AA: LAX/ORD/BOS/PHL/RDU-CGK $950-1050 (PHL-CGK: 21143+ MI, 4.1cpm+)
May 25, 2014, 12:45 pm
#61
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: IL
Programs: AA PLT, HYT PLT
Posts: 211
I ended up having to call AA, all in this ended up running $1550. The AA code share was unavailable for the stop over in Tokyo, they had to substitute a JAL S fare earning only 50%. Adding an F fare on MH to KUL brings my cost per mile to $0.107. Think I will pass as this is way to brutal of a trip for the price. Will probably hold out for a sale to Tokyo.
May 25, 2014, 3:07 pm
#63
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: CUR
Posts: 2,170
Depart: January 6 through 8. Return: January 13 or 14.
Depart: January 12 through 15. Return: January 18 through 21.
(These were searched using only up to 5 nights there.)
I stopped here, there's really too much to list, but January is wide open. On the dates that $990 isn't available, it's still available from $997-$1090, not that much more.
Last edited by Djokison; May 25, 2014 at 3:26 pm
May 25, 2014, 5:25 pm
#64
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
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Seeing plenty availability using ITA.
Depart: January 6 through 8. Return: January 13 or 14.
Depart: January 12 through 15. Return: January 18 through 21.
(These were searched using only up to 5 nights there.)
I stopped here, there's really too much to list, but January is wide open. On the dates that $990 isn't available, it's still available from $997-$1090, not that much more.
Depart: January 6 through 8. Return: January 13 or 14.
Depart: January 12 through 15. Return: January 18 through 21.
(These were searched using only up to 5 nights there.)
I stopped here, there's really too much to list, but January is wide open. On the dates that $990 isn't available, it's still available from $997-$1090, not that much more.
May 26, 2014, 4:48 pm
#65
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One of the issues with AA's booking site is that it will show "upgrade available" for all flights in the grouped itinerary (i.e. outbound flights or return flights) even if just one segment actually has SWU availability. I also discovered this when I made my booking on this deal as my domestic segments were available but the AA DFW-NRT-DFW segments were not. (I have wait listed for those flights and am pretty confident being midweek flights, these will clear by the time I do my OLCI as previous such flights always have.)
May 26, 2014, 6:34 pm
#66
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 681
One alternative is to do a trial booking for each segment. If the long haul doesn't show availability, then you know for sure. I believe if it does show availability, it could be a SWU is available for EITHER coach ->business OR business ->first.
May 26, 2014, 6:59 pm
#67
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
Posts: 2,617
Booked it! Should be an exciting few days in CGK! Now if only the CC would open back up so that I could find an SWU for my trip. It would really be nice...
May 30, 2014, 9:35 pm
#70
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: BOS/BTV
Programs: Delta Plat, former AA EXP, AS Gold, SPG Gold, IHG Plat.
Posts: 659
The CGK-HKG segment is typically a red eye on CX. Books into N if I recall, so no mileage on AA for that segment. Layovers from 2-7 hours - not sure what a stopover will do to the fare.
May 31, 2014, 5:01 pm
#71
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Location: CUR
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Yes, the PHL-CGK-PHL route books through HKG quite easily using multi-city function on AA.com (at least on the return). You must choose the AA plus OneWorld Option for carriers, and route through DFW. Fare appears to be approx the same via NRT or HKG.
The CGK-HKG segment is typically a red eye on CX. Books into N if I recall, so no mileage on AA for that segment. Layovers from 2-7 hours - not sure what a stopover will do to the fare.
The CGK-HKG segment is typically a red eye on CX. Books into N if I recall, so no mileage on AA for that segment. Layovers from 2-7 hours - not sure what a stopover will do to the fare.
Jun 1, 2014, 7:36 pm
#72
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA EXP (2.5MM), Hilton Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,859
Even if CC opens up, I don't think there's any chance that AA SWUs would be allowed or even remotely safe to try and trade. I'd put in a miles + co-pay request now if you're really wanting to upgrade.
Jun 2, 2014, 9:58 am
#73
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: BOS/BTV
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AA: PHL-CGK-PHL $990 21143+ mi (4.1cpm+)
Looks like AA.com is messed-up again at least on this PHL-CKG routing. The AA booking engine shows the low prices, but then says fare has changed or no longer available when you click through to book. Happens every day and itinerary...
Seems to me that when AA raises prices (which I suspect they've just done) the display doesn't correct/erase old fares for some time afterwards. Poor programming.....
Let me know if you think it's a cookies problem or something on my end!
Seems to me that when AA raises prices (which I suspect they've just done) the display doesn't correct/erase old fares for some time afterwards. Poor programming.....
Let me know if you think it's a cookies problem or something on my end!
Jun 2, 2014, 10:06 am
#74
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,145
Looks like AA.com is messed-up again at least on this PHL-CKG routing. The AA booking engine shows the low prices, but then says fare has changed or no longer available when you click through to book. Happens every day and itinerary...
Seems to me that when AA raises prices (which I suspect they've just done) the display doesn't correct/erase old fares for some time afterwards. Poor programming.....
Let me know if you think it's a cookies problem or something on my end!
Seems to me that when AA raises prices (which I suspect they've just done) the display doesn't correct/erase old fares for some time afterwards. Poor programming.....
Let me know if you think it's a cookies problem or something on my end!
Jun 2, 2014, 10:14 am
#75
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