Best RPU supported MR ex-NYC?
Apr 13, 2014, 6:56 pm
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Best RPU supported MR ex-NYC?
What is the maximum amount of miles I can net on a MR supported by two RPU's (one in each direction), assuming the R space is available on all legs. What routings should I be perusing. Thanks!
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Apr 13, 2014, 7:26 pm
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Max miles on a GPU ex-NYC would be to SIN. SYD isn't too far behind.
Max miles on a RPU ex-NYC would be on Copa to deep S. America or HNL.
ETA: ANC via IAH is similar in distance to HNL from NYC and might have better R options off-season.
Max miles on a RPU ex-NYC would be on Copa to deep S. America or HNL.
ETA: ANC via IAH is similar in distance to HNL from NYC and might have better R options off-season.
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Apr 14, 2014, 5:47 pm
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I thought under the new rules we can't use RPU into S.America, no? HNL or ANC both sound like reasonable options. I assume the EWR-HNL direct doesn't often have R space...
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You may have trouble finding R on the EWR-HNL nonstop, but something like EWR-LAS-LAX-SFO-HNL would get you even more miles.
Apr 19, 2014, 8:11 am
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I'd like to maximize the miles, but also get a good trip out of it. I am not really too hot on Hawaii, so this Copa angle sounds great. I was unaware we could use RPU's to deep S.America on Copa. I will have to check their route network and see what looks best. How exactly do we apply RPU's to Copa flights?
Apr 19, 2014, 8:55 am
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I'd like to maximize the miles, but also get a good trip out of it. I am not really too hot on Hawaii, so this Copa angle sounds great. I was unaware we could use RPU's to deep S.America on Copa. I will have to check their route network and see what looks best. How exactly do we apply RPU's to Copa flights?
Apr 19, 2014, 10:03 am
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Over the phone.
Nope...they book into Z.
Nope...they book into Z.
Apr 19, 2014, 12:59 pm
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