ThomasCorn

Found some usefull information Thank you ppl

treefingers

Hi could someone please point me to a up to date informative post in this massive thread. I have my dividend miles & hope to get over to London from Melbourne next June. I haven't kept up with this thread in a couple of years, are Thai Business still the main chose for this trip or can we know go with Singapore?

many thanks

bcworld

Nothing has changed with Singapore Airlines...you can travel in business on selected SQ flights between Australia and SIN...but no SQ flights will be available to the vast majority of, if not all, EU destinations.

There is a new entrant, Eva Air, flying between BKK and LHR which has a fantastic business seat.

spouse of scouse

That's interesting bc, didn't know that!

louie

Treefingers - if you have been out of the loop you might not know that US Airways are merging with AA and will be leaving Star Alliance, probably in March 2014, to join OneWorld. Also, be aware that whilst you should be able to book for June now, if you have schedule changes or need to change anything after US leaves Star, you may well have problems, judging by what happened when BMI left Star.

treefingers

Thanks, so if I book in the next week & get my ticket issued I should be pretty safe, although I could be in for some lengthy phone calls should there be a change to the flights?

1. So for the booking process I get all my flight numbers using sites like http://beta.awardtravelr.com/
2. I then call the reservations number at US airways, hope I get one of the helpful staff members otherwise call back.
3. Once they confirm the ticket I should then contact the airways & also confirm the ticket.

Is it still around us$450 in taxes?

Ozzidoc

A quick, semi-related post to say thanks for the heads up for the link on this thread to that which discussed airmiles status recognition. United has recognized and preserved my AA level.

spouse of scouse

When I booked my husband's PER - MAN - PER return flights, I was told that I could change the return flights (MAN - PER) at a cost of US$150.
I've just tried to do that and was told that this information was incorrect, flights can only be changed prior to the commencement of travel, ie prior to leaving Perth.

I suppose my only option is to either use another 120,000 points for MAN-PER flights, or book a cash flight? Excuse me for swearing, but shit

bcworld

Sorry to hear that spouse. It's a pity I didn't see your other thread until later as I would have given you this advice as I have to others in a similar situation.

The no changes once travel has begun rule has always been stated in the membership guide. If you are sure that you were told otherwise then it might be worthwhile trying to persevere with a supervisor - perhaps a recording of the call can be pulled up - probably not knowing US IT.

I wouldn't be buying / using another 120k miles for a oneway...you might find something cheaper for cash, even in business.

There is likely to be a short 100% share promo starting today which is an excellent deal if you already have miles.

spouse of scouse

My own fault bc, I should have read your thread properly. I'll probably use miles for his one way, I already have them and there's a bit of a cash flow problem at the moment. But I'll have a squizzy at what's available for cash, I might get lucky

bcworld

One other thing. LifeMiles is likely starting a promo tomorrow for 100% buy miles (it was accidentally leaked on Facebook the other day). At short notice you will likely be able to get Singapore Airlines all the was UK-PER...availability is generally good.

Cash flow permitting the cost of the one way would be about USD1750.

If you are interested and not already signed up sign up TODAY before the promo starts.

spouse of scouse

Thanks, I'll do that right now!

spouse of scouse

bc, is it Avianca LifeMiles? Thanks.

bcworld

Yes, sign up here:

https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/mya/myp/mypfasenr.aspx

spouse of scouse

Cheers, onto it You're a star, bc.