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Sep 23, 2013, 6:54 am
#3946
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LHR
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Sep 23, 2013, 6:32 pm
#3948
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SEA - DL DM/2MM, *A Gold, SPG Lifetime Plat, some other car and hotel stuff
Posts: 5,649
Sep 29, 2013, 2:37 am
#3950
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 107
Was able to land a good redemption covering Australia, Bali and India in December over the busy Christmas and New Year period. 3 PAX.
Seattle-LAX (DL F) -> LAX-Brisbane (Virgin Australia Biz) Stopover -> BNE- DPS Bali (VA Biz) Destination
Open Jaw: Delhi-Paris (AF Biz) -> Paris->Seattle (DL Biz)
Will use a non-DL J redemption Bali-Delhi.
Had to chisel this one out over several months since April to get to current form. Free changes as a PM helped a lot. Purely for entertainment value, apparently my redemption is worth $17K :-)
For 3rd time in 4 yrs, I was able to get a high-value international J redemption (low) from my SkyPesos but still, the stingy availability means big compromises and TONS of time spend working and re-working the system.
Seattle-LAX (DL F) -> LAX-Brisbane (Virgin Australia Biz) Stopover -> BNE- DPS Bali (VA Biz) Destination
Open Jaw: Delhi-Paris (AF Biz) -> Paris->Seattle (DL Biz)
Will use a non-DL J redemption Bali-Delhi.
Had to chisel this one out over several months since April to get to current form. Free changes as a PM helped a lot. Purely for entertainment value, apparently my redemption is worth $17K :-)
For 3rd time in 4 yrs, I was able to get a high-value international J redemption (low) from my SkyPesos but still, the stingy availability means big compromises and TONS of time spend working and re-working the system.
Sep 30, 2013, 10:54 am
#3951
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,495
Was able to land a good redemption covering Australia, Bali and India in December over the busy Christmas and New Year period. 3 PAX.
Seattle-LAX (DL F) -> LAX-Brisbane (Virgin Australia Biz) Stopover -> BNE- DPS Bali (VA Biz) Destination
Open Jaw: Delhi-Paris (AF Biz) -> Paris->Seattle (DL Biz)
Will use a non-DL J redemption Bali-Delhi.
Had to chisel this one out over several months since April to get to current form. Free changes as a PM helped a lot. Purely for entertainment value, apparently my redemption is worth $17K :-)
For 3rd time in 4 yrs, I was able to get a high-value international J redemption (low) from my SkyPesos but still, the stingy availability means big compromises and TONS of time spend working and re-working the system.
Seattle-LAX (DL F) -> LAX-Brisbane (Virgin Australia Biz) Stopover -> BNE- DPS Bali (VA Biz) Destination
Open Jaw: Delhi-Paris (AF Biz) -> Paris->Seattle (DL Biz)
Will use a non-DL J redemption Bali-Delhi.
Had to chisel this one out over several months since April to get to current form. Free changes as a PM helped a lot. Purely for entertainment value, apparently my redemption is worth $17K :-)
For 3rd time in 4 yrs, I was able to get a high-value international J redemption (low) from my SkyPesos but still, the stingy availability means big compromises and TONS of time spend working and re-working the system.
I just redeemed 2 J tickets on Virgina Australia for LAX-BNE (stopover), BNE-CNS (destination), and SYD (open jaw)-LAX. Will probably use Avios points for the CNS-SYD flight I need.
I'm hoping that once I hit platinum I can tack on some JFK-LAX domestic legs to the beginning and end of the itinerary, but given Delta's availability am not counting on it. I expect to just have to buy them. Was still a great use of 300k Skymiles.
Oct 1, 2013, 9:15 am
#3952
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Welcome to Boston. Expect stupid.
Programs: Foodland Maika'i Plastic Card, DL GM when it meant something
Posts: 300
Finally burned 'em good
Since 2008 I've been looking to redeem my Pesos at a decent value. Just managed to book my family of 5 from East Coast to Oz. DL to LAX, VA across the water. The Mrs. and I in F/J, the kids will sit in back on the way out but get to join us in the front cabin on the return. Never saw 5 Biz class on a VA flight before, but there they were. And OMG, low-level availability to LAX whereas before all I ever saw was an endless sea of yellow.
The only thing I am bummed about is not getting to fly on the CZ A380. I kept going back-and-forth: 24 hours via CAN in A380 or 13 hours direct on a 777? In the end the time savings won out.
The only thing I am bummed about is not getting to fly on the CZ A380. I kept going back-and-forth: 24 hours via CAN in A380 or 13 hours direct on a 777? In the end the time savings won out.
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Oct 1, 2013, 4:13 pm
#3954
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Auckland, NZ/New York, NY/ATL
Programs: DL DM MM, BIS 2.4MM, EK Gold, SQ Gold, Marriott Gold, HH Gold,
Posts: 5,223
LIR-ATL-JFK-MXP MXP-JFK-ATL -GCM all in F/J 100K Mix of DL/AZ
ATL-JFK-NRT NRT-ICN ICN-SIN DPS-SIN-ICN ICN-NRT-ATL 120K DL/KE/KL J 120K
ATL-JFK-NRT NRT-ICN ICN-SIN DPS-SIN-ICN ICN-NRT-ATL 120K DL/KE/KL J 120K
Oct 2, 2013, 12:32 am
#3955
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,423
Oct 2, 2013, 4:01 am
#3956
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 107
Quick suggestion on the JFK-LAX. Be sure to also check on coach availability and when you do so, absolutely make sure you check the "I am travelling" option (assuming that is the case). You are able to access special Medallion coach award availability - and that extended availability applies to all your travelling companions.
Wow, that must have taken forever to piece together.
I just redeemed 2 J tickets on Virgina Australia for LAX-BNE (stopover), BNE-CNS (destination), and SYD (open jaw)-LAX. Will probably use Avios points for the CNS-SYD flight I need.
I'm hoping that once I hit platinum I can tack on some JFK-LAX domestic legs to the beginning and end of the itinerary, but given Delta's availability am not counting on it. I expect to just have to buy them. Was still a great use of 300k Skymiles.
I just redeemed 2 J tickets on Virgina Australia for LAX-BNE (stopover), BNE-CNS (destination), and SYD (open jaw)-LAX. Will probably use Avios points for the CNS-SYD flight I need.
I'm hoping that once I hit platinum I can tack on some JFK-LAX domestic legs to the beginning and end of the itinerary, but given Delta's availability am not counting on it. I expect to just have to buy them. Was still a great use of 300k Skymiles.
Oct 2, 2013, 4:05 am
#3957
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 107
Re: CS A380 - I hope you know that CZ attracts nuisance fuel surcharges - about $100-150ish per leg based on itineraries I probed. For a family of 5, those surcharges would multiply fast!
Since 2008 I've been looking to redeem my Pesos at a decent value. Just managed to book my family of 5 from East Coast to Oz. DL to LAX, VA across the water. The Mrs. and I in F/J, the kids will sit in back on the way out but get to join us in the front cabin on the return. Never saw 5 Biz class on a VA flight before, but there they were. And OMG, low-level availability to LAX whereas before all I ever saw was an endless sea of yellow.
The only thing I am bummed about is not getting to fly on the CZ A380. I kept going back-and-forth: 24 hours via CAN in A380 or 13 hours direct on a 777? In the end the time savings won out.
The only thing I am bummed about is not getting to fly on the CZ A380. I kept going back-and-forth: 24 hours via CAN in A380 or 13 hours direct on a 777? In the end the time savings won out.
Oct 4, 2013, 4:03 pm
#3958
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
Just booked IAD-LHR-MAN-LHR-JFK-RDU for 100k in business class plus $342 in taxes and fees. Leaving tomorrow back Tuesday for a family event.
IAD-LHR-MAN-LHR is on VS and LHR-JFK is on DL. I really want it to be on VS and there is a perfect flight showing available on Delta.com but getting the dreaded
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error message. I am thinking it is phantom availability. Virgin has the space available, but don't think DL is getting access. But is there any other explanation? I saw some stuff about married segments earlier in the thread though can't see how it could affect it, but would love to be able to get this one segment on VS so I can spend the day at the LHR clubhouse!
IAD-LHR-MAN-LHR is on VS and LHR-JFK is on DL. I really want it to be on VS and there is a perfect flight showing available on Delta.com but getting the dreaded
We're sorry. One or more of the flights you selected just sold out. Please search again to view and select alternate flights.
error message. I am thinking it is phantom availability. Virgin has the space available, but don't think DL is getting access. But is there any other explanation? I saw some stuff about married segments earlier in the thread though can't see how it could affect it, but would love to be able to get this one segment on VS so I can spend the day at the LHR clubhouse!
Oct 4, 2013, 6:29 pm
#3959
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Posts: 33,857
Just booked IAD-LHR-MAN-LHR-JFK-RDU for 100k in business class plus $342 in taxes and fees. Leaving tomorrow back Tuesday for a family event.
IAD-LHR-MAN-LHR is on VS and LHR-JFK is on DL. I really want it to be on VS and there is a perfect flight showing available on Delta.com but getting the dreaded
We're sorry. One or more of the flights you selected just sold out. Please search again to view and select alternate flights.
error message. I am thinking it is phantom availability. Virgin has the space available, but don't think DL is getting access. But is there any other explanation? I saw some stuff about married segments earlier in the thread though can't see how it could affect it, but would love to be able to get this one segment on VS so I can spend the day at the LHR clubhouse!
IAD-LHR-MAN-LHR is on VS and LHR-JFK is on DL. I really want it to be on VS and there is a perfect flight showing available on Delta.com but getting the dreaded
We're sorry. One or more of the flights you selected just sold out. Please search again to view and select alternate flights.
error message. I am thinking it is phantom availability. Virgin has the space available, but don't think DL is getting access. But is there any other explanation? I saw some stuff about married segments earlier in the thread though can't see how it could affect it, but would love to be able to get this one segment on VS so I can spend the day at the LHR clubhouse!
Oct 4, 2013, 6:37 pm
#3960
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
Just wish I could get that return to open up... hopefully tomorrow morning.
The cool thing is I only booked today, so never mind the 72 hour rule, I can cancel or change right up until departure if something changes