Are-Mileage Runs To Asia Too Expensive
Dec 19, 2019, 4:18 pm
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Are-Mileage Runs To Asia Too Expensive
When Delta had a greater presence at Narita it seemed you could always score some pretty reasonable fares on Sky Team routes. Recent searches seem to indicate much higher fares. Any suggestions as per strategy to land lower Sky Team fares to Asia or has that horse left the barn?
Dec 19, 2019, 4:39 pm
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Dec 20, 2019, 4:01 am
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There are plenty of MR opportunities to Asia. I'm on one now on DL from CLT to PVG (Shanghai). I was in coach on outbound but GUC should clear on the return as the upgrade list shows 20 D! seats available for departure on the 23. China Eastern also often has MR opportunities to various Asian destinations usually from ORD, JFK or LAX.. Korean not so much. Get a 10 year Chinese visa.
Dec 20, 2019, 1:17 pm
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When Delta had a greater presence at Narita it seemed you could always score some pretty reasonable fares on Sky Team routes. Recent searches seem to indicate much higher fares. Any suggestions as per strategy to land lower Sky Team fares to Asia or has that horse left the barn?
Dec 22, 2019, 2:46 pm
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Huh? Just go to China. Tons of cheap fares to China from all of the Chinese carriers including non-alliance members.
Dec 22, 2019, 2:48 pm
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There are plenty of MR opportunities to Asia. I'm on one now on DL from CLT to PVG (Shanghai). I was in coach on outbound but GUC should clear on the return as the upgrade list shows 20 D! seats available for departure on the 23. China Eastern also often has MR opportunities to various Asian destinations usually from ORD, JFK or LAX.. Korean not so much. Get a 10 year Chinese visa.
Dec 22, 2019, 2:50 pm
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