Which would you do? One-stop C, or two stop C/F +maybe Y?
I have a couple of redemption options:
Option 1: TG C BKK-NRT, NH C NRT-SEA Advantages: - One connection and done - NH 787 C is certainly "nice enough" (have flown it before), TG C in same seat/diff airplane should be similar (unless I get "TG'ed" to different equipment last minute) Disadvantages: - Not as nice as F Option 2: TG F BKK-NRT, NH F NRT-SFO, AS Y (separate paid ticket, possible upgrade) SFO-SEA (No, I can't put a UA segment on it. AV redemption, needs 3 class F on all segments) Advantage: - Full hour massage at TG lounge in BKK - Nicest way to fly most of the trip Disadvantage: - No lounge access at SFO, need to build in time for the connection (I have GE though) - Might end up in exit row Y on the way home (upgrade isn't a sure thing unless it's paid F) - SFO ATC flow control could strand me for a few hours - costs a bit more in miles and $ - AS F is a come down from NH F What would you do? |
Definitely TG F & NH F. SFO-SEA in Y may be a comedown from two very nice F segments but is worth it in my book any day of the week!
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Oh, absolutely TG and NH F!
Even the downsides aren't that bad: SFO is a pleasant enough airport to hang out in, including a some decent places to get a bite, a drink or a coffee in the international and domestic terminals. Plus in AS Y exit row you'll have enough room to stretch out, it's only a two hour flight, and you'll quite likely sleep through it anyway. Does AV give you the option of tagging on the SFO-SEA F if an award seat opens up? Regardless, enjoy the TG and NH F. You'll easily survive the Y. |
Option 2. Who cares about a short hop at the end?
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Definitely the F. Especially if it's on the A380 for the TG portion.
Just know there is no caviar on BKK - NRT (or at least there was when I flew NRT - BKK last year). I did get a Rimowa amenity kit though and Dom. Does United domestic F not qualify as F for AV? If it does have you looked into routing via ORD or even IAH and then seeing if there is UA F availability? Another option to consider is OZ F to SEA which is getting Suites for some period of time - though I don't believe TG / OZ have any F to ICN so that might not work with AV |
Originally Posted by Duke787
(Post 25216618)
Does United domestic F not qualify as F for AV? If it does have you looked into routing via ORD or even IAH and then seeing if there is UA F availability?
Originally Posted by Thunderroad
(Post 25216407)
Does AV give you the option of tagging on the SFO-SEA F if an award seat opens up?
Originally Posted by Duke787
(Post 25216618)
Another option to consider is OZ F to SEA which is getting Suites for some period of time - though I don't believe TG / OZ have any F to ICN so that might not work with AV
And yeah, what the heck, might as well do it through SFO. I should be able to wait at SFO and do 90 minutes in exit row Y... and if things go south on the separate ticket AS will likely have my back. |
Originally Posted by eponymous_coward
(Post 25217517)
OZ is flying 2-class Smartium planes to SEA.
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Originally Posted by Duke787
(Post 25217684)
Duh it's NH that added 3 class service to SEA but I assume NH is downgraded back to the 787 for your travel dates since you mentioned 787 C in your OP
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