Author Topic: Star Alliance Award Search Tips (Read 838191 times)

lubaby · « **Reply #1700 on:** July 20, 2016, 10:43:25 AM »

Quote from: Sam Finkelstein on July 20, 2016, 10:32:15 AM

How long would it take to transfer from SPG?

5-7 days easily.

Transfer from MR is overnight.

mmm740 · « **Reply #1701 on:** July 20, 2016, 11:29:24 AM »

Quote from: Sam Finkelstein on July 20, 2016, 10:32:15 AM

How long would it take to transfer from SPG?

You originally asked about amex. You can use 1 7.5k M&M if you are transferring from spg.

Quote from: Sam Finkelstein on July 20, 2016, 10:32:15 AM

How long would it take to transfer from SPG?

ckmk47 · « **Reply #1702 on:** July 26, 2016, 09:26:32 PM »

I called Korean Air to see about booking on Hawaiian. AwardHacker.com says they have first for 60K. Transferable from UR. They took my info. They'll call back in 48-72 hours.
I don't have points in my account. Will they set up my reservation and wait for me to transfer? What is the YQ?
Am I better off flying on United metal? Asiana can book it for 75K? How would I book it if I should do it that way? Or Singapore can book me on United for 80K. How do I do that?

Thanks.

marko · « **Reply #1703 on:** July 27, 2016, 05:24:12 PM »

Alright. I need a little help here. I am looking to book for mid December LAX-TLV then 4 days later TLV-MLE (via IST). I assumed ANA is my best bet. I checked their website and they don't show TLV to MLE, even though Turkish Air flies there. Any suggestions/ideas ?

marko · « **Reply #1704 on:** July 28, 2016, 05:46:04 PM »

Quote from: marko on July 27, 2016, 05:24:12 PM

Alright. I need a little help here. I am looking to book for mid December LAX-TLV then 4 days later TLV-MLE (via IST). I assumed ANA is my best bet. I checked their website and they don't show TLV to MLE, even though Turkish Air flies there. Any suggestions/ideas ?

Never mind. I found a solution.

lubaby · « **Reply #1705 on:** July 28, 2016, 05:48:57 PM »

Quote from: marko on July 28, 2016, 05:46:04 PM

Never mind. I found a solution.

Feel free to share in case someone else has the same issue.

high end hobo · « **Reply #1706 on:** August 01, 2016, 04:41:44 AM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on July 26, 2016, 09:26:32 PM

I called Korean Air to see about booking on Hawaiian. AwardHacker.com says they have first for 60K. Transferable from UR. They took my info. They'll call back in 48-72 hours.
I don't have points in my account. Will they set up my reservation and wait for me to transfer? What is the YQ?
Am I better off flying on United metal? Asiana can book it for 75K? How would I book it if I should do it that way? Or Singapore can book me on United for 80K. How do I do that?

Thanks.

Yes, none, UA likely isn't available, but if it is then its a much better product. Maybe, xfer SPG, call them, AFAIK SQ is 60k in J, call them.

Quote from: lubaby on July 28, 2016, 05:48:57 PM

Feel free to share in case someone else has the same issue.

He likely searched each leg separately on the multi city option

ckmk47 · « **Reply #1707 on:** August 01, 2016, 05:35:14 PM »

Thank you.
It looks like partners can only access UA Saver awards. Is that true? In that case, UA is NOT available. Only on UA for 180K round. ouch!

high end hobo · « **Reply #1708 on:** August 01, 2016, 11:48:16 PM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on August 01, 2016, 05:35:14 PM

Thank you.
It looks like partners can only access UA Saver awards. Is that true? In that case, UA is NOT available. Only on UA for 180K round. ouch!

Yes thats how it works for all airlines.

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #1709 on:** August 08, 2016, 02:09:48 PM »

Want to book EWR-LAX in Business but afraid availability will be gone by tomorrow when a Singapore transfer will go through. Should I just book with Aeroplan?

lubaby · « **Reply #1710 on:** August 08, 2016, 03:02:54 PM »

Quote from: Sam Finkelstein on August 08, 2016, 02:09:48 PM

Want to book EWR-LAX in Business but afraid availability will be gone by tomorrow when a Singapore transfer will go through. Should I just book with Aeroplan?

Yes. Not worth risking it for a few miles.

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #1711 on:** August 08, 2016, 03:20:41 PM »

Quote from: lubaby on August 08, 2016, 03:02:54 PM

Yes. Not worth risking it for a few miles.

Thanks. Got it.

a mirrer · « **Reply #1712 on:** August 09, 2016, 08:20:51 AM »

Quote from: Sam Finkelstein on August 08, 2016, 02:09:48 PM

Want to book EWR-LAX in Business but afraid availability will be gone by tomorrow when a Singapore transfer will go through. Should I just book with Aeroplan?

put it on hold with sq and ticket it when the miles come through

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #1713 on:** August 09, 2016, 03:03:35 PM »

Quote from: a mirrer on August 09, 2016, 08:20:51 AM

put it on hold with sq and ticket it when the miles come through

Too late now, but how does that work?

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #1714 on:** August 09, 2016, 03:04:42 PM »

Quote from: lubaby on August 08, 2016, 03:02:54 PM

Yes. Not worth risking it for a few miles.

Sure enough, availability is gone. Glad I booked.

lubaby · « **Reply #1715 on:** August 09, 2016, 03:37:23 PM »

Quote from: Sam Finkelstein on August 09, 2016, 03:04:42 PM

Sure enough, availability is gone. Glad I booked.

Could be its gone only since you booked.. No way of knowing.

Enjoy your trip!

Sam Finkelstein · « **Reply #1716 on:** August 09, 2016, 03:57:27 PM »

Quote from: lubaby on August 09, 2016, 03:37:23 PM

Could be its gone only since you booked.. No way of knowing.

Enjoy your trip!

All the flights are gone, not just the one at my preferred time.

Thingywingy · « **Reply #1717 on:** August 21, 2016, 04:18:02 PM »

I'm seeing availability for 1 person tom on United EWR - ONT at 7:48AM w/ stopover in Denver. I need 2 tickets. Any chance 2nd will open if I book 1 1st? Also can I cancel an Aeroplan reservation within 24hrs of booking if flght is within 24hrs? Thanks!

bznt · « **Reply #1718 on:** August 21, 2016, 04:24:27 PM »

About cancel a aeroplan ticket. You can either pay $90 to redeposit the points. Or cancel the ticket and pay $90 change fee when you rebook it , it must be the same travelers and used withen 1 year

lubaby · « **Reply #1719 on:** August 21, 2016, 05:12:57 PM »

Quote from: bznt on August 21, 2016, 04:24:27 PM

About cancel a aeroplan ticket. You can either pay $90 to redeposit the points. Or cancel the ticket and pay $90 change fee when you rebook it , it must be the same travelers and used withen 1 year

2 points worth mentioning:

1) You cannot cancel for redeposit within 21 days of travel. To cancel within 21 days, you'd first have to change it to outside that window for $90, then cancel it for another $90.
2) The $90 is CAD (currently around $70 USD).