BA9 (LHR - BKK) - Y or W redemption
Jun 28, 2016, 2:39 am
#1
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BA9 (LHR - BKK) - Y or W redemption
So I have a minor dilemma... LHR - BKK booked one way in Y as a redemption with MH J on the way back.
Premium economy has now become available.
I have the 'endless legroom' seat (the aisle seat in a row of three behind a pair) though that still doesn't provide much recline or leg support.
The flight doesn't look especially heavily loaded and, if anything, is front heavy, so I don't see an upgrade in the tea leaves (or the ability to use miles for CW either).
So... given that it's more old WTP, would you do it? Cost is a factor but I'd pay the extra 30k miles + APD + change fee if I get a better night's sleep.
(Oh and frustratingly, CX J is available but I either arrive in Bangkok too late or leave London too early!)
Premium economy has now become available.
I have the 'endless legroom' seat (the aisle seat in a row of three behind a pair) though that still doesn't provide much recline or leg support.
The flight doesn't look especially heavily loaded and, if anything, is front heavy, so I don't see an upgrade in the tea leaves (or the ability to use miles for CW either).
J9 C0 DC RC IC W8 E8 T5 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M8 L7 VC SC NC QC OC G9
(Oh and frustratingly, CX J is available but I either arrive in Bangkok too late or leave London too early!)
Jun 28, 2016, 2:45 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,575
For me no way at 30k avios in the old seat
I would personally say that WT is actually fairly busy on those numbers and that they're selling high priced Y tickets and happy to upgrade into WT+ so you never know - good chance of a paid upgrade at the airport also.
I would personally say that WT is actually fairly busy on those numbers and that they're selling high priced Y tickets and happy to upgrade into WT+ so you never know - good chance of a paid upgrade at the airport also.
Jun 29, 2016, 6:41 am
#3
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Ended up going with CX J as my plans changed.
Allowing for extra sleep, a shower at HKG, and speedier passage through immigration, I think I'll probably get back 4 or 5 of those extra hours on the ground.
Allowing for extra sleep, a shower at HKG, and speedier passage through immigration, I think I'll probably get back 4 or 5 of those extra hours on the ground.
