Best strategy LAX-AKL to begin OWE?
Dec 30, 2002 | 6:38 pm
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Best strategy LAX-AKL to begin OWE?
Another FAQ, I suppose, but it's hard to ask the computer the right question so I'll ask the humans again:
Based near LAX, we've learned that it makes sense to start OWE's (at least in the premium cabins) in Canada, thanks to the good folks here.
NZ might make good sense, too. But what's the best way to get there? We don't have a lot of date flexibility, and I'd be drawn and quartered if the group had to do a long-haul (e.g. LAX-AKL) in anything less than a first-class bed).
We have a reasonable supply of AAdvantage miles but don't directly have anything on Qantas. I assume the choice is between buying a cheap ticket on QF and upgrading with AA miles, or just using a first-class award?
Based near LAX, we've learned that it makes sense to start OWE's (at least in the premium cabins) in Canada, thanks to the good folks here.
NZ might make good sense, too. But what's the best way to get there? We don't have a lot of date flexibility, and I'd be drawn and quartered if the group had to do a long-haul (e.g. LAX-AKL) in anything less than a first-class bed).
We have a reasonable supply of AAdvantage miles but don't directly have anything on Qantas. I assume the choice is between buying a cheap ticket on QF and upgrading with AA miles, or just using a first-class award?
Dec 30, 2002 | 7:24 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JohnAx:
I assume the choice is between buying a cheap ticket on QF and upgrading with AA miles. . .</font>
I assume the choice is between buying a cheap ticket on QF and upgrading with AA miles. . .</font>
Dec 30, 2002 | 9:12 pm
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NZ dollar is very strong recently, until this changes it may be better to originate your OWE in Canada, esp. if you can buy 1 less continent. Probably the NZD will fall 20% by March, but not much help if you need to buy now. Due to the Americas Cup it is almost impossible to get F seats into AKL now (and QF is stopping F service AKL-LAX soon, switching to 2-class).