Questions about fully refundable fare class
I plan to book a fully refundable flight ticket, but I don't fully understand the definition of a fully refundable policy. Here are my questions: If I pay $1,000 to book a fully refundable ticket, I...
View ArticleNo more status perks on redemption tickets?
For as long as Ive known the FB program, redemption tickets have always inherited the benefits of the account they were redeemed from. However, in recent months, this seems to either be changing or...
View ArticleExpress Lane To Immigration
Just wondering if I have a guest with me will they be able to join me in the express lane to / through immigration or not at Auckland International Airport if I have Express on my ticket? He will be...
View ArticleQR mixed class booking through BA exec
I'm trying to book a mixed class (business/first) QR reward flight. As far as I can tell, the options for booking QR reward flights are QR, BA, IB, AY. QR offer mixed business/first for the same...
View ArticleProblem with free seat selection with Silver status
Hi, I'm a Silver that bought two premium economy tickets for my parents on Feb 4th. At the time of booking it said seat selection was free so I chose 2 seats, both ways between LHR and AUS. Once I paid...
View ArticleSQ and seat belt sign constantly on eroding service?
I have been reading a lot of reports from various forums on SQ use of seat belt sign. It appears that despite smooth flying the seatbelt sign has often remained illuminated. Also even when of, one hour...
View ArticleAA huge refund error
Anyone have experience dealing with a refund error in which they give you US$100K+ in incorrect refund due to a currency conversion error? I called up AA they were insisting it's correct, but obviously...
View ArticleExit Row Bulkhead seat
I'm on a Jetblue flight on an A321 from JFK to LHR in May. I am in seat 25F but have a chance to get to seat 13F which is at the front of Economy and is a bulkhead exit row seat. At least no one will...
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1.5 Hours in 787-9 AM Premier
Aeromexico started flying to Madrid out of GDL and MTY a while ago. They use the B787-9 and position them from their hub in MEX. I've been trying to catch one of these domestic flights since I've never...
View ArticleBA and Partners claiming each other responsible for refund
How do I get a Avios refund for a cancelled flight when partners are involved? Booked a Qatar flight with Jet Blue miles (DOH-MIA), and a connection to an American flight (MIA-SAN) booked separately...
View ArticleTravel to Vietnam
I have become fascinated with Vietnam and am thinking of visiting it in April (Only interested in visiting Northern Vietnam because I like being outside and dislike being in the sweltering heat.) I...
View ArticleFare Rules missing from eTicket
I purchased a "Book and upgrade with Avios" ticket for 2 adults on Feb 7 from ZRH to SFO, from premium economy to business class traveling on May 20 for total of $3419.22. When I checked the fare...
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Does anyone get this boarding pass?
I asked to print out my boarding passes at the First wing of LHR on the 20th of Feb, the agent did not say anything but I twice looked at the passes. Is this because BA desperately cut costs? Or few...
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Lounge candy
Perhaps the most inconsequential query ever posted here: does anyone know where I can buy the candy that ANA serves in its Japan lounges? The brand is Senjaku. I have found many of their other products...
View ArticleAre Free Night Certificates Sometimes not Accepted for Points Bookings?
I was trying to use a 35000 free nights certificate along with 5000 points to book a room that costs 40000 points. The Marriott phone representative told me that I could not do that because this hotel...
View ArticlePhone Validation message/calls
United seems to have changes their app/website to use verification codes via email/phone (instead of relying solely on the registered questions/answers) But I have problems receiving the phone #...
View ArticleInexpensive boats that travel south of Sathorn Pier?
Ive ridden the Chao Phrya river boat from Sathorn to Nonthaburi and would note like to explore the river toward Samut Prakan / the delta. Are there any inexpensive boat going that way? The only one I...
View ArticleFor those that do SIN-MNL/CEB/DVO frequently how common are Balikbayan Boxes
Since I might do EWR-SIN-MNL SQ21 to SQ918 with a balikbayan box. My question is this how common are Balikbayan Boxes on these flights MNL SQ910/912/916 and 918? For CEB SQ 900. Is there a huge demand...
View ArticleDoes AA's price guarantee apply to points too?
I know that AA has a price guarantee that if you find the same flight you have booked for less, they will refund you the difference. But what if it's a flight that you booked on points and you find the...
View ArticleSYD-LAS?
Anyone know why there is a Qantas flight from SYD-LAS now? It's QF341 btw - NZ also is flying AKL-LAS on NZ1995 on feb 25th. Is there an event of some sorts?
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