Ask the Community - One Mile at a Time Forum https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/ One Mile at a Time Discussion Board en-US Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:49:42 +0000 wpForo 60 Points refund on Aircraft Swap https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/points-refund-on-aircraft-swap/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:20:40 +0000 Hi All, I have booked an itinerary through Aeroplan on Air Mauritius. Now, this is supposed to be A330-900neo with 1-2-1 configuration in J. However, since last month, AM has been flying more or less A332s with 2-2-2 config (mostly due to weak demand). They are yet to change my aircraft for my flying date, which is a month out.

My question is, I know that Aeroplan refunds some points if you get downgraded in your cabin. But do they also refund some points if you fly an inferior product vs what you booked at the time (2-2-2 vs 1-2-1). Has anyone any insights/experience on this? 

]]> Ask the Community AVEnthu88 https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/points-refund-on-aircraft-swap/ Seat Guru Replacement https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/seat-guru-replacement/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:30:16 +0000 This was a request I made directly to Ben, but perhaps its better discussed in the new Community Forum:

Now that Seat Guru is no longer an option, what website/app do you recommend for choosing the best seat on a flight? Which are free and which are worth paying a onetime fee or a subscription fee? Which have the most accurate information? Which present their seating plans in an easy-to-digest format? TIA

]]> Ask the Community walester https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/seat-guru-replacement/ Extra Legroom Benefit for Alliance Partners https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/extra-legroom-benefit-for-alliance-partners/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:01:06 +0000 Does anyone have advice for securing extra legroom economy seats for alliance airlines that is not the airline in which you earned alliance status?  I'm Star Gold by virtue of United but cannot assign extra legroom economy seats on Air Canada, etc. without paying fee.  

]]> Ask the Community Icemenace https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/extra-legroom-benefit-for-alliance-partners/ Carnival cruise workers make 'horrifying' allegations about conditions https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/carnival-cruise-workers-make-horrifying-allegations-about-conditions/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:40:49 +0000 Carnival cruise workers make 'horrifying' allegations about conditions

Passengers boarding a Carnival cruise ship are promised a world of endless food, relaxation and oceanic luxury.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the world by sea.

But for the crew who make these luxury escapes possible, life is vastly different.

An ABC News investigation has uncovered allegations of workers forced to eat rotten leftovers, extreme working hours and medical neglect on board the ships of the largest cruise company in the world.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-06/carnival-cruise-workers-horrifying-allegations-conditions-pay/106967922

]]> Ask the Community Stuart Falk https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/carnival-cruise-workers-make-horrifying-allegations-about-conditions/ Singapore Waitlist https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/singapore-waitlist/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:07:36 +0000 Question for the group - I have a Singapore Airlines award ticket waitlisted for the end of October SIN-> MLE in business. When would you give up and start looking at alternative options. For reference, there are 21 seats available if I try to book a cash fare.

 

Thanks!

]]> Ask the Community dancerina https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/singapore-waitlist/ Captain Kate McCue Resigns from Four Seasons Yachts https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/captain-kate-mccue-resigns-from-four-seasons-yachts/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:35:16 +0000 Captain Kate McCue has announced her resignation from Four Seasons Yachts, bringing to a close another chapter in her maritime career that has spanned three decades. https://crew-center.com/captain-kate-mccue-resigns-four-seasons-yachts?fbclid=IwY2xjawTgfANleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZZnRubGZFUUlTVkljMVJUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsvRsUZ99H9WoVG3CzTnWd-1wkRUiNE3Qec4eqhNMtg0ocjJ9sPOJLnr_LaW_aem_2nYHs9vMg_QrDH3A6SPfjQ

]]> Ask the Community Stuart Falk https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/captain-kate-mccue-resigns-from-four-seasons-yachts/ Air France ripoff https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/air-france-ripoff/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:32:32 +0000 My wife purchased a round-trip ticket from Phoenix AZ to Paris France for $2880.53. The ticket was listed as changeable at no charge. When we changed the return date from August 30 to September 22, Air France charged us an additional $1238.50, claiming that they changed the fare basis. When I checked the flight on their website, it was listed at the same price as we originally paid. When I asked for a refund of the $1238.50, they canceled the flight.

At this point, we have paid $4119.03 and have not received what we paid for, a round-trip flight, only the one-way flight to Paris.

I requested that Air France refund the additional fee of $1238.50 and honor their commitment to provide a return flight for my wife at no additional charge.

I have filed complaints with the French MTV, the US Department of Transportation, and the Better Business Bureau.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Thank you!

]]> Ask the Community vmyev https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/air-france-ripoff/ Business Class to New Zealand https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/business-class-to-new-zealand/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:22:05 +0000 I live on the west coast (Seattle area) and New Zealand has been a bucket list trip for many years. We want to fly there next year for our 10 year wedding anniversary but I haven't had much luck finding business class fares that aren't exorbitant. I've consistently seen 300k one way, per person and that's just beyond our modest stockpile of points. Has anyone had success with NZ routes in business class that are a bit more reasonable? 

]]> Ask the Community boundtoexplore https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/business-class-to-new-zealand/ Points Expiration https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/points-expiration/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:11:25 +0000 I just got a notice from American Airlines that my points are expiring. What other hotels and airline dewpoints expire from? I know JetBlue has a lifetime points policy, so trying to figure out where I actually need to use points from in the near future.  

]]> Ask the Community PL15 https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/points-expiration/ LH 747-8 refurb update https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/lh-747-8-refurb-update/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:38:32 +0000 Ask the Community Jimmy K https://onemileatatime.com/community/ask-the-community/lh-747-8-refurb-update/