IAH-DME vs JFK-FRA in F
Oct 15, 2014, 9:07 pm
#16
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MRY - CNX - TXL
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Maybe you could start your posts by laying out all the info in clear and concise ways instead of things like "my closest airport" and then become defensive like in the LH FCT thread?
You talk about adding on non-SQ legs to SQ bookings which yes you can do, but in your original post you talk about searching on UA for award tickets in F on SQ (something you can't book).
You can't get from IAH to JFK on UA/*A, you'd have to fly into Newark or LGA & then get to JFK. LGA is much closer to JFK so I would even cut it down to like 2.5 hours to be safe.
So instead of overflying you could spend less time traveling and get to fly the SQ suite.
3.5 IAH-EWR
2.5-3.5 LGA/EWR-JFK
7.5 JFK-FRA
13.5-14.5 Hours Total
11.25 IAH-DME
2.50 Layover
3.75 DME-FRA
17.5 Hours Total
You talk about adding on non-SQ legs to SQ bookings which yes you can do, but in your original post you talk about searching on UA for award tickets in F on SQ (something you can't book).
You can't get from IAH to JFK on UA/*A, you'd have to fly into Newark or LGA & then get to JFK. LGA is much closer to JFK so I would even cut it down to like 2.5 hours to be safe.
So instead of overflying you could spend less time traveling and get to fly the SQ suite.
3.5 IAH-EWR
2.5-3.5 LGA/EWR-JFK
7.5 JFK-FRA
13.5-14.5 Hours Total
11.25 IAH-DME
2.50 Layover
3.75 DME-FRA
17.5 Hours Total
Oct 15, 2014, 9:56 pm
#17
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: East Coast
Posts: 1,018
Maybe you could start your posts by laying out all the info in clear and concise ways instead of things like "my closest airport" and then become defensive like in the LH FCT thread?
You talk about adding on non-SQ legs to SQ bookings which yes you can do, but in your original post you talk about searching on UA for award tickets in F on SQ (something you can't book).
You can't get from IAH to JFK on UA/*A, you'd have to fly into Newark or LGA & then get to JFK. LGA is much closer to JFK so I would even cut it down to like 2.5 hours to be safe.
So instead of overflying you could spend less time traveling and get to fly the SQ suite.
3.5 IAH-EWR
2.5-3.5 LGA/EWR-JFK
7.5 JFK-FRA
13.5-14.5 Hours Total
11.25 IAH-DME
2.50 Layover
3.75 DME-FRA
17.5 Hours Total
You talk about adding on non-SQ legs to SQ bookings which yes you can do, but in your original post you talk about searching on UA for award tickets in F on SQ (something you can't book).
You can't get from IAH to JFK on UA/*A, you'd have to fly into Newark or LGA & then get to JFK. LGA is much closer to JFK so I would even cut it down to like 2.5 hours to be safe.
So instead of overflying you could spend less time traveling and get to fly the SQ suite.
3.5 IAH-EWR
2.5-3.5 LGA/EWR-JFK
7.5 JFK-FRA
13.5-14.5 Hours Total
11.25 IAH-DME
2.50 Layover
3.75 DME-FRA
17.5 Hours Total
I was searching for UA/partner flights to JFK on UA website. And I don`t need to get to IAH just for the sake of getting to EWR. Please read carefully before lecturing me.
Oct 16, 2014, 12:52 am
#18
Join Date: May 2012
Location: HKG
Programs: UA
Posts: 84
Since you don't list what your city is but you want to perhaps change your flight option from IAH-DME to JFK-FRA, it's completely rational that one would read this and assume you're trying to go from IAH or near IAH. And because you're indicating interest in JFK-FRA people are trying to help you get to as close to JFK as possible.
It seems a little odd to ask your second query about United/*A flights to JFK in an SQ forum as the UA forum would likely tell you that UA operates PS service to JFK or the soon to be discontinued (if not already) IAD runs, only. Further, the fact that you don't want to disclose your city would mean very few people could, in fact, help you see if there is award availability to JFK.
It seems a little odd to ask your second query about United/*A flights to JFK in an SQ forum as the UA forum would likely tell you that UA operates PS service to JFK or the soon to be discontinued (if not already) IAD runs, only. Further, the fact that you don't want to disclose your city would mean very few people could, in fact, help you see if there is award availability to JFK.
Oct 16, 2014, 1:03 am
#19
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: East Coast
Posts: 1,018
Since you don't list what your city is but you want to perhaps change your flight option from IAH-DME to JFK-FRA, it's completely rational that one would read this and assume you're trying to go from IAH or near IAH. And because you're indicating interest in JFK-FRA people are trying to help you get to as close to JFK as possible.
It seems a little odd to ask your second query about United/*A flights to JFK in an SQ forum as the UA forum would likely tell you that UA operates PS service to JFK or the soon to be discontinued (if not already) IAD runs, only. Further, the fact that you don't want to disclose your city would mean very few people could, in fact, help you see if there is award availability to JFK.
It seems a little odd to ask your second query about United/*A flights to JFK in an SQ forum as the UA forum would likely tell you that UA operates PS service to JFK or the soon to be discontinued (if not already) IAD runs, only. Further, the fact that you don't want to disclose your city would mean very few people could, in fact, help you see if there is award availability to JFK.
Oct 16, 2014, 1:20 am
#20
Join Date: May 2012
Location: HKG
Programs: UA
Posts: 84
Correct, kohswisscheese told you that there are no flights from IAH to JFK because s/he also doesn't know where you are flying from and needed to assume. If you were say flying from near LAX or SFO and wanted to get to JFK then it's a completely different story, but we don't have that information. (And since you've been looking on the UA website and haven't found anything, then it's likely neither of those cities).
I have no particular interest or need for you to tell the world where you are flying from but the inherent conclusion that you are flying from/at/near/in-orbit-of IAH is something that people are operating with to try and help you. But then, when people do try to help, you post things such as this:
I have no particular interest or need for you to tell the world where you are flying from but the inherent conclusion that you are flying from/at/near/in-orbit-of IAH is something that people are operating with to try and help you. But then, when people do try to help, you post things such as this:
Oct 16, 2014, 7:03 am
#22
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MRY - CNX - TXL
Programs: UA 1K / *G / Marriott PE / Expedia Gold+ / Hertz PC
Posts: 7,058
Are there award flights to JFK at all, as I`ve been searching for a year on UA and only saw a seat once-what`s the secret route to JFK on UA or it`s partners?"
You post in the SQ forum about two SQ routes JFK-FRA or IAH-DME in premium cabins and you mention that you've been searching for a year on UA....
Since you don't list what your city is but you want to perhaps change your flight option from IAH-DME to JFK-FRA, it's completely rational that one would read this and assume you're trying to go from IAH or near IAH. And because you're indicating interest in JFK-FRA people are trying to help you get to as close to JFK as possible.
It seems a little odd to ask your second query about United/*A flights to JFK in an SQ forum as the UA forum would likely tell you that UA operates PS service to JFK or the soon to be discontinued (if not already) IAD runs, only. Further, the fact that you don't want to disclose your city would mean very few people could, in fact, help you see if there is award availability to JFK.
It seems a little odd to ask your second query about United/*A flights to JFK in an SQ forum as the UA forum would likely tell you that UA operates PS service to JFK or the soon to be discontinued (if not already) IAD runs, only. Further, the fact that you don't want to disclose your city would mean very few people could, in fact, help you see if there is award availability to JFK.
You also fail to mention any dates and other pertinent info for help. So when people do try to offer you advice it is best to not be combative like in your other thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/lufth...relations.html .
If you are simply looking for award space to get from JFK-FRA that can be easy, IAH-FRA as well.
However, if you are looking for a complex routing with several airports, classes of service, transfers, airlines and backtracking best of luck.
Oct 16, 2014, 2:40 pm
#23
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SYD, Australia
Programs: VA Silver, QF FF, Priority Club
Posts: 920
I have to say to the OP that the original post was very confusing. My first reading was that OP was trying to book SQ F award with UA miles. This impression was reinforced when I formed the view when OP was most likely originating from IAH.
Yes, it is possible for someone to be a SQ KF member and live in Houston but the probability is higher that they are UA MP.
With respect, OP, the construction of your posts contain a few assumptions that you may have in your head but are not available to other posters trying to offer help.
Yes, it is possible for someone to be a SQ KF member and live in Houston but the probability is higher that they are UA MP.
With respect, OP, the construction of your posts contain a few assumptions that you may have in your head but are not available to other posters trying to offer help.
Oct 16, 2014, 9:49 pm
#24
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,158
DME to FRA means 3,5 hours on A320 in coach. More convenient than transiting from EWR to JFK?
Oct 17, 2014, 1:24 pm
#25
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
I can't believe anyone would willingly take the DME option just to avoid the cross-NYC taxi ride. This is even before thinking about the JFK VS CH + Suites vs. mediocre IAH lounge + 77W F seat.
And I also can't help but notice the distinctly crappy attitude displayed by the OP. Please learn to be more coherent before dishing out the snappy comments.
And I also can't help but notice the distinctly crappy attitude displayed by the OP. Please learn to be more coherent before dishing out the snappy comments.
Oct 19, 2014, 9:10 am
#28
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: GRR, USA
Posts: 3,298
You can only access the Senator/Biz lounges in FRA flying SQ F...but remember from your LH forum thread you were treated like a criminal entering prison during your last FCT visit so I am sure you don't want to go back into there.
I would not advise on transferring between EWR & JFK unless you have an extra 3-6 hours to spare (depending on when you plan to arrive & depart).
But how are you booking this? You mentioned searching on UA for award flights and then gave a semi-rude response when someone mentioned you can't book SQ F with UA miles.
I would not advise on transferring between EWR & JFK unless you have an extra 3-6 hours to spare (depending on when you plan to arrive & depart).
But how are you booking this? You mentioned searching on UA for award flights and then gave a semi-rude response when someone mentioned you can't book SQ F with UA miles.
+1.....lol
Oct 19, 2014, 9:17 am
#29
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: GRR, USA
Posts: 3,298
You can only access the Senator/Biz lounges in FRA flying SQ F...but remember from your LH forum thread you were treated like a criminal entering prison during your last FCT visit so I am sure you don't want to go back into there.
I would not advise on transferring between EWR & JFK unless you have an extra 3-6 hours to spare (depending on when you plan to arrive & depart).
But how are you booking this? You mentioned searching on UA for award flights and then gave a semi-rude response when someone mentioned you can't book SQ F with UA miles.
I would not advise on transferring between EWR & JFK unless you have an extra 3-6 hours to spare (depending on when you plan to arrive & depart).
But how are you booking this? You mentioned searching on UA for award flights and then gave a semi-rude response when someone mentioned you can't book SQ F with UA miles.
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