[Newbie Question Thread] Ask your basic questions about Alitalia.
Nov 10, 2016, 8:52 am
#106
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: SKG
Programs: A3*G, FRECCIA ALATA CLUB
Posts: 54
Thanks for your replies guys.
Well most of my last years routes were SA so i will only start to fly SkyTeam again after January. So in theory i will have 3 months to complete the requirements to keep my card, not very likely.
Nov 21, 2016, 5:17 am
#107
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Sydney
Programs: QF Platinum
Posts: 835
I took my first AZ flights on the weekend LCY-LIN-LCY.
Was it just me or do the self-checkin machines at LIN really:
Instruct you to insert your passport face down (when you really need to insert it face up); and
List Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines as options for frequent flyer numbers (but list neither Delta nor Etihad)?
Was it just me or do the self-checkin machines at LIN really:
Instruct you to insert your passport face down (when you really need to insert it face up); and
List Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines as options for frequent flyer numbers (but list neither Delta nor Etihad)?
Nov 21, 2016, 8:01 am
#108
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SJJ/AMS
Posts: 4,647
I took my first AZ flights on the weekend LCY-LIN-LCY.
Was it just me or do the self-checkin machines at LIN really:
Instruct you to insert your passport face down (when you really need to insert it face up); and
List Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines as options for frequent flyer numbers (but list neither Delta nor Etihad)?
Was it just me or do the self-checkin machines at LIN really:
Instruct you to insert your passport face down (when you really need to insert it face up); and
List Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines as options for frequent flyer numbers (but list neither Delta nor Etihad)?
G
Dec 9, 2016, 8:40 pm
#112
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: Chase, United
Posts: 403
Use chase UR to upgrade on Alitalia
Is it possible to use chase ultimate rewards points to upgrade on Alitalia from economy to business class. What would the best way be? Transfer to Air France miles? Or Korean? Or is thereanother way? Does anyone know how many miles it will cost us to Italy for an upgrade from different fare classes?
Thanks!
Zc
Thanks!
Zc
Dec 21, 2016, 1:37 pm
#113
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: ROC/NYC/MSP/LAX/HKG/SIN
Posts: 3,212
AZ-Codeshare, Operated by AF -> Credit to AZ, FB or others?
Good afternoon, experts,
I am contemplating to credit some of the future flights from FCO-CDG-HKG, AZ-Codeshare, operated by AF. I see that for the business fares, we can get up to 300% miles. A few questions:
1. If I get status match from AA/UA to AZ, it looks like it will go directly to FRECCIA ALATA PLUS CLUB, correct?
2. If it is FRECCIA ALATA PLUS CLUB, we understand there will be 75% of the extra bonus miles to award the members, and there will be another 175% of the exclusive bonus miles to award the members. For example, in FCO-CDG-HKG in Class code of D, are we looking at:
(a) FCO-CDG -> 684*425% = roughly 2911 miles
(b) CDG-HKG -> 5970*475% = roughly 28458 miles one way?
3. For qualification, are we looking at actual miles flown or after the booking class, so in the above example, would that be 6654 Qualification miles or 19962 Qualification miles?
4. In this particular case, would it be better to credit these flights to AZ or other programs? It looks like this is the best mileage accrual.
Any help/advice would be deeply appreciated.
I am contemplating to credit some of the future flights from FCO-CDG-HKG, AZ-Codeshare, operated by AF. I see that for the business fares, we can get up to 300% miles. A few questions:
1. If I get status match from AA/UA to AZ, it looks like it will go directly to FRECCIA ALATA PLUS CLUB, correct?
2. If it is FRECCIA ALATA PLUS CLUB, we understand there will be 75% of the extra bonus miles to award the members, and there will be another 175% of the exclusive bonus miles to award the members. For example, in FCO-CDG-HKG in Class code of D, are we looking at:
(a) FCO-CDG -> 684*425% = roughly 2911 miles
(b) CDG-HKG -> 5970*475% = roughly 28458 miles one way?
3. For qualification, are we looking at actual miles flown or after the booking class, so in the above example, would that be 6654 Qualification miles or 19962 Qualification miles?
4. In this particular case, would it be better to credit these flights to AZ or other programs? It looks like this is the best mileage accrual.
Any help/advice would be deeply appreciated.
Dec 21, 2016, 1:55 pm
#115
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SJJ/AMS
Posts: 4,647
Good afternoon, experts,
I am contemplating to credit some of the future flights from FCO-CDG-HKG, AZ-Codeshare, operated by AF. I see that for the business fares, we can get up to 300% miles. A few questions:
1. If I get status match from AA/UA to AZ, it looks like it will go directly to FRECCIA ALATA PLUS CLUB, correct?
2. If it is FRECCIA ALATA PLUS CLUB, we understand there will be 75% of the extra bonus miles to award the members, and there will be another 175% of the exclusive bonus miles to award the members. For example, in FCO-CDG-HKG in Class code of D, are we looking at:
(a) FCO-CDG -> 684*425% = roughly 2911 miles
(b) CDG-HKG -> 5970*475% = roughly 28458 miles one way?
3. For qualification, are we looking at actual miles flown or after the booking class, so in the above example, would that be 6654 Qualification miles or 19962 Qualification miles?
4. In this particular case, would it be better to credit these flights to AZ or other programs? It looks like this is the best mileage accrual.
Any help/advice would be deeply appreciated.
I am contemplating to credit some of the future flights from FCO-CDG-HKG, AZ-Codeshare, operated by AF. I see that for the business fares, we can get up to 300% miles. A few questions:
1. If I get status match from AA/UA to AZ, it looks like it will go directly to FRECCIA ALATA PLUS CLUB, correct?
2. If it is FRECCIA ALATA PLUS CLUB, we understand there will be 75% of the extra bonus miles to award the members, and there will be another 175% of the exclusive bonus miles to award the members. For example, in FCO-CDG-HKG in Class code of D, are we looking at:
(a) FCO-CDG -> 684*425% = roughly 2911 miles
(b) CDG-HKG -> 5970*475% = roughly 28458 miles one way?
3. For qualification, are we looking at actual miles flown or after the booking class, so in the above example, would that be 6654 Qualification miles or 19962 Qualification miles?
4. In this particular case, would it be better to credit these flights to AZ or other programs? It looks like this is the best mileage accrual.
Any help/advice would be deeply appreciated.
In answer to your queries:
1. It does depend on your status with AA/UA, they could also match you to Freccia Alata (or Ulisse, even, but I'm assuming you've gone through the relevant thread to find out about the latest, if any!). Most importantly, though: I am relatively sure they are no longer running a status-match campaign.
2. That's correct, Freccia Alata Plus members do indeed get a 75% bonus miles.
3. For qualification purposes, only flown miles are relevant.
4. Until December 31st 2017 and with the added 100% bonus, you are definitely better off crediting to AZ.
Let us know should you require further help.
G
Dec 21, 2016, 3:54 pm
#116
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ZRH/SFO
Programs: A3*G - AZ CFP- HH DIA
Posts: 3,666
2. If it is FRECCIA ALATA PLUS CLUB, we understand there will be 75% of the extra bonus miles to award the members, and there will be another 175% of the exclusive bonus miles to award the members. For example, in FCO-CDG-HKG in Class code of D, are we looking at:
(a) FCO-CDG -> 684*425% = roughly 2911 miles
(b) CDG-HKG -> 5970*475% = roughly 28458 miles one way?
(a) FCO-CDG -> 684*425% = roughly 2911 miles
(b) CDG-HKG -> 5970*475% = roughly 28458 miles one way?
https://www.alitalia.com/it_it/mille...glia/voli.html
Don't know were you got the information with the 75% and 175%...?
As CFP you will get an additional of 100% bonus miles, means on LH flights in C-cl you will get credited 400%. Starting from 01.01.2018 this bonus will be lowered to 75%...
Dec 21, 2016, 7:29 pm
#117
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 207
It appears that the AZ website presently is allowing bookings only though 28 October 2017. Most airlines allow bookings from 330 days to 365 days out.
What is the AZ policy? Does anyone know when AZ might allow bookings beyond 28 October 2017.
Thank you.
What is the AZ policy? Does anyone know when AZ might allow bookings beyond 28 October 2017.
Thank you.
Dec 28, 2016, 4:03 am
#118
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,172
As someone who was matched in 2015 and very rarely fly Skyteam, forgive my total ignorance with the program. I have two questions though:
1. Isn't the Elite Plus status supposed to be shown on the boarding pass? Flew 2 segments on CZ and they had tremendous difficulties in adding the AZ number to the reservation. In the end only FF# was printed on the boarding pass, no other sign of the status. ("Sky priority" was printed but I assume this was because it was J tickets). Perhaps they failed to add the FF# correctly or perhaps there is no connection between CZ and AZ so they can't determine status? Or is this normal?
2. Have I understood the "Sky priority" concept correctly when I say there is no fixed benefit to it? Instead the benefits are determined from case to case, where the combination of airport, carrier and which airline's card you hold decides what benefits you get? I ask, because I was denied priority security at HND with the explanation that ticket and membership card has to be from the same airline.
skyteam.com suggests prio security is a part of "sky priority" but it would seem that different airports have different takes on it.
1. Isn't the Elite Plus status supposed to be shown on the boarding pass? Flew 2 segments on CZ and they had tremendous difficulties in adding the AZ number to the reservation. In the end only FF# was printed on the boarding pass, no other sign of the status. ("Sky priority" was printed but I assume this was because it was J tickets). Perhaps they failed to add the FF# correctly or perhaps there is no connection between CZ and AZ so they can't determine status? Or is this normal?
2. Have I understood the "Sky priority" concept correctly when I say there is no fixed benefit to it? Instead the benefits are determined from case to case, where the combination of airport, carrier and which airline's card you hold decides what benefits you get? I ask, because I was denied priority security at HND with the explanation that ticket and membership card has to be from the same airline.
skyteam.com suggests prio security is a part of "sky priority" but it would seem that different airports have different takes on it.
Dec 28, 2016, 4:26 am
#119
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SJJ/AMS
Posts: 4,647
As someone who was matched in 2015 and very rarely fly Skyteam, forgive my total ignorance with the program. I have two questions though:
1. Isn't the Elite Plus status supposed to be shown on the boarding pass? Flew 2 segments on CZ and they had tremendous difficulties in adding the AZ number to the reservation. In the end only FF# was printed on the boarding pass, no other sign of the status. ("Sky priority" was printed but I assume this was because it was J tickets). Perhaps they failed to add the FF# correctly or perhaps there is no connection between CZ and AZ so they can't determine status? Or is this normal?
2. Have I understood the "Sky priority" concept correctly when I say there is no fixed benefit to it? Instead the benefits are determined from case to case, where the combination of airport, carrier and which airline's card you hold decides what benefits you get? I ask, because I was denied priority security at HND with the explanation that ticket and membership card has to be from the same airline.
skyteam.com suggests prio security is a part of "sky priority" but it would seem that different airports have different takes on it.
1. Isn't the Elite Plus status supposed to be shown on the boarding pass? Flew 2 segments on CZ and they had tremendous difficulties in adding the AZ number to the reservation. In the end only FF# was printed on the boarding pass, no other sign of the status. ("Sky priority" was printed but I assume this was because it was J tickets). Perhaps they failed to add the FF# correctly or perhaps there is no connection between CZ and AZ so they can't determine status? Or is this normal?
2. Have I understood the "Sky priority" concept correctly when I say there is no fixed benefit to it? Instead the benefits are determined from case to case, where the combination of airport, carrier and which airline's card you hold decides what benefits you get? I ask, because I was denied priority security at HND with the explanation that ticket and membership card has to be from the same airline.
skyteam.com suggests prio security is a part of "sky priority" but it would seem that different airports have different takes on it.
G
Dec 28, 2016, 5:14 am
#120
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,172
OK, I read that thread before and figured it might be a part of the issues I had. Though like I said, I had "skyPriority" printed, it just wasn't enough.
With this sabre situation going on I guess it is of no use to try to add the AZ FF# to the return flights? I mean I will get whatever benefits there is from J ticket and since status won't print and with millemiglia enhancements of late it might be wiser to have points go to another skyteam program anyway.
With this sabre situation going on I guess it is of no use to try to add the AZ FF# to the return flights? I mean I will get whatever benefits there is from J ticket and since status won't print and with millemiglia enhancements of late it might be wiser to have points go to another skyteam program anyway.