Originally Posted by
Mwenenzi
Is that on AA under the QF earning table? Or HA or xx? AA have recently reclassified most USA domestic first to D class.
There is a thread on this in the BA forum
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...confirmed.html
And 75% sure there is a thread in the QF forum on this topic
Yep - you're right! The cost-benefit of YVR idea is even less attractive (assuming no 3-class service on AA between LAX and HNL)!
According to QF calculator for AA flights: HNL-DFW-MIA-PTY return would still earn 480 if credited entirely as business class fare codes.
The cost-benefit of these status runs has certainly taken a hit recently:
- Reclassification of "first" as business for status earn
- Removal of stopovers for the same price as a through fare
- Decline in the AUD against the USD (for Australians)
It's become cheaper to redeem into "first", though!