Experience redeeming VX miles on International Partners
Feb 28, 2017, 4:03 pm
#106
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
As of today, is it still possible to redeem VX points for flights, specifically Virgin Australia flights to SYD or BNB?
Or is it no longer possible bc it's now merged with AS officially? I havent transfer my VX points yet to AS since I dont think there is a deadline to do so (yet)
Or is it no longer possible bc it's now merged with AS officially? I havent transfer my VX points yet to AS since I dont think there is a deadline to do so (yet)
Feb 28, 2017, 6:05 pm
#107
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 114
https://www.virginamerica.com/cms/el...rline-partners
They say it's still possible. Check the flights on delta.com.
They say it's still possible. Check the flights on delta.com.
Feb 28, 2017, 6:07 pm
#108
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 114
Something has changed with VA and VX. VA seems to now release most awards under 72 hours which causes an issue with the burn desk. They are now standing firm with the 72 hour requirement. Apparently they had enough issues where tickets were not processing correctly under that timeframe.
Mar 12, 2017, 10:52 pm
#109
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: New York City
Posts: 3,505
Hello all
Does anyone know where one can determine the amount of Elevate points required for Emirates flights? I am looking for SYD-DXB and possibly SYD-DXB-CDG (if I have enough!) I tried looking on the website, but the city selector tool on the Emirates partner page seems to be locked to SFO! I am looking for Biz or First (but believe First is not an option).
Thanks!
Does anyone know where one can determine the amount of Elevate points required for Emirates flights? I am looking for SYD-DXB and possibly SYD-DXB-CDG (if I have enough!) I tried looking on the website, but the city selector tool on the Emirates partner page seems to be locked to SFO! I am looking for Biz or First (but believe First is not an option).
Thanks!
Mar 15, 2017, 10:19 am
#112
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, UA Silver, Hilton Gold, Hertz Pres Circle
Posts: 1,509
I don't think the award partner calculator is programmed anymore. It's still there, but doesn't allow me to change any cities out of the default "SFO."
Apr 1, 2017, 6:38 pm
#114
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: YYZ, HKG, MFM
Programs: AC35K, AS MVP, WS Gold, ITA EP, Marriott Plat, Hyatt-Explorist, IHG Diamond
Posts: 2,019
I just booked from BKK-HKG in J for 15k VX miles and $21.50 fee. The agent originally quoted me $200 USD. I thought she was "April fooling" me at first 
looking forward to my first EK flight.
looking forward to my first EK flight.
Apr 2, 2017, 4:42 am
#115
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,208
Apr 2, 2017, 12:46 pm
#116
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: YYZ, HKG, MFM
Programs: AC35K, AS MVP, WS Gold, ITA EP, Marriott Plat, Hyatt-Explorist, IHG Diamond
Posts: 2,019
Apr 3, 2017, 4:23 pm
#117
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: YVR, KUL
Programs: AC, MH, BA, AF-KL
Posts: 2,903
Is it confirmed that SQ awards are dead? I tried booking a simple SIN-BKK award (which I know for sure has partner space) but the agent couldn't see anything in Y and J.
If there's no hope of booking SQ awards then I'll have to transfer my miles to AS for other uses
If there's no hope of booking SQ awards then I'll have to transfer my miles to AS for other uses
Apr 3, 2017, 7:28 pm
#118
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: YYZ, HKG, MFM
Programs: AC35K, AS MVP, WS Gold, ITA EP, Marriott Plat, Hyatt-Explorist, IHG Diamond
Posts: 2,019
Yes, unfortunately, It seems like most partner redemption are limited now except EK. Transferring to AS might be a good option for you.
Apr 4, 2017, 3:06 am
#119
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,208
Apr 4, 2017, 9:47 am
#120
Join Date: Mar 2015
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, SPG Plat, UA GS
Posts: 238
SQ awards have been tough for about a year now
