ANA (NH) Redemptions using VS Flying Club points - thread locked Sept 2022
Aug 1, 2018, 6:47 pm
#346
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: LAX/SFO
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, Fortune Wings Club Gold
Posts: 358
YQ was ~$260 when I booked F LAX-HND RT earlier in April of this year. Sneaky that ANA keeps raising their YQ. I guess that's what it takes for them to keep offering this great deal.
Aug 3, 2018, 12:11 am
#347
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,695
NH cancelled one of the two LAXNRT flights in SEP/OCT. My return flight was slightly changed but I want to use this as an excuse to change my outbound flight which is now 100% sold out. It's in NH's best interest to do it but do you think I can convince the VS agent to ask NH to make the change?
Aug 3, 2018, 2:49 am
#348
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 756
NH cancelled one of the two LAXNRT flights in SEP/OCT. My return flight was slightly changed but I want to use this as an excuse to change my outbound flight which is now 100% sold out. It's in NH's best interest to do it but do you think I can convince the VS agent to ask NH to make the change?
I had an issue with an infant ticket, and it was only when I used the phrase "the coupon remains open" (a line given to me by NH), that VS were able to resolve the issue.
Aug 3, 2018, 11:38 am
#349
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 600
Has anybody booked an award ticket for a kid ( above 2 years old) without booking an adult award ticket together? Is it possible?
Aug 3, 2018, 11:30 pm
#350
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 756
I believe NH policy is:
- A child 2-4 needs an accompanying passenger age 12 and above. My guess here is VS would need to see some kind of accompanying booking.
- From age 5-12, the child doesn't, but as the child has to use the special assisted service (Junior Pilot), I'm not sure whether VS would have access to that inventory.
- 12 and above is a normal ticket, so should be bookable via VS.
Aug 4, 2018, 9:39 am
#351
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 600
I've never done this, but it will depend on the age. I know on some airlines there needs to be some kind of accompanying passenger, which doesn't necessarily need to be on the same booking. My guess is it's the same with NH - there will need to be some kind of booking (reward or otherwise) to which to attach the child ticket.
I believe NH policy is:
- A child 2-4 needs an accompanying passenger age 12 and above. My guess here is VS would need to see some kind of accompanying booking.
- From age 5-12, the child doesn't, but as the child has to use the special assisted service (Junior Pilot), I'm not sure whether VS would have access to that inventory.
- 12 and above is a normal ticket, so should be bookable via VS.
I believe NH policy is:
- A child 2-4 needs an accompanying passenger age 12 and above. My guess here is VS would need to see some kind of accompanying booking.
- From age 5-12, the child doesn't, but as the child has to use the special assisted service (Junior Pilot), I'm not sure whether VS would have access to that inventory.
- 12 and above is a normal ticket, so should be bookable via VS.
Aug 6, 2018, 4:08 am
#352
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 67
I managed to book my Reward Seats via VA - 240,000 points for the 2 seats, plus £702 in taxes / fees for flights next May from Heathrow to Haneda.
1 First Class (code O) seat - return (partner)
1 x Business Seat on way out, 1 x Economy Seat on way back (for myself)
They appears to release 1 First and 1 Business seats on the 11 month dates before travel, and have signed up for ExpertFlyer alerts to see is I can nab another First or Business seat for myself.
Anyone know if they do release more seats am looking for, when do they normally do so?
I imagine they will try and sell them and leave it until much nearer time of flying, but thought would ask.
1 First Class (code O) seat - return (partner)
1 x Business Seat on way out, 1 x Economy Seat on way back (for myself)
They appears to release 1 First and 1 Business seats on the 11 month dates before travel, and have signed up for ExpertFlyer alerts to see is I can nab another First or Business seat for myself.
Anyone know if they do release more seats am looking for, when do they normally do so?
I imagine they will try and sell them and leave it until much nearer time of flying, but thought would ask.
Aug 6, 2018, 6:51 am
#353
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 756
I managed to book my Reward Seats via VA - 240,000 points for the 2 seats, plus £702 in taxes / fees for flights next May from Heathrow to Haneda.
1 First Class (code O) seat - return (partner)
1 x Business Seat on way out, 1 x Economy Seat on way back (for myself)
They appears to release 1 First and 1 Business seats on the 11 month dates before travel, and have signed up for ExpertFlyer alerts to see is I can nab another First or Business seat for myself.
Anyone know if they do release more seats am looking for, when do they normally do so?
I imagine they will try and sell them and leave it until much nearer time of flying, but thought would ask.
1 First Class (code O) seat - return (partner)
1 x Business Seat on way out, 1 x Economy Seat on way back (for myself)
They appears to release 1 First and 1 Business seats on the 11 month dates before travel, and have signed up for ExpertFlyer alerts to see is I can nab another First or Business seat for myself.
Anyone know if they do release more seats am looking for, when do they normally do so?
I imagine they will try and sell them and leave it until much nearer time of flying, but thought would ask.
Aug 7, 2018, 5:21 pm
#354
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,972
Is there a way to check your ticket if its on hold? I booked and got the confirmation number, but that doesnt work when I try to check my booking online. Want to make sure before I transfer my Amex MR points.
Aug 7, 2018, 5:23 pm
#355
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 50
Side note: I just booked 2 F LAX-HND for April next year. Decent availability from April and on. Hopefully can’t catch the tail end of cherry blossom season.
Aug 7, 2018, 5:31 pm
#356
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,972
Only the VS number, will have to call to see if they can give me the ANA number. I only have it on hold now, not sure if that matters.
Aug 7, 2018, 5:40 pm
#357
Moderator: American AAdvantage & Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: PHX
Programs: American ExPlat; Marriott/SPG Lifetime Plat; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 8,116
Aug 7, 2018, 5:50 pm
#358
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,972
VS is so much better than US airlines. Called, found award, put on hold, called back, got locator, transferred points and booked. Took all of 15-20 mins total. Mostly time spent on hold.
Aug 7, 2018, 9:11 pm
#359
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,224
Is there a post or wiki entry in the above 24 pages to help answer some basic questions about procedure? If not...please see below:
Trying to fly LAX to MNL in January in Biz Class and want to transfer AMEX MR points (with 30% bonus to FC) to book ANA flight...what's the best procedure?
Thanks!
Trying to fly LAX to MNL in January in Biz Class and want to transfer AMEX MR points (with 30% bonus to FC) to book ANA flight...what's the best procedure?
- Look up flights on ANA site
- Find flights I want and take down details
- Call Flying Club to price out flight via their CSRs
- Transfer points from AMEX MR to FC
- Book flight via FC CSR
Thanks!
Aug 7, 2018, 9:43 pm
#360
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 50
Is there a post or wiki entry in the above 24 pages to help answer some basic questions about procedure? If not...please see below:
Trying to fly LAX to MNL in January in Biz Class and want to transfer AMEX MR points (with 30% bonus to FC) to book ANA flight...what's the best procedure?
Thanks!
Trying to fly LAX to MNL in January in Biz Class and want to transfer AMEX MR points (with 30% bonus to FC) to book ANA flight...what's the best procedure?
- Look up flights on ANA site
- Find flights I want and take down details
- Call Flying Club to price out flight via their CSRs
- Transfer points from AMEX MR to FC
- Book flight via FC CSR
Thanks!