Good Deals in Premium Economy - 2014
Aug 8, 2014, 8:34 am
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Aug 8, 2014, 11:49 am
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. I couldn't find anything better than €772 to China in Y+ on OW carriers.Given BA direct LHR-CTU in Y is not much less than €772 and you get extra 110TPs in Y+, I think this is pretty amazing deal because MAD and BCN are very easy to reach from UK and you can take a hop from CTU to some destinations in that part of the world. You can also take advantage of the 72 hour TWOV at CTU if you don't fancy pay for a visitor VISA. BTW, Chengdu is a very interesting city and there are lots of nice places in Sichuan province.
Another point is that LHR-CTU legs can be UuA-ed relatively easily given the low load on the route.
Thanks Weeelegs for posting this^
Aug 8, 2014, 12:40 pm
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No need to dismiss a good deal. I couldn't find anything better than €772 to China in Y+ on OW carriers.
Given BA direct LHR-CTU in Y is not much less than €772 and you get extra 110TPs in Y+, I think this is pretty amazing deal because MAD and BCN are very easy to reach from UK and you can take a hop from CTU to some destinations in that part of the world. You can also take advantage of the 72 hour TWOV at CTU if you don't fancy pay for a visitor VISA. BTW, Chengdu is a very interesting city and there are lots of nice places in Sichuan province.
Another point is that LHR-CTU legs can be UuA-ed relatively easily given the low load on the route.
Thanks Weeelegs for posting this^
. I couldn't find anything better than €772 to China in Y+ on OW carriers.Given BA direct LHR-CTU in Y is not much less than €772 and you get extra 110TPs in Y+, I think this is pretty amazing deal because MAD and BCN are very easy to reach from UK and you can take a hop from CTU to some destinations in that part of the world. You can also take advantage of the 72 hour TWOV at CTU if you don't fancy pay for a visitor VISA. BTW, Chengdu is a very interesting city and there are lots of nice places in Sichuan province.
Another point is that LHR-CTU legs can be UuA-ed relatively easily given the low load on the route.
Thanks Weeelegs for posting this^
Aug 8, 2014, 3:47 pm
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I didn't say it WAS the Holy Grail of PE and certainly an EU to Asia isn't to my mind. I was basing it purely on a pence per mile basis. 26k as a OW Emerald for £570 on BA metal, 2 ppm!! PE is never gonna earn big TPs. Forgive me for being excited!
Seems on here there are many who are quick to put others right on their lack of knowledge; you know, the ones who carry their silver or gold cards on their rucksacks because they are incredibly important. Time to go back to being an anonymous FF!!
Seems on here there are many who are quick to put others right on their lack of knowledge; you know, the ones who carry their silver or gold cards on their rucksacks because they are incredibly important. Time to go back to being an anonymous FF!!
Aug 8, 2014, 4:10 pm
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I didn't say it WAS the Holy Grail of PE and certainly an EU to Asia isn't to my mind. I was basing it purely on a pence per mile basis. 26k as a OW Emerald for £570 on BA metal, 2 ppm!! PE is never gonna earn big TPs. Forgive me for being excited!
Seems on here there are many who are quick to put others right on their lack of knowledge; you know, the ones who carry their silver or gold cards on their rucksacks because they are incredibly important. Time to go back to being an anonymous FF!!
Seems on here there are many who are quick to put others right on their lack of knowledge; you know, the ones who carry their silver or gold cards on their rucksacks because they are incredibly important. Time to go back to being an anonymous FF!!
For example: DXB-JFK r/t on CX in PE is £912. Credit to AA and it is 1.8 pence pm and 35,268 EQP. It earns crap on BA, so to each their own.
Aug 9, 2014, 4:39 am
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One of the depressing thing about this thread is the readiness of contributors to piss on the posts of others. Don't be disheartened, your contribution is much appreciated.
My only quibble with your original post is the use of a three-letter code for a less well known airport. Even I had to google it
, taking thirty seconds off my FT browsing budget.
My only quibble with your original post is the use of a three-letter code for a less well known airport. Even I had to google it
, taking thirty seconds off my FT browsing budget.
Aug 9, 2014, 8:36 am
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(CTU) Chengdu Arpt Chengdu, CN
(CTU)
Chengdu Arpt
Chengdu, CN
It is 5th biggest in mainland China, and within the top 50 in the world in terms of passenger traffic.
Weeelegs, please take heart and keep posting. Even when I take heat for something, I usually learn something new.
And there probably are even more out there that appreciate than happen to post a "thank you".
Romelle
PS - my home airport probably isn't well known to many either. MFR - with two gates, although often they only need one.
Chengdu Arpt
Chengdu, CN
It is 5th biggest in mainland China, and within the top 50 in the world in terms of passenger traffic.
Weeelegs, please take heart and keep posting. Even when I take heat for something, I usually learn something new.
And there probably are even more out there that appreciate than happen to post a "thank you".
Romelle
PS - my home airport probably isn't well known to many either. MFR - with two gates, although often they only need one.
Last edited by Romelle; Aug 9, 2014 at 8:41 am
Aug 9, 2014, 11:06 am
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Aug 9, 2014, 11:44 am
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And I'm going there, thanks to the OP! I'm hoping the 3-day visa on arrival works before i move on to Macau.
Good to see I'm not the only one Google-led to Wikipedia
What you might not have caught is why it is CTU: the pre-Pinyin system of transliteration had the city as Ch'eng-tu. As for MFR, I'm guessing you don't refer to our very own Inverness radio station, rather Rogue Valley International Medford Airport. Apparently the third busiest in Oregon.
And when BA offers super-cheap fares on its inaugural Medford service, I look forward to getting to know the place .....
Aug 9, 2014, 11:54 am
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One of the depressing thing about this thread is the readiness of contributors to piss on the posts of others. Don't be disheartened, your contribution is much appreciated.
My only quibble with your original post is the use of a three-letter code for a less well known airport. Even I had to google it, taking thirty seconds off my FT browsing budget.
My only quibble with your original post is the use of a three-letter code for a less well known airport. Even I had to google it
, taking thirty seconds off my FT browsing budget.
Aug 9, 2014, 12:06 pm
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As for MFR, I'm guessing you don't refer to our very own Inverness radio station, rather Rogue Valley International Medford Airport. Apparently the third busiest in Oregon.
And when BA offers super-cheap fares on its inaugural Medford service, I look forward to getting to know the place .....
It would take a mega-merger or buyout for BA to get MFR, but .... it is a beautiful town in a beautiful state.
Romelle
Aug 9, 2014, 4:24 pm
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Just a minor quibble, it's Transit WithOut Visa 
See TWOV thread in China forum.
And it's the departing airport you need to worry about, not China. There have been reports of folks being denied boarding due to uninformed agents
See TWOV thread in China forum.
And it's the departing airport you need to worry about, not China. There have been reports of folks being denied boarding due to uninformed agents
Sep 18, 2014, 1:05 pm
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BA from India to US approx $1,000 OW & $1,700 RT depending on origin & destination cities.
Also CMB-LGW/ & on to some Europe Cities approx $650/$750 OW
Also CMB-LGW/ & on to some Europe Cities approx $650/$750 OW
Sep 18, 2014, 1:18 pm
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Thanks Skunk. That's a heck of a lot of EQP's!!!
Itinerary Details
Date Flight Operated By Departure Arrival Stop Duration Aircraft Booking Cabin Rules
21 Sep 2014 CX738
Cathay Pacific DXB 23:00 HKG 11:05 +1 0 40:00 333
Premium Economy (E)
23 Sep 2014 CX888
Cathay Pacific HKG 00:30 JFK 07:00 1 77W
Premium Economy (E)
02 Oct 2014 CX889
Cathay Pacific JFK 21:55 HKG 06:10 +2 1 39:00 77W
Premium Economy (E)
04 Oct 2014 CX731
Cathay Pacific HKG 16:30 DXB 20:55 0 333
Premium Economy (E)
Inflight entertainment (available on CX/KA serviced flights only): Dubai To Hong Kong , Hong Kong To New York , New York To Hong Kong , Hong Kong To Dubai
Fare Details
Passenger Fare Carrier Surcharges Taxes/Fees/Charges Total fare
Adult x 1 AED 3,460.00 AED 1,600.00 AED 355.00 AED 5,415.00
Hide Currency Converter Total fare AED 5,415.00
Convert to other currency for your reference: Total fare: USD 1,518.77
Fare Conditions Summary [-] Hide
Minimum stay: Dubai - New York
• No minimum stay requirement
New York - Dubai
• No minimum stay requirement
Maximum stay: New York - Dubai
• Travel must commence before: Sunday, December 21, 2014 from John F Kennedy International
Asia Miles Earned & Other FFPs
Asia Miles Total
25,820 25,820
Dubai Intl Arpt, Dubai, AE (DXB) to
Hong Kong Intl, Hong Kong, HK (HKG) to
John F Kennedy Intl, New York City, NY (JFK)
One Way Distances:
Distance 11740 miles x 2 = 23,480 *1.5 = 35,220 AA EQP's? 4.31 cpEQP Sounds good
Date Flight Operated By Departure Arrival Stop Duration Aircraft Booking Cabin Rules
21 Sep 2014 CX738
Cathay Pacific DXB 23:00 HKG 11:05 +1 0 40:00 333
Premium Economy (E)
23 Sep 2014 CX888
Cathay Pacific HKG 00:30 JFK 07:00 1 77W
Premium Economy (E)
02 Oct 2014 CX889
Cathay Pacific JFK 21:55 HKG 06:10 +2 1 39:00 77W
Premium Economy (E)
04 Oct 2014 CX731
Cathay Pacific HKG 16:30 DXB 20:55 0 333
Premium Economy (E)
Inflight entertainment (available on CX/KA serviced flights only): Dubai To Hong Kong , Hong Kong To New York , New York To Hong Kong , Hong Kong To Dubai
Fare Details
Passenger Fare Carrier Surcharges Taxes/Fees/Charges Total fare
Adult x 1 AED 3,460.00 AED 1,600.00 AED 355.00 AED 5,415.00
Hide Currency Converter Total fare AED 5,415.00
Convert to other currency for your reference: Total fare: USD 1,518.77
Fare Conditions Summary [-] Hide
Minimum stay: Dubai - New York
• No minimum stay requirement
New York - Dubai
• No minimum stay requirement
Maximum stay: New York - Dubai
• Travel must commence before: Sunday, December 21, 2014 from John F Kennedy International
Asia Miles Earned & Other FFPs
Asia Miles Total
25,820 25,820
Dubai Intl Arpt, Dubai, AE (DXB) to
Hong Kong Intl, Hong Kong, HK (HKG) to
John F Kennedy Intl, New York City, NY (JFK)
One Way Distances:
Distance 11740 miles x 2 = 23,480 *1.5 = 35,220 AA EQP's? 4.31 cpEQP Sounds good