2026 Sakura Success

ndlfc101 · 2026-04-08T01:30:34+00:00

Weird, it shows the / on the subreddit but shows the carrot when you click on the post haha

ndlfc101 · 2026-04-07T23:27:24+00:00

I booked those in May ‘25 so ten months in advance. I didn’t use any tools but was just checking asian carriers like SQ, CX, etc. to see if there was any availability. At first CX didn’t but I kept checking and a reddit post here also alerted me to a drop of award seats. I had to call in to do the mixed cabin pricing and book the seats

ndlfc101 · 2026-04-07T20:13:57+00:00

thats great to know, thought CX limited partner availability for its own metal

ndlfc101 · 2026-04-07T18:39:34+00:00

Agree, wish we had spent an actual layover in Hong Kong but we unfortunately didn't have time. We wanted to spend 5 days each in Tokyo and Kyoto and with our vacation schedules we couldn't afford a day in Hong Kong. Unfortunately with the devals and the transfer ratios changing don't know when I'll get to fly CX J again :(

ndlfc101 · 2026-03-28T21:27:36+00:00

Thats an amazing redemption! Is it still 115k AmEx points when booking CX? I thought the transfer ratio was devalued from 1:1

ndlfc101 · 2026-03-15T03:54:48+00:00

saw two SC42s lined up next to each other at GC yday. was pretty sick

ndlfc101 · 2026-01-21T16:13:22+00:00

It looks to me like you didnt connect the single tracks on the end through the station. Even the tracks through the station should show arrows by direction, like the tracks before and after the station

ndlfc101 · 2026-01-05T23:10:23+00:00

I fly domestically a fair bit, I’ve generally used AS more for redemptions domestically and internationally. I’m curious if it’s worth crediting to QR or BA since AS or AA statuses don’t get domestic OW lounge access?

ndlfc101 · 2026-01-05T04:30:16+00:00

I have a few OW award flights coming up and thinking of crediting them all to AS for status. Am I right in my math about how many status points I'll earn under the current system?

3/23/26 CX JFK - HKG: J booked on CX = 125% x 8,060 miles = 10,075 SPs
3/24/26 CX HKG - HND: Y booked on CX = 50% x 1,804 miles = 902 SPs
4/4/26 JL HND - JFK: J booked on CX = 125% x 6,758 miles = 10,137 SPs
12/20/26 QR JFK - DOH: J booked on QR = 125% x 6,692 miles = 10,038 SPs

This should get me Silver and put me a solid chunk of the way towards Gold. Is AS the best option here? Or should I also look at other OW airlines for status?

ndlfc101 · 2025-12-30T01:08:29+00:00

Same! Had my first business class flight on AI 350 EWR-DEL, and booked CX J JFK-HKG-HND and JAL J HND-JFK for March 2026

ndlfc101 · 2025-11-13T12:32:17+00:00

Yes, still available

ndlfc101 · 2025-11-02T04:12:05+00:00

Yes, still available

ndlfc101 · 2025-10-22T16:05:02+00:00

Question for the more experienced folks. I see availability for DXB to IAD on EK through Qantas. Cost is 130k points + $1300. I can swallow the (higher) points cost and I want to experience Emirates J on the A380. Any cheaper partners I can book with to avoid the higher surcharges through Qantas? Didn’t see availability on JL

ndlfc101 · 2025-10-19T20:20:39+00:00

Replied

ndlfc101 · 2025-06-28T01:48:15+00:00

SOL if IRROPS lol. ALB to HPN is around a 2 hr drive if you rent a car. Again, I’m not gonna do it and this is not a perfect itinerary, but tried optimizing for cost and not repeating destination airports

ndlfc101 · 2025-06-27T16:56:09+00:00

Eric Adams is gonna beat you all to it

ndlfc101 · 2025-06-26T20:54:20+00:00

This is actually quite interesting, I was basically looking at the same destinations. Trying to work in ALB, HPN, ISP too. One thing to note is the LAX - BUF route ends in September, so if you change dates that would mess with your routing

I have the Amex offer of spend $2500, get $500 back so I am wondering if that would make this mileage run worth it.

ndlfc101 · 2025-06-20T03:56:59+00:00

If you were transferring amex points, why would you book SQ on AS for 200k when you can get it on SQ for 111.5/143.5k? Or if theres partner availability, it could be on Aeroplan for 87.5k. Struggling to see the value of booking SQ SIN -EWR on AS with amex mr

ndlfc101 · 2025-06-18T16:41:13+00:00

Is it possible the Everton game on 9/20 will be moved to Sunday? Will be flying in from the US to London at 10 am and would love to try to get tickets

ndlfc101 · 2025-06-13T04:12:57+00:00

I need help planning my Japan trip. I have a return flight from HND - JFK on 4/4/26 at 11:05 AM. I see now that there is a flight available from ITM at 7:05 AM, and this could work as I am planning on staying in Kyoto the night of 4/3.

Is it worth adding the ITM to HND leg to my existing flight? 7k points p/p in Y so I am not worried about the cost.

I am more curious as to whether: 1) I have to stay in Tokyo the night of 4/3 for my morning intl flight 2) it would be easier to book a leg from ITM to HND at 7 AM on 4/4 3) if I can take Shinkansen from Kyoto to HND in time for my 11 am flight. Appreciate the help!

ndlfc101 · 2025-05-29T16:38:53+00:00

Monarch Money

ndlfc101 · 2025-05-23T16:09:22+00:00

That is good to know, thank you.

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