Author Topic: Star Alliance Award Search Tips (Read 838422 times)

Hershelsdeals · « **Reply #1300 on:** December 08, 2014, 11:27:26 AM »

Quote from: @Yehuda on December 08, 2014, 11:22:35 AM

Well, then that contradicts what you just told me. I wouldn't have chimed in otherwise.

I have a flight out of Bologna, 30 minutes away from florance. I meant I won't be going to Rome, Venice, Milan etc.... Which is a couple of hours away

@Yehuda · « **Reply #1301 on:** December 08, 2014, 11:28:12 AM »

Quote from: Hershelsdeals on December 08, 2014, 11:27:26 AM

I have a flight out of Bologna, 30 minutes away from florance. I meant I won't be going to Rome, Venice, Milan etc.... Which is a couple of hours away

Gotcha enjoy.

D93 · « **Reply #1302 on:** December 10, 2014, 02:15:24 AM »

Availability on Swiss business ZRH-JFK (using UA miles) seems impossible, I'm searching dates for the next couple of weeks and for March.
Can anyone help me out, or is this an impossible flight?

smart brit · « **Reply #1303 on:** December 10, 2014, 02:52:10 AM »

Quote from: D93 on December 10, 2014, 02:15:24 AM

Availability on Swiss business ZRH-JFK (using UA miles) seems impossible, I'm searching dates for the next couple of weeks and for March.
Can anyone help me out, or is this an impossible flight?

It's almost never available on any SA program!
On m&m you will have plenty of availability.
From Boston there is a better chance

jaywhy · « **Reply #1304 on:** December 10, 2014, 06:31:51 AM »

Quote from: D93 on December 10, 2014, 02:15:24 AM

Availability on Swiss business ZRH-JFK (using UA miles) seems impossible, I'm searching dates for the next couple of weeks and for March.
Can anyone help me out, or is this an impossible flight?

They tend to open a lot of seats close in on that route.

D93 · « **Reply #1305 on:** December 10, 2014, 07:18:44 AM »

Quote from: jaywhy on December 10, 2014, 06:31:51 AM

They tend to open a lot of seats close in on that route.

Not in J (see screen shot).

AJK · « **Reply #1306 on:** December 14, 2014, 04:05:54 PM »

Quote from: Dan on October 15, 2014, 02:14:02 PM

Interesting.
Complain here: http://www.staralliance.com/en/contacts/request/?category=1&subCategory=1

Complained same day you suggested. They got back to me... today, two months later. And they were a HUGE help

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I am a Star Gold. Star Gold members are to receive "one additional piece of luggage where the piece concept applies." However, it seems that Air New Zealand does not abide by these terms. Apparently, if one purchases a regular "seat" fare (described here: http://tinyurl.com/m4mx4kz) that one does not get ANY bags (as noted here: http://tinyurl.com/oaz95ss). I called and a rep confirmed that this is in fact their policy. Please advise what's going on. Thanks.

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Dear AJK,

Thank you for writing to us at the Star Alliance Help Desk.

By being a Star Alliance Gold member, and depending on the ticketing rules of your journey, you are allowed to check-in an additional 20kg (44 pounds) or one additional piece of luggage, which means you can check in three bags instead of two.

Operational matters such as baggage allowance and seat allocation are handled by the airlines themselves.
Therefore, for specific information, you will need to get in touch with the operating carrier directly.
http://www.staralliance.com/en/contacts/booking-contacts/

We hope this information is of help.

Thanks again for contacting us.

Regards,
Star Alliance Help Desk
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hvaces42 · « **Reply #1307 on:** December 14, 2014, 08:47:22 PM »

Trying to find an Air Canada non-stop flight YUL-CUR on UA website and the flight doesn't come up in a "paid" flight search but comes up when I search award flights. Any way to force it to come up on paid flight search so I can use expert mode to see award availability?

Dr Moose · « **Reply #1308 on:** December 14, 2014, 08:54:37 PM »

Quote from: hvaces42 on December 14, 2014, 08:47:22 PM

Trying to find an Air Canada non-stop flight YUL-CUR on UA website and the flight doesn't come up in a "paid" flight search but comes up when I search award flights. Any way to force it to come up on paid flight search so I can use expert mode to see award availability?

I think you can only see UA metal with expert mode

chucksterace · « **Reply #1309 on:** December 14, 2014, 09:12:15 PM »

Quote from: hvaces42 on December 14, 2014, 08:47:22 PM

Trying to find an Air Canada non-stop flight YUL-CUR on UA website and the flight doesn't come up in a "paid" flight search but comes up when I search award flights. Any way to force it to come up on paid flight search so I can use expert mode to see award availability?

Expert mode only works with award codes for UA flights.

hvaces42 · « **Reply #1310 on:** December 14, 2014, 09:19:25 PM »

Ty DOH!!!!

So how do I know how many award seats are available in air canada flight? I need 6 and it tells me I can have 3 at a time...saver economy or saver business or some combination, but not 6 at a time. PUTPAC?

36LV · « **Reply #1311 on:** January 01, 2015, 07:56:16 AM »

looking to book from BKK to MEL in FEB, with united miles 7 seats
(miles are on 3-4 United millage cards)
United claims Thai air only has 4 seats available every day...
Anyone has any idea how to get 7 people on the same flight?

jaywhy · « **Reply #1312 on:** January 01, 2015, 08:38:55 AM »

Quote from: 36LV on January 01, 2015, 07:56:16 AM

looking to book from BKK to MEL in FEB, with united miles 7 seats
(miles are on 3-4 United millage cards)
United claims Thai air only has 4 seats available every day...
Anyone has any idea how to get 7 people on the same flight?

Book them separately.

bruce · « **Reply #1313 on:** January 04, 2015, 01:23:41 PM »

I would like to book a YYZ-LAX on AC. Can I book with LH?

If yes..

How many miles?
YQ?

thaber · « **Reply #1314 on:** January 06, 2015, 02:36:24 AM »

Quote from: bruce on January 04, 2015, 01:23:41 PM

I would like to book a YYZ-LAX on AC. Can I book with LH?

If yes..

How many miles?
YQ?

Not online. call them. redemption is 30K/55K/75K http://www.miles-and-more.com/mediapool/pdf/02/media_342646002.pdf

shimbo · « **Reply #1315 on:** January 06, 2015, 03:30:20 PM »

How much would surcharges and taxes be to book LOT rt jfk-waw in biz through ANA? Won't show me bc I have no miles in my account.

chucksterace · « **Reply #1316 on:** January 06, 2015, 03:41:25 PM »

Quote from: shimbo on January 06, 2015, 03:30:20 PM

How much would surcharges and taxes be to book LOT rt jfk-waw in biz through ANA? Won't show me bc I have no miles in my account.

Go to ITA price out your trip and on the last page it says the charge there with the list of other charges

shimbo · « **Reply #1317 on:** January 06, 2015, 03:43:42 PM »

Quote from: chucksterace on January 06, 2015, 03:41:25 PM

Go to ITA price out your trip and on the last page it says the charge there with the list of other charges

Got it, thanks. Ftr YQ is $390

D93 · « **Reply #1318 on:** January 08, 2015, 06:52:23 AM »

ANA Question.
I'm booking an award in Business, but one of the legs only has Economy available, if Business opens up on that leg, can i switch it to Business? Fee?
Also, can i change a segment/airline?

3yummyboys · « **Reply #1319 on:** January 14, 2015, 04:46:51 PM »

ANA won't let me search partner availability, the "use star alliance member airlines" button is grayed out. Any advice
?