Oct 14, 2013, 4:55 pm
Last edit by: NewbieRunner
Update 08APR2014: Star Alliance Awards must have been booked by March 30, 2014. They are no longer available through US. This thread is mostly useful for historic purposes, and discussing issues such as schedule changes/route changes that affect FTers existing *A awards booked before 3/31/2014.
Discussion on using US miles to book oneworld awards is available here.
If you are looking for discussion on US's new partner awards that use various partners not in oneworld (many of whom are former *A partners), see the devoted thread on using US miles to book NON-oneworld partners here.
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Update 07JAN14: American Airlines award tickets bookable online on usairways.com or through reservation.
Please see the devoted thread on using US miles to book AA here.
Discussion on using US miles to book oneworld awards is available here.
If you are looking for discussion on US's new partner awards that use various partners not in oneworld (many of whom are former *A partners), see the devoted thread on using US miles to book NON-oneworld partners here.
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Update 07JAN14: American Airlines award tickets bookable online on usairways.com or through reservation.
- Award travel must be wholly on American Airlines or a combination of American Airlines and US Airways.
- American Airlines awards cannot be combined with any of our current partner.
- American Airlines award travel chart (PDF)
Please see the devoted thread on using US miles to book AA here.
Star Alliance Award Bookings Using US Airways Miles - FAQ and Help Thread [MERGED]
Sep 6, 2011, 12:30 pm
#7531
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Wilmington, DE
Programs: DL GM, 2MM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHC Spire
Posts: 402
Used U S Air miles on LH for Business Class to Europe
Just redeemed 200,000 Dividend Miles for 2 business tix on LH PHL-PRG and BUD-PHL in late Sept outbound and mid-Oct return. Taxes, et al were only about $250. Think this is a good use of these miles - purchased tickets would have been almost $11,000 for the pair (not that I would have paid that!)
So about 5 cents of avoided cost per mile spent.
So about 5 cents of avoided cost per mile spent.
Sep 6, 2011, 1:57 pm
#7532
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Tampa, FL, USA
Programs: Former Dividend Miles Chairman's, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 1,122
Great Job!! Did you find availability or did the agent volunteer it? Again, super job on your booking.
Sep 6, 2011, 2:46 pm
#7533
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Wilmington, DE
Programs: DL GM, 2MM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHC Spire
Posts: 402
As suggested in the first page of this thread, I used the ANA website to check partner availability. Then called US Air reservations and spoke to a very knowledgable rep - completed BOTH the ANA search and actual booking in less than 1 hour. Was a very positive experience.
Sep 6, 2011, 3:05 pm
#7534
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ZRH/SFO
Programs: A3*G - AZ CFP- HH DIA
Posts: 3,666
I need to travel BOS-AMS-PVG-BOS, with a stopover needed in both AMS and PVG. I realize that AMS isn't a hub for anything but KLM, so I'd consider making the routing through FRA or ZRH or something nearby if it makes the routing possible. I don't have any idea of this is possible, but is it possible to do the BOS-PVG-BOS through FRA on the outbound with a stopover for 60k? This dates are somewhat flexible, but basically May will be in AMS and June in PVG.
InterCityExpress (ICE), ca. 3:40 hours, for a price from EUR 39.- (2nd class, return)...
www.bahn.de
Sep 6, 2011, 4:55 pm
#7535
Join Date: May 2008
Location: BOS/SIN
Programs: SQ
Posts: 2,704
Yes, just what I was thinking....nothing wrong with buying a cheap ticket to AMS or taking the train. Glad to see that they allow flights to Asia through Europe...makes this a lot easier.
Now I just have to get some miles from the GS so I can basically get a 'free' upgrade to J
Now I just have to get some miles from the GS so I can basically get a 'free' upgrade to J
Sep 6, 2011, 5:08 pm
#7536
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Something to do with what was discussed in this post?
I don't care who you are, Where your from, What you did, As long as you read the Page 1 sticky.
Sep 6, 2011, 5:35 pm
#7537
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Tampa, FL, USA
Programs: Former Dividend Miles Chairman's, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 1,122
So, yes, most questions can be answered by reading the sticky. And I agree with you 100%. But the blocking tool is great too
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Last edited by TPA us ff; Sep 6, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Sep 6, 2011, 5:52 pm
#7538
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ZRH/SFO
Programs: A3*G - AZ CFP- HH DIA
Posts: 3,666
Sep 6, 2011, 5:55 pm
#7539
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Programs: QF KF
Posts: 115
hehe I soooooooooo understand where you are coming from!
^
It's newbie questions like this that irrate me. You see, I was a Backstreet Boys fan back in my time and one of their songs As Long As You Love Me can apply here when wanting to book these awards, it goes something like this:-
I don't care who you are, Where your from, What you did, As long as you read the Page 1 sticky.
^
It's newbie questions like this that irrate me. You see, I was a Backstreet Boys fan back in my time and one of their songs As Long As You Love Me can apply here when wanting to book these awards, it goes something like this:-
I don't care who you are, Where your from, What you did, As long as you read the Page 1 sticky.
I actually learnt more last night through useing the ANA tool than I had over the past few weeks useing Aeroplan. I find Aeroplan easier (read: prettier) to use but doesn't give me the answers I want.
I had hoped to do some ANA searching during breaks at work today however I left my card at home so can't remember my number! Argh!!
Sep 6, 2011, 6:24 pm
#7540
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA plat, SPG gold
Posts: 721
Is it free for this DM account? And if so, where do I sign up?
Sep 6, 2011, 6:29 pm
#7541
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: AU
Programs: former Olympic Airways Gold (yeah - still proud of that!)
Posts: 14,408
This whole Aussie dollar thing being stronger is a bit rubbish really...
Last year the cost of a J return before taxes etc was about $1970. This year it is about $1600.
If you couldn't afford the extra $370 last year over this year then it doesn't bode well for your trip! You have to get travel insurance, hotels, cash etc etc.
Which just makes the point doubly strong. Many of these new people are first time business class travelers. However they are not content with just an out-and-back with a nice stopover... they are demanding 10 segment round the worlds. Or the latest SQ/LH premium offerings.
They don't seem to stop for a moment and think the alternative would be a 31' coach seat on a 777 with 3+4+3 seating...
All of that is FINE... i really don't mind... but its just that the ame questions get asked in order to try and reach those goals instead of doing a bit of leg work themselves and coming up with the answer.
lakers6902 - classic very funny!!
Last year the cost of a J return before taxes etc was about $1970. This year it is about $1600.
If you couldn't afford the extra $370 last year over this year then it doesn't bode well for your trip! You have to get travel insurance, hotels, cash etc etc.
Which just makes the point doubly strong. Many of these new people are first time business class travelers. However they are not content with just an out-and-back with a nice stopover... they are demanding 10 segment round the worlds. Or the latest SQ/LH premium offerings.
They don't seem to stop for a moment and think the alternative would be a 31' coach seat on a 777 with 3+4+3 seating...
All of that is FINE... i really don't mind... but its just that the ame questions get asked in order to try and reach those goals instead of doing a bit of leg work themselves and coming up with the answer.
lakers6902 - classic
very funny!!
Sep 6, 2011, 7:23 pm
#7543
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: Hilton-Gold
Posts: 706
Need your help HYD-SFO-HYD
I need FT experts help in booking a flight from HYD-SFO-HYD.
Travel dates are: Sept 12, 2011(flexible) return Feb-end 2012(~170 days stay).
I checked ANA(not much helpful), KVS tool, Continental(very helpful).
Continental shows Business class availability with 60000 miles.
Can I use my US Airways miles(~124000) to book the above itinerary and what will be the charges?
Thanks in Advance.
Travel dates are: Sept 12, 2011(flexible) return Feb-end 2012(~170 days stay).
I checked ANA(not much helpful), KVS tool, Continental(very helpful).
Continental shows Business class availability with 60000 miles.
Can I use my US Airways miles(~124000) to book the above itinerary and what will be the charges?
Thanks in Advance.
Sep 6, 2011, 7:39 pm
#7544
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: AU
Programs: former Olympic Airways Gold (yeah - still proud of that!)
Posts: 14,408
I need FT experts help in booking a flight from HYD-SFO-HYD.
Travel dates are: Sept 12, 2011(flexible) return Feb-end 2012(~170 days stay).
I checked ANA(not much helpful), KVS tool, Continental(very helpful).
Continental shows Business class availability with 60000 miles.
Can I use my US Airways miles(~124000) to book the above itinerary and what will be the charges?
Thanks in Advance.
Travel dates are: Sept 12, 2011(flexible) return Feb-end 2012(~170 days stay).
I checked ANA(not much helpful), KVS tool, Continental(very helpful).
Continental shows Business class availability with 60000 miles.
Can I use my US Airways miles(~124000) to book the above itinerary and what will be the charges?
Thanks in Advance.
you will need to join us airways even before you can think about redeeming awards
once you join (even before
) you will see all the information there including the award charts and mileage levels you need.also refer to the sticky on page one of this thread.
Sep 6, 2011, 7:46 pm
#7545
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: Hilton-Gold
Posts: 706
I clearly mentioned that I have 124000 US Airways miles, so I am a member of US Dividend miles program
I did some search but wanted experts to confirm no of miles required for a business class redemption.
US Airways chart shows 120000 miles, doesn't even say if its Round trip or one-way.
I did some search but wanted experts to confirm no of miles required for a business class redemption.
US Airways chart shows 120000 miles, doesn't even say if its Round trip or one-way.