Author Topic: Star Alliance Award Search Tips (Read 838195 times)

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #280 on:** February 11, 2012, 05:07:51 PM »

BMI online isn't listing TLV at all. Can someone confirm that I can call and book any *A flights that are available on ANA/CO? TIA

Dan · « **Reply #281 on:** February 11, 2012, 08:04:22 PM »

Quote from: PlatinumGuy on February 11, 2012, 05:07:51 PM

BMI online isn't listing TLV at all. Can someone confirm that I can call and book any *A flights that are available on ANA/CO? TIA

Of course you can.

miles · « **Reply #282 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:29:10 PM »

can we book with BMI miles online

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #283 on:** February 14, 2012, 06:27:40 AM »

Nope, not online, only via their farm.

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #284 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:27:06 AM »

Quote from: Dan on February 11, 2012, 08:04:22 PM

Of course you can.

Sounds reasonable, in the meantime the BMI rep insists ET has Y open but J is unavailable while AP clearly shows both. No patience to HUCA yet, just hope its not a mess with ET being a new *A member

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #285 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:27:36 AM »

Quote from: miles on February 13, 2012, 09:29:10 PM

can we book with BMI miles online

For BMI flights yes. For partners, no.

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #286 on:** March 03, 2012, 07:30:46 PM »

Since this forum is not very active on shabbos, I've been strolling around FT

Found this site that someone built to help search for Star availability (as represented by ANA). FT seems to like it.

ron dimbert · « **Reply #287 on:** March 08, 2012, 03:55:51 PM »

Trying to book Israel with USAir miles. Problem...cannot book for grandkids leaving from 2 different cities to meet us in Phil for the Tel Aviv flight. USair says they must be 15 to travel unaccompanied on 2 flights (doesn't matter that we r meeting them for the 2nd flight). Any solutions? Can I use my miles on another Star Alliance partner? (United?). Last year solved this problem by flying Delta but have run out of Delta miles.

Thanks...Happy Purim

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #288 on:** March 08, 2012, 04:02:42 PM »

Quote from: ron dimbert on March 08, 2012, 03:55:51 PM

Trying to book Israel with USAir miles. Problem...cannot book for grandkids leaving from 2 different cities to meet us in Phil for the Tel Aviv flight. USair says they must be 15 to travel unaccompanied on 2 flights (doesn't matter that we r meeting them for the 2nd flight). Any solutions? Can I use my miles on another Star Alliance partner? (United?). Last year solved this problem by flying Delta but have run out of Delta miles.

Thanks...Happy Purim

Even assuming that is an official rule, if you call again and again you'll find a rep who doesnt know that.

Also it really depends on the operating carriers rules - they might theoritically deny you boarding.

AFAIK the airline offer/require a ~$50 service to accompany the minor.

ron dimbert · « **Reply #289 on:** March 08, 2012, 08:43:06 PM »

to Platinum Guy--

This is the rule of the operating carrier (USair) and the computer kicks out any reservation for a minor (under 15, trying to fly two segments without an adult) so a rep can't book the ticket nor can I.

DK what AFAIK means? Can u help me?

So, the question remains...Can these miles (USair) be used on another carrier?

sky121 · « **Reply #290 on:** March 08, 2012, 09:53:19 PM »

Question-
If I book an award flight on United for a US Airways flight can I change the flight if I need to?
I think I remember reading somewhere something about US airways not allowing flight changes.

Dan · « **Reply #291 on:** March 08, 2012, 10:06:35 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on March 08, 2012, 09:53:19 PM

Question-
If I book an award flight on United for a US Airways flight can I change the flight if I need to?

Yes, you're subject to the rules of the ticketing carrier, not the operating carrier.

sky121 · « **Reply #292 on:** March 08, 2012, 10:19:49 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 08, 2012, 10:06:35 PM

Yes, you're subject to the rules of the ticketing carrier, not the operating carrier.

Great, thanks!

sky121 · « **Reply #293 on:** March 09, 2012, 10:05:42 AM »

My return flight I am trying to book is a mixed cabin. I recall there was a way to book a coach ticket while being waitlisted for Business somehow. Is there a way to do that now with a mixed cabin flight thats on US booked from United?

David B · « **Reply #294 on:** March 09, 2012, 10:30:44 AM »

Quote from: ron dimbert on March 08, 2012, 08:43:06 PM

DK what AFAIK means? Can u help me?

AKAIK -- As Far As I Know

See following forum thread...

http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=10531.0

Enjoy the forums!

Dan · « **Reply #295 on:** March 09, 2012, 10:53:44 AM »

Quote from: sky121 on March 09, 2012, 10:05:42 AM

My return flight I am trying to book is a mixed cabin. I recall there was a way to book a coach ticket while being waitlisted for Business somehow. Is there a way to do that now with a mixed cabin flight thats on US booked from United?

"Plan B" was for CO booked awards on CO metal only. The real question is if it will work at all anymore.

sky121 · « **Reply #296 on:** March 09, 2012, 12:07:24 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 09, 2012, 10:53:44 AM

"Plan B" was for CO booked awards on CO metal only. The real question is if it will work at all anymore.

Got it. Any other options? If something opens up on the first leg could I call and have them switch it?

I hope the plan B works on United. Though I never used it yet it seemed like a great option when needed.

SuperFlyer · « **Reply #297 on:** March 11, 2012, 05:07:04 AM »

About the 15 year old.
Is there a way to check-in online, and never mentioning his/her age?

@ this age the cost is the same as an adult anyway....

sky121 · « **Reply #298 on:** March 11, 2012, 01:18:37 PM »

Booking a MileagePlus award ticket through United Reservations, regardless of departure date $25

Is this when booking through phone reservations only? It doesn't seem to be written that way but I just booked an award flight and paid no fee.

And also it says:

Changing the departure to a date/time 21 days away or more No fee No fee No fee No fee

Changing the cabin, award type, or changing a flight to a different airline, regardless of departure date(3) $75

Does this mean if I change my booked flight to a better time and it happens to be a different airline I'll get chard $75?

Chaikel · « **Reply #299 on:** March 11, 2012, 02:40:01 PM »

With UA: If I do a US domestic leg in J/F and then a US-EU in Y (multicity), will it price the whole trip as J, or will there be some sort of pshara.

Example. IAH-IAD in J/F <connection> IAD-FRA in Y.