Author Topic: AJK's Trip/Route Planning Thread (Read 452700 times)

CS91 · « **Reply #1920 on:** February 01, 2016, 03:35:21 PM »

Quote from: AJK on February 01, 2016, 03:32:34 PM

Likely would grab a bite to eat in both.

If just that and no other touring, and you really don't mind the extra leg, then QR looks pretty sweet. Otherwise, definitely Option 2. Why not see as much as possible once you're leaving the airport.

AJK · « **Reply #1921 on:** February 01, 2016, 03:41:55 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on February 01, 2016, 03:33:42 PM

You wouldn't tour LHR? You've already been/busy working?
In that case I'd do 2A

I'd tour LHR a bit more I guess, but wouldn't go crazy. I toured LHR last year during a daytime layover, and I'm not itching to do much more.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1922 on:** February 01, 2016, 04:16:11 PM »

I plan on going to Al Safwa too, but the main draw for me are the rest rooms I plan on overnighting in. For just ~4 hours it may not be worth it. QR F OTOH may be, especially given you don't need the extra time in LHR.

AJK · « **Reply #1923 on:** February 01, 2016, 04:17:28 PM »

You're gonna sleep on the restroom?

Definitely not worth stopping for that.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1924 on:** February 01, 2016, 04:20:55 PM »

Quote from: AJK on February 01, 2016, 04:17:28 PM

You're gonna sleep on the restroom?

Definitely not worth stopping for that.

Nap room, rest room. mini-hotel room, whatever you call it.

I'm not planning a stop just for that, but since I need the stop, land at 11:45p and leave at 8:30a I do plan on taking advantage.

AJK · « **Reply #1925 on:** February 01, 2016, 04:21:20 PM »

Quote from: Yehoshua on February 01, 2016, 04:20:55 PM

Nap room, rest room. mini-hotel room, whatever you call it. I'm not planning a stop just for that, but since I need the stop, land at 11:45p and leave at 8:30a I do plan on taking advantage.

Yeah, I know. Seems wonderful for that.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1926 on:** February 01, 2016, 04:22:49 PM »

Quote from: AJK on February 01, 2016, 04:21:20 PM

Yeah, I know. Seems wonderful for that.

You value Al Safwa over QR (regular) F though? IOW you'd consider paying the extra miles just for the lounge or the flight and the lounge?

AJK · « **Reply #1927 on:** February 01, 2016, 05:55:52 PM »

Quote from: Yehoshua on February 01, 2016, 04:22:49 PM

You value Al Safwa over QR (regular) F though? IOW you'd consider paying the extra miles just for the lounge or the flight and the lounge?

Not sure what you're asking, but if I do QR F, I'm getting Al Safwa and vice versa.

Would not pay extra just for lounge.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1928 on:** February 01, 2016, 05:59:56 PM »

Quote from: AJK on February 01, 2016, 05:55:52 PM

Not sure what you're asking, but if I do QR F, I'm getting Al Safwa and vice versa.

Would not pay extra just for lounge.

That's what I was asking. Got it.

AJK · « **Reply #1929 on:** February 17, 2016, 04:39:45 PM »

MEL to AUH in EY Apt = 10.1 CPM.

AUH to JFK in EY Apt = 9.2 CPM.

MEL-AUH-JFK in EY Apt =

...4.4 CPM.

Kills the ol' average.

AJK · « **Reply #1930 on:** March 02, 2016, 10:31:34 PM »

QR to fly A380 to SYD beginning in June.

Also, "Qatar Airways will also reveal its new ‘super business class’ seat in November this year, featuring sliding doors to convert it into a suite-like private cabin."

benjie1305 · « **Reply #1931 on:** March 02, 2016, 10:56:56 PM »

Quote from: AJK on March 02, 2016, 10:31:34 PM

QR to fly A380 to SYD beginning in June.

Also, "Qatar Airways will also reveal its new ‘super business class’ seat in November this year, featuring sliding doors to convert it into a suite-like private cabin."

Still would prefer EY and EK on that route from the reviews I've read and seen of the QR A380.

How do you feel about it?

AJK · « **Reply #1932 on:** March 02, 2016, 10:57:51 PM »

I'd give it a go, sure.

But having flown neither, I'd def choose EY Apt first.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1933 on:** March 02, 2016, 11:15:52 PM »

Quote from: AJK on March 02, 2016, 10:57:51 PM

I'd give it a go, sure.

But not having flown neither, I'd def choose EY Apt first.

I don't think anyone would disagree with you there.

D93 · « **Reply #1934 on:** March 03, 2016, 01:00:15 AM »

Quote from: AJK on March 02, 2016, 10:31:34 PM

QR to fly A380 to SYD beginning in June.

It's about time they put that bird on a normal route.

D93 · « **Reply #1935 on:** March 03, 2016, 05:58:01 AM »

Quote from: AJK on March 02, 2016, 10:31:34 PM

QR to fly A380 to SYD beginning in June.

Still showing 777 on their schedule.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1936 on:** March 03, 2016, 09:16:10 AM »

Quote from: D93 on March 03, 2016, 05:58:01 AM

Still showing 777 on their schedule.

You know how often Al Baker fulfill his promises. Hopefully it'll be loaded soon.

AJK · « **Reply #1937 on:** March 25, 2016, 01:37:24 PM »

WWYD:

Have 60K SQ expiring 4/1. Need to book NYC-MEM for 2.

--Can book EWR-MEM-EWR for 50K SQ.
--Can book LGA-MEM-LGA for 30K BA.

Upside to SQ: Use up majority of expiring SQ, EWR is more convenient
Upside to BA: Saves 20K
Downside to SQ: Pay extra 20K
Downside to BA: Will have to pay $10 per 10K to extend 60K for 6 months (so $60), LGA less convenient

...WWYD?

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1938 on:** March 25, 2016, 01:40:43 PM »

Quote from: AJK on March 25, 2016, 01:37:24 PM

WWYD:

Have 60K SQ expiring 4/1. Need to book NYC-MEM for 2.

--Can book EWR-MEM-EWR for 50K SQ.
--Can book LGA-MEM-LGA for 30K BA.

Upside to SQ: Use up majority of expiring SQ, EWR is more convenient
Upside to BA: Saves 20K
Downside to SQ: Pay extra 20K
Downside to BA: Will have to pay $10 per 10K to extend 60K for 6 months (so $60), LGA less convenient

...WWYD?

Tough one, but I'd go with SQ from EWR. Less driving with a baby could be easier.

benjie1305 · « **Reply #1939 on:** March 25, 2016, 01:41:34 PM »

You can't use them within the next 6 months? If so I'd choose to extend the miles for 6 months for $12.

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