Hi everone
1st time I have ever posted to any board. However have enjoyed reading the collective wisdom and humour on this board over the past few years. Thanks.
Now here is my problem.
Want to fly Sydney to Chicago on 14 May and return 18 May (late as possible out of Chicago) Self-funded attendance at conference so need to keep costs down but hopefully with some level of comfort, I don't fold so well these days and beauty sleep is definitely needed!
I am silver QFF with 155K points and QC membership. I also have 27K miles with United. Also some credit card miles that could be transferred to QF.
Seems choices are as follows:
1. Discount economy fares UA is cheapest
2. Next is discount economy QF but with no option of upgrades.
3. Higher priced discount economy QF will allow option of upgrades but would hate to pay extra for the same flights and then not score upgrades. What do think is likelihood of upgrades?
Also thinking longer term I usually have trouble making QF silver each year but this year am half way to gold, so should I stay with QF?
Any suggestions?
Thanks
1st time I have ever posted to any board. However have enjoyed reading the collective wisdom and humour on this board over the past few years. Thanks.
Now here is my problem.
Want to fly Sydney to Chicago on 14 May and return 18 May (late as possible out of Chicago) Self-funded attendance at conference so need to keep costs down but hopefully with some level of comfort, I don't fold so well these days and beauty sleep is definitely needed!
I am silver QFF with 155K points and QC membership. I also have 27K miles with United. Also some credit card miles that could be transferred to QF.
Seems choices are as follows:
1. Discount economy fares UA is cheapest
2. Next is discount economy QF but with no option of upgrades.
3. Higher priced discount economy QF will allow option of upgrades but would hate to pay extra for the same flights and then not score upgrades. What do think is likelihood of upgrades?
Also thinking longer term I usually have trouble making QF silver each year but this year am half way to gold, so should I stay with QF?
Any suggestions?
Thanks