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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 3:34 am
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Originally Posted by MikeFromTokyo
How many miles are needed to upgrade to first class from HKG to JFK?
105K is correct https://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/rede...ghtawardfinder

Originally Posted by MikeFromTokyo
(the BKK-HKG segment may be a two-class aircraft, FWIW)
I'm sticking my neck out a bit here and am happy to have more experienced FTers correct me, but - I believe you can just upgrade the HKG-JFK-HKG as a round trip alone.

Originally Posted by MikeFromTokyo
Also, will CX allow me to waitlist for an upgrade?
Yes (I've tried)

Originally Posted by MikeFromTokyo
Will they give me time to transfer Amex MR points to Asia Miles?
No miles needed to waitlist.

If both segments cleared, you get a week if you have 70% of required miles. And see PM.
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