|
Originally Posted by aaupgrade
(Post 17373495)
From a curiosity standpoint I would like to know if this works. Just last fall I had to go to YYZ to reticket my not yet started CirPac as the AA RTW desk said CX requires tickets to be purchased 7 days out.
You may want to double check with them so you don't encounter any unwanted surprises. (A) Reservations and Ticketing Unless otherwise specified Reservations for the first international flight and all preceeding flights are required at least 7 days prior to departure of the first flight. Subsequent segments may be open-dated. Ticketing for departure from fare origin must be completed at least 7 days before departure. Exception: For Economy Class reservations made 22 or more days before departure tickets must be issued at least 21 days before departure. Xonex rules only require seven days when travel originates in TC1. For travel originating in TC2/3, there are different time limits depending upon when the reservation was made. Code:
5. RESERVATIONS AND TICKETINGOf course, as we all know individual ticket offices may be more cooperative than others. |
Originally Posted by aaupgrade
(Post 17373495)
the AA RTW desk said CX requires tickets to be purchased 7 days out.
Code:
A. RESERVATIONS AND TICKETING |
Originally Posted by aaupgrade
(Post 17373495)
From a curiosity standpoint I would like to know if this works. Just last fall I had to go to YYZ to reticket my not yet started CirPac as the AA RTW desk said CX requires tickets to be purchased 7 days out.
You may want to double check with them so you don't encounter any unwanted surprises. |
Originally Posted by og
(Post 17376795)
I purchased my DCIRC29SA in HKG for use in several months time. I was not relying on using the first sector to get away from HKG immediately after the purchase.
A weekend run to Toronto or Montreal to purchase a xCIRnn ex-HKG ticket would be much easier for someone from the US east coast, than a weekend run to HKG. Of course none of us answered Jerry_Maguire's question, probably because none of us used a HKG or Canadian travel agent. Hopefully someone will come along who can address his question. FWIW, I enjoyed my overnight visit to Toronto. |
Alas I was in Toronto for business a few weeks back, but before this ex-HKG circle Pacific ticket started looking like a really good idea. I can't see any way around finding a hong Kong travel agent willing to issue the ticket, so if anyone has any leads I'd appreciate them greatly!
|
Call CATHAY PACIFIC number listed for their HONG KONG reservations office.. That is how I booked my last circle pacific from HKG.. No problems.. easy... faxed copy of credit card and passport to their office and e-ticket issued within 24 hours......hope this helps...
|
Hi, I've not done any CircPacs since the massive fare increase a few years ago, so I've forgotten some of the rules. Is the following a legal routing?
hkg-tpe-hkg-sin-syd-lax-jfk-hkg I vaguely remember not being allowed to route back through the city of origin (HKG). I'm not intending any stopovers in HKG (stopovers would be TPE, SIN, SYD, and JFK). Many thanks to the experts for any pointers! NYLON Boy |
Originally Posted by NYLON Boy
(Post 17397335)
Hi, I've not done any CircPacs since the massive fare increase a few years ago, so I've forgotten some of the rules. Is the following a legal routing?
hkg-tpe-hkg-sin-syd-lax-jfk-hkg I vaguely remember not being allowed to route back through the city of origin (HKG). I'm not intending any stopovers in HKG (stopovers would be TPE, SIN, SYD, and JFK). Many thanks to the experts for any pointers! NYLON Boy G. Travel may not be via the point of origin |
I did a CP years ago, been looking at it again past 6 months.
Wife/Self go to HKG every April on business, been thinking go there on one way Y ticket, then HKG/SFO/LAX/SYD/HKG as a CP and leave the latter flight SYD/HKG up to another year to use in following April and at that time buy one way HKG/SYD in Y, would this work?. Also, could I use QFF points for a One World CP?. |
Originally Posted by Limewood
(Post 17635714)
I did a CP years ago, been looking at it again past 6 months.
Wife/Self go to HKG every April on business, been thinking go there on one way Y ticket, then HKG/SFO/LAX/SYD/HKG as a CP and leave the latter flight SYD/HKG up to another year to use in following April and at that time buy one way HKG/SYD in Y, would this work?. Also, could I use QFF points for a One World CP?. 7. MAXIMUM STAY Return travel from the last stopover point must commence no later than 12 months after departure. 2. Circle fares are paid fares so you can't use miles for them. You can do multi-destination itineraries with QFF. You will probably be better off enquiring about those on the QF forum. Multi-destination Itineraries The number of points you need for a Qantas & Partner Classic Award flight is calculated by adding up the one-way trips in your itinerary. There are no points charges for stopovers or for any non-flown (surface) segments. Your itinerary may have no more than 16 flights or surface segments. However, if the total distance of a single trip is over 15,000 miles, the trip must be broken down into sub-trips in order to calculate the number of points you need. |
Originally Posted by Limewood
(Post 17635714)
I did a CP years ago, been looking at it again past 6 months.
Wife/Self go to HKG every April on business, been thinking go there on one way Y ticket, then HKG/SFO/LAX/SYD/HKG as a CP and leave the latter flight SYD/HKG up to another year to use in following April and at that time buy one way HKG/SYD in Y, would this work?. Also, could I use QFF points for a One World CP?. Perhaps consider a holiday in SWP - such as to NZ or to the big red rock. You are allowed two free stopovers per continent, and can purchase two more at USD150* each (except for the continent of origin) - so each of these itineraries will increase your cost by USD150Have you looked at the cost of the 1-way positioning flights at the beginning and end? These might be expensive - and perhaps are candidates for using your QFF points? * if buying the economy ticket (LCIR22) then I would consider USD150 expensive - but if in the premium cabin then this is a bargain:p |
Still looking at circle pacific fare J x 2, live in OZ, can commence Hong Kong or Auckland, intend to visit SFO then MIA, NYC, LAS possibly DFW return via SYD need to be One World member airline. Would use left over sector within following year.
How many US cities can we fit into 22 or 26K miles? |
Originally Posted by Limewood
(Post 17690768)
Still looking at circle pacific fare J x 2, live in OZ, can commence Hong Kong or Auckland, intend to visit SFO then MIA, NYC, LAS possibly DFW return via SYD need to be One World member airline. Would use left over sector within following year.
How many US cities can we fit into 22 or 26K miles? http://gc.kls2.com/ HKG-SFO-LAX-MIA-JFK-LAS-DFW-SYD-HKG=27,157. You can input your own possible routing to see what fits and what doesn't. But you need to watch your stopovers: 8. PERMITTED STOPOVERS A. Free: 22,000 miles – minimum two maximum four free stopovers permitted 26,000 miles – minimum two maximum five free stopovers permitted 29,000 miles – minimum two maximum six free stopovers permitted NOTES: i) Only one stopover permitted at any point. ii) Two stopovers required outside country of origin. iii) A maximum of one stopover in country of origin iv) A maximum of two free stopovers per region (SWP / Asia / North America / South America) v) Where a passenger disembarks at one point and re-embarks at a subsequent point enroute, the points count as a single stopover Where there is a surface sector between two regions, this will count as a stopover in each of the two regions. However, for the purpose of the total stopovers permitted, this will count as one stopover only. B. Additional: Permitted at an additional charge per stopover of USD150.00 NOTES: i) Additional stopovers may not be purchased in country of origin. ii) Additional stopovers restricted to two stopovers per region iii) Child /infant discount not applicable |
We would go in J like
HKG-SFO-MIA-JFK-LAS-LAX-BNE-HKG Would entering US via LAX. Would use the BNE/HKG following year. Have stacks of QFF points to get to HKG to commence CP trip. So stops would be SFO/MIA/JFK/LAS (4 so get 2 for free and pay $150 each for other 2. |
Quick question on the Circle Pacific fares.
So, flying in J...Starting at home in LAS.... Can I go....LAS-LAX-SYD-(stop for 2 days)-AKL(stop for a couple days)-SIN (via SYD or MEL)(stop again in SIN for 2)-HKG (stop again or no?)-JFK (stop for 2 days)-DFW-LAS. Would this fly/work as I need days in SYD, AKL, SIN and HKG on an upcoming trip. Thanks..... |
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 4:45 am. |
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.