BNE/SYD return to China in J using points in May 2013 for 2

[SNW1406]

Hello,
I am looking at using my points to book a return trip from BNE/SYD to PEK then return PVG to BNE/SYD.
Am I better off booking economy then trying to upgrade or book the whole trip using points and cash.
I have about 160K in points so I can get PVG to BNE x 2 in J for 140K now. Should I take this now and try to build up some points and then grab it closer to departure time using points and cash.

Thanks for your help

 

[markis10]

A JASA for one person to PVG will be 60000 points + $649. If you intend to go back to Asia again soon, I would look at using the points for 2 x JASAs to PVG ex BNE, then look at getting a CX return to TPE ex PVG, then buying a return J fare back to BNE ex TPE, for around $2K per person (the return needs to be used within 6 months). The points you get from doing the JASA up, then the CX flights home, will probably allow you to book another JASA home for the second trip ex PVG!

 

[N860CR]

Not what you've requested... But I just got back from China and flew Garuda in Business. Routing SYD-CGK-PVG/HKG-CGK-SYD. All up it was about $2400 and the Garuda J service was excellent. Couldn't recommend them enough!

 

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