Hi everyone,
Short version: Is there any way I can use my Velocity Points balance to upgrade segments of my future Etihad flights from Perth to Dublin?
Long version:
I started getting into FFPs in September 2016.
With the help of AFF, Pointhacks etc I quickly accumulated a lot of points through credit cards for myself and my partner (Amex Explorer x 2, NAB Velocity x 2, Amex Platinum Edge x 1). I had some miles with Etihad, and along with my spending in Coles I am now Etihad Silver and Velocity Silver. I fly Perth to Dublin with my partner once or twice a year and my simple goal was never to complete this journey Y again. I was happy to pay for Economy flights, and use my points to upgrade the second segment of each journey to J as I will always be relatively points poor and cash rich.
We have 2 upcoming return trips to Ireland and I've used virtually all my Amex points to upgrade the second segment on each journey on Economy Classic bookings for about 300,000 Etihad Miles. Along the way I also learned how to purchase American Airlines miles to book flights in Qantas J from Perth to Tokyo at a steal. These will be our first experiences in Y- thanks AFF! I will keep an eye out an offers like these to fly to Europe in future.
My question is what to do with my 213,000 Velocity points- specifically with regard to my Perth-Dublin flying habit. Is it possible to use them as I've been using my other points i.e. upgrading rather than an outright redemption? I have 397 status credits, and could make Gold by the end of the year if this makes a difference, although I would be forfeiting Etihad status to do this, and I prefer upgrading the second segment of each trip in order to sleep (Velocity Gold benefits mention upgrading to Abu Dhabi).
I do fly domestically in Australia, but am often happy to sit in Y short haul.
Any advice is appreciated as always.
Short version: Is there any way I can use my Velocity Points balance to upgrade segments of my future Etihad flights from Perth to Dublin?
Long version:
I started getting into FFPs in September 2016.
With the help of AFF, Pointhacks etc I quickly accumulated a lot of points through credit cards for myself and my partner (Amex Explorer x 2, NAB Velocity x 2, Amex Platinum Edge x 1). I had some miles with Etihad, and along with my spending in Coles I am now Etihad Silver and Velocity Silver. I fly Perth to Dublin with my partner once or twice a year and my simple goal was never to complete this journey Y again. I was happy to pay for Economy flights, and use my points to upgrade the second segment of each journey to J as I will always be relatively points poor and cash rich.
We have 2 upcoming return trips to Ireland and I've used virtually all my Amex points to upgrade the second segment on each journey on Economy Classic bookings for about 300,000 Etihad Miles. Along the way I also learned how to purchase American Airlines miles to book flights in Qantas J from Perth to Tokyo at a steal. These will be our first experiences in Y- thanks AFF! I will keep an eye out an offers like these to fly to Europe in future.
My question is what to do with my 213,000 Velocity points- specifically with regard to my Perth-Dublin flying habit. Is it possible to use them as I've been using my other points i.e. upgrading rather than an outright redemption? I have 397 status credits, and could make Gold by the end of the year if this makes a difference, although I would be forfeiting Etihad status to do this, and I prefer upgrading the second segment of each trip in order to sleep (Velocity Gold benefits mention upgrading to Abu Dhabi).
I do fly domestically in Australia, but am often happy to sit in Y short haul.
Any advice is appreciated as always.