Alaska reward from SEA for 3, need help
thinking of getting Alaska Credit card to get 25,000 points and companion pass for family of 3 trip in 2014 spring break or summer in US, I just check few cities looks like most 12.5K points is for Delta or mix AA/Alaska, :confused: then I can't use my companion pass to go with pay ticket, just wondering can anyone give me some suggestions, which city will be easy to get reward space?
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Originally Posted by ecgz88
(Post 21319848)
I just check few cities looks like most 12.5K points is for Delta or mix AA/Alaska, :confused: then I can't use my companion pass,
If you have a family of 3 and want to maximize the redemption, book two tickets cash (using the companion pass) and the 3rd ticket using points. This way, your family of 3 basically only pays for one ticket. |
Originally Posted by todd-r
(Post 21322694)
You cannot use your companion pass with reward tickets.
Originally Posted by ecgz88
just wondering can anyone give me some suggestions, which city will be easy to get reward space?
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Thanks! yes that's what I mean try to find 1 pay cash+ 1 companion pass+ 1 reward ticket, but all the lowest reward ticket I found was mixes AA or DL
I will leave seattle/Bellingham, and try to go to somewhere in US East (New York/DC/Florida....) or Texas which normally tickets will be more expensive
Originally Posted by missydarlin
(Post 21323946)
I think the poster's concern is also that they can't use a companion pass on a flight that mixes AA or DL, which is what he/she is finding for low level awards.
It would help to know where you're starting, and where you want to go |
Originally Posted by ecgz88
(Post 21326872)
Thanks! yes that's what I mean try to find 1 pay cash+ 1 companion pass+ 1 reward ticket, but all the lowest reward ticket I found was mixes AA or DL
I will leave seattle/Bellingham, and try to go to somewhere in US East (New York/DC/Florida....) or Texas which normally tickets will be more expensive |
Keep looking for sales. For example, Delta just had a surprise sale on its nonstop SEA-JFK flights for $185 roundtrip. Similar deals pop up for other cities; Dallas and Houston often go for $200 roundtrip, Nashville goes for $250 roundtrip. Bellingham and Vancouver will occasionally have some good deals, but those will usually require multiple connections. It will generally be more expensive to fly during spring break and summer, though deals can be found. Have possible dates and a budget in mind and be ready to purchase tickets as soon as you see availability at a price which is acceptable for you.
Note also that super saver award travel does not always coincide with which flights are the cheapest. Availability on the AS transcons can be very tight and making a connection can often be cheaper as flyers will often pay a premium for a nonstop flight. |
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