BA: OSL-SFO/SJC/LAX in W: $738 Oct/Nov/Dec 17
Jul 30, 2017, 7:03 pm
#31
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: WAS & FPO
Programs: AS, Hyatt
Posts: 402
I did the A380 LHR-SFO recently on this type of deal, and the window seats in WT+ were excellent. Each has a cavernous storage locker between the seat and window. There is no way AA or AY have anything more spacious and comfortable on this route.
Jul 30, 2017, 7:34 pm
#32
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. No longer Palm Coast, FL though still exiled, again, from the Bay Area.
Programs: Only the good ones
Posts: 5,153
Mine was $1200 on AA, but some on OW carriers. Still less than $4k total to 12k EQD's.
Jul 30, 2017, 10:02 pm
#33
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,424
OK, so they're both equally bad, but the EQD multiple for BA is the winner, unless you like spending $12k per year on AA. My spend this year on AA was $1,200 total and I'm trying to reduce that next year.
Not sure how immigration is coming into SAN, but the above post does raise an interesting alternative. I never have had any issue with LAX immigration, especially with my Thai GF. I used to use Global Entry, but since she started traveling with me, I go with her through the regular lines. Seldom any substantial wait time.
Not sure how immigration is coming into SAN, but the above post does raise an interesting alternative. I never have had any issue with LAX immigration, especially with my Thai GF. I used to use Global Entry, but since she started traveling with me, I go with her through the regular lines. Seldom any substantial wait time.
Aug 11, 2017, 8:36 am
#35
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 7,464
Aug 12, 2017, 12:27 pm
#36
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Dallas, TX, USA
Programs: AA EXP, HH Gold, Hyatt Globalist, IC Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 961
I am seeing YVR-HKG-AKL for $1738 USD. Is this best route available at this time to get max EQD for AAdvantage program at this price?
I would prefer to leave from an US airport if possible.
Distance: 24,160
EQD: $4,832
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I would prefer to leave from an US airport if possible.
Distance: 24,160
EQD: $4,832
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Aug 12, 2017, 1:17 pm
#37
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, NH, DL, AA, BA, Global Entry/Nexus, APEC..
Posts: 18,877
I am seeing YVR-HKG-AKL for $1738 USD. Is this best route available at this time to get max EQD for AAdvantage program at this price?
I would prefer to leave from an US airport if possible.
Distance: 24,160
EQD: $4,832
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I would prefer to leave from an US airport if possible.
Distance: 24,160
EQD: $4,832
Google Flights
Back when the EQD spend requirements for AA were launched, there were posts on this forum and on the AA forum that Premium Economy on CX from North America-HKG-SYD (for example) were a great value in terms of EQMs as well as the EQD earnings being based on mileage. A few posted here and there that they flew the route and felt it was well worth it.
It's really up to you to decide the value or if it is worth it based on what your objective is with AA, for example EXP.
For many others who are in the right location or who can easily position, the insanely cheap QR J fares that pop up, have been the route they've take for AA EXP etc.
As for flights ex-USA, it could be the various airlines don't need to offer these deals on some U.S.-Asia routes and there have been some great deals ex-YVR over the past year or so.
YMMV.
Aug 13, 2017, 10:44 am
#39
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,664
I am seeing YVR-HKG-AKL for $1738 USD. Is this best route available at this time to get max EQD for AAdvantage program at this price?
I would prefer to leave from an US airport if possible.
Distance: 24,160
EQD: $4,832
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I would prefer to leave from an US airport if possible.
Distance: 24,160
EQD: $4,832
Google Flights
You can also try YVR-HKG-JNB. I believe that's farther and price should be similar to AKL.
Aug 13, 2017, 1:40 pm
#40
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL / GfL
Posts: 3,261
Still seeing very good fares in WT+ from ARN to SJC (£550 return) across Sept-Dec'17, great for anybody who has a GUF and can locate reward seats on the LHR>SJC sector. Also seeing CPH>LAX for just under £600 return. Check CPH,ARN,OSL and HEL to all West Coast gateways, still good fares available.
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Sep 19, 2017, 7:04 am
#43
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. No longer Palm Coast, FL though still exiled, again, from the Bay Area.
Programs: Only the good ones
Posts: 5,153
I am seeing YVR-HKG-AKL for $1738 USD. Is this best route available at this time to get max EQD for AAdvantage program at this price?
I would prefer to leave from an US airport if possible.
Distance: 24,160
EQD: $4,832
Google Flights
I would prefer to leave from an US airport if possible.
Distance: 24,160
EQD: $4,832
Google Flights
It depends on what you like.
Sep 20, 2017, 6:44 am
#45
Join Date: May 2013
Location: LHR
Programs: AA EXP, DL DM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,033
If the itinerary originates in the US (e.g., a US-Europe-US) round trip? You'll pay out the wazoo (several hundred per person per direction). If the itinerary originates in Europe? Then it's much more reasonable (maybe $50-$100 per person per direction depending on the exact routing).