KHI Turn?
May 29, 2019 | 10:18 pm
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KHI Turn?
Has anyone here ever done a transit or turnaround at KHI? If you could post here what it was like, that would be incredibly helpful to me. Thank you.
Jun 29, 2019 | 10:47 pm
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Yes, but...
If youre looking into starting an XONEX from KHI because of the currency devaluation (and Im looking hard at them right now myself), I dont know how easy it would be with just an electronic boarding pass if you have to position to KHI and then start a new itinerary. Having the paper boarding pass helped (I feel) avoid any issues at the transit desk/gate. I suspect given the restrictions on airspace, were you to head back out on the same inbound flight, there may be a red flag or two raised which depending on the turnaround time required, could result in unwanted delays. I was also lucky because I speak the language and look like Im from there...
Jun 30, 2019 | 7:15 am
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Jun 30, 2019 | 9:42 pm
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Jun 30, 2019 | 10:48 pm
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Jul 1, 2019 | 7:25 pm
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Jul 1, 2019 | 9:55 pm
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Jul 1, 2019 | 11:57 pm
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Jul 2, 2019 | 10:36 am
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The "fare basis" is, generally, xONEy. the "x" refers to the cabin of travel, -- economy, business or first. The codes are "L" for economy, "D" or "I" for business, and "A" for first.
The "y" is for how many continents the fare covers. The "continents" for the purposes of this fare are not the same as geographic continents, but rather are really geographic regions as defined by One World which roughly follow continent definitions most of the time. What's more, some continents are divided into "zones" which may factor into the permitted routing.
As noted, the differences between I and D for business class are small, but important: 1) I is less expensive than D, 2) There is usually less I inventory than D inventory on a flight, 3) I is not available from all origination points, and 4) I fares are only available for three continent itineraries.
If you've never done one of these before, get a knowledgeable and experienced travel agent (or the AA RTW desk), and/or ask questions here in the One World forum. These fares are quite complicated and take a while to figure out.
Regards,
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Jul 2, 2019 | 4:46 pm
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... As noted, the differences between I and D for business class are small, but important: 1) I is less expensive than D, 2) There is usually less I inventory than D inventory on a flight, 3) I is not available from all origination points, and 4) I fares are only available for three continent itineraries.
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IONEx's appear to be a relatively recent product - the first reference I can find in this forum is from just 17 months ago.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29020089-post2243.html
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Jul 2, 2019 | 7:18 pm
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FWIW, the DONEx's have been around since last century.
IONEx's appear to be a relatively recent product - the first reference I can find in this forum is from just 17 months ago.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29020089-post2243.html
IONEx's appear to be a relatively recent product - the first reference I can find in this forum is from just 17 months ago.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29020089-post2243.html
IONE - a new round the world product??
Because of this more restrictive inventory I have not purchased one as I often change my dates and flights.
Jul 2, 2019 | 7:22 pm
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Jul 2, 2019 | 8:32 pm
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Jul 2, 2019 | 9:33 pm
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