AAdvantage member flying on LAN
Jul 12, 2009, 4:20 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Caracas
Programs: Former AA PLT/GLD, A3 *G, Priority Pass
Posts: 1,144
AAdvantage member flying on LAN
Hi to fellow South American FTers! (and to everyone for this matter 
)
I'm not familiar with LAN, so i need some help. My family is planning to fly CCS-LIM on LAN. We are all devoted AAdvantage members and i really don't have a clue how this OneWorld alliance works regarding on mileage accrual.
I'm not sure if i fly LAN metal i will get the same amount of miles to my AAdvantage account as if i was doing (hypothetically) this same trip on AA metal. I would like to know if i get the same amount of miles,less miles or whatever happens.
I'm sorry if the question seems a bit newbish, i still have to do some search. On this case, CCS-LIM would be 3406 miles for the R/T but i am also an AA Gold (25% bonus) and i think i will be flying J on the 763
I'm asking because on this scenario i don't know how the numbers add up. On what rate does American count LAN miles, or how do this works.
Thanks
)I'm not familiar with LAN, so i need some help. My family is planning to fly CCS-LIM on LAN. We are all devoted AAdvantage members and i really don't have a clue how this OneWorld alliance works regarding on mileage accrual.
I'm not sure if i fly LAN metal i will get the same amount of miles to my AAdvantage account as if i was doing (hypothetically) this same trip on AA metal. I would like to know if i get the same amount of miles,less miles or whatever happens.
I'm sorry if the question seems a bit newbish, i still have to do some search. On this case, CCS-LIM would be 3406 miles for the R/T but i am also an AA Gold (25% bonus) and i think i will be flying J on the 763
I'm asking because on this scenario i don't know how the numbers add up. On what rate does American count LAN miles, or how do this works.
Thanks
Jul 12, 2009, 6:25 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Ireland
Programs: BA Gold, A3 Gold, BD..oh, wait..
Posts: 4,045
http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?...rlines/lan.jsp gives some information that should help you calculate it.
Jul 12, 2009, 10:15 pm
#3
Join Date: May 2001
Location: New York, Guayaquil LAN Premium Silver
Posts: 2,085
Since you are flying in J, you will get the 3406 EQM miles plus the 25% bonus (Gold) and 25% for (Business Class) for the RT trip CCS-LIM. Lan calculates flying distance by kms, and AA credits your account in miles !
Don't get to confused with all of this, it's very easy to see what miles you will obtain from other oneworld carriers. Just figure out which fare code (the first letter) and then you can estimate how many miles you will get.
Don't get to confused with all of this, it's very easy to see what miles you will obtain from other oneworld carriers. Just figure out which fare code (the first letter) and then you can estimate how many miles you will get.
Jul 13, 2009, 10:33 pm
#4
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Caracas
Programs: Former AA PLT/GLD, A3 *G, Priority Pass
Posts: 1,144
http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?...rlines/lan.jsp gives some information that should help you calculate it.
Since you are flying in J, you will get the 3406 EQM miles plus the 25% bonus (Gold) and 25% for (Business Class) for the RT trip CCS-LIM. Lan calculates flying distance by kms, and AA credits your account in miles !
Don't get to confused with all of this, it's very easy to see what miles you will obtain from other oneworld carriers. Just figure out which fare code (the first letter) and then you can estimate how many miles you will get.
Don't get to confused with all of this, it's very easy to see what miles you will obtain from other oneworld carriers. Just figure out which fare code (the first letter) and then you can estimate how many miles you will get.
So in total i would get 5110 miles for that trip. Well if every time i fly Lan metal, i get credited exactly the same amount of miles as flying AA to my AAdvantage. I may just choose to fly Lan more often and ditch AA.
Is there any possible downside for flying Lan and accruing the miles on an AAdvantage account? Just that the miles takes a little bit to post right? I just want to make sure, because i am feeling tempted to change my AA metal for Lan.
While this comment may seem funny. I've heard excellent thoughts about Lan. Honestly speaking .. can someone tell me a non-biased experience between both?
I have quite a different itinerary from the one i yesterday posted. A bit more substantial. I just want to make sure i'll get all the entire miles as i am supposed to. I guess,even if i read it in the chart on the site, i want to be reassured by first hand experience. ^
Saludos,
Jul 13, 2009, 11:26 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Here today gone tomorrow
Programs: *G, ow Saph
Posts: 2,865
I wouldn't say every time you fly you will get the same miles. As you can see from the chart, there are LOTS of exceptions to this, especially when flying within South America (within Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, or Peru the domestic flights on many cheap fare classes earn very few miles in AA's program or many other ones).
For international flights, as long as you check your fare basis each time, there is often no downside to flying LAN and crediting to AA, though you might get better treatment on AA as it's your "home" airline miles program and they will recognize your status more highly than LAN will (but at Gold level, I don't think this should be an important factor for you).
My experiences with LAN have been good. Clean planes, friendly staff, on-time. But that's all within South America, not on the intercontinental flights, so it may not provide much basis for you to judge.
For international flights, as long as you check your fare basis each time, there is often no downside to flying LAN and crediting to AA, though you might get better treatment on AA as it's your "home" airline miles program and they will recognize your status more highly than LAN will (but at Gold level, I don't think this should be an important factor for you).
My experiences with LAN have been good. Clean planes, friendly staff, on-time. But that's all within South America, not on the intercontinental flights, so it may not provide much basis for you to judge.
Jul 14, 2009, 2:46 am
#6
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: US expat somewhere south of Valpo, Chilezuela
Programs: On the way to lowly LATAM Gold, AA, MiClub Lider
Posts: 853
Only downsides, assuming mostly cattle class flying, are not being able to choose the exit row seats when you book or self-changing your seat over time and that LAN ON THE GROUND personnel and customer service can be terrible when things go wrong.
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Jul 14, 2009, 5:24 am
#7
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I've got news, i've manage to grab a steal. I will be flying CCS-LIM-MIA on I (Lan). Then i will do MIA-CCS on AA coach. The LIM-MIA leg is yet to be confirmed. If the Business from LIM-MIA is a no-no, i will have to fly coach.This is what i am not sure. Taking that leg on AA or Lan.
From what i've read on this case. I will do get the complete miles either way, so it's just about the same. I'll see if i can make that other B-leg. Thanks for the input! Feel free to comment.
From what i've read on this case. I will do get the complete miles either way, so it's just about the same. I'll see if i can make that other B-leg. Thanks for the input! Feel free to comment.
Jul 17, 2009, 6:33 am
#8
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: AAdvantage Gold, *Gold on UA, FlyingBlue Gold (matched), SPG Plat
Posts: 158
I wouldn't say every time you fly you will get the same miles. As you can see from the chart, there are LOTS of exceptions to this, especially when flying within South America (within Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, or Peru the domestic flights on many cheap fare classes earn very few miles in AA's program or many other ones).
Jul 20, 2009, 9:18 am
#9
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: New Yawk
Programs: Delta Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Mosaic 3, ⓥ for the animals
Posts: 477
can you confirm my reading of the AA chart?
Economy Class *
All
Y, B, H, K, M, L, V
100%
1.00
...
International (outside South America)
G, N, O, Q, S
100%
0.50
I am in G NYC - SCL. That will credit 100% miles to my AA account, correct? I just want to make sure the "outside South America" doesn't mean wholly outside South America, e.g. their NYC-Toronto or SYD-AKL flights.
All
Y, B, H, K, M, L, V
100%
1.00
...
International (outside South America)
G, N, O, Q, S
100%
0.50
I am in G NYC - SCL. That will credit 100% miles to my AA account, correct? I just want to make sure the "outside South America" doesn't mean wholly outside South America, e.g. their NYC-Toronto or SYD-AKL flights.
Jul 20, 2009, 10:33 am
#10
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: FLL
Programs: UA 1K, B6 Mosaic
Posts: 824
Anyone have any solid information as to what program to use (LAN's or AA's), when it comes to OpUps?
I am Premium on LAN (lowest of the three Elite categoris), and Exec Plat on AA, which would make me OneWorld Emerald. I have heard conflicting reports regarding who gets the OpUp first?
I am Premium on LAN (lowest of the three Elite categoris), and Exec Plat on AA, which would make me OneWorld Emerald. I have heard conflicting reports regarding who gets the OpUp first?