Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

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, 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.
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.
 
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