Asia Miles sweetspots from Vancouver, Canada?
Jul 17, 2019, 6:54 pm
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Asia Miles sweetspots from Vancouver, Canada?
I did a bit of research and it seems like YVR-JFK is a good redemption in J at 50k AM. However, redemption level is similar to Avios? Still a good deal?
Any other suggestions on the best redemption for someone based in YVR?
Any other suggestions on the best redemption for someone based in YVR?
Jul 17, 2019, 10:30 pm
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Seriously, go to Hong Kong.
50k miles in business is very standard in the N. America region. There is nothing really that sweet.
50k miles in business is very standard in the N. America region. There is nothing really that sweet.
Jul 18, 2019, 12:41 am
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Does CX release more award space for its own program compared to Avios or Alaska?
Is it possible to search for award space without any Asia Miles?
Jul 18, 2019, 1:22 am
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We all wish that happens. But no - 60K AM for Y.
Unless you need to take care of business in New York, it is not worth it to take YVR-JFK with CX because it is extremely overpriced, according to Google (like double).
FT reports that partner awards are generally easier to book than AM.
Yes - you simply need the account. No mile is needed in the account.
Unless you need to take care of business in New York, it is not worth it to take YVR-JFK with CX because it is extremely overpriced, according to Google (like double).
Yes - you simply need the account. No mile is needed in the account.
Jul 18, 2019, 2:11 am
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We all wish that happens. But no - 60K AM for Y.
Unless you need to take care of business in New York, it is not worth it to take YVR-JFK with CX because it is extremely overpriced, according to Google (like double).
FT reports that partner awards are generally easier to book than AM.
Yes - you simply need the account. No mile is needed in the account.
Unless you need to take care of business in New York, it is not worth it to take YVR-JFK with CX because it is extremely overpriced, according to Google (like double).
FT reports that partner awards are generally easier to book than AM.
Yes - you simply need the account. No mile is needed in the account.
Jul 18, 2019, 2:34 am
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AM is never designed to be a worldwide program, but a regional based program (I believe the name Asia Miles speaks for itself). AM's presence in Canada is mainly due to the large population immigration from Hong Kong during the 90s.
Also - the point of AM is being the cash cow for CX, rather than an actual reward program (Note - MPC is the FFP). With the 3-year expiration policy, many AM get expired and forfeited back to CX. Also - many AM award tickets are based on miles earned through credit cards (i.e. a cheque from the banks).
FWIW - it is easier to book funfare than getting an AM award.
Also - the point of AM is being the cash cow for CX, rather than an actual reward program (Note - MPC is the FFP). With the 3-year expiration policy, many AM get expired and forfeited back to CX. Also - many AM award tickets are based on miles earned through credit cards (i.e. a cheque from the banks).
FWIW - it is easier to book funfare than getting an AM award.
Jul 18, 2019, 2:37 am
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AM is never designed to be a worldwide program, but a regional based program (I believe the name Asia Miles speaks for itself). AM's presence in Canada is mainly due to the large population immigration from Hong Kong during the 90s.
Also - the point of AM is being the cash cow for CX, rather than an actual reward program (Note - MPC is the FFP). With the 3-year expiration policy, many AM get expired and forfeited back to CX. Also - many AM award tickets are based on miles earned through credit cards (i.e. a cheque from the banks).
FWIW - it is easier to book funfare than getting an AM award.
AM is never designed to be a worldwide program, but a regional based program (I believe the name Asia Miles speaks for itself). AM's presence in Canada is mainly due to the large population immigration from Hong Kong during the 90s.
Also - the point of AM is being the cash cow for CX, rather than an actual reward program (Note - MPC is the FFP). With the 3-year expiration policy, many AM get expired and forfeited back to CX. Also - many AM award tickets are based on miles earned through credit cards (i.e. a cheque from the banks).
FWIW - it is easier to book funfare than getting an AM award.
Jul 18, 2019, 3:02 am
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Jul 18, 2019, 3:09 am
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But that can be said of any program with award availability right? I just looked at the points for redemption and I think I'm probably better off just moving everything to Avios.
Jul 18, 2019, 3:29 am
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https://www.ideaworkscompany.com/wp-...eport-2019.pdf
While there is always a reliability issue, some programs do deliver what they have promised.
But FWIW - CX is never one of them.
Jul 18, 2019, 8:08 pm
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AM is never designed to be a worldwide program, but a regional based program (I believe the name Asia Miles speaks for itself). AM's presence in Canada is mainly due to the large population immigration from Hong Kong during the 90s.
Also - the point of AM is being the cash cow for CX, rather than an actual reward program (Note - MPC is the FFP). With the 3-year expiration policy, many AM get expired and forfeited back to CX. Also - many AM award tickets are based on miles earned through credit cards (i.e. a cheque from the banks).
FWIW - it is easier to book funfare than getting an AM award.
AM is never designed to be a worldwide program, but a regional based program (I believe the name Asia Miles speaks for itself). AM's presence in Canada is mainly due to the large population immigration from Hong Kong during the 90s.
Also - the point of AM is being the cash cow for CX, rather than an actual reward program (Note - MPC is the FFP). With the 3-year expiration policy, many AM get expired and forfeited back to CX. Also - many AM award tickets are based on miles earned through credit cards (i.e. a cheque from the banks).
FWIW - it is easier to book funfare than getting an AM award.
What do you think are the best uses of AM from the US (east coast esp.?) BA to Europe with some (but not exorbitant) YQ? Anything else?
Jul 18, 2019, 8:43 pm
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As a cash ticket, YVR-JFK on CX is actually perfectly competitive with other nonstops (at the times when they exist); the one-stops are pretty grueling, with the options being an 11+ hour day flight, or a 7-plus-hour flight that requires a later-evening connection in PDX. There is often some AM availability in Y...
Jul 19, 2019, 12:35 pm
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1. AM Upgrade.
2. Partner award on AA domestic.
Jul 20, 2019, 11:55 pm
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You can do YVR-HKG-SEA in J w/ 85k miles... just saying(because technically it's an one-way from YVR to SEA with a HKG stopover).
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