Author Topic: Award Chart Discrepancies (Read 77322 times)

Side incomer · « **Reply #140 on:** January 08, 2013, 07:31:28 PM »

Quote from: Moishebatchy on January 08, 2013, 07:29:33 PM

Am I missing something here?

http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=23859.0

Moishebatchy · « **Reply #141 on:** January 08, 2013, 07:35:19 PM »

Quote from: Side incomer on January 08, 2013, 07:31:28 PM

http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=23859.0

Thanks. I've been a bit out of it recently. $:-\$

Drago · « **Reply #142 on:** January 09, 2013, 01:16:24 AM »

Quote from: Side incomer on January 08, 2013, 07:28:44 PM

Nope. Nope. Nope.
Other DDF's also helped tweeting, but no word from them as well.

I was hoping to hear back from other DDF's that tried, but sounds like not a lot are booking LY with AA, which surprises me quite a bit. DDF should be the sole cliental for those bookings.

Hopefully it's n/t permanent.
I've got to make a booking, but since it's for almost a year out, I'm waiting for few weeks.

Drago · « **Reply #143 on:** January 10, 2013, 08:26:33 AM »

Another small chiddush (I think).

BA miles
BOM - TLV (routing through AMM)
17k miles (OW) + $30

That's right. No YQ!!

Drago · « **Reply #144 on:** January 10, 2013, 08:58:00 AM »

Another nice one.

Phuket - BOM
US - 25/30/40
UA - 50/80/100
AA - 45/60/90

Drago · « **Reply #145 on:** January 17, 2013, 09:12:14 AM »

Alitalia restarted their program. I figured I'd highlight some of their redemption's, although don't forget that YQ apply. And I'm not even sure that any of these are new. Just some decent values to be had if you can get them to book it for you.

http://alitalia.com/US_EN/millemiglia/redeeming_miles/partner-airlines/europe3_near_east.aspx

TLV -
Western Russia - 30/45
Maldives - 50/80
North America - 50/80
Central America, Hawaii, Caribbean - 50/80
South America 1 - 60/100

Chaikel · « **Reply #146 on:** January 17, 2013, 10:22:59 AM »

http://boardingarea.com/blogs/pointsmilesandmartinis/2013/01/test-your-knowledge-how-well-do-you-understand-award-chart-tricks/

AJK · « **Reply #147 on:** January 17, 2013, 10:48:48 AM »

Quote from: Chaikel on January 17, 2013, 10:22:59 AM

http://boardingarea.com/blogs/pointsmilesandmartinis/2013/01/test-your-knowledge-how-well-do-you-understand-award-chart-tricks/

That was an easy one

...was hoping there'd be more.

U-no-me! · « **Reply #148 on:** January 17, 2013, 06:17:08 PM »

Quote from: AJK on January 17, 2013, 10:48:48 AM

That was an easy one

...was hoping there'd be more.

Would you be so kind as to explain it to me, I can't figure it out. Why was it only 20,000 points?

AJK · « **Reply #149 on:** January 17, 2013, 07:50:12 PM »

Beginning a "trip to EU" on an off-peak date.

Drago · « **Reply #150 on:** January 17, 2013, 11:57:09 PM »

Quote from: U-no-me! on January 17, 2013, 06:17:08 PM

Would you be so kind as to explain it to me, I can't figure it out. Why was it only 20,000 points?

Google MileValue's detailed write up of this for more details.

Drago · « **Reply #151 on:** January 28, 2013, 07:48:02 AM »

Quote from: Drago on January 10, 2013, 08:26:33 AM

Another small chiddush (I think).

BA miles
BOM - TLV (routing through AMM)
17k miles (OW) + $30

That's right. No YQ!!

I checked, and this doesn't work for some other routes into AMM, so I'm not sure why this one works.

Also, as I posted elsewhere, US has great value for traveling around South and Central Asia. This includes BKK, MLE, DPS, BOM, and many others.

South & Central Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Chagos, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam

Comparison:
US - 25/30/40
AA - 45/60/90
UA - 50/80/100
DL - 50/70
AC - 50/85/120

Drago · « **Reply #152 on:** January 29, 2013, 03:41:27 PM »

A blog has had some good examples about how to use a stopover on Avios in order to save on miles instead of booking direct.
For example, LAX - HNL - SYD is 37.5k OW, but 50k if it's direct.

Similar w/ LAX - TYO - BKK is 37.5k OW vs 42.5k for LAX - HKG - BKK.

There are a bunch of examples when flying to South America as well.

Anyone have any similar examples?

AJK · « **Reply #153 on:** January 29, 2013, 04:16:14 PM »

Quote from: Drago on January 29, 2013, 03:41:27 PM

A blog has had some good examples about how to use a stopover on Avios in order to save on miles instead of booking direct.
For example, LAX - HNL - SYD is 37.5k OW, but 50k if it's direct.

Similar w/ LAX - TYO - BKK is 37.5k OW vs 42.5k for LAX - HKG - BKK.

There are a bunch of examples when flying to South America as well.

Anyone have any similar examples?

Not sure which blog you're referring to, but:

Correct, this is an added benefit of any distance based award chart.

ETA: An added benefit of any distance based award chart where there is not a uniform progression of miles needed <-- I think.

AJK · « **Reply #154 on:** January 29, 2013, 04:29:55 PM »

But I think we should definitely start a thread with these, because I'm sure there are many.

ETA: http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=24863.new#new

Drago · « **Reply #155 on:** February 03, 2013, 06:25:57 AM »

W/ Malaysia now in the One World Alliance, and BA showing availability, some good values may open up.

One that looks decent to me is HKT - KUL for 4.5k + around $80 for o/w.
BKK - KUL is 7.5k each way.
KUL - MLE is 10k each way, but some hefty YQ are added on.

Anyone see anything else?

Here is their route map. (They tell you the distance, which is nice)
http://malaysiaairlines.innosked.com/(S(5zsbdhaouwnkfa55hvlme2nk))/default.aspx

Drago · « **Reply #156 on:** February 07, 2013, 03:43:52 AM »

Wow!
TLV - MAD
BA - 25k + $60 (no YQ!)
IB - 25k + $122

Although availability is a bit low...

They also aren't charging YQ for MAD - LPA or LPA - VIE.
Policy change or glitch?

chff · « **Reply #157 on:** February 10, 2013, 12:43:16 PM »

No YW on BA TLV-LHR

Drago · « **Reply #158 on:** February 10, 2013, 12:56:24 PM »

Quote from: chff on February 10, 2013, 12:43:16 PM

No YW on BA TLV-LHR

Thanks!
I wonder if this is s/t new or not. Anyone have an idea?
(also, it's YQ, not YW)

MEIR613 · « **Reply #159 on:** February 10, 2013, 01:00:12 PM »

Quote from: chff on February 10, 2013, 12:43:16 PM

No YW on BA TLV-LHR

Nice find, its a shame they don't have F on that flight.

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