Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[knightfall88]

You should really read the wiki...

I did and it tells me 353 days for QF flight. A member told me its 297 days if I don't have atleast Gold. How did he come with the 297, I didn't see it in the wiki?

 

[cjd600]

I did and it tells me 353 days for QF flight. A member told me its 297 days if I don't have atleast Gold. How did he come with the 297, I didn't see it in the wiki?

You then asked about all the other airlines....this info is in the Wiki (and not impacted by QF status).
QF status only impacts QF metal rewards (although this hasn't always been the case, with 'everyone' previously having access at 353.
All others in Wiki should be accurate....although JL is soon to change I believe

 

[knightfall88]

You then asked about all the other airlines....this info is in the Wiki (and not impacted by QF status).
QF status only impacts QF metal rewards (although this hasn't always been the case, with 'everyone' previously having access at 353.
All others in Wiki should be accurate....although JL is soon to change I believe

And none of what you just said is in the wiki RE: days available for QF being impacted by status yet every other airline not being impacted by status. So I'm glad I asked.

 

[cjd600]

And none of what you just said is in the wiki RE: days available for QF being impacted by status yet every other airline not being impacted by status. So I'm glad I asked.

The JL hasnt changed yet, and the QF was already explained to you.

Did you managed to find every other airline's release point that you want someone to tell you?

 

[knightfall88]

The JL hasnt changed yet, and the QF was already explained to you.

Did you managed to find every other airline's release point that you want someone to tell you?

This thread is for people to ask questions. If the questions are beneath you, then you should just keep to yourself. I read the wiki and asked about other airlines release points being impacted by status which isn't in wiki.

Whats with the attitude?

 

[Jacques Vert]

Do you have Gold or Platinum status with QF? If not, it will be 297 days

Status with Qantas will only effect QF flights.

Therefore:
QR = 360 days
JL = 330 but moving to 360 on 1/4
AA =330 days
QF = 297 days (for you).

Not sure when you are travelling but, if peak period, maybe book first two flights then add last two later.

You will be charged a 5,000 point change fee per person plus taxes will be recalculated every time you make a change or add a flight so try to keep changes to a minimum without taking too much risk on flights disappearing.

 

[knightfall88]

Status with Qantas will only effect QF flights.

Therefore:
QR = 360 days
JL = 330 but moving to 360 on 1/4
AA =330 days
QF = 297 days (for you).

Not sure when you are travelling but, if peak period, maybe book first two flights then add last two later.

You will be charged a 5,000 point change fee per person plus taxes will be recalculated every time you make a change or add a flight so try to keep changes to a minimum without taking too much risk on flights disappearing.

I am looking to travel in April 2020. So I've been trying to navigate the Qantas website this month to be prepared for April/May 2019 when I'll actually book the first legs. I can understand the complaints, there is little to no F class awards anytime, even at the furthest dates out. And for those flights that are available, its CA and not QR. I understand that JL can only be done via phone booking as well so it's also not in the search. I read a lot of this thread and knew it to be hard but didn't expect it to be this impossible.

 

[blu]

I'm trying to find AA business class awards (TransPACific & TransATLantic), looks like nothing currently being released (milesAAver).

 

[N860CR]

I literally laughed so loud I woke the SO up and got a dressing down.... I figured there was no chance of it going through online.

SYD-ADL-DOH-SKPx-DOHx-ADDx-DOH-HKGx-SYD (J)

All on QR except for the last sector.

$2500 in taxes for 2 pax. Done in 10 minutes online. New OneWorldAward record!

 

[Aussiejosh]

I'm trying to find AA business class awards (TransPACific & TransATLantic), looks like nothing currently being released (milesAAver).

A lot of the time AA business awards do not show on qantas website. Either call, sms or use webchat to ask about availability

webchat link - Engagement Window

 

[knightfall88]

I literally laughed so loud I woke the SO up and got a dressing down.... I figured there was no chance of it going through online.

SYD-ADL-DOH-SKPx-DOHx-ADDx-DOH-HKGx-SYD (J)

All on QR except for the last sector.

$2500 in taxes for 2 pax. Done in 10 minutes online. New OneWorldAward record!

Congrats! Those QR flights, how many days out did you book? On the qantas website, it seems it shows dates 352 days out but QR flights open up to us 360 days out? So I expected them to be mostly booked via phone?

 

[ellen10]

I literally laughed so loud I woke the SO up and got a dressing down.... I figured there was no chance of it going through online.

SYD-ADL-DOH-SKPx-DOHx-ADDx-DOH-HKGx-SYD (J)

All on QR except for the last sector.

$2500 in taxes for 2 pax. Done in 10 minutes online. New OneWorldAward record!

Well done @N860CR ! Thats amazing to be able to grab the first and last flights at the same time. When is the trip for? Do you have QF status?

 

[knightfall88]

Status with Qantas will only effect QF flights.

Therefore:
QR = 360 days
JL = 330 but moving to 360 on 1/4
AA =330 days
QF = 297 days (for you).

Not sure when you are travelling but, if peak period, maybe book first two flights then add last two later.

You will be charged a 5,000 point change fee per person plus taxes will be recalculated every time you make a change or add a flight so try to keep changes to a minimum without taking too much risk on flights disappearing.

I read in the pointshack article that if you are using Qantas Points then the release point for all partner airlines will be aligned with QF. Since I'm on silver currently, that means 297 days ahead regardless of which oneworld airline I choose to fly with.

 

[rock86]

I read in the pointshack article that if you are using Qantas Points then the release point for all partner airlines will be aligned with QF. Since I'm on silver currently, that means 297 days ahead regardless of which oneworld airline I choose to fly with.

Incorrect.

QF is 297 days, all others are when they are released to partners (most are in the Wiki).

 

[N860CR]

Congrats! Those QR flights, how many days out did you book? On the qantas website, it seems it shows dates 352 days out but QR flights open up to us 360 days out? So I expected them to be mostly booked via phone?

Well done @N860CR ! Thats amazing to be able to grab the first and last flights at the same time. When is the trip for? Do you have QF status?

It’s a year away. Departing on 15 Feb and returning 8 March. The last few weren’t actually searchable. Couldn’t do it on the BA website as it was too far in advance. Had to select the “flexible with dates” on QF and it brought up the calendar that went much further in advance. Searching HKG-SYD was difficult as it seems to bring up MU flights well into the future, however managed to find a CX on the 8th.

 

[ellen10]

It’s a year away. Departing on 15 Feb and returning 8 March. The last few weren’t actually searchable. Couldn’t do it on the BA website as it was too far in advance. Had to select the “flexible with dates” on QF and it brought up the calendar that went much further in advance. Searching HKG-SYD was difficult as it seems to bring up MU flights well into the future, however managed to find a CX on the 8th.

It worked out well for you. Yes those MU flights get in the way. You get excited when you see Business class icon only to click on it and discover a MU flight.

 

[cjd600]

It worked out well for you. Yes those MU flights get in the way. You get excited when you see Business class icon only to click on it and discover a MU flight.

I just assume the J’s close to 360 are MU now, and get excited if they are actually CX or QR when you click thru

 

[knightfall88]

It’s a year away. Departing on 15 Feb and returning 8 March. The last few weren’t actually searchable. Couldn’t do it on the BA website as it was too far in advance. Had to select the “flexible with dates” on QF and it brought up the calendar that went much further in advance. Searching HKG-SYD was difficult as it seems to bring up MU flights well into the future, however managed to find a CX on the 8th.

Do you have gold status?

 

[wentworthmeister]

Well I've finally booked my OWA for this Aug-Dec after nearly 8 months of research and planning. Wifey and I are doing the following in Y:

MEL-SYD-xSIN-LHR (QF)
LHR-BCN (surface sector around Europe)
BCN-MAD-JFK (IB)
JFK-YYZ (AA)
YYZ-YYC, YYC-YVR (WS - not on OWA)
YVR-SFO (surface sector down the US west coast)
SFO-DFW-SCL (AA)
SCL-PNT, PNT-SCL (LA - not on OWA)
SCL-SYD-MEL (QF)

Ended up only costing $1500 total in taxes and surcharges which I think was a good outcome. We avoided BA for the Europe-USA leg which would have added a couple of hundred $. We tried to get the Patagonia leg on the OWA with LATAM but A) PNT doesn't exist in the QF booking system and B) when I called the QF service centre they couldn't see any award availability on those flights. Also wanted the SCL-MEL direct flight with LATAM but they're not releasing award seats during Dec-Jan, so we're stuck with QF home via SYD. At least we can use the lounges as I'm Gold FF.

 

[ellen10]

Well I've finally booked my OWA for this Aug-Dec after nearly 8 months of research and planning. Wifey and I are doing the following in Y:

MEL-SYD-xSIN-LHR (QF)
LHR-BCN (surface sector around Europe)
BCN-MAD-JFK (IB)
JFK-YYZ (AA)
YYZ-YYC, YYC-YVR (WS - not on OWA)
YVR-SFO (surface sector down the US west coast)
SFO-DFW-SCL (AA)
SCL-PNT, PNT-SCL (LA - not on OWA)
SCL-SYD-MEL (QF)

Ended up only costing $1500 total in taxes and surcharges which I think was a good outcome. We avoided BA for the Europe-USA leg which would have added a couple of hundred $. We tried to get the Patagonia leg on the OWA with LATAM but A) PNT doesn't exist in the QF booking system and B) when I called the QF service centre they couldn't see any award availability on those flights. Also wanted the SCL-MEL direct flight with LATAM but they're not releasing award seats during Dec-Jan, so we're stuck with QF home via SYD. At least we can use the lounges as I'm Gold FF.

Well done @wentworthmeister ! Looks like a great itinerary, you are packing a lot into a great trip.