Hey Richard, I hope you can get to more point redemption questions. Currently planning a study abroad for next semester - shopping around a booking from central TX to Seoul for 2 ppl - mid to late Feb '24. Redeeming points in economy is doable and seems like the most value - BUT in truth a premium econ seat at a minimum would be SO much nicer for the haul. Would it be better to redeem points for 2 seats in economy then later purchase or buy up miles (not my favorite) for an upgrade ? OR just spring for the premium economy at the time of booking ? Would need to compare maybe having to buy more points or spend more to get more points ( kind of negates the redemption though) , versus just buying the ticket cash. If so , maybe then use the points to upgrade. Thoughts ? Are there certain airlines that are more friendly in the area of upgrading with points ?
My advice is to always book straight into the class you want. The problem with upgrades is you never know when/if a seat on your specific flight is going to be available. Lots of ways to get those extra points needed, just do it responsibly.
Richard seems like a real person. A lot of people in the Bilt videos seem too fancy pantsy to me. Thumbs up Richard.
I am real indeed, thank you. But I assure you so is everyone else
Hey Richard, I hope you can get to more point redemption questions. Currently planning a study abroad for next semester - shopping around a booking from central TX to Seoul for 2 ppl - mid to late Feb '24. Redeeming points in economy is doable and seems like the most value - BUT in truth a premium econ seat at a minimum would be SO much nicer for the haul. Would it be better to redeem points for 2 seats in economy then later purchase or buy up miles (not my favorite) for an upgrade ? OR just spring for the premium economy at the time of booking ? Would need to compare maybe having to buy more points or spend more to get more points ( kind of negates the redemption though) , versus just buying the ticket cash. If so , maybe then use the points to upgrade. Thoughts ? Are there certain airlines that are more friendly in the area of upgrading with points ?
My advice is to always book straight into the class you want. The problem with upgrades is you never know when/if a seat on your specific flight is going to be available. Lots of ways to get those extra points needed, just do it responsibly.
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