JetAirways miles useful in US?
Aug 14, 2012, 1:56 pm
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JetAirways miles useful in US?
My company is sending me to India and they put me on a Jet Airways flight. From what I can tell, they're not in any alliance, but they do have a frequent flyer program. Since it's such a long distance, it would be a shame to not put the miles to use. Does anyone know if there's any other airlines (particularlly US-based airlines) that I could possibly use the miles for?
Edit: Should've researched a bit more before posting. I can still send the miles to my US Airways account as they have a partnership. They aren't prefered-qualifying though, which sucks, but it's better than losing them.
Edit: Should've researched a bit more before posting. I can still send the miles to my US Airways account as they have a partnership. They aren't prefered-qualifying though, which sucks, but it's better than losing them.
Last edited by phantom784; Aug 14, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Aug 14, 2012, 2:06 pm
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My company is sending me to India and they put me on a Jet Airways flight. From what I can tell, they're not in any alliance, but they do have a frequent flyer program. Since it's such a long distance, it would be a shame to not put the miles to use. Does anyone know if there's any other airlines (particularlly US-based airlines) that I could possibly use the miles for?
Partner details here:
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/JetP...epartners.aspx
Aug 15, 2012, 3:06 am
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Yes, Jet pretty much sleeps with all the legacy US carriers including AA, DL, UA and US. Redemption rates are very reasonable for domestic flights in North America, but the process of booking partner awards is really tiresome.
Partner details here:
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/JetP...epartners.aspx
Partner details here:
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/JetP...epartners.aspx
Aug 15, 2012, 9:22 am
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I'll just send them to my US Air account. I have like 60k now, so the flights to India and back, plus a few more K from spening on my card, should get me up to the 80K for a free trip to Europe!
Another stupid question. I have an AA flight within the US before my flight to India, and then a United after I get back (connecting between NYC and Pittsburgh). There are three seperate reservation numbers for the three airlines. Will my baggage still be checked through all the way to India?
Another stupid question. I have an AA flight within the US before my flight to India, and then a United after I get back (connecting between NYC and Pittsburgh). There are three seperate reservation numbers for the three airlines. Will my baggage still be checked through all the way to India?
Aug 15, 2012, 9:36 am
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Aug 15, 2012, 10:42 am
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I'll just send them to my US Air account. I have like 60k now, so the flights to India and back, plus a few more K from spening on my card, should get me up to the 80K for a free trip to Europe!
Another stupid question. I have an AA flight within the US before my flight to India, and then a United after I get back (connecting between NYC and Pittsburgh). There are three seperate reservation numbers for the three airlines. Will my baggage still be checked through all the way to India?
Another stupid question. I have an AA flight within the US before my flight to India, and then a United after I get back (connecting between NYC and Pittsburgh). There are three seperate reservation numbers for the three airlines. Will my baggage still be checked through all the way to India?
Please post your full itinerary (leave dates out if you want)...
Aug 15, 2012, 4:19 pm
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I'll just send them to my US Air account. I have like 60k now, so the flights to India and back, plus a few more K from spening on my card, should get me up to the 80K for a free trip to Europe!
Another stupid question. I have an AA flight within the US before my flight to India, and then a United after I get back (connecting between NYC and Pittsburgh). There are three seperate reservation numbers for the three airlines. Will my baggage still be checked through all the way to India?
Another stupid question. I have an AA flight within the US before my flight to India, and then a United after I get back (connecting between NYC and Pittsburgh). There are three seperate reservation numbers for the three airlines. Will my baggage still be checked through all the way to India?