Aegean Airlines Miles & Bonus
Sep 21, 2011, 7:08 am
#286
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: HKG, TXL
Programs: CX DM
Posts: 566
this reminds me of a person on marriott forum who called marriott to snitch on forum members who were using one of the promotions in a way that s/he thought was not appropriate...
as was described one would supposedly get access to lounges while on a domestic trip in US, and or *G benefits at the lowest level in *A.
For some people it would be enough.
as was described one would supposedly get access to lounges while on a domestic trip in US, and or *G benefits at the lowest level in *A.
For some people it would be enough.
Sep 21, 2011, 11:39 pm
#287
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: NH Plat
Posts: 652
Just a brief summary of my (short) experiences so far with this FFP:
OZ: unable of to add A3 number whilst booking online and when I 'phoned they hadn't heard of A3. Emailing customer services got my number added with no problem. Miles posted automatically within 48 hours of flights.
Account upgraded 2 days after miles needed for Gold posted. Was told card would take 2 months to be delivered. (4 weeks and counting so far).
ANA: A3 number added online during booking, no problem (A3 is a drop-down option). Used my ANA smart card instead of a boarding pass, tapping smart card at domestic lounge gave a green light based on A3*G, so entry no problem even without A3 gold card. Tapping card at gate recognised my status and allowed priority boarding. Miles posted with 48 hours
All excellent so far. Thanks for all advice from this board.
OZ: unable of to add A3 number whilst booking online and when I 'phoned they hadn't heard of A3. Emailing customer services got my number added with no problem. Miles posted automatically within 48 hours of flights.
Account upgraded 2 days after miles needed for Gold posted. Was told card would take 2 months to be delivered. (4 weeks and counting so far).
ANA: A3 number added online during booking, no problem (A3 is a drop-down option). Used my ANA smart card instead of a boarding pass, tapping smart card at domestic lounge gave a green light based on A3*G, so entry no problem even without A3 gold card. Tapping card at gate recognised my status and allowed priority boarding. Miles posted with 48 hours
All excellent so far. Thanks for all advice from this board.
Sep 23, 2011, 2:38 am
#288
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: SEA/ORD/ADB
Programs: TK ELPL (*G), AS 100K (OWE), BA Gold (OWE), Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 7,763
thats exactly what I ment... minimum mileage accrual with aegean of 2000 miles / year would be enough already imo.
Also, you are missing out on both A3 *S and A3 *G benefits if your not flying A3 (emergency exit rows etc... I doubt you get those on US carriers with A3 status).
Also, you are missing out on both A3 *S and A3 *G benefits if your not flying A3 (emergency exit rows etc... I doubt you get those on US carriers with A3 status).
Sep 23, 2011, 6:59 pm
#289
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: DCA, DEN, and CDG depending on the month
Posts: 233
W fare on Continental earns 100% now (after 2/1/2011)
Sep 24, 2011, 11:45 am
#291
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: A3 Gold, QF Silver
Posts: 15
Have replied a few times on the excellence of this award program, now let's get into specifics
Left Australia on the 19th of August on NZ. Booking slip showed my *G status and on the SYD-AKL sector got an immediate upgrade (didnt even ask for it...thanks, NZ) for both myself and my traveling companion.
As per *G policy I was immediately allowed entry into the Lounge and was further given a Priority Pass to go through Customs. At SYD, there were 4 officers clearing the Priority line and only 2 on the 'normal' line; believe me when I say it was quick and a nice perk to boot. (only wish they had a pass for the LAX customs line)
In the States since then and have been using US Airways for all my connections; found them to be professional and courteous. Each time you go to the Lounge (no matter which *A carriers lounge) show your card to confirm status.
Wont say too much about baggage handlers though, they've already wrecked one bag I started the journey with and now proceeding to kill the new one I purchased....oh well.
In the United States there is a baggage fee, per bag, per sector. My itinerary is as follows: LAX-PHX, PHX-YVR, YVR-PHX, PHX-JFK, JFK-CLT, CLT-BWI, DCA-CLT,CLT-MIA, MIA-CLT, CLT-MSY, MSY-CLT, CLT-LAS, LAS-SFO, SFO-HNL, HNL-PHX, PHX-LAX. All on US Airways.
A total of 16 sectors, with 2 bags per sector at a cost of $25 per bag and that's a massive saving of $800.00.
Factor in the Lounges and the waiving of the priority seating charges (have had my seating changed a couple of times to further forward), mileage accrual, helpful service; I'm very happy being an A3 Gold.
Left Australia on the 19th of August on NZ. Booking slip showed my *G status and on the SYD-AKL sector got an immediate upgrade (didnt even ask for it...thanks, NZ) for both myself and my traveling companion.
As per *G policy I was immediately allowed entry into the Lounge and was further given a Priority Pass to go through Customs. At SYD, there were 4 officers clearing the Priority line and only 2 on the 'normal' line; believe me when I say it was quick and a nice perk to boot. (only wish they had a pass for the LAX customs line)
In the States since then and have been using US Airways for all my connections; found them to be professional and courteous. Each time you go to the Lounge (no matter which *A carriers lounge) show your card to confirm status.
Wont say too much about baggage handlers though, they've already wrecked one bag I started the journey with and now proceeding to kill the new one I purchased....oh well.
In the United States there is a baggage fee, per bag, per sector. My itinerary is as follows: LAX-PHX, PHX-YVR, YVR-PHX, PHX-JFK, JFK-CLT, CLT-BWI, DCA-CLT,CLT-MIA, MIA-CLT, CLT-MSY, MSY-CLT, CLT-LAS, LAS-SFO, SFO-HNL, HNL-PHX, PHX-LAX. All on US Airways.
A total of 16 sectors, with 2 bags per sector at a cost of $25 per bag and that's a massive saving of $800.00.
Factor in the Lounges and the waiving of the priority seating charges (have had my seating changed a couple of times to further forward), mileage accrual, helpful service; I'm very happy being an A3 Gold.
Sep 24, 2011, 1:08 pm
#292
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Zurich
Programs: Miles and more Senator, Matmid Silver, AAdvantage GLD, Starwood
Posts: 153
Have replied a few times on the excellence of this award program, now let's get into specifics
Left Australia on the 19th of August on NZ. Booking slip showed my *G status and on the SYD-AKL sector got an immediate upgrade (didnt even ask for it...thanks, NZ) for both myself and my traveling companion.
As per *G policy I was immediately allowed entry into the Lounge and was further given a Priority Pass to go through Customs. At SYD, there were 4 officers clearing the Priority line and only 2 on the 'normal' line; believe me when I say it was quick and a nice perk to boot. (only wish they had a pass for the LAX customs line)
In the States since then and have been using US Airways for all my connections; found them to be professional and courteous. Each time you go to the Lounge (no matter which *A carriers lounge) show your card to confirm status.
Wont say too much about baggage handlers though, they've already wrecked one bag I started the journey with and now proceeding to kill the new one I purchased....oh well.
In the United States there is a baggage fee, per bag, per sector. My itinerary is as follows: LAX-PHX, PHX-YVR, YVR-PHX, PHX-JFK, JFK-CLT, CLT-BWI, DCA-CLT,CLT-MIA, MIA-CLT, CLT-MSY, MSY-CLT, CLT-LAS, LAS-SFO, SFO-HNL, HNL-PHX, PHX-LAX. All on US Airways.
A total of 16 sectors, with 2 bags per sector at a cost of $25 per bag and that's a massive saving of $800.00.
Factor in the Lounges and the waiving of the priority seating charges (have had my seating changed a couple of times to further forward), mileage accrual, helpful service; I'm very happy being an A3 Gold.
Left Australia on the 19th of August on NZ. Booking slip showed my *G status and on the SYD-AKL sector got an immediate upgrade (didnt even ask for it...thanks, NZ) for both myself and my traveling companion.
As per *G policy I was immediately allowed entry into the Lounge and was further given a Priority Pass to go through Customs. At SYD, there were 4 officers clearing the Priority line and only 2 on the 'normal' line; believe me when I say it was quick and a nice perk to boot. (only wish they had a pass for the LAX customs line)
In the States since then and have been using US Airways for all my connections; found them to be professional and courteous. Each time you go to the Lounge (no matter which *A carriers lounge) show your card to confirm status.
Wont say too much about baggage handlers though, they've already wrecked one bag I started the journey with and now proceeding to kill the new one I purchased....oh well.
In the United States there is a baggage fee, per bag, per sector. My itinerary is as follows: LAX-PHX, PHX-YVR, YVR-PHX, PHX-JFK, JFK-CLT, CLT-BWI, DCA-CLT,CLT-MIA, MIA-CLT, CLT-MSY, MSY-CLT, CLT-LAS, LAS-SFO, SFO-HNL, HNL-PHX, PHX-LAX. All on US Airways.
A total of 16 sectors, with 2 bags per sector at a cost of $25 per bag and that's a massive saving of $800.00.
Factor in the Lounges and the waiving of the priority seating charges (have had my seating changed a couple of times to further forward), mileage accrual, helpful service; I'm very happy being an A3 Gold.
Sep 24, 2011, 1:11 pm
#293
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: SEA/ORD/ADB
Programs: TK ELPL (*G), AS 100K (OWE), BA Gold (OWE), Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 7,763
Sep 24, 2011, 3:58 pm
#294
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: TK Elite Plus, SAS EBG, QR Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,297
Speaking of that, I have another question. Booked myself a flight home from PVG to ARN with LX via ZRH. Last sector is operated by SAS as a codeshare, and the LX booking class is P. So question now is, will I earn the 2K miles from LX on this flight or will I earn the 2,4K miles that I would've earned if flying SAS. Then again the booking class P isn't available on SAS, so what does this mean then?? Basically this last flight is what'll qualify me for Gold, and I don't feel like going on some pointless mileage run just for those extra 2K... (worst case suppose I have to, since otherwise I won't get gold hehe)
Last edited by LH4116; Sep 24, 2011 at 6:01 pm
Sep 24, 2011, 7:23 pm
#295
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ZRH/SFO
Programs: A3*G - AZ CFP- HH DIA
Posts: 3,666
Speaking of that, I have another question. Booked myself a flight home from PVG to ARN with LX via ZRH. Last sector is operated by SAS as a codeshare, and the LX booking class is P. So question now is, will I earn the 2K miles from LX on this flight or will I earn the 2,4K miles that I would've earned if flying SAS. Then again the booking class P isn't available on SAS, so what does this mean then?? Basically this last flight is what'll qualify me for Gold, and I don't feel like going on some pointless mileage run just for those extra 2K... (worst case suppose I have to, since otherwise I won't get gold hehe)
Last edited by Air Rarotonga; Sep 24, 2011 at 7:29 pm
Sep 25, 2011, 12:30 am
#296
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: eastern Europe & NC
Posts: 4,527
As a CO gold who has been bushwhacked and milejacked by the ''new UA'' devastations to Milage Plus (Milage Minus?), as have silvers, I am wondering about Aegean as an alternative. I live and work in the region, and have taken Aegean flights before they were part of *A. Unfortunately, actually flying them has been less convenient after they pulled out of OTP.
One question, is how financially stable they are, given the real problems in the Greek economy? I would want an airline that is going to be around if I use it as my main milage program.
*Gold for lounge access is a minor issue for me as my corporate Diners Club card already gives me extensive free lounge access.
My concerns with the ff program are:
1) What elite bonus miles, if any does elite status give you at Aegean. I cannot seem to find that on the website.
2) What partner airlines earn elite bonus miles?
3) How is availibility of award tickets? Is there any *net blocking as at UA?
4) How are they at charging YQ on award tickets? What airlines do they do that on and how bad is the YQ amount?
One question, is how financially stable they are, given the real problems in the Greek economy? I would want an airline that is going to be around if I use it as my main milage program.
*Gold for lounge access is a minor issue for me as my corporate Diners Club card already gives me extensive free lounge access.
My concerns with the ff program are:
1) What elite bonus miles, if any does elite status give you at Aegean. I cannot seem to find that on the website.
2) What partner airlines earn elite bonus miles?
3) How is availibility of award tickets? Is there any *net blocking as at UA?
4) How are they at charging YQ on award tickets? What airlines do they do that on and how bad is the YQ amount?
Sep 25, 2011, 12:38 am
#297
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: SEA/ORD/ADB
Programs: TK ELPL (*G), AS 100K (OWE), BA Gold (OWE), Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 7,763
As a CO gold who has been bushwhacked and milejacked by the ''new UA'' devastations to Milage Plus (Milage Minus?), as have silvers, I am wondering about Aegean as an alternative. I live and work in the region, and have taken Aegean flights before they were part of *A. Unfortunately, actually flying them has been less convenient after they pulled out of OTP.
One question, is how financially stable they are, given the real problems in the Greek economy? I would want an airline that is going to be around if I use it as my main milage program.
*Gold for lounge access is a minor issue for me as my corporate Diners Club card already gives me extensive free lounge access.
My concerns with the ff program are:
1) What elite bonus miles, if any does elite status give you at Aegean. I cannot seem to find that on the website.
2) What partner airlines earn elite bonus miles?
3) How is availibility of award tickets? Is there any *net blocking as at UA?
4) How are they at charging YQ on award tickets? What airlines do they do that on and how bad is the YQ amount?
One question, is how financially stable they are, given the real problems in the Greek economy? I would want an airline that is going to be around if I use it as my main milage program.
*Gold for lounge access is a minor issue for me as my corporate Diners Club card already gives me extensive free lounge access.
My concerns with the ff program are:
1) What elite bonus miles, if any does elite status give you at Aegean. I cannot seem to find that on the website.
2) What partner airlines earn elite bonus miles?
3) How is availibility of award tickets? Is there any *net blocking as at UA?
4) How are they at charging YQ on award tickets? What airlines do they do that on and how bad is the YQ amount?
1)no elite bonus unfortunately
- however, the premium class bonuses are extremely generous2)No elite bonus miles...
3)No *net blocking as far as I could see when I booked. If the availability is there, you should be able to book. Call center is very professional and helpful...
4)YQ is not sky high, but not cheap either... varies based on marketing carrier... (a good way to cut down on YQ is to try to get an award on a codeshare)
Sep 25, 2011, 8:58 am
#298
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: TK Elite Plus, SAS EBG, QR Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,297
Booking class P on LX is in Business class, a standard fare and not an Y cl based upgrade fare. Hopefully they'll let me sit in C. On SAS one C segment gives a minimum of 2,4K miles although P as in Business Class is not available on SAS. On the LX MM calculator they counted in the same amount of miles as earned in C on their flights.
Sep 25, 2011, 9:22 am
#299
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BHD/DUB
Programs: BA Gold, TK*G, EI Elite
Posts: 7,622
No, it doesn't. C on SAS earns 200% of actual mileage (with a minimum earning rate of 1200). ZRH-ARN is about 925 miles so you'll earn 200% of that, i.e. 1850 miles.
Sep 25, 2011, 10:55 am
#300
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: DCA, DEN, and CDG depending on the month
Posts: 233
Ya it's based on operating carrier. You should be fine. If it credits as 50%, I'd dispute it with Aegean.