Originally Posted by
Abus15
OK so I am going to look into transferring my miles in CO. Last time I went on the CO website they said 75K/150K economy/business each way for travel to TLV.
How do I use CO points for UA? If I transfer to CO can I use any star-alliance member?? I know these quesations may sound really bad but I'm very new to all of this so I need a little more guidance?
Is the best way to find flights by calling the airline or searching online?
Step one - you need to join the relevant FF program, in order to have somewhere to transfer the MR points into miles.
Assuming you use CO (if you can get availability, that's a great TLV option - as is AC, both have very nice business class seats on that route) then join CO's program (and/or AC).
Step Two - Once you have done that, check availability and choose the flights you would like. CO will actually hold your seat for you for a day, if you tell them you are going to be using MR points to exchange into miles.
Step Three - Once you have a reserved miles booking, go online (or on the phone) and transfer the MR points to CO. It should be almost instantaneous, normally.
Step Four - Once the miles have been transferred, call up (or login) to CO and finalize the free ticket, pay the taxes, etc etc.
Step Five - Enjoy the trip, and be grateful you didn't pay $1800 to endure 13 hours each way in a cramped/uncomfortable/dirty seat in the back :-)