Timing of release of reward seats on SK
Sep 29, 2009, 8:53 pm
#1
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Timing of release of reward seats on SK
I am looking to redeem 2 reward seats on SK with my AC points but there is no seat available even on the first day that I've been able to check (i.e., 330 days out).
Do anyone know the practice of SK that some reward seats may be released later?
My itinerary involves a transatlantic portion from North America to Europe. I am "sort of" in a "catch-22" situation because I need to book very early for the transatlantic portion as seats usually go very fast yet my intra-Europe portion is unavailable. AC's programme is quite restrictive of subsequent changes.
Thanks.
Do anyone know the practice of SK that some reward seats may be released later?
My itinerary involves a transatlantic portion from North America to Europe. I am "sort of" in a "catch-22" situation because I need to book very early for the transatlantic portion as seats usually go very fast yet my intra-Europe portion is unavailable. AC's programme is quite restrictive of subsequent changes.
Thanks.
Oct 5, 2009, 9:51 am
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It's KKN-OSL-LHR.
I am contemplating a Hurtigruten northbound cruise that sails from BGO to KKN.
I shall be travelling from North America and shall want to use a *A redemption to fly:
North America-FRA-BGO (Open Jaw) KKN-OSL-LHR (Stopover) LHR-North America.
I can redeem on LH to fly to FRA to connect to BGO. This is more convenient itinerary in my case than using SK but the KKN-OSL-LHR availability is the issue and in particular, the KKN-OSL segment.
At OSL, I can fly LH to LHR via FRA if SK is unavailable. The alternative appears to be buying a single ticket from KKN to OSL on SK thence either SK or LH to LHR.
If reward seat is unavailable on day 1 (T-330 days), I am just wondering if SK may release some additional seats later based on its past practice.
I am contemplating a Hurtigruten northbound cruise that sails from BGO to KKN.
I shall be travelling from North America and shall want to use a *A redemption to fly:
North America-FRA-BGO (Open Jaw) KKN-OSL-LHR (Stopover) LHR-North America.
I can redeem on LH to fly to FRA to connect to BGO. This is more convenient itinerary in my case than using SK but the KKN-OSL-LHR availability is the issue and in particular, the KKN-OSL segment.
At OSL, I can fly LH to LHR via FRA if SK is unavailable. The alternative appears to be buying a single ticket from KKN to OSL on SK thence either SK or LH to LHR.
If reward seat is unavailable on day 1 (T-330 days), I am just wondering if SK may release some additional seats later based on its past practice.
Last edited by Clipper801; Oct 6, 2009 at 6:57 am
Oct 5, 2009, 2:15 pm
#5
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Yes, X, P and I inventory as well as discounted pay-for classes such as T, B and Z will typically open up (and zero out) at later dates, especially on long hauls. For european legs you shouldn´t have an issue as SK award availability is now great, especially in booking class P. Is that class (Economy Extra) possible to book with your program?
Oct 6, 2009, 6:54 am
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Yes, X, P and I inventory as well as discounted pay-for classes such as T, B and Z will typically open up (and zero out) at later dates, especially on long hauls. For european legs you shouldn´t have an issue as SK award availability is now great, especially in booking class P. Is that class (Economy Extra) possible to book with your program?
Mar 8, 2010, 7:01 am
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BTW reward seats availability appears to be a timing issue from time to time, or a reliability issue with KVS/ANA tool, that now I see reward availability on SK to be quite reasonable on most flights except business class on most "domestic" flights within Norway.
Mar 8, 2010, 8:41 am
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Now that this thread has been started, thought I'd tag along with a question:
How about using *A miles on SK metal from EWR-CPH?
Using the ANA tool, one can never find any biz awards available for some reason in the summertime!
Any ideas if they block these - or are redeemed early as it's a popular route?
How about using *A miles on SK metal from EWR-CPH?
Using the ANA tool, one can never find any biz awards available for some reason in the summertime!
Any ideas if they block these - or are redeemed early as it's a popular route?
Mar 8, 2010, 8:54 am
#9
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Thanks.
BTW reward seats availability appears to be a timing issue from time to time, or a reliability issue with KVS/ANA tool, that now I see reward availability on SK to be quite reasonable on most flights except business class on most "domestic" flights within Norway.
BTW reward seats availability appears to be a timing issue from time to time, or a reliability issue with KVS/ANA tool, that now I see reward availability on SK to be quite reasonable on most flights except business class on most "domestic" flights within Norway.
Mar 8, 2010, 9:21 am
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Thanks for the clarification.
I was confused by the availability of C, D and J fares for sale domestically in Norway in KVS (such as the following random date example):
I was confused by the availability of C, D and J fares for sale domestically in Norway in KVS (such as the following random date example):
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BGO Bergen Flesland NO [ENBR] OSL Oslo Metro / Oslo Gardermoen NO = OSL TRF RYG [ENGM] WED 16 Jun 2010 Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C St Availability --------- ------ ---- -------- ---- -------- --- -- ----------------------------------------------------- SK 236 BGO 06:10 OSL 07:05 73G 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K0 L0 T0 O0 G9 SK 238 BGO 07:00 OSL 07:55 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H4 Q9 V0 W0 U0 K0 L0 T0 O0 G9 SK 244 BGO 07:25 OSL 08:20 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H5 Q9 V0 W0 U0 K0 L0 T0 O0 G9 SK 246 BGO 08:05 OSL 09:00 738 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K9 L9 T0 O0 G9 SK 248 BGO 08:35 OSL 09:25 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K9 L9 T0 O0 G9 SK 252 BGO 09:20 OSL 10:10 735 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K9 L0 T0 O0 G9 SK 260 BGO 10:30 OSL 11:20 734 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K9 L0 T0 O0 G9 SK 262 BGO 11:40 OSL 12:30 73G 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K9 L0 T0 O0 G9 SK 272 BGO 15:00 OSL 15:50 734 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K9 L9 T9 O0 G9 SK 274 BGO 15:40 OSL 16:30 73G 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K9 L9 T9 O0 G9 SK 276 BGO 16:15 OSL 17:05 73G 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K9 L9 T0 O0 G9 SK 280 BGO 17:55 OSL 18:45 73G 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K9 L0 T0 O0 G9 SK 284 BGO 18:20 OSL 19:10 735 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K7 L0 T0 O0 G9 SK 290 BGO 21:15 OSL 22:05 734 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K9 L9 T0 O0 G9 SK 2325 BGO 17:15 HAU 17:45 F50 0 C9 D0 J0 Y0 S9 B9 E9 M0 H0 Q0 V0 W0 U0 K0 L0 T0 O0 G0 -> SK 319 HAU 18:20 OSL 19:10 73G 0 C9 D9 J9 Y9 S9 B9 E9 M9 H9 Q9 V0 W9 U9 K9 L0 T0 O0 G9
Mar 8, 2010, 9:29 am
#11
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They have the business fare buckets, just not the seats in the plane 
Either way, it's such a short hop that it don't matter too much; only 309 km (192 miles).
Either way, it's such a short hop that it don't matter too much; only 309 km (192 miles).
Mar 8, 2010, 10:01 am
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Thanks and I agree that it will not make much of a difference for short flights. Besides, most intra-European business class is merely sitting in the front with the middle seat blocked, plus a snack/meal. The seat is not any wider or extra seat pitch. I made the comments only because I would be flying Transatlantic on a business reward ticket. I'd naturally try to book business class for the onward OSL-BGO if it is offered since I've already "paid" for it with points at business class redemption level!
Mar 8, 2010, 10:20 am
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I would actually think you would get to sit up front anyways and get the highest class possible for a domestic SAS flight; namely Economy Extra. This is the class that's hiding under the fare buckets usually reserved for business.
It is as you describe it though, just sitting up front in the same kinds of seat. You will get food/snacks though and also get some of the perks of business; priority boarding, extra luggage and fast track security.
I am not 100% positive on that you will end in that class though, as I am not familiar with reward bookings through AC. Someone else might know more about that though.
Edit:
Actually I am in doubt about this. I was referring to domestic Denmark routes. Does SAS-Norway not even have Economy Extra? I see different 'classes' than I've ever seen with SAS; 'Happy', 'Flex' and 'Full Flex'
Last edited by SirRagnar; Mar 8, 2010 at 10:28 am
Mar 8, 2010, 3:12 pm
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Understandably.
I would actually think you would get to sit up front anyways and get the highest class possible for a domestic SAS flight; namely Economy Extra. This is the class that's hiding under the fare buckets usually reserved for business.
It is as you describe it though, just sitting up front in the same kinds of seat. You will get food/snacks though and also get some of the perks of business; priority boarding, extra luggage and fast track security.
I am not 100% positive on that you will end in that class though, as I am not familiar with reward bookings through AC. Someone else might know more about that though.
Edit:
Actually I am in doubt about this. I was referring to domestic Denmark routes. Does SAS-Norway not even have Economy Extra? I see different 'classes' than I've ever seen with SAS; 'Happy', 'Flex' and 'Full Flex'
I would actually think you would get to sit up front anyways and get the highest class possible for a domestic SAS flight; namely Economy Extra. This is the class that's hiding under the fare buckets usually reserved for business.
It is as you describe it though, just sitting up front in the same kinds of seat. You will get food/snacks though and also get some of the perks of business; priority boarding, extra luggage and fast track security.
I am not 100% positive on that you will end in that class though, as I am not familiar with reward bookings through AC. Someone else might know more about that though.
Edit:
Actually I am in doubt about this. I was referring to domestic Denmark routes. Does SAS-Norway not even have Economy Extra? I see different 'classes' than I've ever seen with SAS; 'Happy', 'Flex' and 'Full Flex'
Mar 8, 2010, 3:18 pm
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right, only difference is the flexibility of your ticket, there is not even Eco+ domestic Norway. No other perks, fast track or priority boarding, and you may end up the same last row as a low fare Happy ticket. Not sure of extra luggage if all the other legs are booked in C though.