Where Should I Credit 9W (EY Metal)
Jan 11, 2017, 3:40 pm
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Where Should I Credit 9W (EY Metal)
Just saw an amazing 9W Biz class fare between JFK and DEL. All segments are Etihad.
I bank miles in all three major US based airline programs. If I were to pull the trigger on this one, where would the best place be to credit these miles? Outside of DL/UA/AA, I have points with Ultimate Rewards and Membership Rewards, so FF programs that partner them would work too.
I usually redeem points for O/W Business awards between the US and India.
Many thanks for your opinions in advance.
I bank miles in all three major US based airline programs. If I were to pull the trigger on this one, where would the best place be to credit these miles? Outside of DL/UA/AA, I have points with Ultimate Rewards and Membership Rewards, so FF programs that partner them would work too.
I usually redeem points for O/W Business awards between the US and India.
Many thanks for your opinions in advance.
Last edited by knit-in; Jan 11, 2017 at 3:53 pm
Jan 12, 2017, 12:37 am
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Yeah there are some amazing business fares between India/US on Jetihad right now.. Now sure if something is wrong because the fares on Etihad's website are 2x.
Crediting miles to AA makes the most sense for you.
Crediting miles to AA makes the most sense for you.
Jan 12, 2017, 1:18 am
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Just saw an amazing 9W Biz class fare between JFK and DEL. All segments are Etihad.
I bank miles in all three major US based airline programs. If I were to pull the trigger on this one, where would the best place be to credit these miles? Outside of DL/UA/AA, I have points with Ultimate Rewards and Membership Rewards, so FF programs that partner them would work too.
I bank miles in all three major US based airline programs. If I were to pull the trigger on this one, where would the best place be to credit these miles? Outside of DL/UA/AA, I have points with Ultimate Rewards and Membership Rewards, so FF programs that partner them would work too.
http://www.wheretocredit.com/jet-airways
http://www.wheretocredit.com/etihad-airways
Flying a flight marketed by one airline (flight number), operated by a second airline (codeshare) and crediting the frequent flyer miles to a third airlines ffp is always problematic. Usually only works if all three are in the same alliance (Oneworld - Star - Skyteam) or specific provision in the ff program rules. e.g AA miles or BA avios on QF marketed flight operated by EK. With non alliance partners even if the marketing and operating carriers are partners to your ffp, the codeshare does not always earn ff miles/points. There are several threads in the AS forum on this.
With codeshares you need to understand the rules for crediting ff miles and what is an eligible flight.
With some airline ffp's (like Oneworld & Skyteam) the marketing carrier (flight number) determines earnings, if an eligible flight.
With some airline ffp's (like Star Alliance) the operating carrier (a.k.a. metal) determines earnings, if an eligible flight.
But as is the way with ffp's there can be exceptions.
Jan 12, 2017, 3:48 am
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the best i'm seeing are some inr 171k fares on jet for an upcoming trip in march....while this is better than my klm/delta ticket for inr 187k, its not a big saving....
are you seeing better fares on other dates????
Jan 12, 2017, 5:46 am
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Jan 12, 2017, 6:44 am
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Jan 12, 2017, 7:57 am
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Jan 12, 2017, 8:05 am
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Both 9W & EY are frequent flyer partners of AA. But that does not mean you will (or will not) get AA miles. Check the AAdavantgae web site carefully.
http://www.wheretocredit.com/jet-airways
http://www.wheretocredit.com/etihad-airways
Flying a flight marketed by one airline (flight number), operated by a second airline (codeshare) and crediting the frequent flyer miles to a third airlines ffp is always problematic. Usually only works if all three are in the same alliance (Oneworld - Star - Skyteam) or specific provision in the ff program rules. e.g AA miles or BA avios on QF marketed flight operated by EK. With non alliance partners even if the marketing and operating carriers are partners to your ffp, the codeshare does not always earn ff miles/points. There are several threads in the AS forum on this.
With codeshares you need to understand the rules for crediting ff miles and what is an eligible flight.
With some airline ffp's (like Oneworld & Skyteam) the marketing carrier (flight number) determines earnings, if an eligible flight.
With some airline ffp's (like Star Alliance) the operating carrier (a.k.a. metal) determines earnings, if an eligible flight.
But as is the way with ffp's there can be exceptions.
http://www.wheretocredit.com/jet-airways
http://www.wheretocredit.com/etihad-airways
Flying a flight marketed by one airline (flight number), operated by a second airline (codeshare) and crediting the frequent flyer miles to a third airlines ffp is always problematic. Usually only works if all three are in the same alliance (Oneworld - Star - Skyteam) or specific provision in the ff program rules. e.g AA miles or BA avios on QF marketed flight operated by EK. With non alliance partners even if the marketing and operating carriers are partners to your ffp, the codeshare does not always earn ff miles/points. There are several threads in the AS forum on this.
With codeshares you need to understand the rules for crediting ff miles and what is an eligible flight.
With some airline ffp's (like Oneworld & Skyteam) the marketing carrier (flight number) determines earnings, if an eligible flight.
With some airline ffp's (like Star Alliance) the operating carrier (a.k.a. metal) determines earnings, if an eligible flight.
But as is the way with ffp's there can be exceptions.
I did some more research and it may, however, be a unpublished consolidator fare and not earn miles at all. There are some pretty great fares for my dates, so I wonder if a $400-500 difference is worth losing the 20-odd thousand points I could earn.
In any event, I have to defer my decision till next week, on account of some other variables.
Thanks again, folks!
Jan 12, 2017, 10:21 am
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I just booked HYD-LAX for INR 142k ($2050) or so and it booked into Etihad Business Classic (W Class). I double checked with the agent he said I will earn 130% miles while crediting to Jet.
Though very strangely, my e-ticket receipt shows the total fare paid as INR 327037.00
Though very strangely, my e-ticket receipt shows the total fare paid as INR 327037.00
Jan 12, 2017, 10:23 am
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I just booked HYD-LAX for INR 142k ($2050) or so and it booked into Etihad Business Classic (W Class). I double checked with the agent he said I will earn 150% miles while crediting to Jet.
Though very strangely, my e-ticket receipt shows the total fare paid as INR 327037.00
Though very strangely, my e-ticket receipt shows the total fare paid as INR 327037.00
Jan 12, 2017, 10:28 am
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http://www.etihad.com/en-us/plan-and...-fare-choices/
Business Saver - Z, Classic - W, Flex - D,C,J.
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Jan 12, 2017, 10:34 am
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Booked through Goibibo.com, P is the Jet Airways class it books into, Etihad fare classes are as below -
http://www.etihad.com/en-us/plan-and...-fare-choices/
Business Saver - Z, Classic - W, Flex - D,C,J.
http://www.etihad.com/en-us/plan-and...-fare-choices/
Business Saver - Z, Classic - W, Flex - D,C,J.
