RTW Issuing rules
May 15, 2008 | 4:21 am
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RTW Issuing rules
Hi Everyone,
I am looking at booking my first RTW but need to figure out a couple of things.
1. What are the rules for who may be the plating carrier?
2. Specifically, I want to plate with UA (I am under the impression that there are significant advantages in terms of YQ surcharges by doing so). Hence, what are the required numbers or types of flights that must be taken with UA. (eg can they be codeshares with UA codes operated by other carriers? Alternatively, could I just take a single transcon on UA and plate with them?)
Thanks in advance
I am looking at booking my first RTW but need to figure out a couple of things.
1. What are the rules for who may be the plating carrier?
2. Specifically, I want to plate with UA (I am under the impression that there are significant advantages in terms of YQ surcharges by doing so). Hence, what are the required numbers or types of flights that must be taken with UA. (eg can they be codeshares with UA codes operated by other carriers? Alternatively, could I just take a single transcon on UA and plate with them?)
Thanks in advance
May 15, 2008 | 4:44 am
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Officially, you can plate on any carrier that is participating in the itinerary.
In real life, you'll often get the traditional Star staff pass the buck to someone else routine. Best option is to find an agent that has good overides or commissions with UA and is more than happy to use their plate and ensure you have at least one segment on the trip with them.
In real life, you'll often get the traditional Star staff pass the buck to someone else routine. Best option is to find an agent that has good overides or commissions with UA and is more than happy to use their plate and ensure you have at least one segment on the trip with them.
May 15, 2008 | 4:47 am
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Thanks for the quick reply Al.
So basically as long as I fly say LAX/SFO-YYZ with UA then it is a question of finding the right agent to ticket it.
A couple of extra questions. 1, does it have to be operated by UA or can it be a UA Codeshare with AC? Also, Am I actually right in my belief that there are Fuel surcharge benefits to plating on a UA/16 Plate?
Thanks again
So basically as long as I fly say LAX/SFO-YYZ with UA then it is a question of finding the right agent to ticket it.
A couple of extra questions. 1, does it have to be operated by UA or can it be a UA Codeshare with AC? Also, Am I actually right in my belief that there are Fuel surcharge benefits to plating on a UA/16 Plate?
Thanks again
May 15, 2008 | 7:35 am
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Maybe. When I booked our CPAC, every airline I called said they would only ticket if they operated the first transoceanic segment. Even though the rules say otherwise, they were all consistent in this.
May 16, 2008 | 4:51 am
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May 18, 2008 | 11:19 am
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cheers,
Henry