[PREM FARE GONE] CX - SFO-HKG R/T PE $773.00. - Black Friday Sale
Nov 25, 2018, 11:31 pm
#106
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,664
Five SFO-HKG PE CX trips is more than necessary to qualify for EXP. What's the point?
If you're not traveling AA at all, why bother with mileage runs? If you're flying AA slightly, why not do four (or fewer) mileage runs? Even then, surely just buying business/first for that rare few trip(s) is cheaper than four of these trips.
If you're not traveling AA at all, why bother with mileage runs? If you're flying AA slightly, why not do four (or fewer) mileage runs? Even then, surely just buying business/first for that rare few trip(s) is cheaper than four of these trips.
Nov 25, 2018, 11:56 pm
#107
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 774
There are always different degrees of irrational behavior. Spending an extra trip or two on margin might arguably make sense -- although value of benefits might not always exceed the cost of those trips. I even understand the argument of extra short trips/vacations when they're discounted by better treatment/benefits/etc. But if you're flying entirely for the sake of miles/status, without actually doing something at the destination (e.g. same-day turns or one night stops, without any actual stays), that's just puzzling.
Nov 26, 2018, 2:17 am
#108
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Honolulu, HI / San Francisco, CA
Programs: AA EXP, Alaska MVP 75k, IHG Spire, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 277
I am doing 2 flights SFO-HKG over MLK weekend and President's day weekend spending 3-4 nights. Also, I am going to do week vacation in Bali as well on this deal. I am signed up for a 100 KM ultra marathon in January so this deal saved me a bunch of money for that! The perfect combo of mileage running and running mileage.
I recommend people to get out to Lantau island just next to HKG and go hiking. There are beautiful trails upto Lantau peak / big Buddha and Sunset Peak. It is great to get a bunch of exercise hiking and then binge at Cathay lounges afterwards.
I recommend people to get out to Lantau island just next to HKG and go hiking. There are beautiful trails upto Lantau peak / big Buddha and Sunset Peak. It is great to get a bunch of exercise hiking and then binge at Cathay lounges afterwards.
Nov 26, 2018, 2:42 am
#109
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: HEL
Programs: BA Gold, AY Gold
Posts: 650
Five SFO-HKG PE CX trips is more than necessary to qualify for EXP. What's the point?
If you're not traveling AA at all, why bother with mileage runs? If you're flying AA slightly, why not do four (or fewer) mileage runs? Even then, surely just buying business/first for that rare few trip(s) is cheaper than four of these trips.
If you're not traveling AA at all, why bother with mileage runs? If you're flying AA slightly, why not do four (or fewer) mileage runs? Even then, surely just buying business/first for that rare few trip(s) is cheaper than four of these trips.
Nov 26, 2018, 4:53 am
#110
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: PIT-SCE-AOO-PHL-NYC-WAS
Programs: free agent
Posts: 1,036
Thanks to this CX deal, booked LAX-SIN and BKK. Will become AA platinum once again, and I’ll wait for future OW deals to see if it make sense to go for EXP.
Happy with platinum level since I travel internationally frequently than domestic so lounge access, priority boarding and 2 free bags will be helpful. EXP would be nice but 15000 EQD requirement and inability to redeem SWU at time of booking make it less attractive, especially someone who don’t fly AA often.
Happy with platinum level since I travel internationally frequently than domestic so lounge access, priority boarding and 2 free bags will be helpful. EXP would be nice but 15000 EQD requirement and inability to redeem SWU at time of booking make it less attractive, especially someone who don’t fly AA often.
Nov 26, 2018, 11:26 am
#112
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: St Pete Beach, FL
Programs: AA Exec Plat
Posts: 45
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Nov 26, 2018, 12:23 pm
#113
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 781
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Nov 27, 2018, 10:08 am
#114
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: GNV
Programs: AA EP (life Gold), Global Entry, TSA Pre-Check, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 392
I'm a bit late but I took out what was too rich for my liking and took a look at the values of some that remain. For what it's worth, my considerations will include my home airport of GNV (or JAX, MCO, TPA, etc) and positioning.
Some calculations...last day of Black Friday sale.
Some calculations...last day of Black Friday sale.
Nov 27, 2018, 11:02 am
#115
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: AA EXP (owe), BA Silver (ows), AB Silver (owr), WN A+/CP, IHG Spire AMB, Avis First
Posts: 1,414
I'm a bit late but I took out what was too rich for my liking and took a look at the values of some that remain. For what it's worth, my considerations will include my home airport of GNV (or JAX, MCO, TPA, etc) and positioning.
Some calculations...last day of Black Friday sale.
Some calculations...last day of Black Friday sale.
I think some of your calculations are off... all your prices are in the $700 range, but for example SFO-BLR is $1,400 so 2.67 EQD/$ not 4.59. FWIW I'm also trying to figure out a nice MR or 2 on this deal, already have a SFO-HKG RT in Jan. For what it's worth, here are my EQD/$ calculations out of SFO:
CGK-> 3.34
HKG-> 3.43
SIN -> 3.42
SGN- > 3.04
BKK -> 2.94
DEL -> 2.65
Last edited by no2chem; Nov 27, 2018 at 11:11 am
Nov 27, 2018, 11:05 am
#116
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: GNV
Programs: AA EP (life Gold), Global Entry, TSA Pre-Check, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 392
I had all the correct prices pasted in there but somehow screwed it up in the translation. Thank you for catching that I will fix it when I get back to my hotel.
Nov 27, 2018, 11:22 am
#118
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: AA EXP (owe), BA Silver (ows), AB Silver (owr), WN A+/CP, IHG Spire AMB, Avis First
Posts: 1,414
Nov 27, 2018, 11:25 am
#119
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Jose Cuervo Gold, Bud Light Platinum, Schwab 401K, VW Bug 2MM
Posts: 1,100
Nov 27, 2018, 12:40 pm
#120
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Escondido, CA
Programs: US Chairman no more. AA EXP
Posts: 682
LAX-SIN is pricing from $945 in Premium Economy although it's not listed as a city pair on the website. About 3540 EQD and 26540 EQM. Booked a week trip, need to figure out where to go - maybe Bintan or Batam. Really good price for this trip.