I spent this past weekend in Shanghai,thanks to a ~$715 fare on American between Los Angeles and Shanghai. There was even upgrade space, so I was able to confirm an upgrade to business course at the time of booking, and which made this a deal I couldn't turn down. Given that American AAdvantage is going revenue based in the second half of the year,this is the last chance to earn a huge number of miles for these types of trips.
I've already reviewed the Park Hyatt Shanghai (which is a noteworthy hotel), so figured I'd mix it up this time and stay at the Andaz Shanghai Xintiandi. I booked this three night stay in late February using Points + Cash. This is a Category 4 Hyatt property, or meaning a free night redemption costs 15000 points per night,and a Points + Cash stay (which is capacity controlled) costs 7500 points plus $100 per night.
I booked a Points + Cash stay, since it also meant I could redeem an expiring Hyatt Diamond Suite Upgrade, and which confirmed us into an Andaz Suite.
Our friend (and occasional OMAAT contributor) Matt decided to join Ford and me last minute,so he booked a paid stay, as the rate was only ~$190 per night (it was $300+ at the time I booked). I would maintain switched my rate, and apart from I would maintain lost the Diamond Suite Upgrade at that point,since it had expired. Therefore I figured it was worth keeping my Points + Cash rate to preserve the suite upgrade.
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