Originally Posted by
Toddcan
Just came up at a meeting today that I'm being asked to go to a tech meeting in Australia. I'm in Niagara, so flying out of YYZ (or Buff). I would MUCH prefer to get Aeroplan miles for this flight, so this restricts me on airlines. Also, VP has approved business class seats as long as they are <$5k return
A quick search from YYZ-MEL shows that I cannot find Aeroplan earning business seats for that price range.
I see Southern China Airlines for about $4k - but no miles. I'll take no miles over not sitting in a business class lay flat, of course. (reviews on Southern China seem OK if flying business - confirm?)
So, I'm jumping in here to see if I am missing something - or someone has suggestions I'm oblivious to.
I'm slightly flexible on dates, but it's looking like leaving YYZ on Feb 18, and returning on the 25th (not yet confirmed).
Can do it. I have to be in Australia every 10-12 Weeks per year.
I do it every year once I used up my upgrade & want to fly in premium class.You have to be creative.
Have to be flexible in day of travel.Start your trip in Toronto. Starting in BUF will add $1500.00 bringing the cost to $7000.00
From YYZ you are looking @ 5700+ under 6K I am finding for FEB & MAR 2017.