Originally Posted by
moondog
@modo: it's worth pressing ctrip a little to get confirmed on the nx flight but if that fails sha-hkg is a wonderful use of ba points (I often hope that spring is sold out so I can justify the luxury of ka).
Just used 30K on a weekend in BKK with the missus and am running low. And I value 100K BA Avios at US$150 minimum the way I deploy them. So why should I subsidise NASDAQ listed ctrip who dwarf probably even Expedia (research needed by me I concede) something exceeding US$300 per pax of opportunity costs?? (see ferry cost below and ignoring the value of my time)
Returning home to Macau via HK more than doubles my journey time. And costs another US$30 each for the ferry.
ctrip today are offering the proferred China Eastern flight at 1258 Rmb and the Air China/Air Macau flight I have demanded at 358Rmn - both plus tax.
Is that case closed - ctrip is not fit for purpose?