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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 9:17 am
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LAX-GIG Redemption

Im in a pickle. Looking for a flight LAX-GIG (July 21-29). Would like to use points/miles but UA/AA/DL/US don't have any low level redemption options. Here are my points balances:

AA: 181,000
UA: 3,000
DL: 25,000
US: 117,000
LH: 55,000

UR: 27,000
AX: 125,000

Would it be wise to use the AX points to bring down the cost of the flight, or should I go with a high level redemption with AA or US? Any and all advice is welcome, thanks in advance!!

Thanks!!

~Efilon87
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 9:22 am
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LAX-GIG Redemption

Look for delta redemption on Aeromexico or korean air. Korean air could blacked out. They have a direct to So Paulo from lax.

Also look for LAN flights using Aa miles. This is likely to be more difficult

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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 6:15 pm
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LAN does not show up on AA.com, try calling or checking availability on Qantas or BA.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 6:44 pm
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Originally Posted by KennyBSAT
LAN does not show up on AA.com, try calling or checking availability on Qantas or BA.
better to check on qantas...shows you the whole month...BA is day by day
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 7:30 pm
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Silly question, but can I book LAN with my AA miles if Qantas has it avail?
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 1:30 pm
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Originally Posted by Efilon87
Silly question, but can I book LAN with my AA miles if Qantas has it avail?

it is the same availablity..if it shows on qantas then aa has it too

just faster
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 3:35 am
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What's your risk tolerance? Two or three days before departure, you are very likely to see award space on United metal.
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