Flying over the pacific every year or 2.
Apr 23, 2015, 2:31 am
#1
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Flying over the pacific every year or 2.
I've been back and forth LAX <> SGN several times in the past couple years and I will likely keep it up at least once every 2 years. Was late in the game accumulating Asia Miles on CX, but have bumped up to about 14k miles. I also have AMEX rewards at about 46k. Looking for options on a step above economy for a one way flight in the immediate future ( mid may ) and what I should be doing long term to keep that trip over the pacific as painless as possible.
I stuck with Cathay as I had the best experience with them so far, but hoping some folks here know how jumpin that huge puddle SHOULD be done.
I stuck with Cathay as I had the best experience with them so far, but hoping some folks here know how jumpin that huge puddle SHOULD be done.
Apr 23, 2015, 3:41 pm
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brake Welcome to FT
For upgrades the general rule is you can only upgrade a flight marketed (flight number) and operated (metal) by the airline of your frequent flyer programme (no codeshares) with your airlines upgrade instrument (e.g. SWU, miles) or complementary with status (if applicable). All subject to the t&c's of your FFP and your paid ticket. There are some limited cross airline exceptions with a few airlines, but these tend to require expensive base fares. With non USA based airlines always expect to fly in the class you buy. It is only USA based airlines who give upgrades regularly by ff miles/status benefits/copay $$.
For upgrades the general rule is you can only upgrade a flight marketed (flight number) and operated (metal) by the airline of your frequent flyer programme (no codeshares) with your airlines upgrade instrument (e.g. SWU, miles) or complementary with status (if applicable). All subject to the t&c's of your FFP and your paid ticket. There are some limited cross airline exceptions with a few airlines, but these tend to require expensive base fares. With non USA based airlines always expect to fly in the class you buy. It is only USA based airlines who give upgrades regularly by ff miles/status benefits/copay $$.
Apr 25, 2015, 5:38 pm
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Can't offer any advice for the immediate future, but for the long term get as many AA credit cards with initial spending bonuses as you can, and if flying domestically do so on AA. You can use your AA miles for very nice CX J and F flights, particularly if you plan your award travel far ahead.