Awhile back, before all of this virus stuff, my step-daughter asked if I could help her and her husband fly again to Japan. Their experience in coach the first time was costly AND uncomfortable. I was sure I could help, but they were not adventurous enough to create multiple options. We selected a single possibility and it's almost time to book (maybe it's time ... haven't checked the schedules this week). This for April 2021. If that becomes virus-impossible, so be it, but we can hope, yes?
The sweet spot seems to be pretty well-known. At least 2 different blogs discussed using Virgin Atlantic miles to book an ANA round trip in Biz for a very attractive price. So they saved up some UR, almost enough, and are prepared to purchase any additional VA miles necessary.
I watched a FrequentMiler podcast over the weekend. I NEVER watch these, but some AA reference caught my attention so I browsed through it. They briefly mentioned thinking about what to do with Virgin Atlantic miles if they should appear to be going under. This is a terrible thought! So, I am asking here for thoughts ...
If they go for tickets, it will be a pretty fast transaction. Find the flights, hold. Transfer UR and buy more miles to pay. Pay.
If this works out, they would have 2 business tickets on ANA and are all set. So what happens if the "issuing party" ... VA ... goes belly up after the purchase? Any opinions? Any chance they'd still be good to go, or are they SOL?? TIA.
The sweet spot seems to be pretty well-known. At least 2 different blogs discussed using Virgin Atlantic miles to book an ANA round trip in Biz for a very attractive price. So they saved up some UR, almost enough, and are prepared to purchase any additional VA miles necessary.
I watched a FrequentMiler podcast over the weekend. I NEVER watch these, but some AA reference caught my attention so I browsed through it. They briefly mentioned thinking about what to do with Virgin Atlantic miles if they should appear to be going under. This is a terrible thought! So, I am asking here for thoughts ...
If they go for tickets, it will be a pretty fast transaction. Find the flights, hold. Transfer UR and buy more miles to pay. Pay.
If this works out, they would have 2 business tickets on ANA and are all set. So what happens if the "issuing party" ... VA ... goes belly up after the purchase? Any opinions? Any chance they'd still be good to go, or are they SOL?? TIA.