Has anyone had success with the call-up "Marginal" xASA's?
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re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
Just wondering, did you guys (who have had success) call the 1300366587 number or the plat line?
Just wondering, did you guys (who have had success) call the 1300366587 number or the plat line?
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re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
Just got off the phone with Peter in Brisbane and he was great. Sorted out my Mel-Bne-Mel booking and canceled my old one. Knew exactly what I wanted and fully understood why I was rebooking with a DSC offer. 48,000 and 287.70 co payment.
Red Roo please pass on my thanks again.
I called the 1300 number
Just got off the phone with Peter in Brisbane and he was great. Sorted out my Mel-Bne-Mel booking and canceled my old one. Knew exactly what I wanted and fully understood why I was rebooking with a DSC offer. 48,000 and 287.70 co payment.
Red Roo please pass on my thanks again.
I called the 1300 number
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re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
I'm not a WP and have called the 1300 number and an 02 number both of which seem to go through the same menu options as 131313 anyway...
I'm not a WP and have called the 1300 number and an 02 number both of which seem to go through the same menu options as 131313 anyway...
re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
That's not a multi city, that is a mixed class journey with one connection..
That's not a multi city, that is a mixed class journey with one connection..
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re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
Finally, success! Called the 1300 number, was routed to Qantas premium to an agent who knows exactly what to do. Completed Syd-bne-tsv-bne-syd and cancelled my messed up yesterday's ZASA-on-hold booking, all in 8 minutes.
Finally, success! Called the 1300 number, was routed to Qantas premium to an agent who knows exactly what to do. Completed Syd-bne-tsv-bne-syd and cancelled my messed up yesterday's ZASA-on-hold booking, all in 8 minutes.
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re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
Guys will let you know how I go when I get the call back, the booking ref is there but no points deducted yet...or $$.....I will be disappointed if does not go through as Mes/Syd/Asp now gone on the dates I wanted
Guys will let you know how I go when I get the call back, the booking ref is there but no points deducted yet...or $$.....I will be disappointed if does not go through as Mes/Syd/Asp now gone on the dates I wanted
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re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
yes, I think that has been why I questioned my first booking this morning OOL-SYD-BNE-TSV return as minimum 80,000pts + $500~ This is the only option for Bus class fare. Jetstar via CNS don't show Bus as an option to even pay outright. I think the JASA is pricey both in points and $ but I need to be there. I got Peter the second time and he quoted the same amounts.
yes, I think that has been why I questioned my first booking this morning OOL-SYD-BNE-TSV return as minimum 80,000pts + $500~ This is the only option for Bus class fare. Jetstar via CNS don't show Bus as an option to even pay outright. I think the JASA is pricey both in points and $ but I need to be there. I got Peter the second time and he quoted the same amounts.
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Re: Sucessful ASA Bookings booked at classic rates Reference Guide
hard core!!!!!!!!!!!
1PAX|DEC 10|J| MEL-SYD-ASP RETURN|48,000|$385.50 INC C/C FEE|480 S/C (DSC)
1PAX|DEC 12|J| MEL-SYD-ASP RETURN|48,000|$385.50 INC C/C FEE|480 S/C (DSC)
1PAX|DEC 17|J| MEL-SYD-ASP RETURN|48,000|$385.50 INC C/C FEE|480 S/C (DSC)
All done with Greg in Hobart. Excellent service Will now be P1
hard core!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Sucessful ASA Bookings booked at classic rates Reference Guide
Rang the 1300 number, got a guy who did not understand, would not read instructions on ROQ7740 and put me through to the frequent flyer office, which naturally was closed.
Rang back and got the delightful Christine who organised 3 flights for me. One quirk came up when doing the second booking in that the system told her I did not have enough points, even though she could see 150K plus in account. She checked and was told that was a common problem and to push through. All was well
DEC13 |DEC13 | Business | KTA-PER-KTA | 48,000 | 306.84 | $7cc | 240 sc (Xmas double offer) this done 3 times.
Rang the 1300 number, got a guy who did not understand, would not read instructions on ROQ7740 and put me through to the frequent flyer office, which naturally was closed.
Rang back and got the delightful Christine who organised 3 flights for me. One quirk came up when doing the second booking in that the system told her I did not have enough points, even though she could see 150K plus in account. She checked and was told that was a common problem and to push through. All was well
DEC13 |DEC13 | Business | KTA-PER-KTA | 48,000 | 306.84 | $7cc | 240 sc (Xmas double offer) this done 3 times.
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Re: Sucessful ASA Bookings booked at classic rates Reference Guide
Are you travelling early or late February 2014 (not 2013)? You can earn DSC flying on 31 January 2014 if you register for the Christmas offer.
Are you travelling early or late February 2014 (not 2013)? You can earn DSC flying on 31 January 2014 if you register for the Christmas offer.
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re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
Just attempted and made my first International xASA (P class). Took 10 minutes, including about 5 on hold when the system wasn't co-operating with the operator. She was very nice and knew what to do, though her lack of confirmation as the steps progressed was a little disconcerting. Have just checked online booking and it all seems fine. Will post to the reference thread, but also want to note that she indicated that these were being phased out soon given other options are available on the website to earn points. They have not been told when, however.
Canberra - Sydney (J) - Los Angeles (F) -- 144,000 points + $933 + $30(cc). The classic was 144,000 plus $556.
Just attempted and made my first International xASA (P class). Took 10 minutes, including about 5 on hold when the system wasn't co-operating with the operator. She was very nice and knew what to do, though her lack of confirmation as the steps progressed was a little disconcerting. Have just checked online booking and it all seems fine. Will post to the reference thread, but also want to note that she indicated that these were being phased out soon given other options are available on the website to earn points. They have not been told when, however.
Canberra - Sydney (J) - Los Angeles (F) -- 144,000 points + $933 + $30(cc). The classic was 144,000 plus $556.
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re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
Well under 10 minutes for a SYD-BNE-TSV-BNE-SYD flight by an agent that said "I've booked three of these already today!" It was remarkably easy, really. I read out the flight numbers where I knew there was U class availability (via ExpertFlyer) and it was all done and dusted, 48000 points plus $385 in taxes/fees for a JASA in U class. That's enough to get me easily over the line for WP requalification this year (the only year I won't be doing a DONE5 - I'll be back on the annual DONE5 gravy train from May 2014 again so won't need to worry.
All in all looking forward to it. Already planned dinner out on the Esplanade with friends whilst I'm there!
Well under 10 minutes for a SYD-BNE-TSV-BNE-SYD flight by an agent that said "I've booked three of these already today!" It was remarkably easy, really. I read out the flight numbers where I knew there was U class availability (via ExpertFlyer) and it was all done and dusted, 48000 points plus $385 in taxes/fees for a JASA in U class. That's enough to get me easily over the line for WP requalification this year (the only year I won't be doing a DONE5 - I'll be back on the annual DONE5 gravy train from May 2014 again so won't need to worry.
All in all looking forward to it. Already planned dinner out on the Esplanade with friends whilst I'm there!
re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
Rows 58 and 61 of the spreadsheet give $119.31 copay for CBR-MEL and $216 for BNE-CBR. So what you have looks very close to two separate JASAs rather than a true single one (which would be 24,000 points minimum).
Rows 58 and 61 of the spreadsheet give $119.31 copay for CBR-MEL and $216 for BNE-CBR. So what you have looks very close to two separate JASAs rather than a true single one (which would be 24,000 points minimum).
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re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
I did ask why but was told 32,000 was the minimum even after a supervisor was consulted. Given some of the earlier discussions I have read here, perhaps BNE-CBR-MEL is one of the "indirect" routes where the classic rate does NOT apply, unlike MEL-SYD-ASP? Should I call again to try and get the difference back?
I did ask why but was told 32,000 was the minimum even after a supervisor was consulted. Given some of the earlier discussions I have read here, perhaps BNE-CBR-MEL is one of the "indirect" routes where the classic rate does NOT apply, unlike MEL-SYD-ASP? Should I call again to try and get the difference back?
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re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
what is so different about your itinerary from the rest of ours?
what is so different about your itinerary from the rest of ours?
re: Has anyone had success with the call-up method for "Marginal" xASA's?
I just wanted to go to Broome. After picking the flights the agent came up with the ''commercial fare" line. I can't say I saw that coming so I was caught a bit off guard.
I'll just try again later.
I just wanted to go to Broome. After picking the flights the agent came up with the ''commercial fare" line. I can't say I saw that coming so I was caught a bit off guard.
I'll just try again later.
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Re: Sucessful ASA Bookings booked at classic rates Reference Guide
Why Thank you
I think I may be addicted to Flying lol
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I think I may be addicted to Flying
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