[FARE GONE] La/++ akl-scl-mad-hnd €570
#242
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1. In ITA, ChocolateFactory and I have found specific fares in high fare classes of Y that will force certain legs, especially CX legs like HKG-FRA/DUS-HKG to be kicked into J (into I class most of the time), but we have concluded they are not bookable to the furthest extent of our knowledge. However, I think it will be good to share, maybe some divine FTer can force it out. (that will be 1500 ai, and insane crediting opportunities.
Still lots of opportunity on this one.
James
#244
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I have been looking at this again. As an AS MVPG75K I am more interested in AS EQM & RDM. My itineraries start in ICN and end in TYO and you can even route back through ICN to TYO, I pass on the PPT-IPC portion. I am able to move into all J flights from SCL from $2K CAD with great flexibility on airline choices and routing too. ICN-SCL can be on KE, CX, QF IN conjunction with LA. For AS credit I can choose BA, KE, EK, CX, JL and SQ. I have had one confirmed as bookable through SABRE. Working on adding stopovers now.
Still lots of opportunity on this one.
James
Still lots of opportunity on this one.
James
#245
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I am also quite intrigued. so 2k CAD ai? That will be around 1.5k USD ai that I quoted a while back. You chose an I base fare on the way back right? Also technically it is possible to book on SABRE, but where can you book it in real life? Do not forget AY which credits rapidly and correctly for AS, my top choice for stopovers. SQ only a few fare buckets can credit so beware.
As stated earlier this starts as a Y fare from ICN to SCL. I am able to switch in HKG from KE to QF to maximize EQM as the fare classes on QF and LA earn 100%. In the right combination all flights from SCL get bumped into the lowest J class except JL will be a stand out booking into full Y.
James
#246
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Depending on the routing and airline surcharges, fares range from $1900-$2600 CAD. The nice thing is you are only a few hours away to start it all over again. 🤔 You can route back through ICN but if you want to end in ICN the deal is killed both in price and the ability to get into J.
James
James
Last edited by Flying for Fun; May 6, 2018 at 6:55 pm
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#250
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LOL I feel like this was directed personally at me! I have about 20 different itins that I am paying attention to. All the ones with PPT-IPC segments have disappeared.
#251
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#252
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As mentioned further up the thread mines done and ticketed with the I fare basis.
The big one is if you can manage to book one on the Y fare basis with the construction using business fare buckets on the flights that have no Y availability - and then get it ticketed
The big one is if you can manage to book one on the Y fare basis with the construction using business fare buckets on the flights that have no Y availability - and then get it ticketed
#255
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Pretty sweet. Once I arrive in TYO, I am going to position to DEL for the EK J DEL-KOA deal. Less than $5K will yield 71K EQM & 178K RDM. It will renew 75K for me with another 50K Bonus RDM.
I will advise my routing to maximize AS accural later. Only 4.2% of miles flown credit < 100%.
James.