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Originally Posted by skipaway
(Post 37159586)
Well, yes, seriously. Pretty clear: is there any preference for one or the other points of origin for lower fees and taxes and for better points and miles accrual? Yes I recognize that might be a complex question.
Also, as mentioned, there exists a thread, (to which I've contributed), giving GCM itineraries showing maximum miles various members had constructed. They were mostly 3 continent fares. Now that miles aren't the only factor if one is interested in achieving status or stockpiling miles, that thread is obsolete. Also relevant is the airline you are crediting to. For American, one would prioritize AY, QR, and JL internationally and AS for North America. That might vary for other airlines' members. Maybe the data most valuable to people planning would come from those who've completed their trips and can break down the activity. |
Puzzled
Originally Posted by izzik
(Post 37159867)
Your request is too vague. you can create or at least attempt to construct your own itineraries based on everything in this forum. Asking for critique or commentary on a proposed RTW will get you farther than asking others to do all this legwork. Pay a travel agent to do this for you.
OK, here's a DONE4: NRT-JFK 6773 base 18288 bonus 25061 total JFK-DFW DFW-ICT 2275 2730 5005 includes JFK-DFW on AA also ICT-DCA DCA-ICT miles missing for these two segments ICT-DFW DFW-DUB 2665 3198 5863 on AA and includes ICT-DFW-DUB DUB-DOH 3526 9521 13047 DOH-AGP 3372 9105 12477 AGP-MAD (surface) MAD-DOH 3316 8954 12270 DOH-AKL 9012 24323 33345 AKL-MEL 1643 2383 4026 MEL-CNS 1422 2068 3485 CNS-SYD 1210 1755 2965 SYD-HND 4836 13058 17894 Total LPs 135438 This was my last oneworld fare spanning two qualifying years. March 10 2024-March 10, 2025. |
I've searched and can't seem to find the answer to this. Is it possible to use AA miles to book a DONE3 or DONE4? If possible, how many miles?
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Originally Posted by BlindPilot
(Post 37161461)
I've searched and can't seem to find the answer to this. Is it possible to use AA miles to book a DONE3 or DONE4? If possible, how many miles?
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Originally Posted by danger
(Post 37161496)
The oneworld Explorer fare product (the topic of this thread) is a cash product only.
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Originally Posted by skipaway
(Post 37160235)
I am disappointed and puzzled by the negativity. I meant to start a discussion (maybe not in this sticky??) about maximizing points and miles. I don't want anyone to do specific work for me,;hell, Rocket Money would crash if they saw my subscription list: EF, flightconnections, pointsyeah, etc etc. And I am planning on using a TA just to avoid flying AA number
. Outside of this, nobody can really tell you what routing to use for maximizing as I'm sure you may actually want to visit certain cities. Which is why open-ended requests are not a good place to start. It's not negativity.. it's advice that you don't appear to agree with. It's not a practical use of others' time to try to come up with a million ways to answer a vague request. Does that make sense? |
OSL-DOH-LHR-HND-SEL-DEL-KUL-HKG-JFK-GRU land GIG-EZE-MIA-MEX-DFW-LHR-DOH-OSL
Oneworld itinerary generation is giving me over two 24 hour stopover errors in original TC on the above even if doh-lhr-hnd are the same day and OSL-DOH-LHR will be less than 24 hours. Also getting a no flights between OSL-DOH error which makes no sense as there are flights. Any ideas? Thanks |
Originally Posted by jamess88
(Post 37162464)
OSL-DOH-LHR-HND-SEL-DEL-KUL-HKG-JFK-GRU land GIG-EZE-MIA-MEX-DFW-LHR-DOH-OSL
Oneworld itinerary generation is giving me over two 24 hour stopover errors in original TC on the above even if doh-lhr-hnd are the same day and OSL-DOH-LHR will be less than 24 hours. Also getting a no flights between OSL-DOH error which makes no sense as there are flights. Any ideas? Thanks Also, you have 17 segments on there. |
Originally Posted by izzik
(Post 37162546)
Who are you flying between sel and del on Oneworld?
Also, you have 17 segments on there. Yeah DFW is unnecessary. |
Originally Posted by izzik
(Post 37161809)
If you are an AA flyer and you are using a travel agent, reports have suggested that QR plating may reduce surcharges. Your agent can advise on which plating will be best for you. AA flyers are best earning on AY, JL, QR, and AT. For domestic US, use AS. There is significant codesharing on AA metal routes... Even JAL has a codeshare on GRU JFK.
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Originally Posted by jamess88
(Post 37162587)
Cathay or Malaysian.
Yeah DFW is unnecessary. |
Originally Posted by jamess88
(Post 37162587)
Cathay or Malaysian.
Yeah DFW is unnecessary. That adds a land segment if you land at GMP but depart from ICN. |
Originally Posted by izzik
(Post 37161809)
If you are an AA flyer and you are using a travel agent, reports have suggested that QR plating may reduce surcharges. Your agent can advise on which plating will be best for you. AA flyers are best earning on AY, JL, QR, and AT. For domestic US, use AS. There is significant codesharing on AA metal routes... Even JAL has a codeshare on GRU JFK.
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Originally Posted by jamess88
(Post 37162464)
Any ideas?
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Originally Posted by Dr. HFH
(Post 37163134)
Yes. Stop trying to use the online system for this ticket. It has numerous documented errors. Use a travel agent experienced with this ticket or the AA RTW Desk.
I am going to book a DONE4 starting in OSL (so first segment BA) there will be about 5 AA segments in the middle of the route. As per my previous message, I would use someone like Trailfinders but dont like the fact they want 250 GBP for any changes which is excessive to say the least |
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