Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[Jordan613]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Does anyone know if it’s possible to fly from KEF to TXL or DUS using OW Award AirBerlin? Qantas system doesn’t show KEF at all which is very frustrating…

 

[grussellt]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Does anyone know if it’s possible to fly from KEF to TXL or DUS using OW Award AirBerlin? Qantas system doesn’t show KEF at all which is very frustrating…

It should be OK. Awards show up on AAdvantage but awards I picked at random in June 2016 all travel from TXL to KEF via VIE (and also via VIE KEF to TXL).

 

[Jordan613]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

It should be OK. Awards show up on AAdvantage but awards I picked at random in June 2016 all travel from TXL to KEF via VIE (and also via VIE KEF to TXL).

Great thank you! So if I was to call Qantas to book they should ​be able to see?

 

[grussellt]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

I would check your dates on AA first (it's free to join) and then feed the flight numbers to QF. If QFF don't see direct flights from KEF to TXL they may assume there is no availability.

 

[adelee]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Hi guys
is it possible to fly from Taiwan - Hong Kong - Melbourne - Sydney to get back home on the last leg of the trip? Or does this break the rules somehow as I am "overshooting" the origin point.
Thanks

One thing to add on this... if you want MEL to be transit only, make sure your MEL-SYD flight is on the same day. This is because domestic transits are classified differently to international (international transit = under 24 hours, whereas for domestic, you need to move onto your next destination the same day for it to count as a transit). Almost got caught with this recently when putting through a final set of changes, but Qantas decided to honour an overnight domestic stop as a transit, as it had previously been ticketted twice (!) and I'd spoken to around 15 consultants, none of who had previously picked up the problem...

 

[Jordan613]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

I would check your dates on AA first (it's free to join) and then feed the flight numbers to QF. If QFF don't see direct flights from KEF to TXL they may assume there is no availability.

Thanks again. I've done this and it looks like it's flying their LCC, Niki, this may be why it's not showing of QFF...

 

[grussellt]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

It looks like AB doesn't offer award seats on its direct flights KEF-TXL although my search was not exhaustive. ITA shows which days have direct flights. Can you build BA flights into your trip? I had a look at next month and there are awards on AA from KEF-DUS and KEF-TXL on more than half the days in the month. When do you need to fly?

 

[esseeeayeenn]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Is it possible for you to try KEF-DUS? they seem to have more flights on that route than KEF-TXL

 

[Jordan613]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Thanks guys, I've found some revenue Y flights on BA LHR-KEF return for $220, I think I'll take those and use the segment on another leg to get better value.

For those playing at home, looks like Award flights ex DUS go via ZRH-LHR-KEF. Tend to agree with grussellt, appears AB aren't releasing direct flights. Oh well, thank

 

[grussellt]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Hi Jordan613. I edited my post and direct flights do show up if you need them.

 

[Jordan613]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Thanks grussellt, I actually just booked my first Y OW Award.

OOL-SYD-SCL QF
BOG-MAD IB
BRU-DOH-NBO QR
NBO-DOH-KTM QR
DEL-HKG-BNE CX

Taxes: $892.84 per pax

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone providing such great advice in this thread. Big shout out to vetrade who is always generously provides his advice.

 

[grussellt]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Well done. DOG is a new airport code for me. I hope you will have time to write a trip report on your return.

 

[Jordan613]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Well done. DOG is a new airport code for me. I hope you will have time to write a trip report on your return.

Whoops! Edited

Thanks! It'll be a LONG trip report, looks like it will be 8-10 month trip!

 

[JohnM]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Thanks grussellt, I actually just booked my first Y OW Award.

OOL-SYD-SCL QF
BOG-MAD IB
BRU-DOH-NBO QR
NBO-DOH-KTM QR
DEL-HKG-BNE CX

Taxes: $892.84 per pax

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone providing such great advice in this thread. Big shout out to vetrade who is always generously provides his advice.

Looks like a very interesting trip - some cool destinations. How long for?

 

[Jordan613]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Looks like a very interesting trip - some cool destinations. How long for?

Thanks JohnM! Most likely 8-10 months. Depending on money :shock:

Hopefully I can make some cash on the road to help stem the bleeding. This is mine and my girlfriend's big RTW trip, I guess I should do some 'growing up' when I get back.

 

[JohnM]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Thanks JohnM! Most likely 8-10 months. Depending on money :shock:

Hopefully I can make some cash on the road to help stem the bleeding. This is mine and my girlfriend's big RTW trip, I guess I should do some 'growing up' when I get back.

Stuff the growing up . I still haven't managed it - and I'm an antique :mrgreen:.

Seriously, all the best with it - looks sensational. You will love S America and Africa. When do you leave?

Try to TR at least periodically.

 

[dsotm]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Just trying to evaluate how many MR points I need to transfer to do a OW RTW J fare. Is there a definitive amount of points to do a westbound biz journey around the world? I've read somewhere that 288,000 is the right number, but the Qantas calculator comes up with 345,000 which sounds too much?

 

[Jordan613]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Just trying to evaluate how many MR points I need to transfer to do a OW RTW J fare. Is there a definitive amount of points to do a westbound biz journey around the world? I've read somewhere that 288,000 is the right number, but the Qantas calculator comes up with 345,000 which sounds too much?

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Hi powervideo, looks like it's pricing it up as individual legs because you haven't met all the criteria. you need to fly on at least two other OneWorld partner airlines, looks like you're only flying Qantas and one other (assume BA JFK-LHR?). You should be able to get around this by choosing a different airline for LHR-MEL or LAX-JFK. Once you meet the criteria it will revert back to 280,000.

Relevant terms and conditions 14.5 here

 

[dsotm]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Cool. Many thanks. I'll have another go at it and report back.

 

[Bindibuys]

re: "oneworld" award (140K/280K/420K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

I will start making my bookings next week, the only way I can see to accomplish my goals is to book each leg individually. BUT, I am a firm believer in "if you don't ask, you wont know" .
So, does anyone here see any other method (ie combine "oneworld award" with separate flights to this itinerary.

SYD - DXB F QF
DXB - TLV J RJ
CAI - IST J RJ
IST - DOH J QR
DOH - ABU F QR
DXB - HKG F EK
HKG - SYD J CX

Burning about 850,000 points.