Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[QFFBNE]

I had a OWCA itinerary under construction at the time of the last points cost change.
The first leg was booked before the change, and the itinerary was changed many times both before and after the points cost change date.
The itinerary continued to be priced at the old rate.

Disclaimer… previous QF behaviour does not guarantee future QF behaviour…

Good to hear. I'm hoping it works that again but won't be surprised if it does. I won't be able to book the final legs until Oct/Nov anyway and will then have until our first flight in April 2026 to make any changes so plenty of time yet. The hard part (maybe impossible) is trying to get it all under 34,000 miles. I'm starting to think it just can't be done. If I can't find a way before April 2026 I'll just have to book two seperate trips.

 

[Mabel]

Could I please have some advice regarding my OWCFR booking.

So far I have booked:
SYD-HKG-YVR Stop1
YVR-LHR-MAD Stop 2
MAD-VCE Stop 3
I am then planning a driving trip from VCE down to DBV.
But I am having trouble getting flights to work after that.

I would like suggestions as to the best way to get from DBV to CMB for Stop 4.
I then plan on CMB to SYD home.

Plan a) DBV-HEL-CDG on AY then CDG-CMB on UL
BUT flights from DBV-HEL only leave Mon, Wed, Fri
and flights from CDG to CMB only leave Sun, Wed, Fri
so I cant make it work with a transit in CDG: I would have to make a Stop 4 in Paris

Plan b) DBV-HEL-HKG on AY then HKG-CMB on CY
BUT this involves a long 10hr stopover at HEL

Plan c) DBV-HEL-DEL on AY then DEL-CMB on UL
BUT this involves a long 13hr stopover in DEL

Plan d) ZAG-DOH-CMB on QR
BUT I can't seem to get the Qantas booking site to accept DOH
This seems to be the most direct route BUT I cant seem to get it to work.

I have done extensive searches on FlightConnections and tried lots of dummy routes/dates on Qantas MultiLeg booking site...but I can't seem to find a solution that gets me from DBV to CMB without requiring a STOP on the way. I want to avoid consuming another STOP here, as I would like to keep a STOP up my sleeve in case I have trouble getting back from CMB to SYD.

Ay suggestions gratefully received. Thanks

 

[There'sOnlyOneJimmy]

Could I please have some advice regarding my OWCFR booking.

So far I have booked:
SYD-HKG-YVR Stop1
YVR-LHR-MAD Stop 2
MAD-VCE Stop 3
I am then planning a driving trip from VCE down to DBV.
But I am having trouble getting flights to work after that.

I would like suggestions as to the best way to get from DBV to CMB for Stop 4.
I then plan on CMB to SYD home.

Plan a) DBV-HEL-CDG on AY then CDG-CMB on UL
BUT flights from DBV-HEL only leave Mon, Wed, Fri
and flights from CDG to CMB only leave Sun, Wed, Fri
so I cant make it work with a transit in CDG: I would have to make a Stop 4 in Paris

Plan b) DBV-HEL-HKG on AY then HKG-CMB on CY
BUT this involves a long 10hr stopover at HEL

Plan c) DBV-HEL-DEL on AY then DEL-CMB on UL
BUT this involves a long 13hr stopover in DEL

Plan d) ZAG-DOH-CMB on QR
BUT I can't seem to get the Qantas booking site to accept DOH
This seems to be the most direct route BUT I cant seem to get it to work.

I have done extensive searches on FlightConnections and tried lots of dummy routes/dates on Qantas MultiLeg booking site...but I can't seem to find a solution that gets me from DBV to CMB without requiring a STOP on the way. I want to avoid consuming another STOP here, as I would like to keep a STOP up my sleeve in case I have trouble getting back from CMB to SYD.

Ay suggestions gratefully received. Thanks

If you can’t get it all to work inside the OWCA itinerary, then it might help to buy () a short separate flight from DBV to a larger airport hub, eg Rome or Milan.
That would also get you another ‘free’ stopover, and might also save you a few miles.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Plan d) ZAG-DOH-CMB on QR
BUT I can't seem to get the Qantas booking site to accept DOH
This seems to be the most direct route BUT I cant seem to get it to work.



Ay suggestions gratefully received. Thanks

So if i go to multi city search, just enter in any two cities for the first flight… MEL to SYD for example.

After that you can enter in DOH, CMB, ZAG ets as city pairs. That will at least show you the availability!

I think it just doesn’t like starting tickets in ZAG or DOH because of ticketing currency or something? But if the sectors come after you can search.

 

[nickfromeastryde]

Could I please have some advice regarding my OWCFR booking.

So far I have booked:
SYD-HKG-YVR Stop1
YVR-LHR-MAD Stop 2
MAD-VCE Stop 3
I am then planning a driving trip from VCE down to DBV.
But I am having trouble getting flights to work after that.

I would like suggestions as to the best way to get from DBV to CMB for Stop 4.
I then plan on CMB to SYD home.

Plan a) DBV-HEL-CDG on AY then CDG-CMB on UL
BUT flights from DBV-HEL only leave Mon, Wed, Fri
and flights from CDG to CMB only leave Sun, Wed, Fri
so I cant make it work with a transit in CDG: I would have to make a Stop 4 in Paris

Plan b) DBV-HEL-HKG on AY then HKG-CMB on CY
BUT this involves a long 10hr stopover at HEL

Plan c) DBV-HEL-DEL on AY then DEL-CMB on UL
BUT this involves a long 13hr stopover in DEL

Plan d) ZAG-DOH-CMB on QR
BUT I can't seem to get the Qantas booking site to accept DOH
This seems to be the most direct route BUT I cant seem to get it to work.

I have done extensive searches on FlightConnections and tried lots of dummy routes/dates on Qantas MultiLeg booking site...but I can't seem to find a solution that gets me from DBV to CMB without requiring a STOP on the way. I want to avoid consuming another STOP here, as I would like to keep a STOP up my sleeve in case I have trouble getting back from CMB to SYD.

Ay suggestions gratefully received. Thanks

Is a long stopover really that bad? I would pick Plan B and take the train into town for a few hours. Helsinki is a very pleasant little city to spend a few hours and the key to successful OWA's is that you need to be flexible.