LAX to SYD in D1... Worth It???
Jun 11, 2018, 12:25 pm
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LAX to SYD in D1... Worth It???
Have the chance to pay a semi-reasonable amount to get into Delta One on an LAX to SYD flight. Is it really worth it? Right now I am in an exit row so plenty of leg room (even though I'm sure people will crowd that area since it's near the galley and bathroom). Should I suck it up and ride it out in the back?
Jun 11, 2018, 12:31 pm
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I am looking at that flight right now, but it's priced at >$8k - not reasonable enough for me (or my company).
I'm also looking at a DL flight on VA metal in Premium Economy. $3.5k,which isn't too bad.
D1 is good though, I've done that route and really appreciate the lie-flat bed.
I am wondering if I can use a GUC with a VA flight (booked via DL). Anyone know quickly before I get off my backside and search...
I'm also looking at a DL flight on VA metal in Premium Economy. $3.5k,which isn't too bad.
D1 is good though, I've done that route and really appreciate the lie-flat bed.
I am wondering if I can use a GUC with a VA flight (booked via DL). Anyone know quickly before I get off my backside and search...
Jun 11, 2018, 1:10 pm
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Have the chance to pay a semi-reasonable amount to get into Delta One on an LAX to SYD flight. Is it really worth it? Right now I am in an exit row so plenty of leg room (even though I'm sure people will crowd that area since it's near the galley and bathroom). Should I suck it up and ride it out in the back?
Jun 11, 2018, 2:25 pm
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So it's always nice to be in D1 over Y.
Virgin's biz is even better from the reports.
They have a good PE as well, which is what I"m flying next time to MEL.
Depends on your budget and what the $$ vs the experience you prefer.
Virgin's biz is even better from the reports.
They have a good PE as well, which is what I"m flying next time to MEL.
Depends on your budget and what the $$ vs the experience you prefer.
Jun 11, 2018, 2:50 pm
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Just booked HSV>ATL>LAX>SYD less than two weeks out. D1 is $10,713 for the flight. That's right on the line for me personally (it's a biz trip, and I'm a partner in a small company, so every penny ultimately comes out of my hide anyway), but since my wife is coming there's no way I can justify the extra $17K for the two of us. I'd pay an extra $2-3K per person for D1 on that flight. No way I'm dishing out an extra $8700/pp, That, and D1 looks light, so I get to use some GUCs this time around and -- after sacrificing a live chicken to the Delta deities -- I'm cautiously optimistic that we'll get the nod.
TATL is SO much cheaper in D1. Next two trips are to CDG and AMS respectively, and booked into D1 for somewhere in the $3K range each.
TATL is SO much cheaper in D1. Next two trips are to CDG and AMS respectively, and booked into D1 for somewhere in the $3K range each.
Jun 11, 2018, 2:59 pm
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Just booked HSV>ATL>LAX>SYD less than two weeks out. D1 is $10,713 for the flight. That's right on the line for me personally (it's a biz trip, and I'm a partner in a small company, so every penny ultimately comes out of my hide anyway), but since my wife is coming there's no way I can justify the extra $17K for the two of us. I'd pay an extra $2-3K per person for D1 on that flight. No way I'm dishing out an extra $8700/pp, That, and D1 looks light, so I get to use some GUCs this time around and -- after sacrificing a live chicken to the Delta deities -- I'm cautiously optimistic that we'll get the nod.
TATL is SO much cheaper in D1. Next two trips are to CDG and AMS respectively, and booked into D1 for somewhere in the $3K range each.
TATL is SO much cheaper in D1. Next two trips are to CDG and AMS respectively, and booked into D1 for somewhere in the $3K range each.
Jun 11, 2018, 3:14 pm
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Definitely I'd want business class, but it wouldn't have to be D1 for me - the cheapest option with a lay flat.
Holy smokes jump on that. UA's "sale" was $4600/person. I paid $3500/pp net on JAL ($7100 + one free from Amex Platinum).
That’s exactly what we are going to be paying. Around 2,800 per person. I was originally quoted at 6k per person which is why I wanted to jump at this offer. Knowing that, I would think this is a good move and well worth the money. We also have to connect twice before the long flight so it buys us an extra two flights in domestic first.
Jun 11, 2018, 4:46 pm
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That’s exactly what we are going to be paying. Around 2,800 per person. I was originally quoted at 6k per person which is why I wanted to jump at this offer. Knowing that, I would think this is a good move and well worth the money. We also have to connect twice before the long flight so it buys us an extra two flights in domestic first.
So basically, if you're getting a good deal for that long of a flight and it doesn't break your budget, go for it. It's beneficial both for the connecting flights as well as in the first few days you are there.
Jun 11, 2018, 4:49 pm
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I suspect that OP was talking about $2800 extra pp (above coach), not $2800 all-in.
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Jun 11, 2018, 5:44 pm
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It's all a personal equation, but I flew SYD-LAX in J and got enough sleep that I had no jet lag when I got back home. As I had to immediately get back into work travel, I valued that a great deal.
Likewise, on the way there we hit the ground running. Walked all over AKL immediately after landing and were out hiking around the very next morning.
If you have a few days on either to recover before having to fully function again...J is maybe not as important. All depends.
Likewise, on the way there we hit the ground running. Walked all over AKL immediately after landing and were out hiking around the very next morning.
If you have a few days on either to recover before having to fully function again...J is maybe not as important. All depends.