which needs the least miles for lst class to Asia?
Aug 14, 2011, 9:43 am
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which needs the least miles for lst class to Asia?
I have the United/Continental, Alaska Air, Aeroplan, British Airways and American Airlines frequent flier plans
Which of the above would require the least amount of miles for Asia and has good availability for lst class award seat? Also, would the award fees be about the same amount?
Thanks in advance.
Hope this is the correct place to ask this question.
Which of the above would require the least amount of miles for Asia and has good availability for lst class award seat? Also, would the award fees be about the same amount?
Thanks in advance.
Hope this is the correct place to ask this question.
Aug 14, 2011, 10:27 am
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I suspect you may not get an answer, since you could very well just look up their award redemption charts and find the answers quite easily.
Regarding the first class seats, I always fly economy so can't help you..
Regarding the first class seats, I always fly economy so can't help you..
Aug 14, 2011, 10:47 am
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yes, it is easy to find with award chart but i tied the question to award availability for seats and award fees.
Just hoping someone who has traveled to Asia on lst class recently would know the answer without researching.
Just hoping someone who has traveled to Asia on lst class recently would know the answer without researching.
Aug 14, 2011, 11:10 am
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Can't answer re the relative mileage costs of your various programs, but a couple of observations:
1. CX F award availability is generally good if you book way in advance (very approximately, from eight to eleven months). And even closer to your travel dates, it can still be good, sometimes seats being released close to departure. Plus it's arguably the best F you can get for miles, since the main competitor, SQ, is extremely tough (or maybe even impossible?) to score, at least using UA miles.
2. AA and BA should have the same availability for getting CX F, but I believe AA is considerably better in terms of fewer miles and lower taxes/fees.
1. CX F award availability is generally good if you book way in advance (very approximately, from eight to eleven months). And even closer to your travel dates, it can still be good, sometimes seats being released close to departure. Plus it's arguably the best F you can get for miles, since the main competitor, SQ, is extremely tough (or maybe even impossible?) to score, at least using UA miles.
2. AA and BA should have the same availability for getting CX F, but I believe AA is considerably better in terms of fewer miles and lower taxes/fees.
Aug 14, 2011, 11:16 am
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I have the United/Continental, Alaska Air, Aeroplan, British Airways and American Airlines frequent flier plans
Which of the above would require the least amount of miles for Asia and has good availability for lst class award seat? Also, would the award fees be about the same amount?
Thanks in advance.
Hope this is the correct place to ask this question.
Which of the above would require the least amount of miles for Asia and has good availability for lst class award seat? Also, would the award fees be about the same amount?
Thanks in advance.
Hope this is the correct place to ask this question.
Alaska: http://tinyurl.com/3fy33rp
etc.
Aug 14, 2011, 11:30 am
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Can't answer re the relative mileage costs of your various programs, but a couple of observations:
1. CX F award availability is generally good if you book way in advance (very approximately, from eight to eleven months). And even closer to your travel dates, it can still be good, sometimes seats being released close to departure. Plus it's arguably the best F you can get for miles, since the main competitor, SQ, is extremely tough (or maybe even impossible?) to score, at least using UA miles.
2. AA and BA should have the same availability for getting CX F, but I believe AA is considerably better in terms of fewer miles and lower taxes/fees.
1. CX F award availability is generally good if you book way in advance (very approximately, from eight to eleven months). And even closer to your travel dates, it can still be good, sometimes seats being released close to departure. Plus it's arguably the best F you can get for miles, since the main competitor, SQ, is extremely tough (or maybe even impossible?) to score, at least using UA miles.
2. AA and BA should have the same availability for getting CX F, but I believe AA is considerably better in terms of fewer miles and lower taxes/fees.
Aug 14, 2011, 11:38 am
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However, BA charges whatever the fuel surcharges (YQ) the operating carrier publishes. So, if you redeem on AA domestic flights, there is no fuel surcharge. However, if you redeem for AA international flights, I believe as of recently, AA has started publishing a fuel surcharge component, and you will be charged by BA for your mileage redemption.
Aug 14, 2011, 11:40 am
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See also http://www.wandr.me/Tools/Frequent_F...n_Options.aspx for a comparison of the award charts. Currently the Aeroplan chart doesn't reflect the new rates and AA and AS partners are not fully loaded in the system. It should be wholly accurate for UA, CO and BA.
Aug 14, 2011, 12:08 pm
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Aug 14, 2011, 1:45 pm
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lol....Vancouver is not in Asia but I am allowed stopovers so figure I visit family before coming back from Vietnam .
Prefer first class if it is for two....I like to treat my 81 year old mother to a wonderful experience so need to earn miles.
If it is just for myself, I guess Business would be okay but prefer lst.
Prefer first class if it is for two....I like to treat my 81 year old mother to a wonderful experience so need to earn miles.
If it is just for myself, I guess Business would be okay but prefer lst.
Aug 14, 2011, 3:33 pm
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Not exactly on C cabin or 1st class, but this thread may give you some good ideas on where and how to start your journey for your own search and/or research:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...-possible.html
Good luck!
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...-possible.html
Good luck!
Aug 14, 2011, 7:28 pm
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multi-leg
If you are considering a couple countries there have been some great multi-leg deals lately. I took a multi-leg trip in July from Guam to Thailand to Manila and back to Guam all business class and only 30,000 miles on Continental for the whole thing. You can't find the multi-leg aspect online but you can call in and the rep can help you.
And the best part was that part of the flight was on Thai Air which is way better than Continental. I don't think that deal is still going but there still are some pretty good options.
Just something to keep in mind for multi-leg trips within Asia. I haven't checked lately flying from the U.S.
And the best part was that part of the flight was on Thai Air which is way better than Continental. I don't think that deal is still going but there still are some pretty good options.
Just something to keep in mind for multi-leg trips within Asia. I haven't checked lately flying from the U.S.