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I almost never fly, would it be worth opening a SkyMiles credit card for 50k bonus miles to then burn on an award upgrade for a flight from Beijing to Chicago? I spoke with them on the phone and while the "reward price" for one leg in business is 36k miles and a $60 copay, they have stated they aren't sure whether there will be award upgrades available. Worth pursuing or nah?
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EAT FASTER!!!!!! posted:I almost never fly, would it be worth opening a SkyMiles credit card for 50k bonus miles to then burn on an award upgrade for a flight from Beijing to Chicago? I spoke with them on the phone and while the "reward price" for one leg in business is 36k miles and a $60 copay, they have stated they aren't sure whether there will be award upgrades available. 36k seems absurdly low for a transpac business award. That seems low for a transpac coach award.
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Apr 4, 2017 21:50
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No because you don't travel much and I can almost guarantee it won't be available for your specific flight
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Apr 4, 2017 21:57
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EAT FASTER!!!!!! posted:I almost never fly, would it be worth opening a SkyMiles credit card for 50k bonus miles to then burn on an award upgrade for a flight from Beijing to Chicago? I spoke with them on the phone and while the "reward price" for one leg in business is 36k miles and a $60 copay, they have stated they aren't sure whether there will be award upgrades available. don't do it
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Apr 4, 2017 22:03
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Thoguh posted:36k seems absurdly low for a transpac business award. That seems low for a transpac coach award. It's the upgrade fee, and it turns out it's also +$600. I've elected not to pursue it. gently caress churning.
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Apr 4, 2017 22:13
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Alaska charges just 35k in premium economy to Asia on Cathay 
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Fists Up posted:A few days late but I can help here as I know there aren't many Australians here. You do know you can get 75 bonus status credits with Qantas from some new credit cards? Although it might be too late for that. Yeah I found out about that, it takes three months for the points to be credited. I'll stick with Qantas and just purchase club membership. Really the only issue with club instead of gold is no access to non Qantas branded lounges (aside from the Emirates DXB lounge). The only issue I've had has been in Amsterdam, where I ended up purchasing a single entry pass.
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yoloer420 posted:So I'm going to be 70 status credits short of Qantas gold this year (work sends me economy, even long haul). Should I swap to star alliance? I fly out of Australia, mostly to US and Singapore. If you switch to Star Alliance, you can get United Club membership which gets you global Star Alliance lounge access until you get Star Gold. (this doesn't include contract lounges) EAT FASTER!!!!!! posted:I almost never fly, would it be worth opening a SkyMiles credit card for 50k bonus miles to then burn on an award upgrade for a flight from Beijing to Chicago? I spoke with them on the phone and while the "reward price" for one leg in business is 36k miles and a $60 copay, they have stated they aren't sure whether there will be award upgrades available. SkyMiles are really good for upgrading on KLM. It's 25000 miles each way (no co-pay) to upgrade from economy to business day-of-departure if there's any open seats. I did that on this trip.
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:If you're in the right fare class you can use miles to upgrade which is exactly the same process and priority as a global upgrade. I think one part is different, the waitlist doesn't carry over to the airport upgrade list so if no OP opens you are hosed. Like me right now about to board GRU-ATL.
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Arzakon posted:I think one part is different, the waitlist doesn't carry over to the airport upgrade list so if no OP opens you are hosed. Like me right now about to board GRU-ATL. RIP-YOU
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Apr 8, 2017 07:21
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Welp I'm done with GRU-ATL-NRT and it was fine. About to nap for 8 hours to SIN in first so no meltdown (queue incoming cancellation and loss of upgrade).
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Apr 9, 2017 07:09
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Congrats on the upgrade, enjoy it! You might've already checked, but is the upgrade fare for SQ still eligible for mileage earning? I think you were doing this for points, and for some carriers upgrade fare is not eligible. Probably worth it for the sanity alone, but still.
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Apr 9, 2017 15:36
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I'm on Delta and still expect to be paid out on my B fare.
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Apr 9, 2017 16:24
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Anyone else also get incredibly hosed over with Delta this week? I get the weather sucks but they switched me to flight on a completely different day when there were other flights on the same day.
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Apr 9, 2017 17:14
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Nope but I'm on my little transat island out of Boston so I am pretty insulated from network effects.
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Apr 9, 2017 18:01
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I moved anything I had booked through ATL to MSP or DET for a couple of weeks after the first day of storms. Delta should waive my rebooking fees in appreciation  (they probably would if I asked)
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Apr 9, 2017 18:15
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Delta has had a fairly solid operation, even though prior to the last few days they would make their numbers appear good by simply delaying flights forever rather than canceling. The scope of their meltdown is pretty spectacular and reminds me a lot of JetBlue back in the day. It will be interesting to see how they recover and what they do for passengers
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Apr 9, 2017 19:07
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I have 50k AA miles, 25k Avios and 100k Chase points. Any suggestions for how to get to Australia next year? I would prefer something above coach but I can survive in coach.
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Apr 9, 2017 19:13
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Last weekend I got delayed out of Detroit by three hours, took off, had to return to Detroit, switch planes, sit on the runway, and get in 5 hours late. On the return trip my 10pm flight out of Detroit got delayed until 3am. I'm flying through Detroit again next weekend. Hopefully things don't keep on melting down for Delta.
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Apr 9, 2017 19:57
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Hashtag Banterzone posted:I have 50k AA miles, 25k Avios and 100k Chase points. Any suggestions for how to get to Australia next year? I would prefer something above coach but I can survive in coach. My guess is coach on United is going to be your best bet. BA awards are distance based so that will cost you more than United will out of LAX/SFO.
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Apr 9, 2017 22:24
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Milesaver to AUS on AA is 40k miles
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Apr 9, 2017 22:44
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sellouts posted:Milesaver to AUS on AA is 40k miles sAAver to Australia.. hahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahha idk about economy but business and first was not even worth the search
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Apr 10, 2017 01:03
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I know little about One World, but transfering the Chase points to BA puts you in a good spot for at least business on AA or Qantas, no?
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Cuban Chowder Factory posted:I know little about One World, but transfering the Chase points to BA puts you in a good spot for at least business on AA or Qantas, no? Two problems: BA awards are distance based as I noted above so J awards are obscenely expensive. Also, partner availability out of the US to SYD or MEL is likely to be extremely sparse.
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Cuban Chowder Factory posted:I know little about One World, but transfering the Chase points to BA puts you in a good spot for at least business on AA or Qantas, no?
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i fly airplanes posted:sAAver to Australia.. hahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahha Had no problem earlier this year to AKL or SYD in economy, which is all you're getting for 40k Edit: yeah dude idk what you're talking about. 40k Econ awards lax to syd are pretty plentiful in both ways when I searched right now.
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i fly airplanes posted:BA is only good for niche uses It's a great program if you find a niche that works for you. I use my Avios to fly IND<->PHL to visit my sister. Plentiful award availability, and short enough to be 7,500 each way in economy.
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sellouts posted:Had no problem earlier this year to AKL or SYD in economy, which is all you're getting for 40k yea i was talkin about business or first. economy looks decent. but a big problem with AA is that they are super stingy with domestic award space, so unless you live in LA it's gonna be tough
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Apr 10, 2017 06:31
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Again idk I took random feeder routes from ord dfw and JFK and all had availability this week one way and both ways at some point in the next 2 to syd Dude said he was fine with Econ. His 50k AA will get him one way. The worst part about the award is that Sydney is totally underwhelming
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Apr 10, 2017 08:31
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I'm seated in AA premium economy. It's decent, pretty much everything I want out of an airline seat with none of the sexiness. Nice large recliner, 2 across. Also, this is my first ever free upgrade (Econ to Prem Econ) after like 100k miles of flying. I have had one 500-mile upgrade clear ever, too. Frequent flying looked cooler from the outside, I thought status passengers got more free poo poo than this.
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Apr 10, 2017 10:19
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100k miles of flying in a calendar year, or ever?
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Mandalay posted:I'm seated in AA premium economy. It's decent, pretty much everything I want out of an airline seat with none of the sexiness. Nice large recliner, 2 across. Are you talking about the new Premium Economy on AA's Dreamliners from DFW? That's only free for elites for a limited time, currently coded as Main Cabin Extra seats. they very well intend to start selling them as a separate product!
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Apr 10, 2017 10:49
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Is there any reason to choose American over Delta for their middle tier status? I like Delta's comfort plus seats for being closer to the front.
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Apr 10, 2017 11:57
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Smooth move, United https://twitter.com/JayseDavid/status/851422905883926528 https://twitter.com/united/status/851423254908739584
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Apr 10, 2017 14:15
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That is going to be a juicy lawsuit.
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Apr 10, 2017 15:28
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That guy is gonna end up with a hell of a lot more than an $800 voucher out of this.
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Apr 10, 2017 15:37
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I love that Expedia suggested I take boutique air to get from lax to oak. I can't imagine the unsuspecting passenger hopping on a PC-12 and connecting in Merced.
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Apr 10, 2017 15:42
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Per social media, that guy is a physician and was traveling back to do a shift at his hospital.
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The sneakingly egregious part of it is that it's being reported as an overbooked flight but actually they were bumping people to make way for their own employees.
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