SFO -> CDG or DME or ???
Dec 4, 2010 | 7:37 pm
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 106
SFO -> CDG or DME or ???
hi all-
i'm trying to get my last 10k miles on UA, but want to get this done with a long trip somewhere, say CDG, DME or somewhere in europe and east of that.
prices are ok via the UA website, but it seems kind of a shame not to fly on a *A partner that specializes/caters to that route. i've checked out airfrance for the CDG destination but it's $200 more than flying UA metal. if it makes that big of a difference, then i'm certainly game to pay for the IFE, service, etc..
any recommendations on airline and destination? i'll be flying economy, would like to stay away from ORD as a stop (just in case of snow storms!), and would like to keep the ticket around USD$1000.
thanks!
dave
i'm trying to get my last 10k miles on UA, but want to get this done with a long trip somewhere, say CDG, DME or somewhere in europe and east of that.
prices are ok via the UA website, but it seems kind of a shame not to fly on a *A partner that specializes/caters to that route. i've checked out airfrance for the CDG destination but it's $200 more than flying UA metal. if it makes that big of a difference, then i'm certainly game to pay for the IFE, service, etc..
any recommendations on airline and destination? i'll be flying economy, would like to stay away from ORD as a stop (just in case of snow storms!), and would like to keep the ticket around USD$1000.
thanks!
dave
Dec 6, 2010 | 7:11 pm
#3
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: UA lifetime gold; Hilton Gold; Marriott/SPG Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,959
Air France is in Skyteam and not *A
If you are flying economy and you want to keep the price on the low side, I would go with UA.
LH does not always give you 100% EQM so be careful when you book with them.
You could try Swiss air but check if you get full EQM.
The advantage of UA is that you get E+.
I personally fly continental because as a plat I usually end up getting an exit row for free or an easier upgrade.
Not sure if you are staying in Europe and for how long.
If you are just turning around and coming back the same day you arrive then CDG is easy because you do not have to clear customs or security.
There is also a nice lounge in CDG.
If you are flying economy and you want to keep the price on the low side, I would go with UA.
LH does not always give you 100% EQM so be careful when you book with them.
You could try Swiss air but check if you get full EQM.
The advantage of UA is that you get E+.
I personally fly continental because as a plat I usually end up getting an exit row for free or an easier upgrade.
Not sure if you are staying in Europe and for how long.
If you are just turning around and coming back the same day you arrive then CDG is easy because you do not have to clear customs or security.
There is also a nice lounge in CDG.
Dec 8, 2010 | 12:25 pm
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 106
Dec 9, 2010 | 7:53 am
#6
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: UA lifetime gold; Hilton Gold; Marriott/SPG Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,959
If you look at this website, a large portion of the conversation is about miles; how to maximize them, how to achieve a certain level and how to spend them; it is our obsession.
You should try it sometime;
Most of us have done a mileage run a "not so necessary trip" just to boost our mileage on a certain airline.