Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[Mwenenzi]

I’ve done a few Oneworld Classic Flight Reward trips in the past but never with a break in between so seeking feedback from members.
Looking at an extended trip in 2026, with 4 weeks in Egypt/UK/Ireland Apri, back to BNE for a few months, then 4 weeks in USA in October.
I’m doing dummy bookings to see availability of 2 x Business (U) and what alternatives there are..
All depends on availability of course, but I’m currently WP and will make P1 (and LTG) in mid-August this year, so I have a slightly better chance of getting what we need. It will be complicated by the increase in required points after August this year but I have enough to cover the extra if required.

First step is a positioning BNE/CGK then commence the reward booking from there:
CGK/OOMS/CAI - STOP 1 (Oman Air)
CAI/LHR - STOP 2 (BA)
LHR/SIN/BNE- STOP 3 (QF)
BNE/ORD - STOP 4 (QF/AA)
ORD/JFK - STOP 5 (AA)
JFK/ BNE) – END -(AA or QF)
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Oman Air, while a QF partner, is not a OW airline. Due to join OW 30 June 2025. So will not be able to have Oman Air, in a QF Oneworld Classic Flight Reward, itinerary until then. Doubt QF would book Oman Air now, based on what should/may happen in ~3months time.

Oman Air - Wikipedia

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[MEL_Traveller]

Oman Air, while a QF partner, is not a OW airline. Due to join OW 30 June 2025. So will not be able to have Oman Air, in a QF Oneworld Classic Flight Reward, itinerary until then. Doubt QF would book Oman Air now, based on what should/may happen in ~3months time.

Oman Air - Wikipedia

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Good point. I was initially thinking that as the OP’s trip was well into next year, by the time they come to book Oman Air should be available.

But if the OP has been doing dummy bookings now, it will not cap the points for a OWA if Oman is included.

Which might also be why it is not calculating the return to CGK.

 

[madrooster]

Fiji Airways now full member, Can be used on OWA?

Not yet.

 

[QFFBNE]

Well, if you can get it to book via the website and not have to debate this clause with an agent when changing/adding flights, then go for it.

PS: 2 x 318,000 = 636,000 pts if 2 pax.

I was expecting 636,000 as well, but Qantas multicity said 646,000 which is weird but acceptable

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Oman Air, while a QF partner, is not a OW airline. Due to join OW 30 June 2025. So will not be able to have Oman Air, in a QF Oneworld Classic Flight Reward, itinerary until then. Doubt QF would book Oman Air now, based on what should/may happen in ~3months time.

Oman Air - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

I was doing the dummy booking for February 2026 and the Oman Air flight was available as a reward booking

 

[QFFBNE]

Good point. I was initially thinking that as the OP’s trip was well into next year, by the time they come to book Oman Air should be available.

But if the OP has been doing dummy bookings now, it will not cap the points for a OWA if Oman is included.

Which might also be why it is not calculating the return to CGK.

I honestly dont care if they classify it as OWA or not, the fact is I was able to include Oman Air in a booking that had 5 stopovers and for only 646,000 points. I tried longer last leg via HKG which brought it to over 36,000nm and the points jumped to around 800,000

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I honestly dont care if they classify it as OWA or not, the fact is I was able to include Oman Air in a booking that had 5 stopovers and for only 646,000 points. I tried longer last leg via HKG which brought it to over 36,000nm and the points jumped to around 800,000

I’ve just plugged the itinerary into great circle mapper, I’m getting 38245 miles. I see you have based your calculations on nautical miles… which is not the currency for OWAs. They are in miles, not nautical miles.

I suspect the price you have got must include several economy sectors?

Oman Air is there as a FF partner, but won’t be part of any OWA cap at the moment. Just like you can include JQ or EK in these itineraries, It will still price, just not cap.

I can’t get the itinerary to price anywhere near your quote for all business class.