Virgin Atlantic (VS) Flying Club points redemptions on ANA (NH) - Master thread
Nov 12, 2023, 8:29 am
#571
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 941
No worries, unfortunately didnt work for me!
Side note - Im finding it a pain to search on United now, compared to Aeroplan (which is having real problems with displaying partner availability at the moment) , but Im wondering whats going on with the total lack of T-14/T-7 award availability in F between LHR and HND in either direction for a couple of months now?? Has anyone seen any pop up? Could be that Im just not searching as obsessively day and night, like before, so Im missing any that does come up.
Side note - Im finding it a pain to search on United now, compared to Aeroplan (which is having real problems with displaying partner availability at the moment) , but Im wondering whats going on with the total lack of T-14/T-7 award availability in F between LHR and HND in either direction for a couple of months now?? Has anyone seen any pop up? Could be that Im just not searching as obsessively day and night, like before, so Im missing any that does come up.
Nov 13, 2023, 4:39 pm
#574
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 39
If I see one seat available HND to SGN in J on ANA's website, but nothing shows up on United, does that mean the single seat is not available to book with Virgin miles?
Similarly, I am able to book 3 seats in economy on ANA using miles but when I talked to the Virgin rep, they didn't see any seats available. Sorry if this has been discussed before, I tried to search but my terms were too vague.
Similarly, I am able to book 3 seats in economy on ANA using miles but when I talked to the Virgin rep, they didn't see any seats available. Sorry if this has been discussed before, I tried to search but my terms were too vague.
Nov 15, 2023, 1:01 am
#575
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: TXL
Programs: US, LH, HH
Posts: 725
If I see one seat available HND to SGN in J on ANA's website, but nothing shows up on United, does that mean the single seat is not available to book with Virgin miles?
Similarly, I am able to book 3 seats in economy on ANA using miles but when I talked to the Virgin rep, they didn't see any seats available. Sorry if this has been discussed before, I tried to search but my terms were too vague.
Similarly, I am able to book 3 seats in economy on ANA using miles but when I talked to the Virgin rep, they didn't see any seats available. Sorry if this has been discussed before, I tried to search but my terms were too vague.
Nov 18, 2023, 4:27 am
#578
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 23
Useless miles
In 2020, had to cancel my award flight on NH due to covid, and ever since, have not been able to use the 83K miles: my schedule doesn't allow me to book flights 300 days in advance. All routes are waitlisted.
Very frustrating. this sweet spot was advertised everywhere and now is not feasible unless you plan 1 year out.
I guess will use the miles for a furure trip to London, and swallow the insane surcharges....
Very frustrating. this sweet spot was advertised everywhere and now is not feasible unless you plan 1 year out.
I guess will use the miles for a furure trip to London, and swallow the insane surcharges....
Nov 18, 2023, 4:37 am
#579
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 1,594
In 2020, had to cancel my award flight on NH due to covid, and ever since, have not been able to use the 83K miles: my schedule doesn't allow me to book flights 300 days in advance. All routes are waitlisted.
Very frustrating. this sweet spot was advertised everywhere and now is not feasible unless you plan 1 year out.
I guess will use the miles for a furure trip to London, and swallow the insane surcharges....
Very frustrating. this sweet spot was advertised everywhere and now is not feasible unless you plan 1 year out.
I guess will use the miles for a furure trip to London, and swallow the insane surcharges....
Nov 21, 2023, 3:26 am
#580
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: BOS/SIN
Programs: DL PM, OZ Diamond Plus, BA Silver
Posts: 1,804
Two data points:
Was browsing seats.aero last month and saw F availability on ORD-HND for last week pop up (suspect it was someone else's cancellation since it wasn't T-14/21) — date worked for me so called VS, no hold time and got a great agent who knew what she was doing and had it booked within 10 minutes (even gave me the NH PNR without having to ask). $203.70 in taxes/fees.
Currently in Japan and was looking for a flight back (have a one-way Y award on another airline) — UA was/is showing saver J space on HND-ORD Saturday (as well as HND-IAD, HND-IAH, NRT-SFO, and even the late/reduced service HND-JFK, so I feel like the T-7 releases are still happening to an extent), and OZ and SK showed it as well but AC, AV and SQ didn't. Wasn't sure if this was phantom or not, but figured I'd give it a shot so called in, after ~25 minutes on hold had another great agent who had no issue booking it. $261.50 in fees this time.
So for those of us who are US-based NH redemptions aren't an impossibility if you have the flexibility to book close-in, although who knows when the next devaluation will hit
Was browsing seats.aero last month and saw F availability on ORD-HND for last week pop up (suspect it was someone else's cancellation since it wasn't T-14/21) — date worked for me so called VS, no hold time and got a great agent who knew what she was doing and had it booked within 10 minutes (even gave me the NH PNR without having to ask). $203.70 in taxes/fees.
Currently in Japan and was looking for a flight back (have a one-way Y award on another airline) — UA was/is showing saver J space on HND-ORD Saturday (as well as HND-IAD, HND-IAH, NRT-SFO, and even the late/reduced service HND-JFK, so I feel like the T-7 releases are still happening to an extent), and OZ and SK showed it as well but AC, AV and SQ didn't. Wasn't sure if this was phantom or not, but figured I'd give it a shot so called in, after ~25 minutes on hold had another great agent who had no issue booking it. $261.50 in fees this time.
So for those of us who are US-based NH redemptions aren't an impossibility if you have the flexibility to book close-in, although who knows when the next devaluation will hit
Nov 21, 2023, 12:57 pm
#581
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: LAX, SNA
Programs: B6 M4, AA Plat Pro, WoH Globalist, IHG Diamond Amb, MB Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 1,505
Two data points:
Was browsing seats.aero last month and saw F availability on ORD-HND for last week pop up (suspect it was someone else's cancellation since it wasn't T-14/21) — date worked for me so called VS, no hold time and got a great agent who knew what she was doing and had it booked within 10 minutes (even gave me the NH PNR without having to ask). $203.70 in taxes/fees.
Currently in Japan and was looking for a flight back (have a one-way Y award on another airline) — UA was/is showing saver J space on HND-ORD Saturday (as well as HND-IAD, HND-IAH, NRT-SFO, and even the late/reduced service HND-JFK, so I feel like the T-7 releases are still happening to an extent), and OZ and SK showed it as well but AC, AV and SQ didn't. Wasn't sure if this was phantom or not, but figured I'd give it a shot so called in, after ~25 minutes on hold had another great agent who had no issue booking it. $261.50 in fees this time.
So for those of us who are US-based NH redemptions aren't an impossibility if you have the flexibility to book close-in, although who knows when the next devaluation will hit
Was browsing seats.aero last month and saw F availability on ORD-HND for last week pop up (suspect it was someone else's cancellation since it wasn't T-14/21) — date worked for me so called VS, no hold time and got a great agent who knew what she was doing and had it booked within 10 minutes (even gave me the NH PNR without having to ask). $203.70 in taxes/fees.
Currently in Japan and was looking for a flight back (have a one-way Y award on another airline) — UA was/is showing saver J space on HND-ORD Saturday (as well as HND-IAD, HND-IAH, NRT-SFO, and even the late/reduced service HND-JFK, so I feel like the T-7 releases are still happening to an extent), and OZ and SK showed it as well but AC, AV and SQ didn't. Wasn't sure if this was phantom or not, but figured I'd give it a shot so called in, after ~25 minutes on hold had another great agent who had no issue booking it. $261.50 in fees this time.
So for those of us who are US-based NH redemptions aren't an impossibility if you have the flexibility to book close-in, although who knows when the next devaluation will hit
Nov 28, 2023, 1:58 pm
#582
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: London
Programs: Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold Elite, IHG Gold,
Posts: 52
have flown SFO - HND F (booked several months ago) and HND - LHR F (booked exactly T-14) last month and they're definitely not empty cabins, that's why it's so difficult to find availability. Their own members also unable to redeem. Also flown SYD - HND and HND - LHR both in J in Sept and booked T-14 so all last minute.
Nov 28, 2023, 2:00 pm
#583
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: London
Programs: Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold Elite, IHG Gold,
Posts: 52
Nov 30, 2023, 1:22 pm
#584
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 36
I think I know the obvious answer to this but thought I would explain the situation here anyway.
I booked a flight ANA J LAX-NRT for 45k via VS for 12/1/23. Selected my seat and added my info last week, but had to cancel a few days ago (flight is tomorrow). I got the VS miles refunded, and received an email from VS with the title "Refund Request raised for Booking Reference Number: XXXXX". Today, I got a notification from ANA to check-in. I figured it was just a mistake and the email was already scheduled to send before I cancelled my flight. However, I went through the check-in process out of curiosity and was able to get a boarding pass issued. I checked VS and ANA websites and my flight still looks intact. I have my assigned seat and everything.
What could be happening here? I'm so tempted to see what happens if I show up to the airport for this flight but most likely it will be a waste of time 😂.
I booked a flight ANA J LAX-NRT for 45k via VS for 12/1/23. Selected my seat and added my info last week, but had to cancel a few days ago (flight is tomorrow). I got the VS miles refunded, and received an email from VS with the title "Refund Request raised for Booking Reference Number: XXXXX". Today, I got a notification from ANA to check-in. I figured it was just a mistake and the email was already scheduled to send before I cancelled my flight. However, I went through the check-in process out of curiosity and was able to get a boarding pass issued. I checked VS and ANA websites and my flight still looks intact. I have my assigned seat and everything.
What could be happening here? I'm so tempted to see what happens if I show up to the airport for this flight but most likely it will be a waste of time 😂.
Nov 30, 2023, 2:10 pm
#585
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: LAX, SNA
Programs: B6 M4, AA Plat Pro, WoH Globalist, IHG Diamond Amb, MB Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 1,505
I think I know the obvious answer to this but thought I would explain the situation here anyway.
I booked a flight ANA J LAX-NRT for 45k via VS for 12/1/23. Selected my seat and added my info last week, but had to cancel a few days ago (flight is tomorrow). I got the VS miles refunded, and received an email from VS with the title "Refund Request raised for Booking Reference Number: XXXXX". Today, I got a notification from ANA to check-in. I figured it was just a mistake and the email was already scheduled to send before I cancelled my flight. However, I went through the check-in process out of curiosity and was able to get a boarding pass issued. I checked VS and ANA websites and my flight still looks intact. I have my assigned seat and everything.
What could be happening here? I'm so tempted to see what happens if I show up to the airport for this flight but most likely it will be a waste of time 😂.
I booked a flight ANA J LAX-NRT for 45k via VS for 12/1/23. Selected my seat and added my info last week, but had to cancel a few days ago (flight is tomorrow). I got the VS miles refunded, and received an email from VS with the title "Refund Request raised for Booking Reference Number: XXXXX". Today, I got a notification from ANA to check-in. I figured it was just a mistake and the email was already scheduled to send before I cancelled my flight. However, I went through the check-in process out of curiosity and was able to get a boarding pass issued. I checked VS and ANA websites and my flight still looks intact. I have my assigned seat and everything.
What could be happening here? I'm so tempted to see what happens if I show up to the airport for this flight but most likely it will be a waste of time 😂.