AA/QF J SFO-MEL under $3500RT
May 23, 2019, 6:27 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne MEL Calgary YYC
Programs: UA1K, QF Plat, *A & Marriot Gold, OW Emerald, Hyatt Hertz PC CanPass Nexus APEC Global Entry
Posts: 468
I just booked yvr Mel return and during the booking Amex only allows you to select Premiair Econ seats, however it then gives you an email saying seats could not be confirmed
i went to AA and selected the 2a and. 2a return
i then went to Qantas and selected 13e and 13e return
so it definitely books into business
update, just booked another trip in feb 2020 and same process 2a,13e,13e,2a
with the 2 flights Flyertalk saved me $4000 usd as normally I try to hit $5k per round trip there were $2.8K each
thanks OP, if you’re at oz fest I’ll buy ya a pot or 2
Last edited by Jimmie Jet; May 23, 2019 at 7:48 am Reason: added 2nd flight
May 23, 2019, 8:27 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Programs: AA ExPlat, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 909
I just booked yvr Mel return and during the booking Amex only allows you to select Premiair Econ seats, however it then gives you an email saying seats could not be confirmed
i went to AA and selected the 2a and. 2a return
i then went to Qantas and selected 13e and 13e return
so it definitely books into business
update, just booked another trip in feb 2020 and same process 2a,13e,13e,2a
with the 2 flights Flyertalk saved me $4000 usd as normally I try to hit $5k per round trip there were $2.8K each
thanks OP, if you’re at oz fest I’ll buy ya a pot or 2
--mcz
May 23, 2019, 1:35 pm
#20
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVPG 75K, BA Silver, AC, AF/KL, AV, VS | Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 459
Unless I'm missing something super obvious why wouldn't Alaska credit the Qantas flights? They are close partners and Business fares get a 25% COS + 100% RDM.
May 23, 2019, 1:51 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SWA
Posts: 14
My tickets both note: Business (R)
Seating assignments are not yet open for December.
This metal has been having engine problems (Rolls Royce) and I only found a couple articles about the problems, nothing about it being solved. So, the engines need frequent service to confirm no issues arise, and some flights have needed to change metal.
See here: https://www.godsavethepoints.com/201...r-rolls-royce/
Seating assignments are not yet open for December.
This metal has been having engine problems (Rolls Royce) and I only found a couple articles about the problems, nothing about it being solved. So, the engines need frequent service to confirm no issues arise, and some flights have needed to change metal.
See here: https://www.godsavethepoints.com/201...r-rolls-royce/
May 23, 2019, 1:59 pm
#23
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
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May 23, 2019, 2:52 pm
#24
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: AA Ex Plt
Posts: 474
Has anyone identified what fare basis is being used here? As I'm reading the rules on AmexTravel it appears that it's fully refundable. Searching ExpertFlyer I can't find any published American fare that even remotely correlates with this price.
May 23, 2019, 2:58 pm
#25
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,178
Independent of AMEX, you can use ITA to maximize mileage and book it through AA.com. Some segments even book in J so it should 3x EQM, like the itinerary below:
Fare basis RZX0QN0
This route should be close to 5c/mile if I calculated it correct.
Edit: amount shown in USD.
Fare basis RZX0QN0
This route should be close to 5c/mile if I calculated it correct.
Edit: amount shown in USD.
Last edited by zoqfotpik; May 23, 2019 at 3:04 pm
May 23, 2019, 3:01 pm
#26
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Aspen, CO
Posts: 792
Needed this - thank you!
May 23, 2019, 3:53 pm
#27
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Programs: AA ExPlat, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 909
May 23, 2019, 4:04 pm
#28
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,178
Choose that if you want a cheaper fare, or if you want to optimize the route, choose the fare basis I quoted above which is available ex-YYZ (perhaps available from other cities but I haven't checked)..
May 23, 2019, 4:23 pm
#29
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA ExPl, DL PM, UA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, probably some others
Posts: 4,091
Independent of AMEX, you can use ITA to maximize mileage and book it through AA.com. Some segments even book in J so it should 3x EQM, like the itinerary below:
Fare basis RZX0QN0
This route should be close to 5c/mile if I calculated it correct.
Edit: amount shown in USD.
Fare basis RZX0QN0
This route should be close to 5c/mile if I calculated it correct.
Edit: amount shown in USD.
May 23, 2019, 4:30 pm
#30
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA ExPl, DL PM, UA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, probably some others
Posts: 4,091
Is this true? In my ticket's fare rules, I see "...the original amount remains non-refundable."