dps
Sep 5, 2011 | 2:34 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: continental united starwood hilton marriott
Posts: 339
dps
Thinking of flying to dps as part of 50th wedding anniv present to wife and myself.
Suggestions on best route max mileage and if miles can be used for upgrade would be appreciated.
I am gold on Co.
Suggestions on best route max mileage and if miles can be used for upgrade would be appreciated.
I am gold on Co.
Sep 5, 2011 | 8:34 pm
#2
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Houston
Programs: UA Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 13,338
UA/CO to BKK or SIN, then TG or SQ for a couple hours down to DPS. UACO upgrade is 30k miles + ~$500 per person per direction.
Another alternative would be an award ticket on TG, NH, OZ, etc. Minimal cash expenditure (taxes) and not many more miles than the UG (~110k RT vs 60k RT) for better availability and better service.
Another alternative would be an award ticket on TG, NH, OZ, etc. Minimal cash expenditure (taxes) and not many more miles than the UG (~110k RT vs 60k RT) for better availability and better service.
Sep 6, 2011 | 11:13 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA LT Plat, UA 1k/1mm+, National EE, IC Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 2,605
I flew Y cabin from LAX to BKK in January, and it was very pleasant. I have had J flights that were less pleasant with US carriers. Alternatively, you can book Premium economy from LAX-BKK which is another step up.