US Dividend Miles - Award Booking Questions and General Discussion

[jgm]

You can't mix OW & other partners in the same award, so if you are going with CA, your return will have to be with either CA or SQ, and SQ would have to be booked by Jul 31.

 

[ferni]

You can't mix OW & other partners in the same award, so if you are going with CA, your return will have to be with either CA or SQ, and SQ would have to be booked by Jul 31.

Of course, totally forgot about that. SQ is no good as they don't release seats to *A into Australia (except sometimes <14days)... so only way would be MNL-xPEK-MEL on CA. Can see J seats available on 11th but not 12th...(Looks like PEK-MEL doesn't fly Tuesdays)

 

[NDiddy]

Hey guys,

Not sure if this has already been asked (and apologies if it has) but was hoping for some guidance on my situation. I've got a J booking from Mel to Calgary with one flight NRT - BKK in Y. J availability was not there at the time of booking. However looking at the flight today and it appears that some has appeared. I've had a fair bit of luck in the past with doing a "Correction of Cabin" request but on calling tonight I was informed that they do not have access to the *A system and therefore could not assist.

Is this a case of HUACA or is this really a limitation post merger?

She gave me the choice of cancelling the existing booking and trying to re-book with OW but obviously don't want to go down that route. I'm completely happy to go in Y but can't pass up the opportunity to upgrade that leg if there is a way to do so

TIA

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Hey guys,

Not sure if this has already been asked (and apologies if it has) but was hoping for some guidance on my situation. I've got a J booking from Mel to Calgary with one flight NRT - BKK in Y. J availability was not there at the time of booking. However looking at the flight today and it appears that some has appeared. I've had a fair bit of luck in the past with doing a "Correction of Cabin" request but on calling tonight I was informed that they do not have access to the *A system and therefore could not assist.

Is this a case of HUACA or is this really a limitation post merger?

She gave me the choice of cancelling the existing booking and trying to re-book with OW but obviously don't want to go down that route. I'm completely happy to go in Y but can't pass up the opportunity to upgrade that leg if there is a way to do so

TIA

They are correct. If it is a former star airline, USDM won't be able to reissue the ticket to reflect the J cabin on the existing leg.

 

[NDiddy]

They are correct. If it is a former star airline, USDM won't be able to reissue the ticket to reflect the J cabin on the existing leg.

Thanks MEL_Traveller - Figured as much but thought I'd ask

 

[diningdecadence]

can you book EK metal on a QF code? specifically to go AUS-ME-USA (think i recall seeing something about separate flight numbers but might be getting confused about AA rather than USDM)

 

[MEL_Traveller]

can you book EK metal on a QF code? specifically to go AUS-ME-USA (think i recall seeing something about separate flight numbers but might be getting confused about AA rather than USDM)

cannot book EK operated flights (or any code-share flights for that matter) via USDM

 

[diningdecadence]

cannot book EK operated flights (or any code-share flights for that matter) via USDM

thanks, (but bugger!)

 

[sergeyvzn]

thanks, (but bugger!)

remember you can do it on Qatar from Melbourne and Perth via Doha. Better than Emirates. You can easily connect to both MEL or PER from Sydney on QF

 

[Flashback]

Just as way of an update....
Dear xx_xx_xx_xx_xx_,

Thank you for your email.

We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by our schedule change.

We are also sorry to advise that we cannot provide free accommodation.

Best Regards,
XYZ
Reservations Officer
Thai Airways International

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Just as way of an update....
Dear xx_xx_xx_xx_xx_,

Thank you for your email.

We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by our schedule change.

We are also sorry to advise that we cannot provide free accommodation.

Best Regards,
XYZ
Reservations Officer
Thai Airways International

worth a try.

travel insurance may be an option. I think it comes under cancellation protection?

 

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worth a try.

travel insurance may be an option. I think it comes under cancellation protection?

When you can get reasonable overnight accommodation close by for $60/night not really worth chasing up!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

When you can get reasonable overnight accommodation close by for $60/night not really worth chasing up!

can be the difference between arriving, having to find your driver or a taxi and going to a two or three star hotel, vs a short walk to the 4 star or so Novotel.

 

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can be the difference between arriving, having to find your driver or a taxi and going to a two or three star hotel, vs a short walk to the 4 star or so Novotel.

They've used it several times without issue and given the room they get is much nicer than the Novotel offering no brainer IMHO.

Was going to suggest they head to F lounge after arrival, get a massage etc. then head to hotel. Then in the morning can have another one when arriving back at the airport :mrgreen:

 

[MEL_Traveller]

They've used it several times without issue and given the room they get is much nicer than the Novotel offering no brainer IMHO.

That's handy to know... which hotel is it?

 

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That's handy to know... which hotel is it?

Shall find out and report back!

 

[get me outta here]

I hope it's this one that I have booked:

Greeting from Mariya Boutique Hotel

Thank you very much for your kindly information .Please kindly be informed that your booking has now been confirmed. Please find the below "Booking Confirmation"details:
Check-in Date : September, 2014
Check-out Date : September, 2014
Room Type : Superior queen size bed
Rate : THB 1,450 Nett/night
Total Amount = 1,450 THB

Payment by the guests own account upon departure.

The rate is inclusive of:
- All taxes and service charge
- Two bottles of drinking water
- Coffee and tea in room
- All day freshly ground coffee at the lobby
- Fruit and Drink at the lobby
- Wireless Internet access in room
- 24-hour Internet service at the lobby
-Airport transfer from/to Suvarnabhumi Airport

As per your request for airport pick up, please be assured that airport pick up has already been arranged as per below details;

They've used it several times without issue and given the room they get is much nicer than the Novotel offering no brainer IMHO.

Was going to suggest they head to F lounge after arrival, get a massage etc. then head to hotel. Then in the morning can have another one when arriving back at the airport :mrgreen:

 

[Flashback]

I hope it's this one that I have booked:

Greeting from Mariya Boutique Hotel

Thank you very much for your kindly information .Please kindly be informed that your booking has now been confirmed. Please find the below "Booking Confirmation"details:
Check-in Date : September, 2014
Check-out Date : September, 2014
Room Type : Superior queen size bed
Rate : THB 1,450 Nett/night
Total Amount = 1,450 THB

Payment by the guests own account upon departure.

The rate is inclusive of:
- All taxes and service charge
- Two bottles of drinking water
- Coffee and tea in room
- All day freshly ground coffee at the lobby
- Fruit and Drink at the lobby
- Wireless Internet access in room
- 24-hour Internet service at the lobby
-Airport transfer from/to Suvarnabhumi Airport

As per your request for airport pick up, please be assured that airport pick up has already been arranged as per below details;

That looks about right I think!

 

[_TheTraveller_]

Hey, I just wanted to ask if this route was possible: SYD-DXB-LHR(stop)-JFK(dest)-NRT/HND-HKG-SYD.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Hey, I just wanted to ask if this route was possible: SYD-DXB-LHR(stop)-JFK(dest)-NRT/HND-HKG-SYD.

No. London is your destination and travel between SWP-EU is not permitted via the USA.