r/oneworld

I have oneworld emerald status through JL and oneworld sapphire status through AA. From what I heard, Cathay has recently started denying entry into their lounges if the oneworld status used for entry is not printed on the boarding pass and showing the status card wouldn't be enough to be granted entry.

Is there a way to prevent getting denied access to Cathay's first lounges without having the JL status printed on the boarding pass? Does Cathay still have FQTS/FQTV distinction?

I don't typically credit non-JL marketed oneworld flights to JL since I only get life status points (similar to million miler miles) from JL-marketed flights. I usually credit those to AA as I can accumulate million miler miles.

I just flew on QF metal using AA codeshare (SFO - SYD).

Ticket is a DONE 6 issued by BA.

Still waiting for the tier and avios points to post to my Finnair Plus account (6 days).

Earlier segment points posted on this ticket using BA & AA within 24 hours.

Anyone with similar experience and how long it took for the points to post?

I understand I can use Finnair's website to claim after 2 weeks.

TIA

I have a flight coming out to Pek but the middle portion is operating on Jal.

I booked through Alaska via cash

Hnl to Hnd operated by Hawaiian Airlines.

Hnd to Pek operated by Jal

Pek to Hnd operated by jal

Hnd to hnl operated by Hawaiian Airlines.

Since I booked the entire round trip via Alaska, do I get atmos status points on all legs or just the Hawaiian portion?

EDIT! MY LAYOVER IS HKG!

As the title states, I am traveling back from Manila on a Cathy flight this November. 14 hour overnight layover at HKG. I don’t believe I want to process though customs/immigration and try to leave airport due to late arrival into Hong Kong and the time of my departure the next day.

I’m thinking my best plan to stay at the airport hotel.

First question: Has anyone stayed here recently? Recommend? Seems very convenient to sleep and then have easy access to get to departing flight to ORD.

Second question: I am flying economy, booked through AA as an award ticket. I ve been combing this subreddit and the Cathy Pacific one to see any data points and being able to purchase an upgrade. Anyone with experience in that - would love to hear your experience.

I have One World Emerald status and I realize that doesn’t mean much on the actual flight but is helpful for lounge access.

If I purchase Finnair and Cathay tickets separately, could they link the bookings at check-in so that my luggage can be tagged through to my final destination?

Thank you.

on track for OW emerald next year and visiting HND JAL first class lounge during japan trip. researched a bit and people mention cathay HKG pier and wing, qantas sydney, and HND JAL first as top ranking OW lounges.

what are other top ranking OW lounges (first or business) around the world, based on the following?

S tier- absolute must go, flagship

A tier- honorable mentions/unique experience

hoping to plan a few more trips to take advantage of the status. please include airport and airline, thanks!

edit: status will be through alaska plat.

I am blind and travel with a guide dog. I am looking at SEA-LAS-BER-BRU-SEA next month and other than BA through LHR, there are no realistic options. LHR is a no go for me with a guide dog because of the ridiculous paperwork. Finnair Skycouch is the best business class because my dog can lie down under the seat when it is flat and I also can sleep. ON pretty much all other airline business class seats, I just have to sit up because there is no room under the seat. I also have been doing BER-DUB-SEA on my way back because of US preclearance but it almost feels like Aerlingus days are numbered. Anyway, just ranting...

Hello Point Peeps!

I just booked my first award travel and am pretty stoked. The flights are all business class on British Airways via their A380-800 double decker. However, I realized that we never picked our seats! Does anyone know how the seat assignment works?

Bonus question: What is your best recommendation for seat and amenities on this airframe?!

I hold Atmos Gold status giving me OneWorld Saphire. I don't hold any status with American.

I booked AA international long haul in economy using AA points but entering my Atmos number, giving me seat upgrades, free bags, and other benefits.

I accepted a paid upgrade to J on this route. It appears American gives 5pts/$ on the cost of this upgrade.

Am I correct that I won't earn any Atmos points (either base or status) on the cost of this upgrade? Assuming not, is there any benefit to Sapphire status when already flying in J?

Assuming I am right about how this works, seems the best bet is to change the frequent flyer number to American.

I have several flights in the coming months and wanted to figure out if it is worth spending Avios points to move from OW Sapphire to Emerald (with Finnair). I have been Sapphire for a long time and am comfortable with the benefits this provides.

Primary focus would be check in and access to airports with First class lounges, priority security lanes and finally priority boarding.

My current itinerary where I can leverage Emerald benefits is as follows:

SYD - ZQN, AKL - PER, PER - MEL, AYQ - SYD (all QF)

SYD - HND (JL)

HND - HKG, HKG - PEK, PEK - HKG, HKG - SIN (all CP)

I can figure out First class lounges access via OW website. I am more interested in which airports provide priority security lane access and airlines that offer better priority boarding.

TIA

I am not sure the benefit of One World. How is it meant to help travellers?

Does Emerald status give you advance economy seat assignments near the front of the economy cabin? There’s no way to select seats on their app until 48 hours before the flight……

I am flying with my partner (who is not a tier member) on Finnair flight. I am a OneWorld Sapphire member. I would like to know if the extra baggage is also allowed for companion as we have the same booking reference. We flew earlier on British Airways and the extra baggage allowance was also applicable to my partner.

I read that AA doesn't offer direct upgrades on international flights, and I do have two SWUs racked up to use. But what would be best use of these or the complementary upgrades for flights flying from DFW or IAD/DCA to any hub in India? I'm PlatPro right now but will be EP by the time this travel comes around.

Also what would be some advantages as I think through flying via oneworld airlines like British or Qatar? Is there anything more than lounge access during layovers?

Also have about 300k miles doing nothing right now, cause that is def a factor to pay for upgrades.

Thanks for the help!