Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Washington, D.C. suburbs
Programs: United, US Air, BA, Delta, AMR, Virgin American
Posts: 63
Using AA points for LAX-SYD segment of a flight
Hi folks,
I'm flying DCA-LAX-SYD October 9, returning to DCA October 25, and I'd like your help on using AA points for the LAX-SYD segment. I don't fly much so I'm not savvy about using points. I bought my ticket in February, and recently a friend suggested I have enough points that I don't need to travel in cattle car for the long flight from LAX-SYD.
I have 243,723 AA miles and 2,560 loyalty points.
To upgrade to premium economy on the LAX-SYD segment AA says I need 281.3k miles, but that's more than what a friend says AA requires for a straight LAX-SYD flight if I use imiles, rather than upgrade. So what's the best strategy at this point? I paid $1448.41 when I booked my ticket in February.
I'm currently booked DCA-LAX Flt AA1617, on October 9, then LAX-SYD on Flt 73 the same day, and returning SYD-LAX October 25 on AA Flt 72, and then connecting to LAX-DCA on Flt. 2828.
I'd love to be able to use points for once. Thanks for your help.