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Dec 14, 2018, 9:24 pm
#2086
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BOS/UTH
Programs: AA LT PLT; QR GLD; Bonvoy LT TIT
Posts: 12,760
Dec 15, 2018, 7:35 am
#2087
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Montreal
Posts: 655
I've flown CX, JL, and BA F a fair bit. CX and JL are significantly nicer experiences than BA. The CX F lounges in HKG are far better, in my experience, than BA's CCR. On board, CX has larger and wider seats with more privacy than JL (and much more so than BA). Both have great bedding and pajamas. If flying alone, CX seat is more private and spacious. If flying with someone, JL has side-by-side seats where you can interact with each other, while on CX one person has to get up and go over to the other's seat. On JL you pick a firmer or softer mattress pad, which a nice touch. JL offers Royal Blue iced tea, called the Queen of Tea. It's iced oolong tea that is served like wine (and costs the same as wine). It's perhaps the best iced tea you've ever had. JL also has better quality Japanese tea (as one might expect). CX has canned iced green tea which is delicious. JL does keep their cabins noticeably warmer than CX, which can be uncomfortable.
Dec 21, 2018, 10:40 am
#2088
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 1
Need Help - Relocating to Australia
Longtime lurker here. I’m currently an American Gold member and will be moving to Melbourne Australia from Chicago in February. I’m trying to navigate my best options for the flight and luggage allowance.
Some questions:
I know gold isn’t much but is there anything I can do to get more checked bags or a better seat for my partner and I? 2 checked bags each isn’t much 😥
Do any of my benefits on American transfer to Qantas?
Are there any credit cards I could open to get a better membership status and help with seats/bags/check-in?
I also hold a basic United explorer card. Should I think about flying United?
Lastly, I have A-list preferred on Southwest - any chance I can leverage that for status match or anything like that?
Thank you!
Some questions:
I know gold isn’t much but is there anything I can do to get more checked bags or a better seat for my partner and I? 2 checked bags each isn’t much 😥
Do any of my benefits on American transfer to Qantas?
Are there any credit cards I could open to get a better membership status and help with seats/bags/check-in?
I also hold a basic United explorer card. Should I think about flying United?
Lastly, I have A-list preferred on Southwest - any chance I can leverage that for status match or anything like that?
Thank you!
Jan 3, 2019, 3:35 pm
#2091
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,030
Several threads on transferring avios BA<--->IB and what to do to achieve that.
Jan 17, 2019, 11:28 am
#2092
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,581
Qf12 jfk-syd
In early stages of pulling together a xONEx itinerary together. Before I call RTW desk, thought I consult you guys first.
Question: Is QF12 considered as 1 segment or 2 out of the 16 segments allowed in xONEx? As you know QF12 has 2 legs: JFK-LAX (layover 1.5 hours) & LAX-SYD
Thank you in advance.
Question: Is QF12 considered as 1 segment or 2 out of the 16 segments allowed in xONEx? As you know QF12 has 2 legs: JFK-LAX (layover 1.5 hours) & LAX-SYD
Thank you in advance.
Jan 17, 2019, 11:31 am
#2093
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,030
In early stages of pulling together a xONEx itinerary together. Before I call RTW desk, thought I consult you guys first.
Question: Is QF12 considered as 1 segment or 2 out of the 16 segments allowed in xONEx? As you know QF12 has 2 legs: JFK-LAX (layover 1.5 hours) & LAX-SYD
Question: Is QF12 considered as 1 segment or 2 out of the 16 segments allowed in xONEx? As you know QF12 has 2 legs: JFK-LAX (layover 1.5 hours) & LAX-SYD
Long haul flights on one flight number with an intermediate stop is not unusual. Such as Australia-UK
Jan 17, 2019, 1:27 pm
#2094
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,581
Jan 26, 2019, 2:56 pm
#2095
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Gibraltar
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 3
Hello,
I ran a quick search on the forum but didn't really find an answer (granted, I didn't dig too deep either).
I would like to know how (if) to find out the price for Y bucket seats between two sectors. I've had a look at ITA Matrix which I don't use a lot and I found that the price quoted varies with the day and of course fare bucket. I'd just like to see the Y fare and nothing else.
If it helps I also have a full expertflyer subscription.
Thanks.
I ran a quick search on the forum but didn't really find an answer (granted, I didn't dig too deep either).
I would like to know how (if) to find out the price for Y bucket seats between two sectors. I've had a look at ITA Matrix which I don't use a lot and I found that the price quoted varies with the day and of course fare bucket. I'd just like to see the Y fare and nothing else.
If it helps I also have a full expertflyer subscription.
Thanks.
Jan 26, 2019, 4:35 pm
#2096
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,030
I ran a quick search on the forum but didn't really find an answer (granted, I didn't dig too deep either).
I would like to know how (if) to find out the price for Y bucket seats between two sectors. I've had a look at ITA Matrix which I don't use a lot and I found that the price quoted varies with the day and of course fare bucket. I'd just like to see the Y fare and nothing else.
If it helps I also have a full expertflyer subscription.
I would like to know how (if) to find out the price for Y bucket seats between two sectors. I've had a look at ITA Matrix which I don't use a lot and I found that the price quoted varies with the day and of course fare bucket. I'd just like to see the Y fare and nothing else.
If it helps I also have a full expertflyer subscription.
- AA and ExpertFlyer "Expert Flyer" issues, questions (master thread)
AA vs BAEC would not expect difference - ExpertFlyer.com Help Desk Thread
Jan 30, 2019, 8:07 pm
#2097
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: QFP LTS
Posts: 20
Malaysia Airlines Q class - qantas miles
Hi, can anyone help me.... I have a ticket booked on MH in Q class economy ... Does anyone know if this will qualify for qantas miles? (I have emailed qantas but not received a response)
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jan 30, 2019, 10:39 pm
#2098
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,030
Jacksta Welcome to FT
MH Q is not listed, so nothing.
CX & MH have a lot of nil earning fare booking classes
QF--->https://www.qantas.com/fflyer/dyn/fl...ine-earning#mh
General unofficial guide-->https://www.wheretocredit.com/malaysia-airlines/q
CX & MH have a lot of nil earning fare booking classes
QF--->https://www.qantas.com/fflyer/dyn/fl...ine-earning#mh
General unofficial guide-->https://www.wheretocredit.com/malaysia-airlines/q
Jan 31, 2019, 1:30 pm
#2099
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 7
Is it at all possible to book BOS>HKG, and NRT>BOS on a single booking that is eligible for paying to upgrade? The specific flight I'm interested books the nonstop for both the Hong Kong (Cathay) and Tokyo (JAL) flights, but the only way to do so is on an American code share. I have tried finding the same flights searching Cathay Pacific and searching on JAL, and while both sites return flights that might be operated by the other, neither site returns the nonstop flights that are available on American's site.
I had read that neither carrier will consider upgrades (even paid) if it's an AA code share. I was planning to book Premium Economy with the hopes that there would be opportunity to pay to upgrade to business if seats were available, because we don't really have enough points to be able to do anything with them (90k CSR). The alternative may be to book on Air Canada which would include layovers, but R/T business to Shanghai is only $3,600 atm (and yes I realize my inquiry is for HKG, Shanghai is an alternative we're considering over HKG because it's quite a bit cheaper).
I had read that neither carrier will consider upgrades (even paid) if it's an AA code share. I was planning to book Premium Economy with the hopes that there would be opportunity to pay to upgrade to business if seats were available, because we don't really have enough points to be able to do anything with them (90k CSR). The alternative may be to book on Air Canada which would include layovers, but R/T business to Shanghai is only $3,600 atm (and yes I realize my inquiry is for HKG, Shanghai is an alternative we're considering over HKG because it's quite a bit cheaper).