What's the best way to book?

[elya]

FCL in MUC isn't standalone, doesnt offer personal assistant at check in, doesnt have cigar lounge, the bar is much smaller, and I dont think it offers day beds? Its also much more crowded.

Have you been there yourself? Because they definitely have a Cigar lounge, as well as day beds. And I dont remember the bar having any less options. Why in the world would "Standalone" make a difference?!?

As per LH website,

[@Yehuda]

Thanks for the SQ R tips.

[high end hobo]

Have you been there yourself? Because they definitely have a Cigar lounge, as well as day beds. And I dont remember the bar having any less options. Why in the world would "Standalone" make a difference?!?

As per LH website,

I have not been there myself, I only know it from photos and reviews, so yes I'll concede my opinion carries far less weight then yours.
Are the cigars complimentary in the MUC lounge?
The bar is smaller and has fewer options, just look at photos you'll see triple as many options in FRA then MUC.
Standalone makes you feel more exclusive.

On top of all that, Everyone who has been to both told me MUC is much more crowded, and consequently the service and ambiance in FRA is better.

[ranhan429]

Your question isnt clear. are you asking which lounge you'll have access to on the stopover? or what class you'll sit in for the FRA-TLV leg? the answer to the latter question is J, but you'll have to pay F price all the way through.

I'm sorry I'll try to ask it more clearly... I don't really understand this continuing leg for 100$ booking.

I'm flying from NRT to SIN with SQ on an award flight in suites (used 51k krisflyer). If I understand correctly I can pay 100$ and get an additional connecting leg after the NRT-SIN flight. I need to get to KUL, so if I paid the 100$ to add an extra leg to KUL what class would it be in?

[high end hobo]

I'm sorry I'll try to ask it more clearly... I don't really understand this continuing leg for 100$ booking.

I'm flying from NRT to SIN with SQ on an award flight in suites (used 51k krisflyer). If I understand correctly I can pay 100$ and get an additional connecting leg after the NRT-SIN flight. I need to get to KUL, so if I paid the 100$ to add an extra leg to KUL what class would it be in?

It would be F.

[ranhan429]

It would be F.

Thnx!

additional thoughts/questions... how long does "more than 24hrs" include? Can I book this ticket for 6 months in advance? (For instance...)

Also, are there restrictions regarding where the stopover / destination (zones) have to be in?

Bottom line: can I book a continuing leg after NRT-SIN (in October) , for SIN-SYD sometime in April? Or another way later date? I'm allowed up to x3 of these so at that point I could also book SYD - TLV for another 100$?

[high end hobo]

Thnx!

additional thoughts/questions... how long does "more than 24hrs" include? Can I book this ticket for 6 months in advance? (For instance...)

Also, are there restrictions regarding where the stopover / destination (zones) have to be in?

Bottom line: can I book a continuing leg after NRT-SIN (in October) , for SIN-SYD sometime in April? Or another way later date? I'm allowed up to x3 of these so at that point I could also book SYD - TLV for another 100$?

It can be 11-12 Months in advance

Listen, I'm not an expert in SQ, I don't know their routing rules by heart.
You can most likely do NRT-SIN (STOP) - SYD. Going to TLV would involve backtracking and partner airlines, I dont see how that would be possible on a OW, Nor do I see how Origin NRT, destination TLV can be construed an as Open Jaw. But who knows

A simple google search would bring up the following (and If I wasn't behind in work I'd take the time to study them and answer your questions for you, but this time you'll have to do it yourself)

http://upgrd.com/pursuedadventures/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-singapore-airlines-krisflyer-a-good-alternative-to-united-mileageplus.html

http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/23/how-to-add-a-stopover-to-a-one-way-singapore-airlines-krisflyer-award/

http://www.pointhacks.com.au/maximising-krisflyer-redemptions-using-free-additional-stopovers/

[ranhan429]

It can be 11-12 Months in advance

Listen, I'm not an expert in SQ, I don't know their routing rules by heart.
You can most likely do NRT-SIN (STOP) - SYD. Going to TLV would involve backtracking and partner airlines, I dont see how that would be possible on a OW, Nor do I see how Origin NRT, destination TLV can be construed an as Open Jaw. But who knows

A simple google search would bring up the following (and If I wasn't behind in work I'd take the time to study them and answer your questions for you, but this time you'll have to do it yourself)

http://upgrd.com/pursuedadventures/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-singapore-airlines-krisflyer-a-good-alternative-to-united-mileageplus.html

http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/23/how-to-add-a-stopover-to-a-one-way-singapore-airlines-krisflyer-award/

http://www.pointhacks.com.au/maximising-krisflyer-redemptions-using-free-additional-stopovers/

Thank you that is very helpful!!!!

[ckmk47]

Instead of waiting for United first class saver award to open, can I use Plan B?
JFK to HNL  economy is open.
I set up plan B on the phone with a (knowledgeable) agent. (Pay for first class, get seated in coach)
When first class saver award seats become available, I get them.
Correct?
Or does this only work in business class, not first?

[shulem92]

Instead of waiting for United first class saver award to open, can I use Plan B?
JFK to HNL  economy is open.
I set up plan B on the phone with a (knowledgeable) agent. (Pay for first class, get seated in coach)
When first class saver award seats become available, I get them.
Correct?
Or does this only work in business class, not first?

Why don't u post in the plan B thread?
Eta: cross post. Lol

[ckmk47]

Why don't u post in the plan B thread?
Eta: cross post. Lol

I only thought of, and looked for, that thread after I posted here.
I'm anxiously awaiting guidance, but I may go ahead soon based on the 'readings'.
I'm worried the saver award will disappear.

[high end hobo]

Instead of waiting for United first class saver award to open, can I use Plan B?
JFK to HNL  economy is open.
I set up plan B on the phone with a (knowledgeable) agent. (Pay for first class, get seated in coach)
When first class saver award seats become available, I get them.
Correct?
Or does this only work in business class, not first?

Domestic First class is a marketing ploy.
The premium Cabin to HNL books into I class on Ua which can be done with plan B

[ckmk47]

Domestic First class is a marketing ploy.
The premium Cabin to HNL books into I class on Ua which can be done with plan B

Thank you.

[B.D.Da'ehu]

What's the cheapest option in J for a one way from anywhere in Europe to NYC?

[high end hobo]

What's the cheapest option in J for a one way from anywhere in Europe to NYC?

IB MAD-NYC 34K off peak (i would think)
or 25K VX for VS LHR-NYC + YQ + APD

[B.D.Da'ehu]

IB MAD-NYC 34K off peak (i would think)

How much YQ?

[high end hobo]

How much YQ?

~$100-150

[B.D.Da'ehu]

~$100-150

Thanks so much!

[B.D.Da'ehu]

~$100-150

Looks like off peak is 34k and the YQ is $253...
But that's when booking with BA avios. Were you referring to Booking with IB avios?

[LoLo]

IB MAD-NYC 34K off peak (i would think)
or 25K VX for VS LHR-NYC + YQ + APD

Does APD apply when transferring through LON?