DFW-LAX-KOA or DFW-HNL-KOA
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DFW-LAX-KOA or DFW-HNL-KOA
Planning on using an 50k AA J award from So. America zone-2 to DFW.
Multiday layover in DFW.
Then fly to KOA on same tkt.
Options are DFW-HNL on 763 then HA to KOA Plus 5k miles
or
DFW-LAX-KOA on non-NGBC planes.
Thoughts and suggestions?
THANKS
Multiday layover in DFW.
Then fly to KOA on same tkt.
Options are DFW-HNL on 763 then HA to KOA Plus 5k miles
or
DFW-LAX-KOA on non-NGBC planes.
Thoughts and suggestions?
THANKS
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I would definately choose the 763. It really makes the first day in Hawaii better, at least for me.
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What is the question? It's a 763 vs 752. Is it worth 5K to have a long flight in NGBC?
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DFW-LAX-KOA is in a regular 'domestic first class' recliners.
DFW-HNL has lie-flat seating.
I would highly recommend the DFW-HNL if you can get it.
DFW-HNL has lie-flat seating.
I would highly recommend the DFW-HNL if you can get it.
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I'm not sure you can have a multi-day layover? With one-ways, I feel like you need to go from A to B as relatively quickly as possible.
Anyway, as a frequent HI flyer, I'd do DFW-LAX-LIH. And the reasoning is simple: wifi and no need to sleep. It's a daytime flight, so I really don't see myself waking up at 6am or whatever to catch the 10am DFW-HNL 763 just so I can go back to sleep at 11am.
Now, as for the return, I would absolutely take LIH-HNL-DFW. That is a redeye, and the 763 biz seat is a delight for that purpose.
Anyway, as a frequent HI flyer, I'd do DFW-LAX-LIH. And the reasoning is simple: wifi and no need to sleep. It's a daytime flight, so I really don't see myself waking up at 6am or whatever to catch the 10am DFW-HNL 763 just so I can go back to sleep at 11am.
Now, as for the return, I would absolutely take LIH-HNL-DFW. That is a redeye, and the 763 biz seat is a delight for that purpose.
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I would take the 767 and make the connection in HNL. In addition, you have better flight times as well.
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I'm not sure you can have a multi-day layover? With one-ways, I feel like you need to go from A to B as relatively quickly as possible.
Anyway, as a frequent HI flyer, I'd do DFW-LAX-LIH. And the reasoning is simple: wifi and no need to sleep. It's a daytime flight, so I really don't see myself waking up at 6am or whatever to catch the 10am DFW-HNL 763 just so I can go back to sleep at 11am.
Now, as for the return, I would absolutely take LIH-HNL-DFW. That is a redeye, and the 763 biz seat is a delight for that purpose.
Anyway, as a frequent HI flyer, I'd do DFW-LAX-LIH. And the reasoning is simple: wifi and no need to sleep. It's a daytime flight, so I really don't see myself waking up at 6am or whatever to catch the 10am DFW-HNL 763 just so I can go back to sleep at 11am.
Now, as for the return, I would absolutely take LIH-HNL-DFW. That is a redeye, and the 763 biz seat is a delight for that purpose.
Thanks for the other advice.
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I'll be returning from KOA via HNL on the 11th. Planned this vacation very early last year. Did my parents on miles and myself on an economy ticket + SWU. I can tell you the Hawaiian airlines connection in HNL is no problem. It will be a pain that they do not check your luggage all the way through on the return, so if that is a concern, take AA metal all the way. Otherwise, I would take the 763 to HNL without hesitation.
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Appreciate all the info.
Related question:
DFW-HNL (763) awards in J are not as easy as LAX-KOA in J.
I am very flexible on flight dates.
My question is: Tkt GIG-DFW-LAX-KOA all in J, then change when 763 opens or GIG-DFW (J) and DFW-HNL in Y (voluntary downgrade) and waitlist?
ALSO- Do I add HNL-KOA to this tkt or make separate tkt?
THANKS
Related question:
DFW-HNL (763) awards in J are not as easy as LAX-KOA in J.
I am very flexible on flight dates.
My question is: Tkt GIG-DFW-LAX-KOA all in J, then change when 763 opens or GIG-DFW (J) and DFW-HNL in Y (voluntary downgrade) and waitlist?
ALSO- Do I add HNL-KOA to this tkt or make separate tkt?
THANKS
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HNL to KOA is very cheap-- so best to pay under $100 than burning an extra 5K miles. it is a short flight-- definitely 767 on the dfw/hnl vs the 737/757 DFW/LAX and then 757 lax/koa- aside from HA, there is another company called GO. www.iflygo.com The prices are competitive- HA offers similar prices, but GO may charge an extra $17 for a checked bag.
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A little of topic but similiar, booked OMA-HNL on 11/26 then over to KOA on 11/28. If I choose Hawaiian Air for HNL-KOA will there be any luggage charges as an AA Platinum?
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Silly question.
How are you getting HNL-KOA with AAdvantage miles? AA doesn't fly that route (unless I am being dense and missing something)
How are you getting HNL-KOA with AAdvantage miles? AA doesn't fly that route (unless I am being dense and missing something)
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I was able to get 4 J tickets from OMA-DFW-HNL for 37.5 but was told it would cost 5k more for HNL-KOA so we decided to do 2 nights in Honolulu and spend $68 for one way's on Hawaiian. Due of course to the scarcity of J inventory I had to put 2 of us on the 11 am and 2 on the 1 pm out of DFW. So I called Hawaiian to ask about luggage waiver ($17/bag) for Plats and was told "we try to accommodate AA elites but it is really up to the gate agent" which I thought was a fairly lame answer.
All and all pretty happy though. Going to skip the Hilton Waikoloa Village this trip rooms run $250 (plus a stupid resort fee) found a VRBO 2 blocks away sleeps 6 for $119 night; very nice (I hope - looks nice anyway). I'm a very loyal Hilton guy but this this doesn't make sense even on points - would need 2 rooms.
All and all pretty happy though. Going to skip the Hilton Waikoloa Village this trip rooms run $250 (plus a stupid resort fee) found a VRBO 2 blocks away sleeps 6 for $119 night; very nice (I hope - looks nice anyway). I'm a very loyal Hilton guy but this this doesn't make sense even on points - would need 2 rooms.