Jan 4, 2014, 10:43 pm
Last edit by: skunker
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Note: There is a known miscoding on ITA and elsewhere, where fares on EI (Aer Lingus) are showing as being in first class. This is not correct, as Aer Lingus does not offer first class. If you see this fare, please ignore it and do not post it here as it is completely unbookable in every sense of the term. The mods are summarily deleting these posts in order to unclutter the thread.
Note: There is a known miscoding on ITA and elsewhere, where Z fares on EY (Etihad) are showing as being in first class. This is not correct, as Z fares are discount business on EY. These fares will not receive chaffeur service. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/etihad-airways-etihad-guest/1622229-removal-chauffeur-service-some-business-class-passengers.html
List of known, active deals:
JNB-DXB-SFO in EK F, $4k-ish one-way
MLE-HKG-US (various) in C, $1400 +/- available only on CX's website.
CMB-MIA, other US cities, for about $4400 in F, round-trip/return
BA AARP $400 discount for J/F bookings is now valid again for booking until 31 Oct 2014 but departure to EOS seems to get the discount. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1435816-ba-fare-discounts-aarp-4.html
Good Deal Premium Fares 2014
Mar 26, 2014, 6:49 am
#1021
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If it's DL number on AF stock it should earn MQDs from my understanding, but I am not 100% certain as I don't follow the program that well.
If it's DL stock (006) on AF/KL flight numbers it'll count.
A list of which carriers will earn you MQDs and when can be found here http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_.../airlines.html
If it's DL stock (006) on AF/KL flight numbers it'll count.
A list of which carriers will earn you MQDs and when can be found here http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_.../airlines.html
So either DL numbering on any stock or approved partner on DL stock is a-okay.
Mar 26, 2014, 10:27 am
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Yes. DL's mileage rules follow the marketing carrier, not operating carrier. This is exactly opposite of United, for example. There are a few exceptions for Delta ticket stock on non-Skyteam carriers, but that is not a worry for a flight operated by AF.
Mar 26, 2014, 12:48 pm
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AFIK - UA has the same policy - ticket must start with 016, but any carrier can actually fly it - as long as the ticket starts with "016". Am I wrong?
Mar 26, 2014, 12:54 pm
#1024
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For Star Alliance partner operated flights you only earn PQDs if it is a United issued (016) ticket.
Mar 26, 2014, 6:39 pm
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LAN just announced a premium business sale from MIA/NYC/LAX to South America. Fairly wide date range but varies a bit depending on departure point. Example: LAX/EZE dp 5/14 ret 5/29, US$2598 AI. A steal, no - decent, I think so. Books into I.
Mar 26, 2014, 6:46 pm
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I was looking at this, too. Trying to figure out a way to maximize the OW miles from LAX but there aren't a lot of options.
Mar 26, 2014, 9:14 pm
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AA: BOS-JFK-EZE-JFK-BOS, $2065 ai. Sample dates: 5/1-5/8. Books in P, I.
Mar 26, 2014, 9:25 pm
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Mar 26, 2014, 9:26 pm
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Mar 26, 2014, 9:37 pm
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not to mention the COS bonus and the opportunity to route via DFW both ways for 6700 miles each direction BIS. threw a set of tickets on hold for labor day, one for a random October weekend, and one to possibly replace a trip we have booked on UA miles for Thanksgiving. now to make some decisions.
Mar 26, 2014, 9:40 pm
#1032
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not to mention the COS bonus and the opportunity to route via DFW both ways for 6700 miles each direction BIS. threw a set of tickets on hold for labor day, one for a random October weekend, and one to possibly replace a trip we have booked on UA miles for Thanksgiving. now to make some decisions.
Mar 26, 2014, 9:48 pm
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not to mention the COS bonus and the opportunity to route via DFW both ways for 6700 miles each direction BIS. threw a set of tickets on hold for labor day, one for a random October weekend, and one to possibly replace a trip we have booked on UA miles for Thanksgiving. now to make some decisions.
Mar 26, 2014, 9:56 pm
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Mar 26, 2014, 10:30 pm
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Correct. JFK-DFW-EZE and vv. makes it an easier trip than adding BOS when starting in Calif. The LAX-EZE is too pricey when SMF-NYC is readily available under $300 plus RPUs on p.s.