Author Topic: Star Alliance Award Search Tips (Read 898383 times)

David B · « **Reply #360 on:** May 02, 2012, 05:06:03 PM »

Quote from: JEWDA on April 25, 2012, 06:42:06 PM

He prob. means fuel.

Good call -- either that or an expensive chicken dinner on the plane

Cashman · « **Reply #361 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:24:30 PM »

I had a ticket tlv-ath-phl booked. Saw tlv-zrh-ewr open up put that on hold because ewr is a better option for me. Is there any way not to have to pay redeposit fee and not lose the ticket?

myb821 · « **Reply #362 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:25:14 PM »

Quote from: Cashman on May 13, 2012, 03:24:30 PM

I had a ticket tlv-ath-phl booked. Saw tlv-zrh-ewr open up put that on hold because ewr is a better option for me. Is there any way not to have to pay redeposit fee and not lose the ticket?

u shouldnt have put it on hold and just called to change it

Cashman · « **Reply #363 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:27:04 PM »

Quote from: myb821 on May 13, 2012, 03:25:14 PM

u shouldnt have put it on hold and just called to change it

Was nervous I would lose it. Any ideas?

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #364 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:45:15 PM »

Some reps will agree to change one pnr to another,
Also, if u cancel the new reservation 99% chance it will become available again and u can change the other tkt (call up and cancel when rep is ready to grab)

Cashman · « **Reply #365 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:46:49 PM »

Quote from: PlatinumGuy on May 13, 2012, 03:45:15 PM

Some reps will agree to change one pnr to another,
Also, if u cancel the new reservation 99% chance it will become available again and u can change the other tkt (call up and cancel when rep is ready to grab)

thanks

ez1985 · « **Reply #366 on:** May 15, 2012, 12:17:10 AM »

I am trying to book a flight using miles to go from Baltimore to lax in August. Award tickets are showing not available for the 12500 amount. Does that mean they will not be available or will it open up? Any help is greatly appreciated.

sky121 · « **Reply #367 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:38:15 AM »

Quote from: ez1985 on May 15, 2012, 12:17:10 AM

I am trying to book a flight using miles to go from Baltimore to lax in August. Award tickets are showing not available for the 12500 amount. Does that mean they will not be available or will it open up? Any help is greatly appreciated.

What airline?

Things def could open up.

ez1985 · « **Reply #368 on:** May 15, 2012, 09:32:31 AM »

Quote from: sky121 on May 15, 2012, 03:38:15 AM

What airline?

Things def could open up.

My bad. United.

AJK · « **Reply #369 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:09:20 PM »

Quote from: ez1985 on May 15, 2012, 09:32:31 AM

My bad. United.

There is Saver availability in August from BWI-LAX but there is a stopover.

ez1985 · « **Reply #370 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:16:21 PM »

Quote from: AJK on May 15, 2012, 03:09:20 PM

There is Saver availability in August from BWI-LAX but there is a stopover.

I actually just saw that. Any chance nonstop will open up? How often should I check?

AJK · « **Reply #371 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:18:26 PM »

Quote from: ez1985 on May 15, 2012, 03:16:21 PM

I actually just saw that. Any chance nonstop will open up? How often should I check?

Definitely a chance. Award inventory is constantly in flux.

Depends on how important it is to you. For one of my recent trips, I checked daily. But you should also using a service like ExpertFlyer (paid).

ez1985 · « **Reply #372 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:28:45 PM »

Quote from: AJK on May 15, 2012, 03:18:26 PM

Definitely a chance. Award inventory is constantly in flux.

Depends on how important it is to you. For one of my recent trips, I checked daily. But you should also using a service like ExpertFlyer (paid).

Pretty important. I am flying with a toddler and an infant so any stops would be very detrimental to my health and sanity.

AJK · « **Reply #373 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:30:25 PM »

Then check daily. Or use EF.

ez1985 · « **Reply #374 on:** May 15, 2012, 03:38:17 PM »

Quote from: AJK on May 15, 2012, 03:30:25 PM

Then check daily. Or use EF.

will do. Thank you. Do you use Expert Flyer? Is it worth it? Which version would you reccomend?

Daniel · « **Reply #375 on:** May 16, 2012, 02:14:00 PM »

Is there a master list of all 1-stop connections from NYC to TLV anywhere?

So far I have:
ZRH
FRA
MUC
BRU
IST
WAW

Am I missing any? In general I'm finding that Euope-TLV has good Business availability but scarce economy. Can you combine?

Chaikel · « **Reply #376 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:41:51 PM »

If you're speaking strictly *A then VIE, and CPH

Daniel · « **Reply #377 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:43:34 PM »

Quote from: Chaikel on May 16, 2012, 03:41:51 PM

If you're speaking strictly *A then VIE, and CPH

VIE AND CPH both say "There are no nonstop flights available for this destination". Are you sure *A flies from NYC to there?

miles · « **Reply #378 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:54:34 PM »

Quote from: Daniel on May 16, 2012, 03:43:34 PM

VIE AND CPH both say "There are no nonstop flights available for this destination". Are you sure *A flies from NYC to there?

VIE FOR SURE

Chaikel · « **Reply #379 on:** May 16, 2012, 04:10:05 PM »

Quote from: Daniel on May 16, 2012, 03:43:34 PM

VIE AND CPH both say "There are no nonstop flights available for this destination". Are you sure *A flies from NYC to there?

Who is "they"?
I flew VIE-TLV less than a month ago on *A (OS)