I thought my moment was when I did my first 7 segment coast-to-coast MR some years ago - all in UA Y, no less. And right on its heels, followed up with a coast-to-coast, non-MR trip on US, again in Y.

But I think I have a new moment now ... Two years ago I burnt miles on a business class ticket for the first time. The choice was between 80k miles in Y or 120k miles in J from the US to India. Difference of 40k miles, hmm.. To J or not to J, that was the question. After a lot of soul-searching, I decided to do it. It's not like I would pay for such a ticket anyway, I said. So might as well enjoy the joys of J on long-haul. Good trip, it was.

Now to the moment I was referring to. Two weeks ago I was planning a trip home over the holidays, ALB to BLR. This time I didn't even consider burning miles for a Y ticket. The order in which I searched:
- Get an award ticket in the business cabin
- If that doesn't work out, chop off an arm, a leg and three fingers from the other hand -- all for a seat in Y. (Prices were ridiculous for the dates I wanted).


I am happy to say that all my limbs are intact (knock on wood!) and that I board the flight next week!