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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2100 on: August 29, 2018, 12:39:35 AM »
If I have a planned trip TLV-NYC-TLV does it make sense to purchase lifemiles now so I can fly in J? Also what is SQ like?
(I was thinking of this because of this: https://onemileatatime.com/lifemiles-offering-up-to-125-bonus-on-purchased-miles/)
It is a good deal to purchase LM if you do not have other alternatives, I purchased LM quite a few times in the past.
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2101 on: September 06, 2018, 02:50:45 PM »
Next LM question:
Has anyone booked a mixed cabin ticket with LM from TLV-NYC? (say first segment economy and second business), what would that cost? is it possible?
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2102 on: September 22, 2018, 10:21:47 PM »
When I check on ANA there is award availability for the flight I want on LOT, but this is not coming up on united.com.  If I call united will they be able to book this for me over the phone?

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2103 on: September 22, 2018, 10:47:13 PM »
When I check on ANA there is award availability for the flight I want on LOT, but this is not coming up on united.com.  If I call united will they be able to book this for me over the phone?
Very possible. Also ask them to waive the $25 phone fee.

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2104 on: September 22, 2018, 10:55:30 PM »
Very possible. Also ask them to waive the $25 phone fee.
You ever got charged that?
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2105 on: September 22, 2018, 10:59:42 PM »
You ever got charged that?
Sure, but they waived it after I told them it's not available online.

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2106 on: October 03, 2018, 04:06:39 AM »
has anybody transfered ur to Singapore airlines recently? have been waiting 50 plus hours and still nothing

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2107 on: October 03, 2018, 06:49:44 AM »
has anybody transfered ur to Singapore airlines recently? have been waiting 50 plus hours and still nothing
Recently I've had that it's taken a few days

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2108 on: October 03, 2018, 06:50:44 AM »
LH TLV - USA in Y
Anyone that doesn't charge YQ besides UA?

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2109 on: October 03, 2018, 09:35:14 AM »
LH TLV - USA in Y
Anyone that doesn't charge YQ besides UA?
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2110 on: October 03, 2018, 09:38:57 AM »

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2111 on: October 14, 2018, 08:56:17 PM »
Any star alliance partner that can book AC award without fuel surcharges? or at least lower than Aeroplan?
Nyc to Yul $200 in taxes and fees

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2112 on: October 14, 2018, 08:56:54 PM »
Any star alliance partner that can book AC award without fuel surcharges? or at least lower than Aeroplan?
Nyc to Yul $200 in taxes and fees
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2113 on: October 14, 2018, 09:00:19 PM »
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yeah but its for this week, so the close-in fee...
ant Alt?

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2114 on: October 14, 2018, 09:06:48 PM »
Any star alliance partner that can book AC award without fuel surcharges? or at least lower than Aeroplan?
Nyc to Yul $200 in taxes and fees

Within North America, AC flights do not have any YQ. Only aeroplan charges this. Other airlines should only require you to pay the tax.

See Matrix for the breakdown of the fare, showing no YQ/YR.

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2115 on: October 14, 2018, 09:10:01 PM »
so let me change the question, or just better xplain.
where can I book nyc - yul without these hefty fees?

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2116 on: October 14, 2018, 09:21:19 PM »
so let me change the question, or just better xplain.
where can I book nyc - yul without these hefty fees?

You can do SQ.

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2117 on: October 14, 2018, 09:45:57 PM »
You can do SQ.
no availability.
also its 25k vs 15k rt

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2118 on: October 14, 2018, 09:52:09 PM »
no availability.
also its 25k vs 15k rt

15K RT is only on Aeroplan for travel on AC.

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2119 on: October 15, 2018, 09:55:37 AM »
15K RT is only on Aeroplan for travel on AC.
And includes the mentioned fees.