Best use of Chase UR points for USA Mainland>Hawaii trip [Consolidated]
Nov 4, 2021, 9:10 am
#136
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I want to book HA for SFO-HNL and was looking for opinions. I cannot use UA since they will no longer take in-cabin pets to Hawaii. That leaves me with HA or Alaska who do allow it.
Any advice? Gotchas? My concern is that there is only 1 daily non-stop and if it doesn't go, well, we could get stuck.
Any advice? Gotchas? My concern is that there is only 1 daily non-stop and if it doesn't go, well, we could get stuck.
BA Avios can be redeemed on AS, but only when low-tier award seats are available. (If an AS award seat is available on aa.com, you should also be able to book it with BA Avios.)
Is flying out of SJC an option? Both HA and WN fly SJC-HNL.
Nov 4, 2021, 9:28 am
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Thank you. Yes, I've checked the fares and am actually trying to burn some of my points. The HA fares are near $400, plus the comfort seat fee. I can't fly out of SJC, I need SFO, with LAX a second choice.
Nov 4, 2021, 9:48 am
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From LAX, there's a lot more competition to HNL. AA, AS, and WN all ply that route (in addition to UA). If you can find "SAAver" award seats at aa.com on either AA or AS metal, redeeming BA Avios for those flights would likely be your best bet. Chase UR points -- if you hold a qualifying Chase card -- can also be transferred to WN.
Nov 4, 2021, 9:54 am
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From LAX, there's a lot more competition to HNL. AA, AS, and WN all ply that route (in addition to UA). If you can find "SAAver" award seats at aa.com on either AA or AS metal, redeeming BA Avios for those flights would likely be your best bet. Chase UR points -- if you hold a qualifying Chase card -- can also be transferred to WN.
Nov 4, 2021, 10:02 am
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Nov 4, 2021, 10:08 am
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Nov 4, 2021, 10:10 am
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Nov 4, 2021, 10:11 am
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Nov 4, 2021, 1:25 pm
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I want to book HA for SFO-HNL and was looking for opinions. I cannot use UA since they will no longer take in-cabin pets to Hawaii. That leaves me with HA or Alaska who do allow it.
Any advice? Gotchas? My concern is that there is only 1 daily non-stop and if it doesn't go, well, we could get stuck.
Any advice? Gotchas? My concern is that there is only 1 daily non-stop and if it doesn't go, well, we could get stuck.
And an unrelated question. Something I've always wondered is why someone would take a pet along on a trip to someplace? Wouldn't it be a lot easier to leave the pet home?
Just curious.
Thanks
Nov 4, 2021, 10:07 pm
#147
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Doesn't Hawaii have a quarantine for animals entering into the state?
I want to book HA for SFO-HNL and was looking for opinions. I cannot use UA since they will no longer take in-cabin pets to Hawaii. That leaves me with HA or Alaska who do allow it.
Any advice? Gotchas? My concern is that there is only 1 daily non-stop and if it doesn't go, well, we could get stuck.
Any advice? Gotchas? My concern is that there is only 1 daily non-stop and if it doesn't go, well, we could get stuck.
Nov 4, 2021, 11:04 pm
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Nov 5, 2021, 1:29 pm
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Yes. The recently changed to a same day release program IF a) you fulfill more stringent requirements and b) pay more money 
I'm going for a month and don't want to leave a small, very attached dog, with a kennel for that long. It's even long for private boarding.
And an unrelated question. Something I've always wondered is why someone would take a pet along on a trip to someplace? Wouldn't it be a lot easier to leave the pet home?
Just curious.
Thanks
Just curious.
Thanks