Does it make sense to book miles to JMB?
May 25, 2015, 1:02 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: EK - Silver; Accor - Silver; O6 - Gold; BAEC - Silver; Flying Blue; SPG; Krisflyer
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Does it make sense to book miles to JMB?
Was just wondering if it'll be worth while to book the miles from EK flights to Japan Airline's Mileage Bank?
It looks like even on T class ticket you still get 50% miles. Plus redemption looks pretty attractive, with lower miles required and less cash fees payable.
It looks like even on T class ticket you still get 50% miles. Plus redemption looks pretty attractive, with lower miles required and less cash fees payable.
May 26, 2015, 11:09 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
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But, as a general rule, save miles on the flying FFP (here EK), then transfer or use miles elsewhere. This way, you'll keep the tier miles.
If you don't plan to fly EK again or not enough to redeem tickets, then hoard up on JMB.
May 26, 2015, 1:17 pm
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Clearly, EK FFP is one of the most costly to redeem free tickets, and trying to use on another airline makes sense.
But, as a general rule, save miles on the flying FFP (here EK), then transfer or use miles elsewhere. This way, you'll keep the tier miles.
If you don't plan to fly EK again or not enough to redeem tickets, then hoard up on JMB.
But, as a general rule, save miles on the flying FFP (here EK), then transfer or use miles elsewhere. This way, you'll keep the tier miles.
If you don't plan to fly EK again or not enough to redeem tickets, then hoard up on JMB.
I thought that's out of the question.I was just thinking that with the devaluation of SW miles, I could set up a JMB account and just book my miles to it going forward. My EK Gold is till 3/4 of 2016, so I assume I can still use the lounge access when I fly EK.
My remaining miles with SW will be used for upgrades on upcoming flights.
Just thinking how to maximize my travel incentive....
May 27, 2015, 1:21 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
Posts: 1,076
This said, best way to use SW is indeed to buy upgrades, unless you fly often BCL/FCL which is my case ; and when I fly BCL, I don't see the urge to spend miles to get upgrades even though op-up are of course very welcome
