Originally Posted by DrBeeper
Problem: I have to fly from Ohio to JNB. I can take AA/BA through LHR or NW/KLM through AMS. AA gives my 150% EQM while NW only gives 100%. AA is about $1,500 more expensive.
How does the seating compare? I can pay an additional $4,000 and get NW/KLM biz class. Is it "worth it"? I am 6'4.
Can you use miles to upgrade... (purchase Y/B ticket and upgrade from that) ... I've done the JNB-AMS and it's a long flight. As tall as you are you might want to look into it. Also check out the recent threads about day of departure mileage upgrades using NW miles on KL flights...