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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 5:32 pm
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Kitaka
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Hong Kong, Basel
Programs: IHG Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, AsiaMiles
Posts: 57
Upgrade or straight redemption?

Hello everybody, sorry for this question but I'm still not sure what best to do. I have around 160K miles and would like to redeem a flight to London during July to August for me and my wife. From straight redemption, only availability is J class but the dates suit me fine (17th July - 22nd August). Would my miles be of better value if I redeem 1 business class flight and purchase 1 ticket (either in PE or Y), or purchase 2 tickets and upgrade them with miles? I usually just redeem directly, so am not familiar with mileage upgrades. Would my chances be high or would I still be waitlisted? (I am only MPC green) I don't mind sitting in a lower class myself, but would like to treat my wife instead. Thanks a lot for your patience!
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