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alaska / cathay
« on: February 13, 2018, 11:11:14 AM »
maybe this doesn't qualify for a new thread, however alaska airlines no longer books cathay flights within 72 hours of departure ! new policy started last week, big blow as cathay last minute premium availability is excellent [looks a carry over from virgin which had such a policy],

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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2018, 11:23:25 AM »
Source?
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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2018, 11:25:05 AM »
their phone rep when i tried booking a flight for this week thursday

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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2018, 11:51:46 AM »
their phone rep when i tried booking a flight for this week thursday
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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2018, 12:05:59 PM »
Did you HUCA?
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2018, 01:46:13 PM »
yes . the next rep didnt know the reason but couldnt see cathay on her screen...

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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2018, 01:48:54 PM »
yes . the next rep didnt know the reason but couldnt see cathay on her screen...
HUCA.
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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2018, 01:51:37 PM »
yes . the next rep didnt know the reason but couldnt see cathay on her screen...
Maybe its not available/phantom?

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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2018, 01:58:43 PM »
I just got off the phone with AS who went to the employee bulletin board and as of 2/8 it must be 72 hours or more.

I asked him to double check again with a supervisor and I will update shortly.

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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2018, 02:01:15 PM »
I just got off the phone with AS who went to the employee bulletin board and as of 2/8 it must be 72 hours or more.

I asked him to double check again with a supervisor and I will update shortly.

Update: Due to high fraud they have made this restriction and it applies to:

CX, JAL, and Hainan

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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2018, 02:07:05 PM »
Update: Due to high fraud they have made this restriction and it applies to:

CX, JAL, and Hainan
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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2018, 02:10:17 PM »
I made 3 tickets on Feb 5

unfortunately all were cancelled  :-[

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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2018, 02:11:28 PM »
Update: Due to high fraud they have made this restriction and it applies to:

CX, JAL, and Hainan

Wow, that's not good.

At least BA will let you PUTPAC to book; this is worse.
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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2018, 02:12:08 PM »
Does that mean it can be bypassed? What about for tix in AH name?

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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2018, 02:13:36 PM »
Does that mean it can be bypassed? What about for tix in AH name?

When I called on my account I called to book for myself.

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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2018, 02:54:43 PM »
Bloggers are reporting this now
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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2018, 02:56:24 PM »
Confirmed via Twitter that it's a new official rule, but was told it only applies to JAL & Cathay, not Hainan.

Practically speaking, this is a devaluation of AS miles for a lot of folks :/

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Re: alaska / cathay
« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2018, 03:08:16 PM »
What a day.... :'(