(Business) AA: LAX-MIA-PTY (Panama City) $723 RT
Jul 21, 2015, 11:51 pm
#76
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,621
Hi -
But you might be able to get LAS-LAX-JFK-MIA-PTY ....
But you might be able to get LAS-LAX-JFK-MIA-PTY ....
Jul 22, 2015, 9:23 am
#77
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,425
True, but you are still only getting one ticketed point deduction, which was his question. That is a good routing though.
Code:
Calculated Sector Mileage
LAS AA LAX AA NYC AA MIA AA PTY /01SEP15
*************************************************************
CTY GI TPM CUM MPM EMS DED LAST NEXT 25M
LAS 1
1. LAX 1 - 241 241
2. NYC 1 - 2461 2702
3. MIA 1 - 1092 3794
4. PTY 1 WH 1161 4205* 3489 25M 750 18 156 4361
* TICKETED POINT DEDUCTION APPLIED
Jul 23, 2015, 4:35 pm
#78
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: AA-ex EXP, PLT, LTG, MVP-Gold, UA-Silver, SPG-LTG, PLT, HH-D, Hyatt-D,
Posts: 146
Snagged First !!
Looks like it also books into First for $743 for Aug 29-31
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...LAX0AA139;sc=f
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...LAX0AA139;sc=f
Only issue I see is that I have a 6 hour layover in Miami from midnight to 6 am and not sure that the Admirals Club is opened all night .. Got the deal for $748.50 First and Business into PTY and Business and First back (flat bed)
I live in Austin, so had to get a connection from AUS-DFW-LAX to arrive at 5 pm and return back on Sept 14th have a flight back at 2.25 pm returning back at 8 pm.. all economy and requested 500 miles upgrades .. for $214/
So I think this should be a pretty decent mileage run.. how does one estimate miles earned ?
Jul 23, 2015, 4:39 pm
#79
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: Starbucks Gold
Posts: 185
Just did lax-Tpa-Mia-pty-Mia-JFK-lax on this fare on a platinum challenge and met the goal.
Thanks @supermintyfresh. Best leg was JFK-lax on lie flat business. Had access to admirals lounge in Mia on way there and in Mia and JFK on way back. Pleasantly surprised by PTY. did the canal and touristy things for a couple of days.
If anyone interested in a longer trip report or info about hotels/ things to do please let me know.
Thanks for the help.
Bob
Thanks @supermintyfresh. Best leg was JFK-lax on lie flat business. Had access to admirals lounge in Mia on way there and in Mia and JFK on way back. Pleasantly surprised by PTY. did the canal and touristy things for a couple of days.
If anyone interested in a longer trip report or info about hotels/ things to do please let me know.
Thanks for the help.
Bob
Jul 23, 2015, 5:05 pm
#80
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,425
Well I managed to get a date leaving on Sept 12 9.55 pm LAX-MIA-PTY arriving on Sept 13th at 11.25 am and turning around the same afternoon at 3.15 pm..
Only issue I see is that I have a 6 hour layover in Miami from midnight to 6 am and not sure that the Admirals Club is opened all night .. Got the deal for $748.50 First and Business into PTY and Business and First back (flat bed)
I live in Austin, so had to get a connection from AUS-DFW-LAX to arrive at 5 pm and return back on Sept 14th have a flight back at 2.25 pm returning back at 8 pm.. all economy and requested 500 miles upgrades .. for $214/
So I think this should be a pretty decent mileage run.. how does one estimate miles earned ?
Only issue I see is that I have a 6 hour layover in Miami from midnight to 6 am and not sure that the Admirals Club is opened all night .. Got the deal for $748.50 First and Business into PTY and Business and First back (flat bed)
I live in Austin, so had to get a connection from AUS-DFW-LAX to arrive at 5 pm and return back on Sept 14th have a flight back at 2.25 pm returning back at 8 pm.. all economy and requested 500 miles upgrades .. for $214/
So I think this should be a pretty decent mileage run.. how does one estimate miles earned ?
You will be flying this: http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ame...us_A321_V2.php
google flights even says "Standard recliner seat"
Jul 23, 2015, 5:07 pm
#81
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: AA-ex EXP, PLT, LTG, MVP-Gold, UA-Silver, SPG-LTG, PLT, HH-D, Hyatt-D,
Posts: 146
I bought the LAX-MIA-PTY for a MR leaving 9/12 turning around the same day first-business on the AA site for $748.50
Jul 23, 2015, 5:39 pm
#82
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LA
Programs: AA, DL, UA
Posts: 543
Just did lax-Tpa-Mia-pty-Mia-JFK-lax on this fare on a platinum challenge and met the goal.
Thanks @supermintyfresh. Best leg was JFK-lax on lie flat business. Had access to admirals lounge in Mia on way there and in Mia and JFK on way back. Pleasantly surprised by PTY. did the canal and touristy things for a couple of days.
If anyone interested in a longer trip report or info about hotels/ things to do please let me know.
Thanks for the help.
Bob
Thanks @supermintyfresh. Best leg was JFK-lax on lie flat business. Had access to admirals lounge in Mia on way there and in Mia and JFK on way back. Pleasantly surprised by PTY. did the canal and touristy things for a couple of days.
If anyone interested in a longer trip report or info about hotels/ things to do please let me know.
Thanks for the help.
Bob
Also is the canal worth it? Pictures look meh but wonder if it is much better in person. Any recommendations or must-do's? Thanks in advance
Jul 23, 2015, 7:09 pm
#83
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: Starbucks Gold
Posts: 185
I stayed at the Continental hotel and casino on Ave Espana which is about 800m "inland" from the Waldorf and Hilton. The hotel was about 70$ and had Clean comfy bed/ toilet/wifi and good AC. It had a subway/mc Donald's right opposite and also a nice 24 hr cafe and a good middle eastern restaurant in walking distance. Metro train station right outside also. I used a lot of public transport.
Between the two you mentioned I would choose the Hilton which is on Ave Balboa. You will be on the stretch of the avenue right in front of the ocean and with status you can swing a room with a view which should be good. You will have a lot of good eating options around and a mall with a multiplex in walking distance ( I used the multiplex with $4.50 tickets as refuge from a rainy hot night). There is a pedestrian walkway right along the ocean called cinta costera right opposite which will have good views of skyline and a longish walk to the casco viejo area which is the old town district which is good visit.
The canal has ships transiting in the mornin 8am to 11 ish and sometime in afternoon. If you see it as they transit I would give it a go. It's not earth shattering but if already in pty then worth seeing. If outside of those times it does become meh.
Between the two you mentioned I would choose the Hilton which is on Ave Balboa. You will be on the stretch of the avenue right in front of the ocean and with status you can swing a room with a view which should be good. You will have a lot of good eating options around and a mall with a multiplex in walking distance ( I used the multiplex with $4.50 tickets as refuge from a rainy hot night). There is a pedestrian walkway right along the ocean called cinta costera right opposite which will have good views of skyline and a longish walk to the casco viejo area which is the old town district which is good visit.
The canal has ships transiting in the mornin 8am to 11 ish and sometime in afternoon. If you see it as they transit I would give it a go. It's not earth shattering but if already in pty then worth seeing. If outside of those times it does become meh.
Jul 23, 2015, 7:54 pm
#84
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LA
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I stayed at the Continental hotel and casino on Ave Espana which is about 800m "inland" from the Waldorf and Hilton. The hotel was about 70$ and had Clean comfy bed/ toilet/wifi and good AC. It had a subway/mc Donald's right opposite and also a nice 24 hr cafe and a good middle eastern restaurant in walking distance. Metro train station right outside also. I used a lot of public transport.
Between the two you mentioned I would choose the Hilton which is on Ave Balboa. You will be on the stretch of the avenue right in front of the ocean and with status you can swing a room with a view which should be good. You will have a lot of good eating options around and a mall with a multiplex in walking distance ( I used the multiplex with $4.50 tickets as refuge from a rainy hot night). There is a pedestrian walkway right along the ocean called cinta costera right opposite which will have good views of skyline and a longish walk to the casco viejo area which is the old town district which is good visit.
The canal has ships transiting in the mornin 8am to 11 ish and sometime in afternoon. If you see it as they transit I would give it a go. It's not earth shattering but if already in pty then worth seeing. If outside of those times it does become meh.
Between the two you mentioned I would choose the Hilton which is on Ave Balboa. You will be on the stretch of the avenue right in front of the ocean and with status you can swing a room with a view which should be good. You will have a lot of good eating options around and a mall with a multiplex in walking distance ( I used the multiplex with $4.50 tickets as refuge from a rainy hot night). There is a pedestrian walkway right along the ocean called cinta costera right opposite which will have good views of skyline and a longish walk to the casco viejo area which is the old town district which is good visit.
The canal has ships transiting in the mornin 8am to 11 ish and sometime in afternoon. If you see it as they transit I would give it a go. It's not earth shattering but if already in pty then worth seeing. If outside of those times it does become meh.
I am flying into PTY and I have read a number of ideas on how to get to the downtown area, they are as follows:
1. Take a cab outside of baggage claim, $30
2. Walk up to the Departure area in PTY, cab only costs $15
3. Bus, only cost $1 but not much information
Any other suggestions? Anyone have any information on the bus?
1. Take a cab outside of baggage claim, $30
2. Walk up to the Departure area in PTY, cab only costs $15
3. Bus, only cost $1 but not much information
Any other suggestions? Anyone have any information on the bus?
Last edited by supermintyfresh; Jul 23, 2015 at 11:56 pm
Jul 24, 2015, 12:00 pm
#85
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: Starbucks Gold
Posts: 185
Cabs in panama do not run on meters but fares are pre negotiated. $25-$30 from airport to city hotels is par. When you walk out and a cab quotes you tell him you pay $25 and agree on price and on you go. Within the city fares are usually $2-5. Ask a cop/ local what fare should be to where you are going and use that to negotiate. Uber also works in Panama City of but I found fewer cars available.
Disparity is because the cab at departure just dropped off a guy from city and wants to head back and might go back empty . He might take a lower fare since he gets paid for the return without waiting. The guys at arrivals have been waiting for flights to land and are looking at getting full fare or more... Didn't try that but went full native and used public transport..
Disparity is because the cab at departure just dropped off a guy from city and wants to head back and might go back empty . He might take a lower fare since he gets paid for the return without waiting. The guys at arrivals have been waiting for flights to land and are looking at getting full fare or more... Didn't try that but went full native and used public transport..
Jul 26, 2015, 3:34 am
#86
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Oddly enough, this deal also works for UNITED. From YVR. I'm not joking:
YVR-DEN-PTY-DEN-YVR, all in United P, 800USD.- (or 1047 Canadian)
Sample date I have is Aug 22 - Aug 24. bit longer than LAX-MIA-PTY, bit more expensive, but ends up similarly. For those that want a *A option in P. (Ex-SEA I only find +200USD fares tho)
YVR-DEN-PTY-DEN-YVR, all in United P, 800USD.- (or 1047 Canadian)
Sample date I have is Aug 22 - Aug 24. bit longer than LAX-MIA-PTY, bit more expensive, but ends up similarly. For those that want a *A option in P. (Ex-SEA I only find +200USD fares tho)
Jul 26, 2015, 10:42 am
#87
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1kMM; AA EX Plat, Hilton Diamond and SPG Plat
Posts: 2,014
Jul 26, 2015, 3:19 pm
#88
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,900
Doing two of these in September..
Staying at the Waldorf.
How's the lounge at PTY?
Staying at the Waldorf.
How's the lounge at PTY?
Jul 26, 2015, 8:50 pm
#89
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,425
There isn't a lounge at PTY