PER - YVR direct or to LAX then internal

[AVM]

I need to fly to Vancouver in April, I am a Qantas FF and Qantas Club member.

PER to LAX is $1900 with Qantas, PER to YVR $2720 with Qantas, with the internal flight LAX YVR on Alaskan. If I buy the $1900 ticket I can book on the same LAX - YVR flights with Alaskan for $477.

Is there a downside to doing this apart from not being able to use the Qantas Club lounge in LAX on the inward bound journey and having to pay US$25 for an extra bag.

Any comments would be appreciated
thanks
AVM

 

[Evan]

The biggest issue is if you have a short connection time and one plane is late the other airline could just say your out of luck, buy another ticket. And delays do happen, on the other hand if you are staying in LA each way then no worries at all.
E

 

[codash1099]

You could always try PER-YVR via HKG with CX. Fare is around $2550. No hassles with US immigration, less chances for luggage to go astray but a decent wait in HKG between flights.