A Y/JASA question from a novice.

[sinophile888]

I am very new to ASA bookings, so please excuse any obvious errors in logic.
I am planning a one-way trip PER ->SIN in January and this is my research.

	Points	Taxes	Points	SC
Y Classic	25000	$250	NIL	NIL
J Classic	50000	$250	NIL	NIL
YASA	30316	$250*	2429	25
JASA	58252	$250*	3644	100
Paid Y	$889	Included	2429	25
Paid J	$4264	Included	3644	100

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*Using the slider to equal the Classic taxes
What are the benefits to booking a Y/JASA redemption over a Classic redemption, if I am not interested in SCs. I usually travel with whichever airline has the most suitable flight times.
I looks to me like I would be better off with the Classic award in this instance.

 

[eosphoros]

If you are not interested in SC earn, just book the classic.

 

[SeatBackForward]

Agreed. If you arent after the SCs or Points, use up what FF points you have to go with the classic.

 

[serfty]

IMHO, the slider to the far left gives the better value if, like me, you are relatively points poor (I measure my annual availability on the lower six figures).

I found after my first JASA In booked in U class that one can never have enough points.

 

[eosphoros]

I found after my first JASA In booked in U class that one can never have enough points.

So true. I do this too. But the OP is not interested in SCs so all he'll end up doing is paying either more cash or more points for the YASA/JASA. Personally, it would be a no-brainer! JASA all the way.

 

[serfty]

So true. I do this too. But the OP is not interested in SCs so all he'll end up doing is paying either more cash or more points for the YASA/JASA. Personally, it would be a no-brainer! JASA all the way.

Whether the op changes her mind after booking and travelling a JASA on not may be irrevant - my posting was if they decide it's for tham and regret those 8k points per PAX.

For mosty, $$$ are easier to come by than points.

In reality if you look at her original post, it's like "please convince me of the merits of a JASA".

With no status a premium class award booking is one way to escape the throngs ... if nothing else.

 

[eosphoros]

With no status a premium class award booking is one way to escape the throngs ...

Can't the same be said for the J Classic?

 

[serfty]

Can't the same be said for the J Classic?

Yes - but what has one to show after travelling a classic award segment aside from memories?

I did a FASA on QF93 a few months ago - it cost 144K QFF points & ~$120 more at the time of booking than a Classic; but I earned ~24K Qff points and 270 SC's.

Really, unless you are points rich (> 1 million per year earning) it's a no brainer.

 

[sinophile888]

A quick note about my decision. I booked 2 J Classic award flights, for the exact day I wanted. Times are also perfect.

Now I just have to wait for the cruise prices to settle down and to try to get a good deal. I know it was a bit premature to book the flight before the cruise, but I thought that the risk of losing 5000 points was worth it to secure J seats.

 

[cove]

National Seniors seems to get my friends great cruise prices so see what they have got for your circumstances. If you are under 50 join a family member to gain access.
I don't do cruises as my partner gets sea sick.

 

[sinophile888]

We usually use a local TA who doesn’t charge a fee for using my AMEX card and gives QFF points for the cost of the cruise.

I will look at National Seniors to compare the two.

We had a little trouble with seasickness on our first cruise which was on the Costa Allegra. Turns out it is a converted container ship with no stabilisers.

It was a little rough, but with no ill effects, rounding the Cape of Good Hope on the Sun Princess in a Force 9.

Otherwise, no trouble at all.

We especially love the Azamara cruises. Can I say that?