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What is value of UA miles? I have close to quater million sitting in my account and the only place I could use them with reasonable redemption value - intra-South America or intra-us flight. Everywhere else it will be more expensive to use them.

True but super low taxes and no fuel surcharge is a wonderful thing. Taxes on CX is low as well.
 

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True but super low taxes and no fuel surcharge is a wonderful thing. Taxes on CX is low as well.
Provided you can find flights. I guess the fact that SQ almost never opens up seats to *A partners cut both ways. At least I can get it on SQ.
 

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You sure about this ? My infant was 13 mths old. Paid 10%
How did u manage to do that? I booked online and it shows adult fare with reduced tax


When i try AM redemption, i get this reply.

Thank you for contacting the Asia Miles Service Centre.

We would like to let you know that a child or infant nominee is treated
the same as an adult nominee and requires the same mileage credits for
award travel.

Therefore, the number of miles required for a child or an infant
passenger occupying a seat is as same as for an adult, if you wish to
redeem the award tickets for your children by using your Asia Miles.

However, if you wish to purchase the child fare or infant fare ticket,
we suggest that you contact your local travel agent or the local
Reservations Office for assistance.

Details of our worldwide contacts can be located via the following web
page:

www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_INTL/contactus/worldwidecontacts


Kind regards

Kyle Chan
Customer Relations Executive
Reservations & Ticketing
Asia Miles Service Centre
 

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Provided you can find flights. I guess the fact that SQ almost never opens up seats to *A partners cut both ways. At least I can get it on SQ.

It still depends on route too. SIN-JFK is also difficult to redeem cause it's too sought after.

It's easier for Americans (with their credit card promotions/signup bonus/miles earning) to earn miles faster than us.

Anyways, let's get back on topic.
 

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I think you've answered your own question.

General rules for infants....

1. Never do mileage redemption as it's treated as an adult ticket.

2. The only way to purchase an infant ticket is to first buy( or redeem) the adult tickets, then call the CX local office here to purchase an infant ticket. They will need to verify if the operating aircraft for that particular flight has the bassinet seat or not and tell you what your options are and then they will proceed to book the infant ticket for you, link it back to your online booking and take your credit card details at the same time.

For me, I'll usually have a preferred flight and a backup flight, then call the office first to check if infant seats are available before quicklyngoing online to book the adult ticket simultaneously.

How did u manage to do that? I booked online and it shows adult fare with reduced tax


When i try AM redemption, i get this reply.

Thank you for contacting the Asia Miles Service Centre.

We would like to let you know that a child or infant nominee is treated
the same as an adult nominee and requires the same mileage credits for
award travel.

Therefore, the number of miles required for a child or an infant
passenger occupying a seat is as same as for an adult, if you wish to
redeem the award tickets for your children by using your Asia Miles.

However, if you wish to purchase the child fare or infant fare ticket,
we suggest that you contact your local travel agent or the local
Reservations Office for assistance.

Details of our worldwide contacts can be located via the following web
page:

www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_INTL/contactus/worldwidecontacts


Kind regards

Kyle Chan
Customer Relations Executive
Reservations & Ticketing
Asia Miles Service Centre
 

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Wa tks. Quite noob to ASIA MILES.

Trying to psycho my spouse to switch from kf to am. I jus managed to clear my kf miles to some "nominees". Left few Ks only. Feel so poor.
 

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Paiseh off topic.


Can i also know whats the discount for child for both sq n cathay?
 

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90% discount for both SQ and CX if your child is under 2 years.

For CX, child must be less than 2 years on both the outbound and return trip.

For SQ, child must be less than 2 years on the outbound trip, but can be over 2 years on the return leg. SQ is a bit more flexible in this regard.

Paiseh off topic.


Can i also know whats the discount for child for both sq n cathay?
 

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90% discount for both SQ and CX if your child is under 2 years.

For CX, child must be less than 2 years on both the outbound and return trip.

For SQ, child must be less than 2 years on the outbound trip, but can be over 2 years on the return leg. SQ is a bit more flexible in this regard.
I didn't know this :eek: I thought reading Sq specifically also saying return leg mus also be below 2 yr old.
 

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90% discount for both SQ and CX if your child is under 2 years.

For CX, child must be less than 2 years on both the outbound and return trip.

For SQ, child must be less than 2 years on the outbound trip, but can be over 2 years on the return leg. SQ is a bit more flexible in this regard.
Yes thats what happened to my son's ticket.

We only paid $300+ for his infant ticket.

Outbound flight is 18th. His 2nd birthday on 20th.

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We always fly business before my son turned 2. If I know SQ can give chance then I should have squeezed one more travel last month :(
 
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