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Old Jun 28, 2016, 12:01 am
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NYC-MEX-AUS-NYC options ?
i am not very familiar with us carriers and i have to fly NYC-MEX-AUS-NYC in september.
I am OW Emerald and have SKYTEAM GOLD status.
Also have 31000 Etihad miles to burn
What are the best options ?

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Old Jun 28, 2016, 2:09 am
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What options have you found so far? FlyerTalk is not a travel agency.

You can use EY miles for AA flights, however AA does not operate NYC-MEX direct.
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Old Jun 28, 2016, 6:10 am
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Thanks Nux
So far i am considering one way to Mex then 17500 etihad miles to AUS ( AA) then 12500 Etihad points to NYC (AA).
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Old Jun 28, 2016, 6:22 am
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Originally Posted by SENNINHA
Thanks Nux
So far i am considering one way to Mex then 17500 etihad miles to AUS ( AA) then 12500 Etihad points to NYC (AA).
I would compare the cash price for the following, and compare that to the value of the miles you're using:
Full itinerary
Open jaw returns
All one way tickets
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Old Jun 28, 2016, 10:24 am
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If you're looking at revenue tickets, take a look at AM. They operate a 787's between US (LAX, I know of) - MEX. Your skyteam status *might* help (?) in upgrades?
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Old Jun 29, 2016, 7:55 am
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NYC-MEX I'd be sure to price Mexican airline Interjet (link). LCC, but free 50 kg / 110 lb baggage, 34" seat pitch, etc. and often decent prices (believe there's a 30% summer sale on). Reliable. I have relatives that use Interjet all the time.

They don't fly to AUS, but they do fly MEX-SAT, and it's not that far to Austin.
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Old Jun 29, 2016, 9:33 am
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JDiver that is a very valuable advice you gave me. I will for sure consider Interjet since redeeming Etihad points on AA sounds to be a real hassle.
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Old Jun 29, 2016, 1:19 pm
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Here are a couple of paid itineraries for you, not sure you will be able to beat that by piecing together one ways.

https://www.kayak.com/flights/NYC-ME...NYC/2016-09-21
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Old Jul 27, 2016, 10:29 am
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I ended spending 31250 flying blue miles to sample aeromexico's 787 business class JFK-MEX

MEX-SAT eco with delta 166 USD

AUS-JFK 139 euros AA economy

All direct flights.
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Old Jul 28, 2016, 12:41 am
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Originally Posted by SENNINHA
I ended spending 31250 flying blue miles to sample aeromexico's 787 business class JFK-MEX

MEX-SAT eco with delta 166 USD

AUS-JFK 139 euros AA economy

All direct flights.
Glad you found something ^

Have done SAT-MEX on AM before. You sure that isn't an AM operated flight DL sold you?
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Old Jul 28, 2016, 7:22 am
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YES the flight to SAT is operated by Aeromexico
SAT was a very good option, thanks FT to point me its existence !
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