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Old Sep 23, 2017, 6:20 am
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Originally Posted by rads60
how could I actually purchase the above 1000TP ticket online? or does it have to involve a discussion with a travel agent (pushing the cost up) ?
You'll need to copy and paste the itinerary from ITA Matrix across to https://bookwithmatrix.com/; this website will generate a link to the AA website with all the flights pre-populated, so you just need to input your details, etc.

https://www.aa.com/booking/passenger...e&locale=en_US
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 6:33 am
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Some great info on this thread.

Thanks folks!
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 6:43 am
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Have you noticed your return LHR/DUB is in November not October?
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 6:45 am
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Looks like 1st class filled up on the return part of that itinerary.

Is there a way to find out the dates for this deal...ie. when does it expire...I'm wanting for April/May'18 onwards.
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 6:45 am
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Originally Posted by ben1991
I would suggest this TP run to Phoenix - you'll get 1,000 TP's and will be able to enjoy First class on the TATL and Transcon legs. Much cheaper than £5,000 too!

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Yup...that'll work as well...
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 6:52 am
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Originally Posted by snaxmuppet
All flights will be business class and if I can fly on the A380 or 787 the so much the better.

I live in Plymouth so starting at Newquay or Exeter would be convenient
I live in the West country and recall last week seeing an A380 flying overhead on it's way to Newquay.
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 7:00 am
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i'm getting business only on the LAX-JFK-LHR flights on the return trip? is this the same for everyone/ anyway to get 1st or it not available due to lack of availability?
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 7:01 am
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Originally Posted by rads60
i'm getting business only on the LAX-JFK-LHR flights on the return trip? is this the same for everyone/ anyway to get 1st or it not available due to lack of availability?
Still booking into First for me.
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 7:09 am
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Originally Posted by Agent69
I live in the West country and recall last week seeing an A380 flying overhead on it's way to Newquay.
An A380 would comfortably get in and out of St Mawgan.
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 7:26 am
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Originally Posted by rossmacd
I would suggest reading the TP Run thread - you can get about 700 TPs relatively easily for about £1,200 on occasion, but it seems you have quite a few stopovers which will be pushing the price up significantly. Happy to help create a routing of you spot something of interest.

The TP Run thread regulars will cry at the price above



I would also consider toing your run to the USA via HEL that will get you some more points and a routing on Finnair!
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 8:18 am
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Originally Posted by ben1991
Still booking into First for me.
any tips the return part is booking first/ business/ business on the same flight on the itinerary you posted?
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 8:33 am
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Originally Posted by Fly_By_Wire
An A380 would comfortably get in and out of St Mawgan.
The runway length might be long enough but will the runway have the strength to bear the weight of the A380? Also, I doubt that the taxiways would bear the load without being upgraded.
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 8:48 am
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Great info thx.

Answering a couple of the questions...

I have a LHR - PHL - LHR already booked for end Oct so that is why I only need about 700 TPs.

I have no desire to stopover anywhere. In fact, stopping over means hotels and it bumps up the cost. This is a flying trip and I will stopover only when necessary.

I travel to the USA several times a year and so I was avoiding any Islamic countries. I really don't want any issues with the US immigration (I have a B1/2 visa). If I did visit say... IST or DXB would I be OK entering the USA?

I'll look at those suggestions for alternative routes later.

Many thanks for taking the time to help
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 9:29 am
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PS... forgot to say... I can't wait and book in advance. I have to depart on 26-28th September and return before 5th or 6th October. If I can keep it to 7 or so days that would be good.
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Old Sep 23, 2017, 9:58 am
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Originally Posted by ben1991
I would suggest this TP run to Phoenix - you'll get 1,000 TP's and will be able to enjoy First class on the TATL and Transcon legs. Much cheaper than £5,000 too!

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This is a fantastic itinerary for the cost.
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