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Condor partnership Speculation (Pre 2017 Announcement)
May 29, 2009, 12:40 pm
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Condor partnership Speculation (Pre 2017 Announcement)
Hearing rumors that Alaska Airlines has a new partner in the way of Condor Air. Any truth to this?
May 29, 2009, 2:37 pm
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I wouldn't say partner, but you can book Alaska Airlines flights through Condor. Such as, if you want to fly From Juneau to Frankfurt, Condor will book the flight JNU-ANC on Alaska, then ANC-FRA on Condor. I don't think it's anything more than an interline agreement, which allows you to be able to check your bags through. Probably won't get any more involved than that.
May 29, 2009, 2:57 pm
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Any such agreement would probably be to feed Condor's summer flights to ANC and FAI; agreed that it probably wouldn't be much more than interline. I think the only other mutual destinations that AS and Condor serve are Orlando (either SDF or MCO) and YVR.
May 29, 2009, 3:49 pm
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The FRA-LAS on Condor will connect with AS/QX to STS, SEA and, PDX.
The FRA-ANC on Condor will connect with AS flights to HNL, JNU, and OGG.
I don't think though it is any sort of mileage plan partner type agreement. Just a way to help sell more tickets.
May 29, 2009, 4:18 pm
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I would fly Condor if I could earn AS miles.
May 29, 2009, 5:02 pm
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Condor yes
I have flown a bunch of the European (only) airlines for work and would appreciate another AS-lined Europe opportunity, such as Condor. I have flown them all (easyjet, ryanair, hapag). Condor would be a nice addition if that matters. Yes, I am long-time lurker, limited poster. former AS Gold and a bunch of hotels (now mere mvp). I travel mostly for business, and based out of Seattle want/need more AS partners offering a direct to Europe. Icelandair is connecting, too.k
May 29, 2009, 8:02 pm
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Not yet...
And I have not heard any rumors either-
But they would be a cool partner with N/S service to AK over the Pole ^
Originally Posted by BillScann
I would fly Condor if I could earn AS miles.
And I have not heard any rumors either-
But they would be a cool partner with N/S service to AK over the Pole ^
May 31, 2009, 9:48 am
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They're just codesharing on JNU, HNL, OGG, STS, SEA and PDX flights.
The FRA-LAS on Condor will connect with AS/QX to STS, SEA and, PDX.
The FRA-ANC on Condor will connect with AS flights to HNL, JNU, and OGG.
I believe the codesharing only lasts May 30th to December 9th which I think are the date ranges for their seasonal service to ANC/FAI.
I don't think though it is any sort of mileage plan partner type agreement. Just a way to help sell more tickets.
The FRA-LAS on Condor will connect with AS/QX to STS, SEA and, PDX.
The FRA-ANC on Condor will connect with AS flights to HNL, JNU, and OGG.
I believe the codesharing only lasts May 30th to December 9th which I think are the date ranges for their seasonal service to ANC/FAI.
I don't think though it is any sort of mileage plan partner type agreement. Just a way to help sell more tickets.
Jun 1, 2009, 12:11 am
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Well they must be extending it to December? Otherwise I don't see why they would have the codeshare listed til then if they stop flying Oct 15.
Jun 12, 2009, 11:28 am
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Wasn't Condor at one point affiliated with LH (perhaps even a subsidiary)?
I seem to recall, though, that it was considered a specialty charter operation and wasn't a *A member and therefore didn't give UA miles. Being a subsidiary of a *A member, though, I doubt they'd partner with AS.
Then again, I'd have to read up on it, but I think they're no longer owned by or affiliated with LH. Something about ownership by Thomas Cook in there, too. Kind of a confusing airline, if you ask me.
I seem to recall, though, that it was considered a specialty charter operation and wasn't a *A member and therefore didn't give UA miles. Being a subsidiary of a *A member, though, I doubt they'd partner with AS.
Then again, I'd have to read up on it, but I think they're no longer owned by or affiliated with LH. Something about ownership by Thomas Cook in there, too. Kind of a confusing airline, if you ask me.
Jun 12, 2009, 9:58 pm
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As of last summer (2008), Condor was still listed in the LH paper timetables. However, I'm not sure that this has anything to do with their relationship with LH.
Jun 13, 2009, 1:04 am
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Jun 23, 2009, 1:17 am
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Wasn't Condor at one point affiliated with LH (perhaps even a subsidiary)?
I seem to recall, though, that it was considered a specialty charter operation and wasn't a *A member and therefore didn't give UA miles. Being a subsidiary of a *A member, though, I doubt they'd partner with AS.
Then again, I'd have to read up on it, but I think they're no longer owned by or affiliated with LH. Something about ownership by Thomas Cook in there, too. Kind of a confusing airline, if you ask me.
I seem to recall, though, that it was considered a specialty charter operation and wasn't a *A member and therefore didn't give UA miles. Being a subsidiary of a *A member, though, I doubt they'd partner with AS.
Then again, I'd have to read up on it, but I think they're no longer owned by or affiliated with LH. Something about ownership by Thomas Cook in there, too. Kind of a confusing airline, if you ask me.
On 10 February 2008, Thomas Cook confirmed it would buy Lufthansa's 24.9% stake the airline, exercising an option agreed in 2007. The takeover, at a cash price of 77.19 million euros (£68 million), will give the Thomas Cook Group sole ownership of Condor, ending 48 years of Lufthansa involvement in Germany's biggest charter carrier.
And I'm with BillScann - I would love to be able to earn, or even better redeem miles on Condor flights; and while we're making a wishlist, how about China Airlines so I can go nonstop ANC to Asia.
Jun 23, 2009, 1:52 am
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Jun 23, 2009, 1:54 am
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Per Wikipedia:
I know in the past you used to be able to earn Lufthansa Miles and More Miles with them, but I don't see mention of that any more on Condor's website (despite the persistent reference on Wikipedia). And yes, Alaska is listed as an official partner on Condor's website, but the nature of the partnership is not further defined - there are simply links to the airline websites of all of the partners.
And I'm with BillScann - I would love to be able to earn, or even better redeem miles on Condor flights; and while we're making a wishlist, how about China Airlines so I can go nonstop ANC to Asia.
I know in the past you used to be able to earn Lufthansa Miles and More Miles with them, but I don't see mention of that any more on Condor's website (despite the persistent reference on Wikipedia). And yes, Alaska is listed as an official partner on Condor's website, but the nature of the partnership is not further defined - there are simply links to the airline websites of all of the partners.
And I'm with BillScann - I would love to be able to earn, or even better redeem miles on Condor flights; and while we're making a wishlist, how about China Airlines so I can go nonstop ANC to Asia.
CI would be an interesting addition... doesn't KE offer nonstops too? (Or are those just charters?)