Skyteam partner to Australia/New Zealand
Apr 24, 2008, 10:23 am
#16
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My layover from LAX in ICN was highly stressful. We left LAX about an hour late due to mechanical problems. By the time we landed in ICN, I had to literally run through the airport to my SYD flight. However, KE held the flight as other connections were running late as well. However, my luggage didn't run as fast and was delayed 24 hours.
The lounge in ICN was nice, but the power outlets were so cramped that it was hard to fit my adapter into the outlet. Food was nice, and lots of shopping.
The lounge in ICN was nice, but the power outlets were so cramped that it was hard to fit my adapter into the outlet. Food was nice, and lots of shopping.
Apr 24, 2008, 10:38 am
#17
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Actually China Airlines also offers service LAX SYD. http://www.china-airlines.com/en/index.htm
A previous post indicated that China Southern had service but I don't think they do.
Sam
A previous post indicated that China Southern had service but I don't think they do.
Sam
Apr 24, 2008, 11:47 am
#18
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Actually China Airlines also offers service LAX SYD. http://www.china-airlines.com/en/index.htm
Apr 24, 2008, 11:59 am
#19
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I haven't flown HA to SYD, but I am familiar with their PPT flights. HA uses their regular equipment, and the "Business" seat is essentially a domestic F seat. Ime, this way of getting to SYD isn't a lot more comfortable than sitting in an exit row, and I certainly wouldn't blow miles at the Business class level.
Apr 24, 2008, 12:34 pm
#20
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My layover from LAX in ICN was highly stressful. We left LAX about an hour late due to mechanical problems. By the time we landed in ICN, I had to literally run through the airport to my SYD flight. However, KE held the flight as other connections were running late as well. However, my luggage didn't run as fast and was delayed 24 hours.
The lounge in ICN was nice, but the power outlets were so cramped that it was hard to fit my adapter into the outlet. Food was nice, and lots of shopping.
The lounge in ICN was nice, but the power outlets were so cramped that it was hard to fit my adapter into the outlet. Food was nice, and lots of shopping.
I have close to 8 hours during the day to explore. I am hopeful I will have ample time to have lunch in Seoul, or maybe take one of the KE mini tours.
Apr 24, 2008, 2:35 pm
#21
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As you would expect from an airline of their size, CZ do fly to Australia.
Also you may want to try AF; they have SQ-operated codeshares to Oceania. Not sure whether you're able to use DL miles for them.
Also you may want to try AF; they have SQ-operated codeshares to Oceania. Not sure whether you're able to use DL miles for them.
Apr 24, 2008, 4:22 pm
#22
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Minor correction, but AF actually code-shares on QF to a variety Australian cities from HKG and SIN. Unlikely that you will earn DL miles for these AF code-share flights with QF.
Apr 24, 2008, 5:55 pm
#23
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You can definitely earn FB miles for these, as well as OK+ miles, and most probably AZ ones, too (they have a FF relationship with QF)...I also think you'd be unlikely to get DL miles for them, but maybe you can redeem DL miles!
Apr 24, 2008, 6:56 pm
#24
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I have booked ATL - ICN - AKL, SYD - CAN - LAX - ATL all in J with SkyMiles. On DL, China Southern and KE.
Doing a cruise too starting in AKL and retrning from SYD.
Doing a cruise too starting in AKL and retrning from SYD.
Apr 25, 2008, 8:12 am
#25
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Did not state this was non stop only that they offered service.
Apr 25, 2008, 9:06 am
#26
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Apr 25, 2008, 12:59 pm
#29
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NW has a partnership with Virgin Australia that going to start late this year. NW will connect to flights to/from SYD via LAX. This will finally get rid of the Korean issue. There may be an opportunity there to earn miles on DL and/or NW.
Official press release here:
http://www.vaustralia.com.au/about-u.../P_003795.html
Official press release here:
http://www.vaustralia.com.au/about-u.../P_003795.html
Apr 25, 2008, 4:57 pm
#30
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NW has a partnership with Virgin Australia that going to start late this year. NW will connect to flights to/from SYD via LAX. This will finally get rid of the Korean issue. There may be an opportunity there to earn miles on DL and/or NW.
Official press release here:
http://www.vaustralia.com.au/about-u.../P_003795.html
Official press release here:
http://www.vaustralia.com.au/about-u.../P_003795.html