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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1260 on: January 11, 2016, 02:18:00 AM »
"Here’s what I’ve been told through official sources"

Interesting, in his first post he wrote "With that in mind, it’s my understanding that AAdvantage award changes post-devaluation will work similarly to when AAdvantage and Dividend Miles integrated."

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1261 on: January 11, 2016, 07:10:30 AM »

Interesting, in his first post he wrote "With that in mind, it’s my understanding that AAdvantage award changes post-devaluation will work similarly to when AAdvantage and Dividend Miles integrated."

And then he reached out to "his sources" at aa and said that it was confirmed. I assume(d) that those are real sources.
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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1262 on: January 11, 2016, 07:18:57 AM »
And then he reached out to "his sources" at aa and said that it was confirmed. I assume(d) that those are real sources.
I'm assuming you know what they say when you assume, right?

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1263 on: January 11, 2016, 07:21:09 AM »



He won't just give out his sources by name and I find it completely reasonable for him to have sources at aa so if he says he reached out to them and dedicated an entire post to that idea, I think it's believable.

You don't think he has sources and could have confirmed that?
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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1264 on: January 11, 2016, 07:36:04 AM »
He won't just give out his sources by name and I find it completely reasonable for him to have sources at aa so if he says he reached out to them and dedicated an entire post to that idea, I think it's believable.

You don't think he has sources and could have confirmed that?

I wouldn't be surprised if he's wrong, it won't be the first time he's been wrong with AA Awards.

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1265 on: January 11, 2016, 03:54:29 PM »
Best way to book OZ HGH-ICN in Y?

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1266 on: January 12, 2016, 04:37:49 PM »
DL vs. AZ
30k/62.5k + YQ vs. 25k/40k + YQ
Working website vs. Dysfunctional website.
Normal reps vs. Downsyndrome reps.

Now you decide for yourself  :P
How much YQ (or other bogus charges) would booking this itinerary on AZ cost me?

DL is 125k + $295.
AZ is 80k + ??

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1267 on: January 12, 2016, 11:36:47 PM »
Looking for LAX to NYC preferably in business on flat bed what are my options? I see very little non stop award space on 6/6 or 6/7, thanks

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1268 on: January 12, 2016, 11:54:40 PM »
Looking for LAX to NYC preferably in business on flat bed what are my options? I see very little non stop award space on 6/6 or 6/7, thanks

If UA opens up book via LH for 17k otherwise AA 25k

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1269 on: January 12, 2016, 11:58:31 PM »
If UA opens up book via LH for 17k otherwise AA 25k
Thanks, excuse my ignorance do not know what you mean by LH ? AA as of now does not have nonstop flights

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1270 on: January 13, 2016, 12:12:39 AM »
Thanks, excuse my ignorance do not know what you mean by LH ? AA as of now does not have nonstop flights
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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1271 on: January 13, 2016, 12:18:44 AM »
Miles and more
ty, I did search on many many dates even close dates and rarely saw UA bus. availability is that very hard to get on this route lax-nyc ?

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1272 on: January 13, 2016, 09:38:02 AM »
ty, I did search on many many dates even close dates and rarely saw UA bus. availability is that very hard to get on this route lax-nyc ?

Maybe just do plan B. do a search for that.. Its definitely harder to find than other routes

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1273 on: January 14, 2016, 02:41:23 AM »
What's the best way to book NYC - TLV on Turkish with miles?

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1274 on: January 14, 2016, 05:16:26 AM »
What's the best way to book NYC - TLV on Turkish with miles?

30k/45k A3

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1275 on: January 14, 2016, 11:38:46 AM »

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1276 on: January 14, 2016, 11:44:22 AM »
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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1277 on: January 14, 2016, 12:34:03 PM »
30k/45k A3
They say it is 60k RT.
How do I transfer points into Miles+Bonus? They say only from Star Alliance tickets flown.

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1278 on: January 14, 2016, 12:35:35 PM »
They say it is 60k RT.
How do I transfer points into Miles+Bonus? They say only from Star Alliance tickets flown.

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Re: What's the best way to book?
« Reply #1279 on: January 14, 2016, 01:04:59 PM »
SPG
Thanks.
What is better? 60k SPG or $600 cash+ getting 1800 MR pts? Do you know how to get the 45k RT?