Date: July 15, 2000
Dear Joel,
I am planning a trip from SFO to Vietnam. I have booked my trip using United miles and
found out it will use 95,000 miles since I have to fly on Thai Air. United's mile usage for
Asia travel was listed at 60,000. Is this a good use of my miles? Also, I have an overnight
layover in Bangkok both ways and want to know if there is another option (standby??), so
I can get to Vietnam faster (it's only a 90 minute flight).
Julie
Dear Julie,
Although I am not aware of the specifics, based on the information provided, I would
have to say that 95,000 miles is not a great use of miles. I would look for a bargain fare,
by taking advantage of one of the many international air-fare specials. If you can find a
fare for about $600and use 40,000 miles to upgrade, you will have a $4,000 ticket for
$600 out of pocket and $800 in mileage value (.02 X 40,000) verses spending $1900 in
mileage cost. Moreover, you will have a much nicer flight, being upgraded for the
extended flight, than you would sitting in coach.
Good luck,
From: Julie
To: Penny Pincher
Subject: United frequent flier miles
Joel
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