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Originally Posted by pandaperth
(Post 34700244)
The ticket I want is the Global Explorer. I had expected the agent to not be as knowledgeable of its fare rules as the (more common I imagine) Oneworld Explorer. But she knew all about it (and with my itinerary the important rules were a maximum of 34,000 miles and a maximum of four stopovers per continent.) But she surprised me in not knowing that AT (Royal Air Maroc) is a member of the alliance (it joined in 2020) and that the rules define Morocco (and the other North African countries) to be part of the continent of Europe/Middle East.
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Originally Posted by anabolism
(Post 34703534)
Just out of curiosity, did you happen to catch the agent's name? (I'm wondering if I've dealt with the agent.)
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Had two RTW (2017 and 18) tickets issued by QR through a Perth travel agent. Her dealing with QR in Melbourne indicated someone there knew the correct rules.
There are times to use a TA (if you are willing to pay the 3%) when wandering Fred |
Originally Posted by wandering_fred
(Post 34704484)
Had two RTW (2017 and 18) tickets issued by QR through a Perth travel agent. Her dealing with QR in Melbourne indicated someone there knew the correct rules.
There are times to use a TA (if you are willing to pay the 3%) when wandering Fred Plan C was to ask Sri Lankan to ticket it, the final two flights on the ticket are with them, and I was happy with them having ticketed my current RTW For interest, where did your two QR ticketed RTWs commence? |
Originally Posted by wandering_fred
(Post 34704484)
Had two RTW (2017 and 18) tickets issued by QR through a Perth travel agent. Her dealing with QR in Melbourne indicated someone there knew the correct rules.
There are times to use a TA (if you are willing to pay the 3%) when wandering |
For interest, where did your two QR ticketed RTWs commence? which helped immensely with my wandering Fred |
open-dated segments
The xONEx rules still say
5. RESERVATIONS AND TICKETING
I've never tried this (on about 7-8 RTWs) and I'm wondering if it's as easy as it looks. Do the airlines (I'm particularly curious about the AA RTW desk) accept such bookings without argument, or is there pushback (or flat-out refusal)? We know that some carriers add additional hurdles that are not in the xONEx rules and, indeed, may even be counter to the spirit if not the letter of those rules -- e.g., own-metal requirements. So, I wouldn't be surprised to hear something like 'Nah, that's a legacy from the days of paper tix. Nowadays on the computer everything has to be specified from the beginning.' Insights appreciated. |
Originally Posted by henry999
(Post 34709266)
The xONEx rules still say
5. RESERVATIONS AND TICKETING
I've never tried this (on about 7-8 RTWs) and I'm wondering if it's as easy as it looks. Do the airlines (I'm particularly curious about the AA RTW desk) accept such bookings without argument, or is there pushback (or flat-out refusal)? We know that some carriers add additional hurdles that are not in the xONEx rules and, indeed, may even be counter to the spirit if not the letter of those rules -- e.g., own-metal requirements. So, I wouldn't be surprised to hear something like 'Nah, that's a legacy from the days of paper tix. Nowadays on the computer everything has to be specified from the beginning.' |
Originally Posted by anabolism
(Post 34710414)
Open-dated segments can't be e-ticketed…
Maybe it's an AA/Sabre limitation? |
Originally Posted by JAXBA
(Post 34715173)
BA could issue open dated segments. Other oneworld airlines in Amadeus should be able to as well.
Maybe it's an AA/Sabre limitation? |
Thanks for the info!
According to this AA shouldn't have an issue issuing me a DONE4 originating from OSL as long as I include a transatlantic or transpacific flight on their metal?
Originally Posted by pandaperth
(Post 34700244)
Back in March I tried to get American Airlines to ticket the itinerary I am just finishing (see post #935)
Back then AA refused to ticket my itinerary, because it was neither the first carrier nor the first “over water” carrier. This time there was no mention of its being the first overwater carrier, the agent merely stipulated that AA must have an over water segment (if it’s not the first carrier that is) The ticket I want is the Global Explorer. I had expected the agent to not be as knowledgeable of its fare rules as the (more common I imagine) Oneworld Explorer. But she knew all about it (and with my itinerary the important rules were a maximum of 34,000 miles and a maximum of four stopovers per continent.) But she surprised me in not knowing that AT (Royal Air Maroc) is a member of the alliance (it joined in 2020) and that the rules define Morocco (and the other North African countries) to be part of the continent of Europe/Middle East. All went smoothly – the itinerary was set up by the agent, priced by the fares team, paid by me and then the ticket issued. And my first flights are next Saturday (KHI-xDOH-NBO…) So all’s well that ends well. |
Originally Posted by anabolism
(Post 34710414)
Open-dated segments can't be e-ticketed
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Originally Posted by Calchas
(Post 34722728)
Why not?
Edited to add: I know that Amadeus allows open dated segments (although finding an agent to do it can be difficult) but, iirc, making these open dated segments work across one GDS to another (specifically, Sabre) was the reason OW members seemed to reject booking open dated segments. |
Is it possible to date flights far enough in the future and use those bookings when ready to move on to the next destination? Much like how I used those paper rtw tickets many years ago.
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Originally Posted by bronco1.1
(Post 34723140)
Is it possible to date flights far enough in the future and use those bookings when ready to move on to the next destination? Much like how I used those paper rtw tickets many years ago.
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