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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2160 on: December 15, 2016, 03:44:11 PM »
Upgrades and service at the ST are reportedly difficult and poor, respectively.  Did you get upgraded? How did you find the service?

Also, for us, it's a quick 20 hour stay.

I believe we got upgraded to a suite, I don't quite recall.  It was over a year ago.  Service was definitely outstanding though, loads of people handling check-in and plenty of bartenders at the swim-up bar.  That's all I care about.

For a quick stay like that I would certainly consider it if it was cheaper.  Personally, upgrades don't mean much to me if I'm not spending a few days.

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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2161 on: February 19, 2017, 04:11:32 PM »
I'm sorry, but no one does better cabin aesthetics than EY.  It's not even close IMO.
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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2162 on: February 19, 2017, 04:13:13 PM »
I'm sorry, but no one does better cabin aesthetics than EY.  It's not even close IMO.
What route did you just fly?

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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2163 on: February 19, 2017, 04:13:33 PM »
I'm sorry, but no one does better cabin aesthetics than EY.  It's not even close IMO.
What prompted this?
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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2164 on: February 19, 2017, 04:15:24 PM »
Also, highly recommend the Hootoo Tripmate.  First time I'm using it, but it's worth it's weight in gold. Pay once for wifi at 37k ft, and share it among unlimited devices, including my computer, my phone, Mrs. AJK's phone, and the couple in the Residence :P
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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2165 on: February 19, 2017, 04:15:58 PM »
What route did you just fly?

I'm at 37K now, JFK-AUH.
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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2166 on: February 19, 2017, 04:19:14 PM »
J? Really? Enjoy!

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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2167 on: February 19, 2017, 04:33:30 PM »
J? Really? Enjoy!
J? What do you think I am? A slave?
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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2168 on: February 19, 2017, 04:34:42 PM »
What makes it better than "My wifi router?"
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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2169 on: February 19, 2017, 04:34:58 PM »
J? What do you think I am? A slave?
I meant a as opposed to F.

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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2170 on: February 19, 2017, 04:56:13 PM »
What makes it better than "My wifi router?"
Never heard of it...
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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2171 on: February 19, 2017, 05:07:42 PM »
are you off to SR Maldives?

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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2172 on: February 19, 2017, 06:25:07 PM »
Also, highly recommend the Hootoo Tripmate.  First time I'm using it, but it's worth it's weight in gold.

+1 for the HooToo. Have been taking it with us on vacation for years. I plug a 128GB USB stick filled with movies and music and never hear a complaint from the kids the entire trip. Took it on a few road trips from NY -> Florida and all 5 kids were entertained the whole time. Works great for watching Chromecast on a hotel TV when you can only connect 1 device to hotel wifi too.

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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2173 on: March 27, 2017, 04:23:55 PM »
Just got back from MLE for the second time and can't stop thinking about going back for to BOB redux...

Anyway, came across a fantastic business fare for like $3400 (170K MR RT).  Availability is limited, but to the extent it helps someone, below is a sample.



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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2174 on: March 27, 2017, 04:32:27 PM »
Just got back from MLE for the second time and can't stop thinking about going back for to BOB redux...

Anyway, came across a fantastic business fare for like $3400 (170K MR RT).  Availability is limited, but to the extent it helps someone, below is a sample.


Cool! Even cheaper ($3000) from LAX!

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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2175 on: March 27, 2017, 04:39:05 PM »
Thats ridiculously cheap. Wow, really not bad.
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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2176 on: July 03, 2017, 09:54:57 PM »
Latest round of WWYD!

Looking to go from NYC to YVR.

Option 1:



JetBlue Mint Class on Thursday morning; hit up a couple activities/restaurants, and leave to YVR on DL on Friday or Sunday.

Cost for 2 pax: 

In cash: ~$1500 for B6 + $364 for DL Y
In points:  76K MR, but earn 7.5K MR (5x on Plat) and 9K B6 (6x on Jetblue Mint bookings) for a net 59.5K, or about 30K per pax.


Option 2:




AC 787 J on Thursday evening non-stop.

Cost for 2 pax: 

In cash: ~$1700
In points:  85K MR, but earn 8.5K MR (5x on Plat) and 5K A3/UA (200% on P class) for a net 71.5K, or about 36K per pax.


Variables:

--I have an unhealthy obsession with Beverly Hills Thai.
--I'm flying with JAK (17 mos) and AC 787 has a bassinet, and the 7PM timing is exactly right for his bedtime, and he may sleep the whole flight; that said, given the time difference, JAK will arrive in YVR at 9:45 PST/12:45 EST and will wake up 7 hours later, or 4:45 PST on Friday morning (:o)
--I'm flying with JAK (17 mos) and B6 Mint timing is exactly right for his afternoon nap, so he may sleep for 2 hours of the 5 hour flight
--B6 A321 has no bassinet
--Never flown 787
--Never flown Mint
--B6 is reputed to have best KSML in business


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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2177 on: July 03, 2017, 11:37:39 PM »
With a baby, I would take the AC nonstop option

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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2178 on: July 04, 2017, 06:58:11 AM »
With a baby, I would take the AC nonstop option
Depends on how JAK travels: If he travels well then I'd take the B6. If he doesn't I'd take the nonstop. It sounds like he won't have a seat either way, so it really depends on if he travels well. We just took a 7:30pm flight with our 15 month old daughter and she fell asleep on my wife within a few minutes. Another thing you should consider is how long you'll be in YVR for. If you'll be there for a short amount of time and having the baby on local time is more important to you than other things, then go for the nonstop flight. I no it'll mean missing out on Beverly Hills Thai, but maybe you can hit it up on the way back or just forgo it for now.

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Re: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread
« Reply #2179 on: July 04, 2017, 09:10:52 AM »
We'll be on west coast for more than a week, so we're not worried about his adjusting to PST.

What does it mean for a baby to travel well?  At 17 mos, he certainly isn't sitting still watching sesame street (or whatever it is kids watch these days), but he doesn't cry or whine, BH.
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