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Nov 15, 2013, 9:33 pm

#2086

Ktownjules

Join Date: Nov 2013

Programs: Aeroplan

Posts: 10

Hi,
I need some help...I am trying to figure out a plan for a trip leaving after December 28 and returning mid-February. I am trying to navigate the forums to figure out how to avoid scamcharges and get the best bang for my miles. A few questions...
How do you search using segments?
How do I book this mini RTW trips?
I gladly welcome any advice.
Thanks,

Nov 15, 2013, 11:49 pm

#2087

whatthe

Join Date: May 2009

Posts: 18

Hello I want to book business or first class mini RTW trip from Vancouver in may or June

I would like to stop at ICN(2 weeks) and BKK or HKT( 5days) then to CDG or LHR (2-3weeks). I would like to minimize numbers of flights and I am quite flexible in terms of dates and orders of destinations.

I would really appreciate someone can help me with possible itineraries in May . I thank you for all your help in advance.

Look forward to hearing your advice.

Nov 16, 2013, 3:16 am

#2088

erik19283

Join Date: Aug 2012

Posts: 668

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ktownjules

Do you even have any idea where you would like to go?

Nov 16, 2013, 3:28 am

#2089

erik19283

Join Date: Aug 2012

Posts: 668

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatthe

flisea.com would be your friend!

Nov 16, 2013, 9:06 am

#2090

Ktownjules

Join Date: Nov 2013

Programs: Aeroplan

Posts: 10

Quote:

Originally Posted by erik19283

Do you even have any idea where you would like to go?

I want to go to Thailand and from there I am open. I have eight weeks available starting December 28, 2013.
Indonesia and Vietnam would be great additions to the journey.

Nov 16, 2013, 10:24 am

#2091

whatthe

Join Date: May 2009

Posts: 18

Thanks Erik19283

Nov 16, 2013, 8:56 pm

#2092

erik19283

Join Date: Aug 2012

Posts: 668

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ktownjules

I want to go to Thailand and from there I am open. I have eight weeks available starting December 28, 2013.
Indonesia and Vietnam would be great additions to the journey.

And where would you leave from? Do you have enough miles for economy or business class (or even first)?

Just like I suggested another poster, flisea.com is a very nice tool to use as it gives you information about YQ (scam charges), so you can pick your flights to avoid them. Just search from your home airport to your destination and see what comes up.

As for booking, if you do something fairly simple, like going from point A to B, then going from B to C and later C to A, you can most likely do it through Aeroplan's web site and save the $30+tax fee they charge if you call, but if you have 2 stopovers in addition to your destination, then you'll have to call for sure.

Nov 17, 2013, 8:23 am

#2093

flyCsG

Join Date: Sep 2013

Posts: 130

I am flying UA-LX-CA-SQ-OZ-UA in J, with one UA segment in Y. Other than UA, all other airlines permit 2 carry-ons for J. Would I have any luck going with 2?

Nov 17, 2013, 1:06 pm

#2094

d00little

Join Date: Dec 2009

Posts: 73

Could someone please tell me if this itinerary meets the maximum MPM guideline.

YYC-SFO-NRT(stop)-ICN(stop)-HKG-SIN-IST-AMS(stop)-ZRH-YUL-YYC (22,543 mi)
http://www.gcmap.com/mapui?P=YYC-SFO...MS-ZRH-YUL-YYC

Nov 17, 2013, 2:14 pm

#2095

tng11

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: YYZ

Posts: 1,669

Quote:

Originally Posted by d00little

YYC-SIN
MPM5 Atlantic: 14487
MPM5 Pacific: 10416

You're looking good both ways - but that's assuming SIN is considered your point of turnaround (I assume it is because it's the farthest point from YYC.)

If they consider ICN your POT - then you're way over MPM on the return, as through the Pacific, MPM5 is 6948, through the Atlantic, 13646.

Last edited by tng11; Nov 17, 2013 at 2:22 pm

Nov 17, 2013, 2:20 pm

#2096

mileageking

Join Date: Jan 2008

Posts: 3,946

Quote:

Originally Posted by d00little

Valid itinerary.

Nov 17, 2013, 3:05 pm

#2097

krayZpaving

Join Date: Sep 2008

Location: YVR

Programs: AC*SE-MM, BA Bronze, Marriott Titanium & lifetime Plat

Posts: 1,820

Invalid surely - three stops (if SIN is the POT, that is your destination).

Nov 17, 2013, 3:36 pm

#2098

mileageking

Join Date: Jan 2008

Posts: 3,946

It's valid. SIN isn't POT, it's a connection <24hrs

Nov 17, 2013, 3:44 pm

#2099

tng11

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: YYZ

Posts: 1,669

Quote:

Originally Posted by mileageking

It's valid. SIN isn't POT, it's a connection <24hrs

If ICN is the POT, then how is it valid?

ICN-HKG-SIN-IST-AMS-ZRH-YUL-YYC completely blows the MPM out of the water - it's more than 10% over MPM5.

Nov 17, 2013, 3:46 pm

#2100

mileageking

Join Date: Jan 2008

Posts: 3,946

Quote:

Originally Posted by tng11

If ICN is the POT, then how is it valid?

ICN-HKG-SIN-IST-AMS-ZRH-YUL-YYC completely blows the MPM out of the water - it's more than 10% over MPM5.

Just make SIN as POT. Sometimes you can be over MPM however if routing is valid from a *A carrier, you should be good.