China Eastern JFK-PVG-SIN-PVG-JFK $463 (19628 MQMS / 2.35 CPM for Delta MQMs)
Oct 21, 2017, 9:46 pm
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I flew SFO-PVG-SFO in Y and they served two hot meals, and a cold sandwich on arrival. And there was wifi.
I hope people keep thinking MU is terrible so the fares stay low so I can keep flying them and enjoying them
There are challenges, no doubt, but it's not awful. Certainly, it was a far better experience for me than flying Aeromexico, Air Europa, or even AA/United.
I hope people keep thinking MU is terrible so the fares stay low so I can keep flying them and enjoying them
There are challenges, no doubt, but it's not awful. Certainly, it was a far better experience for me than flying Aeromexico, Air Europa, or even AA/United.
Oct 21, 2017, 10:20 pm
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Please expand on why Aeromexico is terrible, I need to be in EZE end of November and I'm thinking of booking with them.
Oct 22, 2017, 9:28 am
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Lounge situation across the network is absolutely abysmal. Hub operations at MEX, as well as immigration/customs, is complete chaos.
Ground services and in-flight service is quite poor as well.
Oct 23, 2017, 4:24 pm
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I flew SFO-PVG-SFO in Y and they served two hot meals, and a cold sandwich on arrival. And there was wifi.
I hope people keep thinking MU is terrible so the fares stay low so I can keep flying them and enjoying them
There are challenges, no doubt, but it's not awful. Certainly, it was a far better experience for me than flying Aeromexico, Air Europa, or even AA/United.
I hope people keep thinking MU is terrible so the fares stay low so I can keep flying them and enjoying them
There are challenges, no doubt, but it's not awful. Certainly, it was a far better experience for me than flying Aeromexico, Air Europa, or even AA/United.
Most (not all) asian carriers provide far superior service than western carriers. So it is fair if you compare MU with other ASIAN carriers.
I certainly would fly MU from LAX to NYC if I could.
Last edited by Mama; Oct 23, 2017 at 4:32 pm
Oct 23, 2017, 4:34 pm
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AM catering is by far the worst I've had in Y: AA comes a close second. Even the wine/liquor is pure swill.
Lounge situation across the network is absolutely abysmal. Hub operations at MEX, as well as immigration/customs, is complete chaos.
Ground services and in-flight service is quite poor as well.
Lounge situation across the network is absolutely abysmal. Hub operations at MEX, as well as immigration/customs, is complete chaos.
Ground services and in-flight service is quite poor as well.
Plus, AM airfares are not cheaper than U.S. carriers, and MEX charges airport tax no cheaper than U.S. airports. With the cheap labors and food cost, you really wonder why their airlines and airport perform like this. Could it be "corruption"?
Last edited by Mama; Oct 23, 2017 at 4:43 pm
Oct 23, 2017, 6:38 pm
#21
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First time posting on here so apologies in advance for any etiquette mistakes... but I saw this China Eastern fare as I was looking for MRs to top me up for Delta Medallion this year. It's at about $200 cheaper than the flights on Delta Metal and I didn't see it mentioned before so I thought it'd be worth a post.
China Eastern (MU) earns at least 100% Delta MQMs on fares and the $463 is a T Economy fare. At approx 19,628 miles/MQMs, I believe the CPM is 2.35)
It's bookable on Expedia. Oct 24 - Oct 27.
China Eastern (MU) earns at least 100% Delta MQMs on fares and the $463 is a T Economy fare. At approx 19,628 miles/MQMs, I believe the CPM is 2.35)
It's bookable on Expedia. Oct 24 - Oct 27.
Oct 23, 2017, 7:26 pm
#22
Join Date: May 2010
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Yes, enter your Skymiles account number when you book. Though when I check in, I also ask the agent to check to see if my SkyMiles account number is on the record.
If you get the B class fare between PVG-SIN-PVG, you should get about 20,000 miles for the entire trip.
If you get the B class fare between PVG-SIN-PVG, you should get about 20,000 miles for the entire trip.
Oct 24, 2017, 2:59 am
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Yes, enter your Skymiles account number when you book. Though when I check in, I also ask the agent to check to see if my SkyMiles account number is on the record.
If you get the B class fare between PVG-SIN-PVG, you should get about 20,000 miles for the entire trip.
If you get the B class fare between PVG-SIN-PVG, you should get about 20,000 miles for the entire trip.
Oct 25, 2017, 5:14 pm
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I have all the MQMs I will need but I am going to be about $800-$1000 short on MQD. I believe this route will help me reach that. What I found when looking is JFK-PVG(T)-PVG-SIN(B) and it's the same way back. Just wondering if any of you know if this will help me reach my goal for MQD.
Thanks
Thanks
Oct 25, 2017, 8:15 pm
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Yes it will help you on your MQD requirements. For flights marketed and ticketed by a partner airline, MQD is calculated based on a percentage of the mileage flown and the fare class.
The MQD calculations are:
JFK - PVG = 7393 miles x 6% (T Class) = 443 MQD
PVG - SIN = 2359 miles x 20% (B Class) = 471 MQD
Total MQD = 443+471 x 2 = 1828 MQD
The MQD calculations are:
JFK - PVG = 7393 miles x 6% (T Class) = 443 MQD
PVG - SIN = 2359 miles x 20% (B Class) = 471 MQD
Total MQD = 443+471 x 2 = 1828 MQD
I have all the MQMs I will need but I am going to be about $800-$1000 short on MQD. I believe this route will help me reach that. What I found when looking is JFK-PVG(T)-PVG-SIN(B) and it's the same way back. Just wondering if any of you know if this will help me reach my goal for MQD.
Thanks
Thanks
Last edited by canuck_traveler; Oct 25, 2017 at 8:25 pm
Oct 26, 2017, 10:11 am
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Trip report--SFO-TAO-PVG-SIN-PVG-SFO on MU. Tickets were T to China and back but B otherwise so an MQM bump. I'm a Platinum and they gave me a total of 19,949 MQM and surprisingly $1,741 MQD (for a <$500 fare). Longer layovers than I would have liked but got into lounges at all stops. Very long layover in Singapore and stayed in the terminal for 12 wonderful sleep-filled hours at the Aerohotel in Terminal 1. Highly recommend this. Folks at the transfer desk didn't know I shouldn't have gotten into the lounge. I ended up at the Star Alliance lounge. Would do this MR again in a heartbeat. The only pain was you have to leave the secure terminal area in TAO and go through customs. They gave transfer visas on the spot although I had an expired business visa and they said it was good enough. In PVG back out and in through immigration and security.
Oct 26, 2017, 11:17 am
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Trip report--SFO-TAO-PVG-SIN-PVG-SFO on MU. Tickets were T to China and back but B otherwise so an MQM bump. I'm a Platinum and they gave me a total of 19,949 MQM and surprisingly $1,741 MQD (for a <$500 fare). Longer layovers than I would have liked but got into lounges at all stops. Very long layover in Singapore and stayed in the terminal for 12 wonderful sleep-filled hours at the Aerohotel in Terminal 1. Highly recommend this. Folks at the transfer desk didn't know I shouldn't have gotten into the lounge. I ended up at the Star Alliance lounge. Would do this MR again in a heartbeat. The only pain was you have to leave the secure terminal area in TAO and go through customs. They gave transfer visas on the spot although I had an expired business visa and they said it was good enough. In PVG back out and in through immigration and security.
Oct 26, 2017, 11:43 am
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The comparison doesn't make sense. Can you fly MU to MEX or eastbound to Europe from the U.S.? LOL.
Most (not all) asian carriers provide far superior service than western carriers. So it is fair if you compare MU with other ASIAN carriers.
I certainly would fly MU from LAX to NYC if I could.
Most (not all) asian carriers provide far superior service than western carriers. So it is fair if you compare MU with other ASIAN carriers.
I certainly would fly MU from LAX to NYC if I could.
FYI CZ flies YVR-MEX as a continuing flight. and KE did LAX-GRU for a long time.
