Originally Posted by
caz312
you are probably going to have to do this the hard way
- read the sticky at the top
- check possible routings through staralliance.com
- sign up for and check the redemption availability on ANA
- once found call the ICC and ask for the flights one at a time
OK, that's what I did
So after many hours of searching, playing with routes and dates I have progressed quite a way but just wanted to check a couple of things with experienced members here before I call up the line and try to book.
So I am going from LHR to NAN
I believe I can have one stop on the way, free of charge - correct?
In which case I plan to route myself via BKK for a couple of weeks - a stop of 2 weeks is OK, right? All I could see on the BMI site was
Outside of Europe one stop-over is permitted. A stop-over is a lapse of at least 24 hours between your arrival and departure at any transfer point
I want to travel business class and have found the following options:
LHR -FRA - BKK flying with LH
or
LHR - BKK with TG
(there is also LHR - CPH - BKK but SK's business class doesn't look any more tempting than TG)
It looks like LH have lie-flat beds whereas TG do not - so tempted to go for LH here. Altho TG has F class but wasn't planning on spending the extra - unless it's worth it? Any comments on those two airlines? I couldn't check LX's availability thru the ANA tool - is their business cabin worth it?
Then onwards 2 weeks later:
BKK - AKL - NAN
Can anyone see any fatal error in routing that a novice like me has made?
As far as availability goes, I have found some dates with space in business.
Thanks again!