Originally Posted by
RWMA
We are looking to either use AA Miles to fly business from Philadelphia to Cairo or to possibly use AA system wide upgrades. Looking for help in deciding which airlines would be best to use providing they are all part of the one one alliance. Alos not sure what routes would be best to use as there are no direct flights from PHL. And finally would it be best to use the miles to fly business or to book economy and use the system wide upgrades.
You should read these threads:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ssistance.html (you'll be looking for MileSAAver award seats, and this thread explains how, where, etc.)
QR is a decent airline and you avoid paying the high YQ fees BA will charge you for flying BA. IB has YQ, but much lower than BA.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...aster-thd.html (After you read that, this addresses QR specifically.)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...es-2015-a.html (Further details the rules pertaining to awards on AA partner airlines.)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...er-thread.html (About SWU - can only be used in AA marketed and operated flights.)
Use the interactive
oneworld map and schedule to see which
oneworld airlines can get you to Cairo.
Link.
Please read over at least the Wikiposts at the top of the pages of those threads, then feel free to ask further questions in the relevant threads. In particular, the SAAver Help Desk thread is dedicated to your interest.
We will close this thread so you can proceed. Good luck with your plans!
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