( Now gone) "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread.

[Longrass]

Re: Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

I have to do DWN to ADL this coming Wednesday and return either the coming Fri, Sat, Sun.

Any suggestions for J or a good SC run?

 

[robertson1]

re: ( Now gone) "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread.

First post from a long time lurker :shock:

For those BNE based like myself, this might be a good option which keeps the ancillary costs (like accommodation and paid airfares to reach the originating ASA port) to a minimum.

I spent the last week looking into the most effective ASA which balances cost, points and aircraft type (I much prefer wide bodies) and came up with the following ASA in business:

5 July: BNE-SYD-PER-KTA (Karratha)
6 July: KTA-PER-SYD-BNE

Points: 72,000
Cost: $323
SC: 360
Point: ~15,000

The itinerary includes QF581/582 for SYD-PER rtn, with the obvious 744 benefits over the usual configs on the route. The only additional cost is one night's accommodation in Karratha.

 

[Princess Fiona]

First post from a long time lurker :shock:

For those BNE based like myself, this might be a good option which keeps the ancillary costs (like accommodation and paid airfares to reach the originating ASA port) to a minimum.

I spent the last week looking into the most effective ASA which balances cost, points and aircraft type (I much prefer wide bodies) and came up with the following ASA in business:

5 July: BNE-SYD-PER-KTA (Karratha)
6 July: KTA-PER-SYD-BNE

Points: 72,000
Cost: $323
SC: 360
Point: ~15,000

The itinerary includes QF581/582 for SYD-PER rtn, with the obvious 744 benefits over the usual configs on the route. The only additional cost is one night's accommodation in Karratha.

That's not a bad deal providing your eyes can withstand all the high vis in those QP's

 

[markis10]

re: ( Now gone) "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread.

BNE and PER QPs are rapidly becoming dayglow orange dress code these days, twiggy is AJs new friend!

 

[samiam]

First post from a long time lurker :shock:

Thanks for the post- and welcome!

 

[jpk]

re: ( Now gone) "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread.

KTA-HBA is a potentially ok one that might suit some people depending on location.

KTA-PER-MEL-HBA
180 SC
36k points paid
$150 tax
7250 points earnt (or thereabouts) for a plat.

 

[Limewood]

re: ( Now gone) "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread.

I've not been able to find a good ASA SYD or BNE to LAX return even a year out, points required are ridiculous.

 

[ejb]

I've not been able to find a good ASA SYD or BNE to LAX return even a year out, points required are ridiculous.

I found 2 FASA's (SYD-LAX rtn)by looking a year out. It just takes time to check. Patience will pay off.

ejb


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[Limewood]

re: ( Now gone) "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread.

thanx, was looking for JASA.

 

[ejb]

thanx, was looking for JASA.

I was just saying that when I was looking for FASA you just need to keep looking and you will find them. It took me about 3 weeks last November to find flight at good levels for later this year.

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[Limewood]

re: ( Now gone) "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread.

what deal did you get at the time?.

 

[ejb]

From memory about 640000 return for 2 pax. No cash payment.

Very food deal IMHO.

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[Lucky_man]

re: ( Now gone) "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread.

The thing I've noticed in pursuit of jood JASAs is that they are most easilly available in the week or two leading up to the flight date, rather than a long way out. At least this applies for my segments.

 

[Limewood]

re: ( Now gone) "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread.

The thing I've noticed in pursuit of jood JASAs is that they are most easilly available in the week or two leading up to the flight date, rather than a long way out. At least this applies for my segments.

Domestic yes, but SYD/LAX/SYD JASA usually around a Million points to start with.

 

[serfty]

Domestic yes, but SYD/LAX/SYD JASA usually around a Million points to start with.

Keep your eye out - two weeks ago I scored a MEL-SYD-BNE-LAX JASA for next April at a cost of 128K QFF and $380.

 

[cove]

re: ( Now gone) "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread.

Serfty,that is great but how do you get back to MEL?

 

[serfty]

On an ex USA NZ round trip via AKL; fare ~US$1600 all up + already upgraded e/w (as a Gold Elite) to Business.

 

[cove]

re: ( Now gone) "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread.

Another masterpiece Serfty.....I sometimes wonder why airlines are battling to make money....Of course I should not be worrying about how you were getting back to the home world of MEL !Your JASA is also a fine piece of work.Now I wil tell you about Kris Flyer......Yes the web site is still a chugger but the call centre staff are magnificent....they upgraded a Y redemption to J 16 hours before the A380 departs for less than 100k points and a modest fee. I think the website may have slowed their business but I am not certain about that. Thank goodness for my Australian calling card to handle the ticket upgrade. The traveller is very excited as it means a real bed for the long haul.

 

[Limewood]

re: ( Now gone) "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread.

Keep your eye out - two weeks ago I scored a MEL-SYD-BNE-LAX JASA for next April at a cost of 128K QFF and $380.

Dont know if its because I'm a new SG but seems a few in J SYD/Lax on 380 at your price are now appearing.

 

[pauly7]

The thing I've noticed in pursuit of jood JASAs is that they are most easilly available in the week or two leading up to the flight date, rather than a long way out. At least this applies for my segments.

I actually find this with classic awards! Pretty much as a rule I can find int Y thru to F avails 1-6 days out.