Originally Posted by cadogan
So.....what is their best option? They can buy upto 25,000 skywards miles each i belive - the 17,000 each that they would need for this trip to be done entirely by airmiles would cost them $425 each. Otherwise, they have more than enough miles already to upgrade - but i am assuming that an economy fare that is permissable for upgrade would cost a whole lot more than $425?
Finally, this trip will be a huge treat for my parents - they have never travelled business class before despite pretty extensive travel - and so in your opinion, would they have a more enjoyable experience do you think doing the Colombo/Male trip or the Tanzania trip?
Thank you very much in advance for any help!
Skywards is excellent in one way and terrible in another.
It is excellent in the way that ALL ECONOMY FARES ARE UPGRADEABLE!!!
It is terrible in the way that J rewards cost 2 x the Y rewards - which is ALOT. I would definately recommend upgrading with miles - they even confirm it before.
It really depends what they like - personally i prefer the peace of the Maldives vs Tanzania. It comes down to Romance / Relaxation vs Adventure
but i agree - very little is going on in the Maldvies - its for people that enjoy doing nothing
