Coupon Connection Advice
 

Well, I thought I had a pretty good handle on how most FFPs work, until I waded into the muck that is the Matmid program!!!!!

I'm trying to get two one-way Business Class tickets from FRA-TLV on Sep 19on El Al. But, since El Al uses a totally dufferent mileage currency, I am unsure what I should be offering that would be considered reasonable in exchange.

I have everything from SPG and Marriott points to UA, LH, AF/KL, CX, QF miles.

I'd be grateful for some advice so that I can post a compelling offer on CC.

Much obliged!

beaubo!

Try using your UA miles on LH from FRA to TLV - they have excellent frequency and service, and very good award availablity in my experience.

Thanks for your prompt reply. I want to focus on getting OY points because:

* only need a one way award and UA/LH only offer RT
* LH only has morning and evening flihts while OY has an early afternoon flight that syncs up perfectly with a late morning arrival from the USA

If you have sufficient you can use your own QF miles for a one-way award on LY -they are partners. I have done this in the past, and availablity was quite good.