Oct 14, 2013, 4:55 pm
Last edit by: NewbieRunner
Update 08APR2014: Star Alliance Awards must have been booked by March 30, 2014. They are no longer available through US. This thread is mostly useful for historic purposes, and discussing issues such as schedule changes/route changes that affect FTers existing *A awards booked before 3/31/2014.
Discussion on using US miles to book oneworld awards is available here.
If you are looking for discussion on US's new partner awards that use various partners not in oneworld (many of whom are former *A partners), see the devoted thread on using US miles to book NON-oneworld partners here.
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Update 07JAN14: American Airlines award tickets bookable online on usairways.com or through reservation.
Please see the devoted thread on using US miles to book AA here.
Discussion on using US miles to book oneworld awards is available here.
If you are looking for discussion on US's new partner awards that use various partners not in oneworld (many of whom are former *A partners), see the devoted thread on using US miles to book NON-oneworld partners here.
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Update 07JAN14: American Airlines award tickets bookable online on usairways.com or through reservation.
- Award travel must be wholly on American Airlines or a combination of American Airlines and US Airways.
- American Airlines awards cannot be combined with any of our current partner.
- American Airlines award travel chart (PDF)
Please see the devoted thread on using US miles to book AA here.
Star Alliance Award Bookings Using US Airways Miles - FAQ and Help Thread [MERGED]
Nov 9, 2009, 4:03 pm
#166
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LNK
Programs: US,PC
Posts: 743
Hi
Never tried going out yet out of US.Just thought of making use of some miles in my Dividend account and buying miles in ongoing promotion.I read this thread and I guess came to conclusion that you can have only one stop over at international destination while booking award ticket.So I have couple of questions?
I tried to just book(to see availability) from lnk,oma(i guess both of these are served by their partner UA now).I am repeatedly getting this error message when I tried to book lnk-del or oma-del (round trip) for economy.Dates are dec 25 return jan20(Flexible dates)
"We're sorry
We're unable to find flights to match the cities and dates you entered. Please change your dates or cities and try again.
Reference code: 0PRHHQ454XK3IHILCUB4HB45 (1.2.10600200.10600200)
Occurred: 11/9/2009 3:47:36 PM"
Is it because US airways doesn't serve India directly?
Do I need to give call to book ?
I am assuming I need 80000 miles total?
Can I have stopover at London once?
Tentative itinerary construction: lnk-lhr(stopover)-del(destination)
del-lnk
Please guide me if I am doing something wrong and if stopping at London is not allowed.
As I mentioned I don't have an international travel experience ex-US so any help constructing this itinerary would be appreciated.
Thanks
Never tried going out yet out of US.Just thought of making use of some miles in my Dividend account and buying miles in ongoing promotion.I read this thread and I guess came to conclusion that you can have only one stop over at international destination while booking award ticket.So I have couple of questions?
I tried to just book(to see availability) from lnk,oma(i guess both of these are served by their partner UA now).I am repeatedly getting this error message when I tried to book lnk-del or oma-del (round trip) for economy.Dates are dec 25 return jan20(Flexible dates)
"We're sorry
We're unable to find flights to match the cities and dates you entered. Please change your dates or cities and try again.
Reference code: 0PRHHQ454XK3IHILCUB4HB45 (1.2.10600200.10600200)
Occurred: 11/9/2009 3:47:36 PM"
Is it because US airways doesn't serve India directly?
Do I need to give call to book ?
I am assuming I need 80000 miles total?
Can I have stopover at London once?
Tentative itinerary construction: lnk-lhr(stopover)-del(destination)
del-lnk
Please guide me if I am doing something wrong and if stopping at London is not allowed.
As I mentioned I don't have an international travel experience ex-US so any help constructing this itinerary would be appreciated.
Thanks
Nov 9, 2009, 4:07 pm
#167
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,032
Hi
Never tried going out yet out of US.Just thought of making use of some miles in my Dividend account and buying miles in ongoing promotion.I read this thread and I guess came to conclusion that you can have only one stop over at international destination while booking award ticket.So I have couple of questions?
I tried to just book(to see availability) from lnk,oma(i guess both of these are served by their partner UA now).I am repeatedly getting this error message when I tried to book lnk-del or oma-del (round trip) for economy.Dates are dec 25 return jan20(Flexible dates)
"We're sorry
We're unable to find flights to match the cities and dates you entered. Please change your dates or cities and try again.
Reference code: 0PRHHQ454XK3IHILCUB4HB45 (1.2.10600200.10600200)
Occurred: 11/9/2009 3:47:36 PM"
Is it because US airways doesn't serve India directly?
Do I need to give call to book ?
I am assuming I need 80000 miles total?
Can I have stopover at London once?
Tentative itinerary construction: lnk-lhr(stopover)-del(destination)
del-lnk
Please guide me if I am doing something wrong and if stopping at London is not allowed.
As I mentioned I don't have an international travel experience ex-US so any help constructing this itinerary would be appreciated.
Thanks
Never tried going out yet out of US.Just thought of making use of some miles in my Dividend account and buying miles in ongoing promotion.I read this thread and I guess came to conclusion that you can have only one stop over at international destination while booking award ticket.So I have couple of questions?
I tried to just book(to see availability) from lnk,oma(i guess both of these are served by their partner UA now).I am repeatedly getting this error message when I tried to book lnk-del or oma-del (round trip) for economy.Dates are dec 25 return jan20(Flexible dates)
"We're sorry
We're unable to find flights to match the cities and dates you entered. Please change your dates or cities and try again.
Reference code: 0PRHHQ454XK3IHILCUB4HB45 (1.2.10600200.10600200)
Occurred: 11/9/2009 3:47:36 PM"
Is it because US airways doesn't serve India directly?
Do I need to give call to book ?
I am assuming I need 80000 miles total?
Can I have stopover at London once?
Tentative itinerary construction: lnk-lhr(stopover)-del(destination)
del-lnk
Please guide me if I am doing something wrong and if stopping at London is not allowed.
As I mentioned I don't have an international travel experience ex-US so any help constructing this itinerary would be appreciated.
Thanks
Nov 9, 2009, 6:42 pm
#168
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: DCA
Programs: US Silver, CO, DL
Posts: 502
If my original award ticket outbond with SFO-IAD-FRA and later on I find a different date seats available with SFO-ORD-FRA, will US consider same route and make the change for me?
From usairways.com
Before travel commencement, changes to the point of origin, destination, airline carrier or stopover are permitted but are subject to a service fee, provided the new itinerary is allowed with the original award redeemed.
The change fee is $150 ($250 for transatlantic/transpacific itineraries).
From usairways.com
Before travel commencement, changes to the point of origin, destination, airline carrier or stopover are permitted but are subject to a service fee, provided the new itinerary is allowed with the original award redeemed.
The change fee is $150 ($250 for transatlantic/transpacific itineraries).
Nov 10, 2009, 12:33 am
#169
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SFO/SJC, CA
Posts: 630
If my original award ticket outbond with SFO-IAD-FRA and later on I find a different date seats available with SFO-ORD-FRA, will US consider same route and make the change for me?
From usairways.com
Before travel commencement, changes to the point of origin, destination, airline carrier or stopover are permitted but are subject to a service fee, provided the new itinerary is allowed with the original award redeemed.
The change fee is $150 ($250 for transatlantic/transpacific itineraries).
From usairways.com
Before travel commencement, changes to the point of origin, destination, airline carrier or stopover are permitted but are subject to a service fee, provided the new itinerary is allowed with the original award redeemed.
The change fee is $150 ($250 for transatlantic/transpacific itineraries).
Origin: SFO, same
Destination: FRA, same
Airline carrier: United, same
Do I still have to pay $250 fee to change (assume the award seats I want to change are available)? Thanks.
Nov 10, 2009, 12:47 am
#170
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BOM-SIN-EWR
Programs: UA*G (1K again), Sixt Plat, *was*: SQ QPP01 & SK EBS/EBG, LH SEN, AA EXP, 9wPlat
Posts: 8,606
Prior to that allowed. (and chargeable, unless Chairman's)
Nov 10, 2009, 8:30 am
#171
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: AVL
Programs: AA EXP ; Cunard Plat
Posts: 4,211
For travel on US Airways only, changes must be requested by contacting Reservations and are subject to award seat availability. Changes to the point of origin, destination, stopover, class of service and award are permitted, provided the new itinerary is still within the valid travel areas allowed by the original award. A service fee will be charged for any such changes. A fee applies to changes to flight times and/or dates. This includes changes to connecting points.
For travel with our airline partners, no changes of any kind are permitted once travel has commenced. Before travel commencement, changes to the point of origin, destination, airline carrier or stopover are permitted but are subject to a service fee, provided the new itinerary is allowed with the original award redeemed. A fee applies to change flight times and/or dates before travel begins. Changes must be requested by contacting Reservations and are subject to award seat availability. Paper tickets may require re-issuance at an authorized US Airways ticketing facility.
For travel with our airline partners, no changes of any kind are permitted once travel has commenced. Before travel commencement, changes to the point of origin, destination, airline carrier or stopover are permitted but are subject to a service fee, provided the new itinerary is allowed with the original award redeemed. A fee applies to change flight times and/or dates before travel begins. Changes must be requested by contacting Reservations and are subject to award seat availability. Paper tickets may require re-issuance at an authorized US Airways ticketing facility.
Nov 10, 2009, 10:07 am
#172
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SIN
Programs: UA Platinum, DL Platinum, AFKL Gold, Qatar Gold
Posts: 895
Hi!
I am planning a trip from HKG (N Asia on US award chart) to GVA and wonder if I fly and stop via BKK (SE Asia) I will be charged for SE Asia - Europe instead of N Asia Europe?
I am planning a trip from HKG (N Asia on US award chart) to GVA and wonder if I fly and stop via BKK (SE Asia) I will be charged for SE Asia - Europe instead of N Asia Europe?
Nov 10, 2009, 10:09 am
#173
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SFO/SJC, CA
Posts: 630
Thanks for clarification.
It seems even change to another date DOES cost.
US Airways is really unfriendly in this part.
It seems even change to another date DOES cost.
US Airways is really unfriendly in this part.
Nov 10, 2009, 11:23 am
#174
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Trenton, NJ (PHL, EWR)
Programs: A3 Gold, BA Bronze
Posts: 1,633
Searching For *A Award Availability
I'm new around here, and after trying to figure out how to browse using the ANA tool, as some threads have suggested, either something is new on their site that makes it impossible to find, or I am mentally challenged that's the reason I can't find it.
I did register with ANA to try and access it, but alas, I'm still confused. Thanks.
I did register with ANA to try and access it, but alas, I'm still confused. Thanks.
Nov 10, 2009, 11:31 am
#175
Moderator: American AAdvantage & Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: PHX
Programs: American ExPlat; Marriott/SPG Lifetime Plat; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 8,116
I'm new around here, and after trying to figure out how to browse using the ANA tool, as some threads have suggested, either something is new on their site that makes it impossible to find, or I am mentally challenged that's the reason I can't find it.
I did register with ANA to try and access it, but alas, I'm still confused. Thanks.
I did register with ANA to try and access it, but alas, I'm still confused. Thanks.
This tool is hard to find on the ANA site. Here is the link you're looking for: https://aswbe-i.ana.co.jp/p_per/sky_...SearchLogin.do
Nov 10, 2009, 11:38 am
#176
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Trenton, NJ (PHL, EWR)
Programs: A3 Gold, BA Bronze
Posts: 1,633
Much obliged, AZ. You'd like to think they'd make this easier...
Nov 10, 2009, 11:41 am
#177
Moderator: American AAdvantage & Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: PHX
Programs: American ExPlat; Marriott/SPG Lifetime Plat; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 8,116
I'm kinda glad they don't. With all the FTers using it who never step foot on an ANA aircraft, if the volume were to get too out of control they may come up with a way to restrict it.
Though I've also been away from my computers when I wanted to use it and it took me a while to dig through the site to get to it.
Though I've also been away from my computers when I wanted to use it and it took me a while to dig through the site to get to it.
Nov 11, 2009, 9:46 am
#179
Formerly known as fsa_ea
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Up in the Air
Programs: UA GS/1MM,AS 75k,NK GLD,AA 2MM,DL 2MM,LH FT,AY PLT,IC RA,FMT LT PLT,HYT GLB,HLT DIA,MRT GLD,HRTZ PC
Posts: 2,229
Allowable routing for N America to N Asia award?
I was hoping to book 2 tickets for the following routing:
SFO-JFK UA F
JFK-IST TK F
<STOPOVER>
IST-HKG TK F
<DESTINATION>
HKG-ZRH LX F
ZRH-JFK LX F
JFK-SFO UA F
Could I book this for 120,000 / person as a North America --> North Asia F award?
I'm guessing that the answer is no with the SFO-JFK legs (exceeds MPM?) , but yes if I dropped those legs.
SFO-JFK UA F
JFK-IST TK F
<STOPOVER>
IST-HKG TK F
<DESTINATION>
HKG-ZRH LX F
ZRH-JFK LX F
JFK-SFO UA F
Could I book this for 120,000 / person as a North America --> North Asia F award?
I'm guessing that the answer is no with the SFO-JFK legs (exceeds MPM?) , but yes if I dropped those legs.
Nov 11, 2009, 12:39 pm
#180
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: MUC / VIE
Programs: LH M&M - US AIR - BMI - HYATT - SPG - SIXT - PP
Posts: 184
Please delete!
Last edited by asmallworld; Nov 12, 2009 at 1:47 am