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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4040 on: February 27, 2022, 03:58:53 PM »
I am trying to determine how much YQ and taxes would be would be with IB avios from YUL-LHR on BA metal.
I tried checking online but ut would not show me because the points aren't in the account. When I called IB they said they cannot tell me because I'd need to transfer the points first.

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4041 on: March 13, 2022, 05:00:51 PM »
Looking for best way to book J class, NYC/EWR- ATH, preferably with long stopover in Europe round trip with Amex points. 4/10-4/19
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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4042 on: March 23, 2022, 05:49:23 AM »
VS TLV-LHR-JFK in Y

What is the best frequent flyer program to use to book with lowest YQ?

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4043 on: March 23, 2022, 11:18:00 PM »
VS TLV-LHR-JFK in Y

What is the best frequent flyer program to use to book with lowest YQ?
I booked with Delta.
Interesting thing was that DL & AF showed VS availability for the flight I wanted but VS didn't have the availability. Even though all flights were operated by VS.
Has anybody experienced that?

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4044 on: March 26, 2022, 11:49:02 PM »
VS TLV-LHR-JFK in Y

What is the best frequent flyer program to use to book with lowest YQ?
I just booked this with DL for 37,500 and $103. Pretty good deal for the date I was looking for.

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4045 on: March 28, 2022, 11:16:37 AM »
Tried booking a J class TLV - ORD on RJ using AA miles and it sold out as I was booking.
Is it likely that it will reopen? And is there a specific time of the day that is best to check?

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4046 on: March 29, 2022, 10:54:41 PM »
What's the cheapest mileage redemption option (redeeming currency and operating airline) for AMS to NY nonstop?

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4047 on: March 30, 2022, 07:50:26 PM »
What's the best way to book NYC-TLV with European stops for a couple of days in each direction?  Have AMEX and UR points.

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4048 on: April 05, 2022, 12:23:57 AM »
What’s the best way to book NYC-TLV using Amex points?

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4049 on: April 05, 2022, 08:07:00 AM »
What’s the best way to book NYC-TLV using Amex points?
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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4050 on: April 05, 2022, 09:42:36 AM »
*Direct.
Glad you narrowed it down, the replies were coming thick and fast.
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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4051 on: April 05, 2022, 10:41:17 AM »
What’s the best way to book NYC-TLV using Amex points?
First check availability with airlines, then ask which program is best to book it with.

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4052 on: April 06, 2022, 09:49:36 AM »
First check availability with airlines, then ask which program is best to book it with.
what is the cheapest option using Amex points?
Is it Qantas? Can anyone chime in?

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4053 on: April 06, 2022, 10:42:50 AM »
what is the cheapest option using Amex points?
Is it Qantas? Can anyone chime in?
FB on DL, AC on UA, QF on LY. Probably more options that i can't think of now.....

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4054 on: April 06, 2022, 12:08:28 PM »
FB on DL, AC on UA, QF on LY. Probably more options that i can't think of now.....
which one is the cheapest?
I know that Qantas charges 90k
Do you know off the top of your head how much FB and AC charge?
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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4055 on: April 06, 2022, 12:19:48 PM »
which one is the cheapest?
I know that Qantas charges 90k
Do you know off the top of your head how much FB and AC charge?
Qantas charges less.

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4056 on: April 11, 2022, 08:40:25 AM »
Qantas charges less.
which partner charges the least JFK-TLV AA?

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4057 on: April 13, 2022, 10:39:13 AM »
I need to travel NYC-YUL and can book the same AC flight with AC and UAL. Is there any benefit to book with one over the other in terms of earning for status or ease of travel (making changes etc)?
i am premier gold with United (and i am very happy with app  :) ) Need to book today. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4058 on: April 14, 2022, 11:34:09 PM »
I need 48k flying blue miles
Does it make more sense to transfer from amex @ 1:1 or from chase with the transfer bonus

I find that chase is simpler to use and would use the amex just because it's collecting dust... but on the other hand it's less miles with chase?

Also are either of them instant transfers?


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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #4059 on: April 28, 2022, 01:17:19 PM »
UA IAH-LIR x fare
Have TYP, What's my best transfer option?