Forgot password

Back to Login

We've redesigned the OMAAT homepage! If you prefer the old grid format, or just want to see all posts in chronological order, please click here.

Questions and Answers

Have a travel related question? Post it here, and I’ll do my best to answer it as quickly as possible.

While anyone can comment on regular blog post, registration is required in order to post a question in this space. Creating your account is free, and you'll be able to see when your question is answered, as well as like comments from other users. And of course, you'll earn status points for offering helpful answers!

This space is intended to be more of a community as well, so please jump in and share tips!

Filter by:
Ask a question

Global Entry Conditional Approval

by JAS
June 14, 2021
Can you help?
0

Chase BA 10% Discount – Credit to AAdvantage?

by Adi89
June 14, 2021
1

Daily Emails?

by AC
June 7, 2021
2

QR Lounge access transiting Doha from First to Business

by kw2652
June 7, 2021
2

Site Feedback

by Tiffany
June 4, 2021
Hot topic, get involved
33

Transiting LHR on a BA First Class/Club Europe Ticket

by Steve from LA
June 3, 2021
2

Newsletter

by David Warner
June 3, 2021
2

How do I deal w extra seat reservation?

by Crystal
June 1, 2021
3

Password Change

by Raleigh Truitt
May 31, 2021
2

TPA-MIA

by Guest
February 25, 2021
1

Ask a Question

Everyone can read and comment, but you must login to post a new comment.

Login Register

Answers (4)

Best CC for Emirates?

by Kate012 July 31, 2017, 5:11 pm

Best CC for Emirates?

  1. Kate012
    July 31, 2017, 5:11 pm

    Hi all,

    I’m eyeing an Emirates flight for next April, but their lack of card partners are putting me off. Would an AmEx card (Membership Rewards) be worth it with the 1:1 transfer ratio, but low sign-up bonus? Or would I be better off transferring Citi points to a partner and then booking the flight through there?

    We’d be looking to off-set the cost of the tickets vs. covering the whole thing.

    Thank you!

  2. David W
    July 31, 2017, 6:02 pm

    Emirate’s award chart isnt especially great. You may be better off booking via a partner, depending on the route. I believe you can book EK awards with Alaska, Korean and JAL – each will have their own rules and costs.

  3. Kate012
    July 31, 2017, 7:16 pm

    [QUOTE=”David W, post: 35849, member: 29″]Emirate’s award chart isnt especially great. You may be better off booking via a partner, depending on the route. I believe you can book EK awards with Alaska, Korean and JAL – each will have their own rules and costs.[/QUOTE]

    I was reading up on how to book with partners but I don’t especially understand it. Do I need to have accounts there as well? Is it possible to just straight book with a partner airline and then upgrade later with my points?

  4. David W
    July 31, 2017, 7:21 pm

    You only need miles in the program you are booking with, so in this case, Alaska, Korean and/or JAL.

    However, airlines cant upgrade a ticket that was issued by another airline. For example – if you use Alaska miles for an award ticket on Emirates, Emirates cant process any upgrades for you under most circumstances. You have to have Alaska process upgrades, and with their own miles.

Sign in to help answer questions.

Login Register