in a continuous forward direction between TC1 - TC2 - TC3. Backtracking within a continent is permitted except as follows:

Cashew1977 Jan 9, 2026 6:05 pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by pandaperth (Post 37528650)
Neither itinerary is a valid RTW
They violate these two rules:
thank you... thats helpful...
really appreciate the help!

Cashew1977 Jan 9, 2026 6:08 pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by pandaperth (Post 37528650)
Neither itinerary is a valid RTW
They violate these two rules:
thank you... thats helpful. Planning these is often half the fun!

pandaperth Jan 9, 2026 6:12 pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cashew1977 (Post 37528670)
thank you... thats helpful. Planning these is often half the fun!
Totally agree re the planning phase. :D
Have you read the User Guide wiki? The Oneworld Explorer User Guide - FlyerTalk Forums


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 6:08 pm.
First
Page
216 of 244
Last
Go to
Page
116  166  206  210  211  212  213  214  215  216  217  218  219  220  221  222  226 
Page 216 of 244
Go to
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page


This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.