Cathay Pacific (CX) Award Redemption, Booking and Availability (2019-2022)
Sep 1, 2020 | 10:28 pm
#1516
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: SAN, BOS
Programs: AS MVPG100K, AA ExPlat, QR Platinum
Posts: 2,559
When it’s all said and done, the demise of the AS award chart will have been greatly exaggerated. Book if you find a J/F flight you want (and think are able) to fly, not because you speculate there will be a massive devaluation in the future
Sep 1, 2020 | 11:16 pm
#1517
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Canada
Posts: 135
Found one a week earlier than my intended date but I can still make it work. Now how many layovers (not stopovers) was it on a one way? Sorry Mileage Plan Newbie here.
Sep 1, 2020 | 11:18 pm
#1518
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: SAN, BOS
Programs: AS MVPG100K, AA ExPlat, QR Platinum
Posts: 2,559
In theory unlimited layovers, if there’s space. In practice it’s whatever the agent let’s you book. What are you trying to book?
Sep 1, 2020 | 11:22 pm
#1519
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SEA, but up and down the coast a lot
Programs: Oceanic Airlines Gold Elite
Posts: 21,247
AS's engine does allow for some backtracking- I've booked MEX-PHX as MEX-DFW-SEA(stop)-LAX-PHX as a mixed AA/AS award, and then changed to eliminate LAX as MEX-DFW-SEA(stop)-PHX. I've also booked LAS-SEA(stop)-LAX-HKG-BKK. You won't be able to do something like SEA-ORD-SFO-JFK-HKG-BKK though. But SEA-LAX-HKG-BKK-SIN with <23 hours in LAX and BKK, stop in HKG as long as you want should work.
Last edited by eponymous_coward; Sep 2, 2020 at 6:42 pm
Sep 1, 2020 | 11:23 pm
#1520
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,221
Sep 1, 2020 | 11:44 pm
#1522
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SEA, but up and down the coast a lot
Programs: Oceanic Airlines Gold Elite
Posts: 21,247
Sep 1, 2020 | 11:58 pm
#1523
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,221
Sep 2, 2020 | 2:41 am
#1525
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 8,255
Sep 2, 2020 | 3:18 am
#1526
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 8,255
Be aware that AS is only flying SEA-YVR right now. As border closures are extended AS is cancelling SEA-YYJ/YLW/YYC/YEG flights a month at a time. It is unlikely that AS will be operating SEA-YYC in the next few months or even this year. However, you can still book the flight if it is in the calendar.
I would suggest not waiting too long to book your itinerary so you can include the SEA-YYC segment. If the SEA-YYC segment is ultimately cancelled (it will be) AS should reaccommodate you. AS has agreements with AC & WS. It might be possible to fly SEA-YVR(AS)-YYC(AC) or SEA-YYC(AC) despite it being an award.
James
I would suggest not waiting too long to book your itinerary so you can include the SEA-YYC segment. If the SEA-YYC segment is ultimately cancelled (it will be) AS should reaccommodate you. AS has agreements with AC & WS. It might be possible to fly SEA-YVR(AS)-YYC(AC) or SEA-YYC(AC) despite it being an award.
James
Sep 3, 2020 | 5:59 pm
#1527
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Canada
Posts: 135
Be aware that AS is only flying SEA-YVR right now. As border closures are extended AS is cancelling SEA-YYJ/YLW/YYC/YEG flights a month at a time. It is unlikely that AS will be operating SEA-YYC in the next few months or even this year. However, you can still book the flight if it is in the calendar.
I would suggest not waiting too long to book your itinerary so you can include the SEA-YYC segment. If the SEA-YYC segment is ultimately cancelled (it will be) AS should reaccommodate you. AS has agreements with AC & WS. It might be possible to fly SEA-YVR(AS)-YYC(AC) or SEA-YYC(AC) despite it being an award.
James
I would suggest not waiting too long to book your itinerary so you can include the SEA-YYC segment. If the SEA-YYC segment is ultimately cancelled (it will be) AS should reaccommodate you. AS has agreements with AC & WS. It might be possible to fly SEA-YVR(AS)-YYC(AC) or SEA-YYC(AC) despite it being an award.
James
Sep 3, 2020 | 7:23 pm
#1528
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 8,255
I would check to see if the space is also showing on QF and/or BA. QF has been my go to. I can't speak to the reliability of booking what AA shows with MP. The tips & tricks of booking CX premium cabins, Pre COVID-19 and Pre announcement of joining oneworld may no longer hold true in the current environment.
James
Sep 3, 2020 | 8:13 pm
#1529
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Canada
Posts: 135
What is the departure time? If it is within the first few hours of the day, 12a-3a for example, AS often won't see that space. Adding a 1:00 am parameter as a desired departure time into the search usually does the trick. You can ask the AS agent to add the parameter.
I would check to see if the space is also showing on QF and/or BA. QF has been my go to. I can't speak to the reliability of booking what AA shows with MP. The tips & tricks of booking CX premium cabins, Pre COVID-19 and Pre announcement of joining oneworld may no longer hold true in the current environment.
James
I would check to see if the space is also showing on QF and/or BA. QF has been my go to. I can't speak to the reliability of booking what AA shows with MP. The tips & tricks of booking CX premium cabins, Pre COVID-19 and Pre announcement of joining oneworld may no longer hold true in the current environment.
James
Sep 5, 2020 | 2:08 am
#1530
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Canada
Posts: 135
What is the departure time? If it is within the first few hours of the day, 12a-3a for example, AS often won't see that space. Adding a 1:00 am parameter as a desired departure time into the search usually does the trick. You can ask the AS agent to add the parameter.
I would check to see if the space is also showing on QF and/or BA. QF has been my go to. I can't speak to the reliability of booking what AA shows with MP. The tips & tricks of booking CX premium cabins, Pre COVID-19 and Pre announcement of joining oneworld may no longer hold true in the current environment.
James
I would check to see if the space is also showing on QF and/or BA. QF has been my go to. I can't speak to the reliability of booking what AA shows with MP. The tips & tricks of booking CX premium cabins, Pre COVID-19 and Pre announcement of joining oneworld may no longer hold true in the current environment.
James