Originally Posted by
fiveninerzero
Incorrect. DL hubs it up in NRT. Also, you have more airlines to potentially redeem on with DL in that region, even if their miles are a ripoff. Try KE, MU, CZ, MH, CI, VN, etc. And make sure you call them up instead of attempting to use their crappy website.
Is NRT the only Asian hub? Anything in China/HK? How are the premium products on the Asian airlines you listed?
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Ran a dummy booking for two (2) business class tix for March 2012 on through BAEC: TPE-HKG-CDG r/t (had to run the booking from TPE to get the CX partner flights). Cost = (160k + $484.81) X 2 tix = 320k + $969.62. *In reality, I'd add a stopover/open jaw getting something like HKG-CDG-FCO-HKG, but that's gotta be done over the phone.
So, comparing between Delta vs. BA Biz Class tix for March 2012:
- Delta SkyMiles via Air France = 120k + $141.90
- BA Miles via Cathay Pacific = 160k + $484.81
Is CX Biz worth the additional 40k and YQ fees?