Economy. Nothing available on business (one of the flights is on a 77W, so wouldn't work anyway).

Pray tell, enlighten me as to how you accomplished this ! I rang them up with a strong resolve that I won't give up on them this time. So far I'm 36 mins into the call and have yet to speak with the proverbial carbon based life form they claim to have on duty. I'm beginning to suspect there's an automatic hold time of 45-60 mins after which they realize they have a sucker who's not leaving and pick up the phone...:confused:

SQ redemptions for LHR SYD in F
 

Has anybody had any luck redeeming on SQ in F for LHR-SYD? I called Flying Club this morning and spoke to a nice chap who seemed to think it was pretty straightforward. He's given me a booking ref for LHR-SYD via SIN in F for a total of 230,000 miles at the beginning of March. However, he said I need to call back tomorrow to make sure the booking has gone through. If it happens, fantastic. But I'm curious to see how he's managed to bypass the SQ veto on accepting redemptions in First or Business on the A380, 777-300ER or A340-500.

Well that is an interesting one. In fact you might be best off asking on v-flyer (or looking there) although a lot of them post here too. I know that I have tried to do it using my United FF miles and business/first was firmly off the menu.

You and me both! I sincerely hope the agent has come through for you... any information or tips you manage to glean will be very gratefully received on this board.


Nick

Does VS charge YQ on SAA awards?
Cheers
Howie

I have a flight from LHR - MAN, leaving from T2 i think, this is little red flight. I saw somewhere that it is bookable with VS, but is operated by Aer lingus, and then I think I saw somewhere that the livery (assumably the metal) is VS? What should I expect? :confused:

Also, I have VS silver, but this would not get me into the lounge as far as i know, but Is it possible to be guested, or do VS not have a rule like that?

Hi fMD,
I know its been 4 months and there were no replies to your post but wanted to chime in just in case you are still looking for answer.

There will be no fuel surcharges on Delta as long as your trip does not begin in Europe.
One way awards are not allowed but open jaw is permitted.

I thought that there had been reports that awards on Delta originating in Europe did not attract fuel surcharges when booked via VS?

Would love to know how this turned out....

Me, too. I keep checking back for updates as I'm rather curious.

Hobart to Melbourne one way 8000 miles and $12 tax Virgin Australia.

ANA booking
 

Similar to others here, I had a bad experience with calling Flying Club. I called FC in the UK trying to get a first class award on ANA for NRT-IAD-NRT in early September. After being told no availability for a variety of dates as well as nothing for JFK and ORD, very long pause for each inquiry as well as 4 different calls, I called Hong Kong and I was able to secure an award seat almost immediately for the exact dates that I wanted.
After the closure of the Japan FC office, HKG seems to be a good place to make ANA bookings.

Thanks for the tip ^^

Nick

Thank you. Great tip!

Did availability via HK office match ANA website?

Shame there is rarely availability on ANA from Europe