Short and simple:
Is there any way to "combine" the two separate award tickets?
Not so short:
Finally redeemed SkyMiles for a Business Class ticket from Los Angeles to Auckland on Virgin Australia this Fall. I used PointsPros to assist me and I am very happy with the results and the small quantity of SkyMiles I had to use. I have a few things that I am working my way through and wanted to solicit advice from you folks.
Here's my routing:
Issue 1:
I live in BOS. I need to make my way from BOS to LAX before this trip and then back to BOS when I return from New Zealand. When I get this ticket, is there any way to "combine" the two separate award tickets? My worry is that if something happens and my flight from BOS-LAX is late I don't want to be stranded. I actually don't have an issue flying into LAX a day early but want to be aware of any issues I might encounter.
Issue 2:
In order to get a First Class ticket for BOS-LAX for the least amount of SkyMiles I might need to do a layover on my way to LAX (for example, in MSP overnight -- unlike a lot of people I enjoy layovers!). Assuming that it is possible to "combine" the two separate tickets, If I did this layover would it have any negative affects (having a layover in MSP and in SYD)?
Question 1:
I am currently a DL PM. This flight will occur after 2/28 when I will have no status. I add this because as a PM Delta gave me more flexibility and access to the SkyClubs when flying internationally, but once I have no status I know it's a different story. Anything I can do now to make my trip nicer?
Question 2:
If it is possible to "combine" the tickets would I then have access to the SkyClub as I make my way from BOS to LAX? It's been a long time since I have had no status.
Any other tidbits of information you can give me?
Is there any way to "combine" the two separate award tickets?
Not so short:
Finally redeemed SkyMiles for a Business Class ticket from Los Angeles to Auckland on Virgin Australia this Fall. I used PointsPros to assist me and I am very happy with the results and the small quantity of SkyMiles I had to use. I have a few things that I am working my way through and wanted to solicit advice from you folks.
Here's my routing:
- LAX-SYD on VA in Business Class 2 day layover in Sydney
- SYD-AKL on VA flying coach 2 weeks in NZ
- AKL-SYD on VA flying coach, SYD-AKL on VA in Business Class
Issue 1:
I live in BOS. I need to make my way from BOS to LAX before this trip and then back to BOS when I return from New Zealand. When I get this ticket, is there any way to "combine" the two separate award tickets? My worry is that if something happens and my flight from BOS-LAX is late I don't want to be stranded. I actually don't have an issue flying into LAX a day early but want to be aware of any issues I might encounter.
Issue 2:
In order to get a First Class ticket for BOS-LAX for the least amount of SkyMiles I might need to do a layover on my way to LAX (for example, in MSP overnight -- unlike a lot of people I enjoy layovers!). Assuming that it is possible to "combine" the two separate tickets, If I did this layover would it have any negative affects (having a layover in MSP and in SYD)?
Question 1:
I am currently a DL PM. This flight will occur after 2/28 when I will have no status. I add this because as a PM Delta gave me more flexibility and access to the SkyClubs when flying internationally, but once I have no status I know it's a different story. Anything I can do now to make my trip nicer?
Question 2:
If it is possible to "combine" the tickets would I then have access to the SkyClub as I make my way from BOS to LAX? It's been a long time since I have had no status.
Any other tidbits of information you can give me?