Best way to get business award fits dtw to india
Nov 4, 2023, 10:47 am
#1
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Best way to get business award fits dtw to india
Hello all.
I usually generate 500k to 700k Mileageplus points every yr for my business and like to use them for my yearly trip (2 pax) to India.
I would have thought that shd be enough miles but I can only get a one way for 2 people for about 500k points and that too from dtw to ewr (where ive been screwed by delays more times than I have fingers!) And then to India (DEL). This has been the route I've been forced to go for several years now.
My question is, is there a better/ cheaper way to use 500k mileage plus points to go from dtw to del or bom in business class while avoiding all 3 nyc airports and also having a max of 2 stops?
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I usually generate 500k to 700k Mileageplus points every yr for my business and like to use them for my yearly trip (2 pax) to India.
I would have thought that shd be enough miles but I can only get a one way for 2 people for about 500k points and that too from dtw to ewr (where ive been screwed by delays more times than I have fingers!) And then to India (DEL). This has been the route I've been forced to go for several years now.
My question is, is there a better/ cheaper way to use 500k mileage plus points to go from dtw to del or bom in business class while avoiding all 3 nyc airports and also having a max of 2 stops?
Thanks from this first time poster to flyertalk!
Nov 4, 2023, 11:15 am
#2
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Hello all.
I usually generate 500k to 700k Mileageplus points every yr for my business and like to use them for my yearly trip (2 pax) to India.
I would have thought that shd be enough miles but I can only get a one way for 2 people for about 500k points and that too from dtw to ewr (where ive been screwed by delays more times than I have fingers!) And then to India (DEL). This has been the route I've been forced to go for several years now.
My question is, is there a better/ cheaper way to use 500k mileage plus points to go from dtw to del or bom in business class while avoiding all 3 nyc airports and also having a max of 2 stops?
Thanks from this first time poster to flyertalk!
I usually generate 500k to 700k Mileageplus points every yr for my business and like to use them for my yearly trip (2 pax) to India.
I would have thought that shd be enough miles but I can only get a one way for 2 people for about 500k points and that too from dtw to ewr (where ive been screwed by delays more times than I have fingers!) And then to India (DEL). This has been the route I've been forced to go for several years now.
My question is, is there a better/ cheaper way to use 500k mileage plus points to go from dtw to del or bom in business class while avoiding all 3 nyc airports and also having a max of 2 stops?
Thanks from this first time poster to flyertalk!
Awards on EWR-DEL/BOM are rare.
Nov 4, 2023, 11:21 am
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Hello all.
I usually generate 500k to 700k Mileageplus points every yr for my business and like to use them for my yearly trip (2 pax) to India.
I would have thought that shd be enough miles but I can only get a one way for 2 people for about 500k points and that too from dtw to ewr (where ive been screwed by delays more times than I have fingers!) And then to India (DEL). This has been the route I've been forced to go for several years now.
My question is, is there a better/ cheaper way to use 500k mileage plus points to go from dtw to del or bom in business class while avoiding all 3 nyc airports and also having a max of 2 stops?...
I usually generate 500k to 700k Mileageplus points every yr for my business and like to use them for my yearly trip (2 pax) to India.
I would have thought that shd be enough miles but I can only get a one way for 2 people for about 500k points and that too from dtw to ewr (where ive been screwed by delays more times than I have fingers!) And then to India (DEL). This has been the route I've been forced to go for several years now.
My question is, is there a better/ cheaper way to use 500k mileage plus points to go from dtw to del or bom in business class while avoiding all 3 nyc airports and also having a max of 2 stops?...
With cash prices in the $10K+ region and high load factors, this is not a bargain route. But with some flexibility it can be done.
Nov 4, 2023, 1:03 pm
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Nov 4, 2023, 7:27 pm
#7
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Thanks...how to get LH business awards?
Thanks to all the replies. I feel better (?) that this is a pricey segment and this is the best I can get.
I don't see LH award on united...even 2 weeks out. How does one get LH rewards with mileageplus?
thanks.
I don't see LH award on united...even 2 weeks out. How does one get LH rewards with mileageplus?
thanks.
Nov 4, 2023, 7:43 pm
#8
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You get a Lufthansa award on the United website, just like a United award. It’s possible there’s just no space available.
Nov 4, 2023, 8:16 pm
#9
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Use lowest Business class flights for flight sort order.
Nov 5, 2023, 7:28 am
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TK will be starting service to DTW in roughly two weeks HOWEVER there appears to be inconsistencies with the number of bags you can bring with an award ticket booked using UA so make sure to triple check everything before you depart