I Only Fly First Class - are they legit?
Feb 15, 2017, 5:10 am
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I Only Fly First Class - are they legit?
Has anyone come across the above firm, and do you think they are legit?
They're offering some very attractive business class deals. However, they say that they can do so because they "...book all our flights using award miles from airline loyalty programs. We purchase airline miles at wholesale from people and companies that accumulate millions of them, then pass the savings onto you..."
Is the above even allowed by many/any airline frequent flyer programmes? If not then presumably the tickets are voidable by the relevant airline?
Thanks,
Too Much Travel
They're offering some very attractive business class deals. However, they say that they can do so because they "...book all our flights using award miles from airline loyalty programs. We purchase airline miles at wholesale from people and companies that accumulate millions of them, then pass the savings onto you..."
Is the above even allowed by many/any airline frequent flyer programmes? If not then presumably the tickets are voidable by the relevant airline?
Thanks,
Too Much Travel
Feb 15, 2017, 5:23 am
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I'm surprised you ask such a question. Based on your profile, you are member of BA, CX, LH, and KLM. Are you aware off those programs rules? I'm sure that somewhere in there, it mentions that you can not sell miles. That pretty much answer all the questions.
Feb 15, 2017, 6:37 am
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I shall dust down the "if it sounds too good to be true" quote. Give me a minute or two I just need to see where I left it.
Feb 15, 2017, 7:42 am
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Thanks all - that's what I suspected and therefore thought it best to check. The offer sounded too good to be true!
Feb 15, 2017, 9:01 pm
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The company is registered in Hong Kong. They seem to be very open about the fact that they buy lots of points so I wonder if in Hong Kong, where the ticket is likely to be issued, it is OK to purchase miles and resell them as tickets.
Their "blog section" has not been updated since 1.5.2016 (not sure if May 1 or January 5); either way I doubt they have very legit.
Their "blog section" has not been updated since 1.5.2016 (not sure if May 1 or January 5); either way I doubt they have very legit.
Feb 15, 2017, 10:42 pm
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All ffps' do not allow selling ff miles/points to others.
A minority of ffp's allow you to transfer to others. Often with a hefty fee.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/infor...solidated.html
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Feb 16, 2017, 2:04 am
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No. Not legit. There is a risk any flight will not be honoured.
All ffps' do allow selling ff miles/points to others.
A minority of ffp's allow you to transfer to others. Often with a hefty fee.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/infor...solidated.html
All ffps' do allow selling ff miles/points to others.
A minority of ffp's allow you to transfer to others. Often with a hefty fee.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/infor...solidated.html
Feb 16, 2017, 6:13 am
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Yes they do it anyway..
I've known people who say that they got a fair deal flying from Paris to Sydney for 3000 euros in First Class. They know it's bought miles from someone else's account. They don't know the logistics but they don't care. They are in First class.
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Jun 10, 2017, 5:38 pm
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I sat next to a guy in F on a flight from JFK to CDG, he told me about this site and said he had used them for several years and except for one occasion they delivered every time, the snafu on the one occasion was there was a flight change and there was no seat availability for the new dates and ticket could not be refunded. I will give them a call and see what they say in terms of costs/flights.
Oct 24, 2019, 9:38 pm
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The company is registered in Hong Kong. They seem to be very open about the fact that they buy lots of points so I wonder if in Hong Kong, where the ticket is likely to be issued, it is OK to purchase miles and resell them as tickets.
Their "blog section" has not been updated since 1.5.2016 (not sure if May 1 or January 5); either way I doubt they have very legit.
Their "blog section" has not been updated since 1.5.2016 (not sure if May 1 or January 5); either way I doubt they have very legit.
Oct 24, 2019, 10:23 pm
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SQuandt I’m sure you’re not trying to come across as a paid shill for the company but it might be worth your while taking a deep breath and reading the multiple responses you’ve posted, reviving a 2+ year old thread, and consider how they might read to an impartial observer...