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Sep 28, 2007 | 5:03 am

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skywalkerLAX

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Programs: AA EXP LT GLD 1MM, BA GLD, NH/UA*G, Hyatt GLB, Marr Tit LT PLT, IHG Dia, HH Dia, MGM NOIR, Hertz PC

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer

In my experience *A is much better for awards between NZ/Oz and Europe than OW, especially in premium cabins, and with lots of routing options. That said, M&M awards are not cheap (in general AA awards require a fraction of the number of miles).

That was the case, however after the withdrawal of the OS connection VIE-KUL/SIN-SYD it´s pretty much a hassle to get out of southeast asia. Sure, you still can fly on LH to SIN, BKK, NRT but to get a connection on SQ,TG,NH

I dont want to push AAdvantage in heaven but everytime I tried to get an AAward down under I got one. Usually like FRA-SIN-SYD (QF) ; FRA-HKG-SYD (CX) ^

I also got a oneWorld award that I cancelled again: LAX-BNE(QF)-HKG(CX)-LAX (CX) in C for only 130K

@ OP:

Credit Cards are ok so far but always consider where you spend your money! If it´s out of the "Eurozone" you pay a fee for all transactions ! Plus the fact that the CC application bonus isnt something special. I would also go with a programm that allows you to reach status fast and has it´s advantages. A 100% bonus as AA PLT (50k per year) sounds much better than 25% bonus for LH SEN (100k per year & cheap booking classes earn only 50%).

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