Comb one way and returns with CV

[Noodles34]

I have booked one way for me and the wife to Tokyo in CW using the CV. So, I believe I now need to book the return, when released, obviously paying full whack in Avios. Then who do i ring and what do I ask for in respect of combing the bookings and getting the return part of the whole booking, thus reducing my points outlay?

[NorthernLass]

Well done on getting the outbound! The difficult bit comes next, and you’d be wise to have a look at 2 threads which deal with this – one titled something like “Japan with avios” and the much longer “How to book the return at T-355”. You may decide that your chances are better if you call to actually book the inbound rather than trying to grab them online at 1 am when someone may already be through to an agent who is also poised and ready to pounce.

Best strategy probably to be doing both simultaneously!

[Noodles34]

NorthernLass wrote:

Well done on getting the outbound! The difficult bit comes next, and you’d be wise to have a look at 2 threads which deal with this – one titled something like “Japan with avios” and the much longer “How to book the return at T-355”. You may decide that your chances are better if you call to actually book the inbound rather than trying to grab them online at 1 am when someone may already be through to an agent who is also poised and ready to pounce.

Best strategy probably to be doing both simultaneously!

Thanks for the advice. I don’t have a landline, so a mobile may be a tad expensive to Australia! I could journey out to my office.
How long does it take to get through? I guess you have to time it right, does it matter if you are early?

[NorthernLass]

This stuff is discussed at length in the threads I mentioned – there’s not really a simple answer, unfortunately!

[Ladyshopper]

Noodles34 wrote:

NorthernLass wrote:

Well done on getting the outbound! The difficult bit comes next, and you’d be wise to have a look at 2 threads which deal with this – one titled something like “Japan with avios” and the much longer “How to book the return at T-355”. You may decide that your chances are better if you call to actually book the inbound rather than trying to grab them online at 1 am when someone may already be through to an agent who is also poised and ready to pounce.

Best strategy probably to be doing both simultaneously!

Thanks for the advice. I don’t have a landline, so a mobile may be a tad expensive to Australia! I could journey out to my office.
How long does it take to get through? I guess you have to time it right, does it matter if you are early?

We used Viber. You get a weeks free trial so you can time it for your call then cancel afterwards (that’s what e did). Used to phone the Australia office.