SM award tix PEK-HKG
Oct 21, 2011, 12:21 pm
#1
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SM award tix PEK-HKG
Has anyone ever been able to score SM award tix for intra-China flights on either CI, MU or CZ ?
And if so, for how many miles ?
And if so, for how many miles ?
Oct 21, 2011, 1:15 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2010
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The award chart is your friend. 25K r/t (no one ways at one-way pricing from DL) in Y, 45K in J. You'll have to call to book. I believe that CZ and CI are in the FlyingBlue engine, maybe MU, too. CZ and MU are definitely available on ExpertFlyer.
Oct 21, 2011, 1:44 pm
#3
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The award chart is your friend. 25K r/t (no one ways at one-way pricing from DL) in Y, 45K in J. You'll have to call to book. I believe that CZ and CI are in the FlyingBlue engine, maybe MU, too. CZ and MU are definitely available on ExpertFlyer.
Initially didn't even know who the Chinese partner airlines were - this is unfortunately typical when you call the DL premium line to inquire
Any chance you can look up availability on EF for 11/22-11/26 ? - PM please if necessary
TIA !
Oct 21, 2011, 1:59 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2011
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Another option, free to use after signing up:
http://www.wandr.me/Reward_Search/
I see availability on CZ309 and CZ310 on those dates. Connecting flights on China Eastern MU as well.
http://www.wandr.me/Reward_Search/
I see availability on CZ309 and CZ310 on those dates. Connecting flights on China Eastern MU as well.
Oct 21, 2011, 4:30 pm
#5
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Another option, free to use after signing up:
http://www.wandr.me/Reward_Search/
I see availability on CZ309 and CZ310 on those dates. Connecting flights on China Eastern MU as well.
http://www.wandr.me/Reward_Search/
I see availability on CZ309 and CZ310 on those dates. Connecting flights on China Eastern MU as well.
Anyway, it took 25 minutes but with agent #3 I was able to score my award tix on the dates I wanted and the flight numbers that you (and the tool) showed.
Initially she completely rejected my suggestions, but after contacting several other sources she returned with the flights and could not hide her surprise at the findings.
Inquiries like these seem highly unusual
