AY+ upgrade certificates
#16
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In defence of AY (who would have thought I'd write this sentence ) the calculation probably goes like this
4 s/h upg is 40k points
1 classic s/h award is also 40k points
So the value of an upg voucher is 10k points, which you can use as the above options.
Clearly stating things is not a forte of AY+, we all know that
4 s/h upg is 40k points
1 classic s/h award is also 40k points
So the value of an upg voucher is 10k points, which you can use as the above options.
Clearly stating things is not a forte of AY+, we all know that
#17
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Actually 2-4-1 in l/h Y is not bad propostion at all - not something I'd personnally would much like to do, but taking into account that much of my redemptions are for family and friends, it's OK. Call me cheap, but I'd happily put juniors or junior+junior's partner into Y - even though they might have been spoilt by travelling with dad, they are grateful for any ticket in Y they don't have to pay for
#18
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On a different note: 4 s/h upgrades + 150k points + YQ + taxes is still a LOT for 2 rtn coach tickets to BKK...I would never ever do such redemption myself..much rather pay hard cash for the coach tickets (for junior(s)) and use vouchers and points more wisely...but that's just me..
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#19
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I wouldn't call you cheap and further I'll second you on that..you have to draw the line somewhere, don't you...
On a different note: 4 s/h upgrades + 150k points + YQ + taxes is still a LOT for 2 rtn coach tickets to BKK...I would never ever do such redemption myself..much rather pay hard cash for the coach tickets (for junior(s)) and use vouchers and points more wisely...but that's just me..
On a different note: 4 s/h upgrades + 150k points + YQ + taxes is still a LOT for 2 rtn coach tickets to BKK...I would never ever do such redemption myself..much rather pay hard cash for the coach tickets (for junior(s)) and use vouchers and points more wisely...but that's just me..
I agree, that el cheapo revenue tix to Asia + upgrades are a much better use of cash and points/vouchers
#20
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According to AY the gold member has to be one of the travelers...
The yq+ tax on bkk route was about 200 and no tax for second person so not too bad... But still 150k points...
The yq+ tax on bkk route was about 200 and no tax for second person so not too bad... But still 150k points...
#21
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But yes - you need to have those 150k points. Nearly 2 years hoard for someone who just makes Gold every year.
#22
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I flew with my kids (17 and 22y) in feb to BKK and paid 3 x 250e = 750e taxes and 450.000 points.
#23
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[QUOTE=Laajo;18561738]Did I understood right, you only paid taxes for one ticket, about 200e and second nothing? Where does it state that the second would not pay taxes?
I flew with my kids (17 and 22y) in feb to BKK and paid 3 x 250e = 750e taxes and 450.000 points.[/QUOTE
When using the two for one offer only taxes for one ticket are charged according to AY
I flew with my kids (17 and 22y) in feb to BKK and paid 3 x 250e = 750e taxes and 450.000 points.[/QUOTE
When using the two for one offer only taxes for one ticket are charged according to AY
#24
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Alternate use:
Buy 2 el-cheapo tickets in Y, total 800, use 4 SH vouchers and 165k points (3x 55k) and you have a 2-for-1 in business longhaul.
#25
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What about availability? Must there be two seats available in some special class for this to work, or can you search for a date where there is 1 seat avilable and then call AY?
Actually, 150k points + 200 + 4 SH vouchers, right?
Alternate use:
Buy 2 el-cheapo tickets in Y, total 800, use 4 SH vouchers and 165k points (3x 55k) and you have a 2-for-1 in business longhaul.
Actually, 150k points + 200 + 4 SH vouchers, right?
Alternate use:
Buy 2 el-cheapo tickets in Y, total 800, use 4 SH vouchers and 165k points (3x 55k) and you have a 2-for-1 in business longhaul.
Taxes only for one ticket so 100
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#27
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#28
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Or how do you come up with 100€ in taxes?
#29
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Now this is how real FTers do it...coach awards on FT is a bit like cheering for the Swedish Ice Hockey Team in a bar in "Kontula, Helsinki"
#30
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