Help please: AA MR ex-Europe mid-Sept
Aug 31, 2015, 9:23 am
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Help please: AA MR ex-Europe mid-Sept
Just found I have a window of time from Sept 10th - 14th and looking to knock out as many AA EQM or EQP.
Will be starting in Paris but happy to position anywhere in Europe if it was worthwhile.
Any suggestions?
Will be starting in Paris but happy to position anywhere in Europe if it was worthwhile.
Any suggestions?
Aug 31, 2015, 8:38 pm
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One idea, in coach, 5.3cpm :
https://www.kayak.com/flights/CDG-EZ...ble-1day-after
https://www.kayak.com/flights/CDG-EZ...ble-1day-after
Sep 1, 2015, 4:06 am
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None of them seem to line up with my window of free time. There is a chance I might have some time a bit later in the month, in which case I have a backup plan ready to nest a SFO>BGO run inside a BGO>SFO run. I think I will be in CPH anyway, so it's an easy position, but even that one will be at slightly higher cpm than listed in the forum as my travel window falls outside the optimal pricing availability.
Sep 1, 2015, 4:28 am
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One idea, in coach, 5.3cpm :
https://www.kayak.com/flights/CDG-EZ...ble-1day-after
https://www.kayak.com/flights/CDG-EZ...ble-1day-after
The cpm isn't exactly amazing, but starting in Paris is perfect as is the availability, so might just be the way to go.
Was not aware of that booking at all, so really appreciate the heads up.
Still looking for a better deal, but this is definitely a sold option.
Sep 1, 2015, 4:38 am
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Thanks!!
The cpm isn't exactly amazing, but starting in Paris is perfect as is the availability, so might just be the way to go.
Was not aware of that booking at all, so really appreciate the heads up.
Still looking for a better deal, but this is definitely a sold option.
The cpm isn't exactly amazing, but starting in Paris is perfect as is the availability, so might just be the way to go.
Was not aware of that booking at all, so really appreciate the heads up.
Still looking for a better deal, but this is definitely a sold option.
Another option is this, if it works with your dates.
https://www.kayak.com/flights/FRA-SC...-10/2015-09-14
Sep 1, 2015, 5:07 am
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If you want to do EQPs in comfort and can make the dates work, this is another great option, FRA-DFW-SCL in First, it has long weekend dates for fall, $2,665, but it is 20k miles, with the current 2.0 EQP/mile promo it is at least 40k EQPs, depending where it books. About 6.6 cpp but in unbeatable comfort, lol.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premi...ss-2382-a.html
Example: https://www.kayak.com/flights/FRA-SC...15-11-15/first
Depending on your status, it also has big long flights rdm bonuses:
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/aadvanta...itle=moremiles
http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/ne.../more-eqps.jsp
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premi...ss-2382-a.html
Example: https://www.kayak.com/flights/FRA-SC...15-11-15/first
Depending on your status, it also has big long flights rdm bonuses:
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/aadvanta...itle=moremiles
http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/ne.../more-eqps.jsp
Last edited by nk15; Sep 1, 2015 at 5:31 am
Sep 1, 2015, 5:17 am
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The same with above but other options, cheaper, but one flight in economy, play with it:
https://www.kayak.com/flights/FRA-SC...15-11-14/first
https://www.kayak.com/flights/FRA-SC...15-11-14/first
Sep 1, 2015, 5:43 am
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If you want to do EQPs in comfort and can make the dates work, this is another great option, FRA-DFW-SCL in First, it has long weekend dates for fall, $2,665, but it is 20k miles, with the current 2.0 EQP/mile promo it is at least 40k EQPs, depending where it books. About 6.6 cpp but in unbeatable comfort, lol.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premi...ss-2382-a.html
Example: https://www.kayak.com/flights/FRA-SC...15-11-15/first
Depending on your status, it also has big long flights rdm bonuses:
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/aadvanta...itle=moremiles
http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/ne.../more-eqps.jsp
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premi...ss-2382-a.html
Example: https://www.kayak.com/flights/FRA-SC...15-11-15/first
Depending on your status, it also has big long flights rdm bonuses:
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/aadvanta...itle=moremiles
http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/ne.../more-eqps.jsp
Really need to find something in Sept for it to work.
Still, thank you so much for the suggestion. Especially as I have some friends in Santiago, it would have been great!
Sep 1, 2015, 6:02 am
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Check this out, weird mix, half in first and half in economy, for your dates for $2,100:
https://www.kayak.com/flights/FRA-SC...le-2days/first
You have to do the math in what that yields though in EQP/EQM.
https://www.kayak.com/flights/FRA-SC...le-2days/first
You have to do the math in what that yields though in EQP/EQM.
Sep 1, 2015, 6:28 am
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Check this out, weird mix, half in first and half in economy, for your dates for $2,100:
https://www.kayak.com/flights/FRA-SC...le-2days/first
You have to do the math in what that yields though in EQP/EQM.
https://www.kayak.com/flights/FRA-SC...le-2days/first
You have to do the math in what that yields though in EQP/EQM.
Two questions: is there anyway to make Kayak show the fare class? If the econ sections are in Y, I could upgrade using miles without paying a fee. Also, is there a trick to multi-class booking on AA.com? When I click through on Kayak it says the fare is no longer available and when I search it again through AA directly I have to choose econ OR 1st.
Sep 1, 2015, 6:52 am
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Check this out for your dates, very tempting, CDG-GRU business for $2,800 on AA (cheaper on BA but not bonus eqps, I believe):
https://www.kayak.com/flights/CDG-GR...after/business
All flat beds except one segment on the 757. 17k miles, 34k eqps. All in class fare I. 8.2 cpp
I don't know about visas/entry fees for Brazil though.
https://www.kayak.com/flights/CDG-GR...after/business
All flat beds except one segment on the 757. 17k miles, 34k eqps. All in class fare I. 8.2 cpp
I don't know about visas/entry fees for Brazil though.
Last edited by nk15; Sep 1, 2015 at 7:01 am
Sep 1, 2015, 6:58 am
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That's very interesting. Works out to just under 30k EQP at 7cpp.
Two questions: is there anyway to make Kayak show the fare class? If the econ sections are in Y, I could upgrade using miles without paying a fee. Also, is there a trick to multi-class booking on AA.com? When I click through on Kayak it says the fare is no longer available and when I search it again through AA directly I have to choose econ OR 1st.
Two questions: is there anyway to make Kayak show the fare class? If the econ sections are in Y, I could upgrade using miles without paying a fee. Also, is there a trick to multi-class booking on AA.com? When I click through on Kayak it says the fare is no longer available and when I search it again through AA directly I have to choose econ OR 1st.
I don't know about your second question, sorry.