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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #660 on: November 06, 2016, 12:18:22 PM »
I just use Priceline.
ask on the united thread
Cant use priceline for award tix...

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #661 on: November 07, 2016, 11:44:33 AM »
Do Emirates & etihad open up availability in first or business class close in

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #662 on: November 07, 2016, 03:53:40 PM »
Which airline would you choose from NY to TLV in business class with a stop:
1) Brussels Air
2) Turkish
3) Austrian Air
And why ? Thanks.

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #663 on: November 09, 2016, 07:54:36 PM »
Which airline/FF program to use from NYC to Melbourne in Biz or first class?
Which one typically has decent availability and best mileage redemption? Much appreciated!

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #664 on: November 09, 2016, 07:55:19 PM »
Which airline/FF program to use from NYC to Melbourne in Biz or first class?
Which one typically has decent availability and best mileage redemption? Much appreciated!
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #665 on: November 09, 2016, 09:07:08 PM »
VX
You meant redeeming VX miles to fly on VS? Is 170k standard???

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #666 on: November 10, 2016, 12:08:57 AM »
I'm trying to book TLV-AKL on KE through DL, I need four seats, is there any way to see how many saver award seats are available without calling KE?
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #667 on: November 10, 2016, 02:59:47 AM »
You meant redeeming VX miles to fly on VS? Is 170k standard???
80k+$130 for round-trip LAX-SYD on VA J using VX miles.
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #668 on: November 10, 2016, 11:50:17 AM »
I'm trying to book TLV-AKL on KE through DL, I need four seats, is there any way to see how many saver award seats are available without calling KE?
Yes, just search on DL.com

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #669 on: November 12, 2016, 09:51:49 PM »
Traveling transatlantic with AA gold status. Do you get 1 free bag in addition to the regular 1 free bag?

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #670 on: November 12, 2016, 09:53:32 PM »
Does VS charge YQ on DL ex-LHR?

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #671 on: November 13, 2016, 02:46:20 AM »
I am aa platinum. Thinking of changing the return date on a tlv boston phl ticket.  Anyone know the cost to change.  How about if i fly the outgoing flight first,
Is  the fee to change the return ticket less?

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #672 on: November 13, 2016, 11:50:19 AM »
Does VS charge YQ on DL ex-LHR?
I dont think so, but RT required.
Keep in mind high UK taxes.

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #673 on: November 13, 2016, 06:08:24 PM »
Traveling transatlantic with AA gold status. Do you get 1 free bag in addition to the regular 1 free bag?
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #675 on: November 14, 2016, 02:40:02 AM »

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #676 on: November 14, 2016, 09:34:23 AM »
Reposting from the UA expert mode thread:

Any risks sharing a UA confirmation code with a random person on the chance of them getting GPU added?

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #677 on: November 14, 2016, 12:31:18 PM »
Reposting from the UA expert mode thread:

Any risks sharing a UA confirmation code with a random person on the chance of them getting GPU added?
Yes, they can cancel reservation easily

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #678 on: November 14, 2016, 12:33:29 PM »
Yes, they can cancel reservation easily
What's the safest way to handle this?

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #679 on: November 14, 2016, 03:05:35 PM »
What's the safest way to handle this?
Deal with someone who you trust