Bit confusing this one (for me anyhow) so please bare with me[?]
Had a phone call this morning from an old school friend who I lost touch with when I moved from London to Bournemouth. He's getting married in Vegas in the middle of August and would really like me to attend. My first reaction was it would be too expensive and I knew that reward flights are hard to get on this route.
Looked at normal flight and a 'K' is coming in at 1300 and a 'Z' at almost 2500 which surprised me as the flight is showing full availability in all fares classes in Upper and I can't see anyone paying that for the cheapest UC fare.
He's the deal:
Checked VS webside and there are two remaining reward flights in both UC or PE left for August out on the 10th and back on the 18th[y].
I only have 51,000 miles so obviously cannot go both ways. Can I travel one way on a reward and travel back on a cheap'ish single UC ticket or do I have to have a 'j' which is showing around 3500.
My other thought was can I purchase 9,000 miles giving me 60,000 and then buying a 'L' fare then using the miles to upgrade to UC. Expertflyer is showing 'L's' at 718 + taxes, so somewhere in the region of 1000.
Had a look at flying via SFO/LAX but both are in the 3500 with only D's left so won't be doing that. Can't do JFK then VX to LAS as they don't start flying until 4th September[:#].
Can I do the above or have I missed something obvious in getting a reward.
Thanks,
-Steve
Had a phone call this morning from an old school friend who I lost touch with when I moved from London to Bournemouth. He's getting married in Vegas in the middle of August and would really like me to attend. My first reaction was it would be too expensive and I knew that reward flights are hard to get on this route.
Looked at normal flight and a 'K' is coming in at 1300 and a 'Z' at almost 2500 which surprised me as the flight is showing full availability in all fares classes in Upper and I can't see anyone paying that for the cheapest UC fare.
He's the deal:
Checked VS webside and there are two remaining reward flights in both UC or PE left for August out on the 10th and back on the 18th[y].
I only have 51,000 miles so obviously cannot go both ways. Can I travel one way on a reward and travel back on a cheap'ish single UC ticket or do I have to have a 'j' which is showing around 3500.
My other thought was can I purchase 9,000 miles giving me 60,000 and then buying a 'L' fare then using the miles to upgrade to UC. Expertflyer is showing 'L's' at 718 + taxes, so somewhere in the region of 1000.
Had a look at flying via SFO/LAX but both are in the 3500 with only D's left so won't be doing that. Can't do JFK then VX to LAS as they don't start flying until 4th September[:#].
Can I do the above or have I missed something obvious in getting a reward.
Thanks,
-Steve
