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From: Ben Gurion, Israel
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Departure dates: December 2016
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Author Topic: SkyTeam Award Search Tips  (Read 488323 times)

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #420 on: July 12, 2018, 09:25:59 AM »
I'm trying to search Korean award tickets using the multi-city search and when I search JFK-AMS-JFK, it will show me a direct on the JFK-AMS but route me via DUB or BRU (implying that the trans-Atlantic route is available), but then if I search JFK-AMS, and BRU-JFK it will still show me the direct flight JFK-AMS but won't show me the direct flight BRU-JFK, but rather route me via DUB & AMS. I don't know much about Skypass in general, will they be able to book me the direct flights (JFK-AMS & BRU-JFK) if I call, or can the call centers only book what shows up online?

I'm also getting the following message when I search certain multi-city routes:
"Non-SkyTeam operated route can be allowed in final destination only for entire journey"
Anyone know what that means?
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #421 on: July 12, 2018, 02:01:25 PM »
i'm trying to find an AMS-JFK nonstop KLM flight thats available on KLM/AF Flying blue for 44k but not showing on delta. I tried a rep and she did not understand anything and said i should call KLM and give them my delta points. is there any chance i will get somewhere with Delta or do i have to book one way on delta and one way through Flying blue (losing out on roundtrip discount on Delta plus paying more fees)? Any other options?

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #422 on: July 13, 2018, 11:11:54 AM »
I'm trying to search Korean award tickets using the multi-city search and when I search JFK-AMS-JFK, it will show me a direct on the JFK-AMS but route me via DUB or BRU (implying that the trans-Atlantic route is available), but then if I search JFK-AMS, and BRU-JFK it will still show me the direct flight JFK-AMS but won't show me the direct flight BRU-JFK, but rather route me via DUB & AMS. I don't know much about Skypass in general, will they be able to book me the direct flights (JFK-AMS & BRU-JFK) if I call, or can the call centers only book what shows up online?

I'm also getting the following message when I search certain multi-city routes:
"Non-SkyTeam operated route can be allowed in final destination only for entire journey"
Anyone know what that means?
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #423 on: July 25, 2018, 03:28:09 PM »
What's the best way to search Aeroflot availability?
How are they with opening seats in y and j?

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #424 on: August 23, 2018, 10:51:13 PM »
Im trying to book a delta flight from YOW to LGA. I only have chase points so Im trying to book it through Flying Blue. When searching on AirFrance it doesn't show any available options, but when looking on delta i see award tickets available. Is there a reason why those flights aren't showing up on AirFrance? and is there a way to book them with flying blue miles? (The dates i tried with are: Sept 30 - 10k on delta for economy, Oct 3 - 8.5k on delta for economy, as well as a bunch of others...)
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #425 on: August 24, 2018, 12:49:57 AM »
Im trying to book a delta flight from YOW to LGA. I only have chase points so Im trying to book it through Flying Blue. When searching on AirFrance it doesn't show any available options, but when looking on delta i see award tickets available. Is there a reason why those flights aren't showing up on AirFrance? and is there a way to book them with flying blue miles? (The dates i tried with are: Sept 30 - 10k on delta for economy, Oct 3 - 8.5k on delta for economy, as well as a bunch of others...)
Any advice??

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It has to be available for saver awards with Delta (6k?)
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #426 on: August 24, 2018, 01:17:49 AM »
It has to be available for saver awards with Delta (6k?)
Thanks. How can i see if the available seats on delta.com are saver award seats? It has to be 6k?

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #427 on: August 24, 2018, 01:25:35 AM »
Thanks. How can i see if the available seats on delta.com are saver award seats? It has to be 6k?
The lowest possible, I don't know how much it is for that route.
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #428 on: August 24, 2018, 11:59:18 AM »
The lowest possible, I don't know how much it is for that route.
Thanks. How can i see if the available seats on delta.com are saver award seats? It has to be 6k?
I seem to recall @Dan saying that with Delta, even if it’s a ‘saver award’ that’s available to partners, it still possible that Delta wont price it as one.

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #429 on: December 18, 2018, 11:43:53 AM »
what is best way to book tlv-cdg/ory on AF? i have all sorts of miles and transfer currencies
prefer least YQ
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #430 on: December 18, 2018, 11:57:52 AM »
what is best way to book tlv-cdg/ory on AF? i have all sorts of miles and transfer currencies
prefer least YQ
thx
Probably DL if they don't price it retarted, what class?
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #431 on: December 18, 2018, 12:09:45 PM »
Probably DL if they don't price it retarted, what class?
its fake j so prob y.

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #432 on: December 18, 2018, 12:18:00 PM »
its fake j so prob y.
Just use AF, fees are very low
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #433 on: December 18, 2018, 12:25:00 PM »
Just use AF, fees are very low
think im gonna do that thx

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #434 on: December 20, 2018, 10:36:28 PM »
Saw an AM flight on DL that suddenly disappeared yesterday. I checked FB today, and I see it. Would someone (with a paid EF  subscription) be so kind as to check if it's phantom?
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #435 on: December 21, 2018, 01:25:48 PM »
Saw an AM flight on DL that suddenly disappeared yesterday. I checked FB today, and I see it. Would someone (with a paid EF  subscription) be so kind as to check if it's phantom?
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #436 on: February 25, 2019, 12:00:24 PM »
are there any sky team partners that dont charge outrageous taxes/surcharges for DL/VS departing London to NYC?

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #437 on: February 25, 2019, 01:42:42 PM »
are there any sky team partners that dont charge outrageous taxes/surcharges for DL/VS departing London to NYC?
It's going to apply to all airlines as the bulk of it is a tax.

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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #438 on: February 28, 2019, 03:36:24 PM »
are there any sky team partners that dont charge outrageous taxes/surcharges for DL/VS departing London to NYC?
Usually a waste of miles when flying to London as tax is crazy high.
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Re: SkyTeam Award Search Tips
« Reply #439 on: April 04, 2019, 04:44:10 PM »
Anyone knows when Virgin Atlantic opens up more seats in "Upper Class" (Bussiness")? currently on my dates shows unavailable, wondering if and when they open any.
Any leads wud be appreciated.