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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 11:56 pm
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kyym
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SAN
Programs: Current: UA 1K, AA EXP; BA Silver; Former: EK Gold (2004-11), LH SEN (2007-14)
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Originally Posted by pdquick
I think you have amazingly, comprehensive nailed it.

Financially, I think your savings from the fare buy-up on your international UA/LH flights are going to balance out, if not exceed your expenses on fuel surcharge fees and taxes on BA.
Thanks! But the buy-ups are usually on work (though they usually insist on the lowest fare, the W can often get reimbursed), while the YQ on BA is personal reward travel and so the hit is closer to home

I've heard that the BA YQ on award travel is bad - can anyone provide some examples of how bad?

Thanks!
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