Originally Posted by cyborg

I just completed a journey from LAX to HND in F connecting HND to BKK in C and must say that the service and experience for a measly 75K miles was extraordinary. Crew on both flights was fantastic. The F segment was 8/8 full and still I had what seamed liked unlimited pours of the Billecart Salmon Cuvée 2008 which was delicious. The strange thing was having selected the western meal I was served everything listed on the menu...ugh... way to much food, but thats why we play the game? I consider this a tie. I was extremely satisfied with what they served, but full to the point of not being able to enjoy desert or choco pieces after. They did offer a caviar plate later in the flight with the waffle pieces and smoked salmon w/cream cheese(?) which I actually liked better than the traditional eggy weggy sides. The lounge experience was awesome; fresh sushi and decent JAL curry followed by a trip upstairs to the JAL Salon for a glass of Yamazaki 12...yum. The onward flight was nice and trhe crew were wonderful. japanese breakfast served 2 hrs before landing was just ok, but based on my experiences on other airlines quite decent.

75K for this...yeah great value. For 100K or whatever the new price is using ASMP...well ok then, I'm in. Not happy about the price increase, but still worth it. The problem is finding availibility and with recent AS route changes, finding value in AS bookings that would create another opportunity going forward is the current challange as my home dep airport is better suited for UAL considering the US destinations I travel to.

Cheers,

-Cyborg