May 2018 redemption for two pax:
SYD-BKK TG476 B747 F
BKK-ICN TG658 B747 F
ICN-LAX OZ204 A380 F (stopover in ICN 14hr)
LAX-SFO UA420 B737 Y (stopover in LAX 23hr)
Total 222,000 miles plus $242 taxes and service fee.
Few notes:
- Booking was made using screenshots. Itinerary emailed within 24hr and they called for payment the next day (around 10pm).
- There was shorter connection available ex-ICN (OZ202) but we wanted the longer stopover.
- The UA flight was last minute addition (wasn't included in the screenshots and no extra miles required). Not sure if we'll take it or stay longer in LA and drive up HWY1. Good to have options...
- One thing we can say for sure, the 8 hour stopover rule is officially dead and buried (probably for a while now). LM definitely allow up to 24hr connections.