Historically the "big three" US airlines haven't let you redeem miles for premium economy on partner airlines. Presumably that's at least partly because in the past they haven't offered their own premium economy cabins, so they also didn't allow those redemptions on partner airlines. We're continuing to see positive developments on that front, at least…
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Sorry I don't get it... isn't 65K one way for an 8 hr flight a total rip off? You can spend 70K to go QR business to DOH, CX business to HKG, EY business to AUH (need I say more...)? Seems really expensive.
Just got back from Papeete . Flew the same airline. There were 8 business class seats available. We tried to use our miles for an upgrade and were refused because we were told American was not an alliance member with Air Tahiti nui. We contacted AMERICAN and were told they had no control over ATN seats. The seats were never used. What a shame!!!!
@Sam
You're correct, if those are your destinations.
But on points, getting to French Polynesia is pretty difficult. And your examples above don't get you to French Polynesia.
And by opening up redemptions for Premium Economy, that benefits everyone - including less competition for business-class redemptions. Considering there simply aren't many options for spending AAdvantage miles to get to Tahiti in a premium cabin, every non-economy seat is welcome.
Very helpful. Have a biz award from PPT To Asia via AKL. All segs in biz except the PPT to AKL which was in coach. Agents had no clue how to do this, but I walked them through. Booking Class is "I" and for connecting flights the system is pricing as separate awards. IT fixed it. So prem econ is better than econ. Hoping still for biz to open up. Thanks to you and Gary for covering this.
I recently paid 57,500 miles for a J redemption from CDG-LAX-DEN with TN on the transatlantic segment, and AA domestic. I frequently see this option on AA, so what am I missing with the 80k mentioned? Do TN flights price lower if you add an AA segment?
Papette IS French Polynesia @Jon. These will not get you to MOOREA or BORA BORA, which are either an easy ferry or $50 flight or a $300 flight.
"Anyone plan to redeem American miles for Air Tahiti Nui premium economy?"
On the surface it might seem like a nice thing but given French Bee's low low fares to Tahiti right now it doesn't seem like a good use of miles. True their A350 configuration is not as great as the 787
@Lucky can you please look into AA shutting down accounts of people who have earned too many citi signup bonuses? this includes canceling award tickets for people in the middle of their round trips, stranding them abroad.
Air Tahiti Nui code share with Qantas. Flew there and back on QF flight numbers (from Australia). Managed to get status credits and points as it was QF flight number. Did not fly on one Qantas plane though - Emirates to/From Auckland and Air Tahiti Nui to/from Auckland.
A little off topic, but can someone explain to me how a naturalized citizen from Iraq who is a "long-time employee" of AA needs an interpreter?