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Belinda
November 22, 2021
This article was fantastic! You are right it is a bit of a quirky program but it was really helpful to see some options to use SkyPearl miles. I have a bit of a challenge(!!) that I have 350K miles expiring with China Southern in March. I am trying to fly SYD-LAX on Delta business class, but the agent cannot see any business class seats with Delta next year. Do you know if this is a limitation of SkyPearl and Delta, or if it is maybe an issue with Australia only just opening borders? Any advice would be appreciated!
Stephen Au
November 22, 2021
Hello Belinda!
It’s very difficult to book the SYD-LAX flight on Delta business class because Delta doesn’t release much availability to its partners like China Southern or Air France. It’s ultimately an issue with Delta, regardless of which frequent flyer program you use.
Ellen Dunster
December 06, 2021
Thanks for this Stephen. Hoping to fly next year and trying to work out how we can use our China Southern airpoints in US, Central America and South America. A question – if I have 50,000 miles and a ticket is 60,000 can I pay the difference in cash? If my husband has the same amount can he gift his to me, and then we pay cash for his flight? Many thanks, Ellen
Stephen Au
December 10, 2021
Currently, it’s not possible to pay for extra miles if you don’t have the entire required amount. Thanks for reading!
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