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Non-stop/Maximum stops/Any:up to 3
From: Ben Gurion, Israel
To: King Shaka Intl, Durban
To: Johannesburg
Departure dates: December 2016
Return airports: Ben Gurion, Israel
Return dates:  December2016
Class: Regular
Seats: 2


Author Topic: SkyTeam Award Search Tips  (Read 486445 times)

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #480 on: April 25, 2021, 02:17:06 PM »
@Jo 08701 what happened in the end?

Due to covid restrictions I wasnt able to fly to that destination, so I can't report back if I would have gotten the miles.

In a side note, I realized that although it used to make sense to rather use the pay with miles option by delta vs booking awards, (when price is in the same range as 1 mile = 1cent) however, it's much more convenient to cancel an award than a pay with miles, by pay with miles you get a voucher, by awards it gets deposit back right away.

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #481 on: October 28, 2021, 10:47:10 PM »


Trying to book Kenya Airways with FB. Both legs are available separately. Anything to do?
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #482 on: February 24, 2022, 12:08:09 PM »
Trying to book flying blue flights for family and before i transfer i notice they put in my name as the first passenger locked in. am i able to change that and book for family or do i need to be one of the travelers for awards booked on my account?

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #483 on: November 22, 2022, 08:18:58 PM »
Trying to book flying blue flights for family and before i transfer i notice they put in my name as the first passenger locked in. am i able to change that and book for family or do i need to be one of the travelers for awards booked on my account?

Wondering about this & also

Is it possible to book online 2 premium & 2 reg economy tix as part of the same itin?

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #484 on: November 23, 2022, 12:36:01 AM »


Is it possible to book online 2 premium & 2 reg economy tix as part of the same itin?

No, all tickets in one reservation must be in the same cabin
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #485 on: March 19, 2023, 02:41:34 AM »
I want to book tickets MIA - BUE.
Aerolineas Argentinas  and Delta  fly there.

I tried the various SkyTeam partners, but it doesn't show:  KLM, Virgin,
Is there something I need to know?

AA also flies there -direct- and has a miles 'sale' price that's better, but I don't have AA miles.

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #486 on: March 19, 2023, 11:38:16 PM »
I want to book tickets MIA - BUE.
Aerolineas Argentinas  and Delta  fly there.

I tried the various SkyTeam partners, but it doesn't show:  KLM, Virgin,
Is there something I need to know?

AA also flies there -direct- and has a miles 'sale' price that's better, but I don't have AA miles.

The AA flight will sometimes be available with British Airways miles.
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #487 on: March 20, 2023, 01:02:17 AM »
The AA flight will sometimes be available with British Airways miles.
Thanks.  Not available my week.
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #488 on: May 10, 2023, 01:15:03 AM »
Trying to book a seat for baby on points in Flying Blue for a delta ticket, they only show seats for adults or kids 2-11, is there an issue if i try to book the 2-11 with an earlier birthday? Alternative is to call delta and pay the full major cash payout, but will delta say the ticket is invalid if the birthday is 2 years ahead?

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #489 on: September 22, 2023, 10:26:54 AM »
Not sure if this is the right thread, but Flying blue has vanished from Amex airline partners on the last day of the bonus, did anyone notice?




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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #490 on: January 19, 2024, 08:28:18 AM »
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