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You can do a mix.

Something like EWR-FRA(LH)-FRA-BKK(TG)-BKK-SIN(SQ).

There are lots of fun options, but i would consider LH and LX on the transatlantic legs.

mersk862

Jan 19, 2010 11:01 am

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Originally Posted by fozz (Post 13211455)

You can do a mix.

Something like EWR-FRA(LH)-FRA-BKK(TG)-BKK-SIN(SQ).

There are lots of fun options, but i would consider LH and LX on the transatlantic legs.

Sounds good...I might try to do one of the TATL legs on a CO 777 depending on how much progress is made on lie-flats.

Though mixing it up does sound like a good idea.

fozz	Jan 19, 2010 11:01 am

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13211267)

I remember reading somewhere that NZ flights are nearly impossible with UA miles...hopefully CO miles prove easier to use in that case for you.

Correct, UA will not allow you to redeem for the LAX-LHR flight since they fly the same route.

But CO/BD miles should be a valid option. Though i'd be torn between VS or NZ on LAX-LHR personally.

ConciergeMike

Jan 19, 2010 11:01 am

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Originally Posted by mersk862 (Post 13211449)

Guess I'll be swinging by a B&N this afternoon to check it out.

+1 on that. Might as well collect the article.

fozz	Jan 19, 2010 11:02 am

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13211377)

Wizard, if you are doing runs out of PHL, do let me know. Even if I can't go flying, I will at the very least meet you for drinks or some such. :-:

Absolutely. My current challenge is finding dates. I am kind of booked up through April at this point.

fozz	Jan 19, 2010 11:03 am

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Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 13211430)

fozz, your pictures of the Number One Lounge are ^^^

Thank you.

Now, if only I could get back there during the afternoon. Sadly my next trip to LON is on DL burning some miles.

At least I get ATL-LGW before they drop it.

mersk862

Jan 19, 2010 11:04 am

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mersk862

Jan 19, 2010 11:04 am

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13211469)

+1 on that. Might as well collect the article.

CN is normally a solid publication that I do pick up from time to time...looking forward to reading it.

mersk862

Jan 19, 2010 11:05 am

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Originally Posted by fozz (Post 13211468)

Correct, UA will not allow you to redeem for the LAX-LHR flight since they fly the same route.

But CO/BD miles should be a valid option. Though i'd be torn between VS or NZ on LAX-LHR personally.

That is a tough decision...aren't both though similar styles of seats? For me, I'd go NZ just because I could probably grab a flight on VS easier than one on NZ.

ConciergeMike

Jan 19, 2010 11:06 am

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Originally Posted by fozz (Post 13211468)

Correct, UA will not allow you to redeem for the LAX-LHR flight since they fly the same route.

Is that kind of protectionism a UA thing or a Star thing?

Mackieman

Jan 19, 2010 11:06 am

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Originally Posted by mersk862 (Post 13211491)

windwalker

Jan 19, 2010 11:06 am

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Originally Posted by mersk862 (Post 13211491)

WELL PLAYED SIR !!!!
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mersk862

Jan 19, 2010 11:08 am

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13211505)

Is that kind of protectionism a UA thing or a Star thing?

Most likely a UA protectionism thing...stuff coming from the airline that does Starnet blocking wouldn't surprise me.

fozz	Jan 19, 2010 11:09 am

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Originally Posted by mersk862 (Post 13211500)

That is a tough decision...aren't both though similar styles of seats? For me, I'd go NZ just because I could probably grab a flight on VS easier than one on NZ.

If you fly LHR-LAX on NZ, how will you get your haircut?? :confused:

fozz	Jan 19, 2010 11:09 am

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13211505)

Is that kind of protectionism a UA thing or a Star thing?

UA. Same logic that UA won't let you route to Australia/NZ through Asia.

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