AA, ORD-ICN $2360 in business, other US cities available
Nov 2, 2016, 1:05 pm
#31
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
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Staying in the hotel lounge on trips like this could only lead to becoming fat and drunk.
Nov 2, 2016, 3:15 pm
#32
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: TPA
Programs: WP
Posts: 372
Conrad still or one of the Marriots?
Global warming one might hope. I'll be back in SEL in July, hopefully weather will be more cooperative for sightseeing.
If you are lucky and there is a fluke it could be warmer. You will survive an MR but it just won't be too great for any sightseeing. I had booked a trip myself there for Thanksgiving but I had to cancel and try to visit in the Spring, was just not worth it for me in my circumstances, but it is a great deal for EXP.
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Nov 3, 2016, 3:57 pm
#33
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat; *A Gold; Marriott Gold
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Have done a MR to ICN several times; different times of year ;-) Highly recommend the JW Marriott Seoul in Gangnam - it's older than the one at Dongdaemun, but still luxurious in a tacky, 80's kind of way.
More important for a wintertime MR, it's on a direct airport bus line, it's connected to a nice department store, and its located on top of a subway station with three lines. Easy and quick to get to most tourist destinations without going outside.
I still see this deal from LAX and ORD on select dates; unfortunately not seeing any love from SFO.
More important for a wintertime MR, it's on a direct airport bus line, it's connected to a nice department store, and its located on top of a subway station with three lines. Easy and quick to get to most tourist destinations without going outside.
I still see this deal from LAX and ORD on select dates; unfortunately not seeing any love from SFO.
Nov 3, 2016, 5:20 pm
#34
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It is painful to me that I cannot use this fare, considering how rare it is and I haven't even been there yet. I even had to cancel my ICN trip in JAL first both ways for 62.5k miles each, which I will probably never fly again with the new mileage required. But I just couldn't justified it with the freezing temps.
Nov 4, 2016, 1:52 pm
#35
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
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This is still available for Christmas/NYE, too. Just saw EWR-DTW-ICN-DTW-EWR on DL routing on the 747 both ways for $2434, about 11.5cpm.
Nov 14, 2016, 9:48 pm
#36
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Still available, including flights out of often-elusive SDF. SDF-DFW-ICN turn is available 12/26-12/27 for $2357.10 roundtrip, books into F/I/I/F for 31,782 EQM, putting me just over the edge for EXP. 7.4 cents per EQM seems like a bargain for J, especially when there are no positioning costs and the dates happen to work perfectly.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...DF0AA5775;sc=b
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...DF0AA5775;sc=b
Nov 14, 2016, 10:54 pm
#37
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LHR, DFW, J Cabins WorldWide
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Doing this with 3 buddies right before thanksgiving, UA 11/21-23
BWI-DEN-NET-ICN-SFO-ORD-BWI
ICN-SFO Upfared to GF on the 747 for an extra $500, wanted to try GF once before it gets fased out. Came out to $2440 pp + upfare after the fact. (Actually upfared ICN-SFO-ORD-BWI all into A on the rtn, P on the outbound)
BWI-DEN-NET-ICN-SFO-ORD-BWI
ICN-SFO Upfared to GF on the 747 for an extra $500, wanted to try GF once before it gets fased out. Came out to $2440 pp + upfare after the fact. (Actually upfared ICN-SFO-ORD-BWI all into A on the rtn, P on the outbound)
Nov 17, 2016, 9:43 am
#38
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 143
I need 32,900EQM to make EXP again, and this would give me 33,600 (out of BOS). Sadly, I promised the wife no more MRs for a long time, and the fact that the fare is available over the Holiday break is especially painful.
Still available, including flights out of often-elusive SDF. SDF-DFW-ICN turn is available 12/26-12/27 for $2357.10 roundtrip, books into F/I/I/F for 31,782 EQM, putting me just over the edge for EXP. 7.4 cents per EQM seems like a bargain for J, especially when there are no positioning costs and the dates happen to work perfectly.
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...DF0AA5775;sc=b
https://www.google.com/flights/#sear...DF0AA5775;sc=b
Nov 21, 2016, 5:40 pm
#39
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: NYLON - AA EXP 1MM, SPG Gold
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Booked this over x-mas. There are some creative routes out there that dont increase the fare too much. For example, I found JFK-LAS-DFW-ICN-DFW-SAN-JFK for <$3k and >40K EQM.
Does anyone know if the airport train from ICN runs on Christmas Day?
Also what are the thoughts between Four Seasons and Park Hyatt in terms of location and access to the airport for a 1 night stay?
Does anyone know if the airport train from ICN runs on Christmas Day?
Also what are the thoughts between Four Seasons and Park Hyatt in terms of location and access to the airport for a 1 night stay?
Nov 21, 2016, 6:19 pm
#40
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Loud, dark, warm, lots of ethernet cables, and in some rack space.
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Booked this over x-mas. There are some creative routes out there that dont increase the fare too much. For example, I found JFK-LAS-DFW-ICN-DFW-SAN-JFK for <$3k and >40K EQM.
Does anyone know if the airport train from ICN runs on Christmas Day?
Also what are the thoughts between Four Seasons and Park Hyatt in terms of location and access to the airport for a 1 night stay?
Does anyone know if the airport train from ICN runs on Christmas Day?
Also what are the thoughts between Four Seasons and Park Hyatt in terms of location and access to the airport for a 1 night stay?
Nov 22, 2016, 1:12 am
#41
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: Delta PM
Posts: 50
Anyone have any experience with ICN border control and mileage runs? I have a 19 hour layover and not sure if I should book a hotel or just use the transfer desk and stay in the airport? I have never done a mileage run and I am not sure what to expect in terms of questioning if I stay for only 1 day?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Nov 22, 2016, 3:24 am
#42
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
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Lots of people have such layovers at ICN. I would say they wouldnt consider it much at all. I personally would have no worries about it and would not limit myself to the airport for such a long time.
Nov 22, 2016, 7:03 am
#43
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: Delta PM
Posts: 50
Thanks for the response! What would you recommend that I put as the reason of stay on the traveler declaration form when going through immigration? Should I explain I am doing a mileage run if questioned why I am returning back to the US in 19 hours?
Nov 22, 2016, 7:14 am
#44
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Note, the lounges in ICN are a bit.... unsatisfying. If I were you, I'd take as much time out of the airport as possible.
Nov 22, 2016, 7:00 pm
#45
Join Date: May 2011
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, LT Gold
Posts: 3,148
The lounges leave a lot to be desired. A lot.