China Southern & KLM - Which Mileage?
Jul 13, 2016, 8:41 pm
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China Southern & KLM - Which Mileage?
HI all,
Will be travelling on both KLM and China Southern in the next few months.
KLM will be short flights, China Southern will be LHR-MEL return. All economy.
Any recommendations which SkyTeam mileage system to join?
Which airline in SkyTeam has the best and quickest options to get to a high level?
What I'm after is priority checkin, extra baggage and lounge access.
Any thoughts about Europa Air?
Thanks!
Will be travelling on both KLM and China Southern in the next few months.
KLM will be short flights, China Southern will be LHR-MEL return. All economy.
Any recommendations which SkyTeam mileage system to join?
Which airline in SkyTeam has the best and quickest options to get to a high level?
What I'm after is priority checkin, extra baggage and lounge access.
Any thoughts about Europa Air?
Thanks!
Last edited by Set; Jul 13, 2016 at 9:08 pm Reason: Added last sentence
Jul 14, 2016, 10:48 pm
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Probably no one has any good ideas? It will likely depend on things like just how many trips you mean that you're taking, where you're based, and what your future travel plans look like that will take advantage of any status you earn.
CZ credited to DL for example is going to be pretty crappy:
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...-southern.html
wouldn't surprise me if other partners are similar. You can also look at wheretocredit.com.
Otherwise if no one has anything to contribute you'll just have to do your own research :-/
CZ credited to DL for example is going to be pretty crappy:
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...-southern.html
wouldn't surprise me if other partners are similar. You can also look at wheretocredit.com.
Otherwise if no one has anything to contribute you'll just have to do your own research :-/
Jul 15, 2016, 7:12 pm
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Be aware that many cheap fares only earn miles with the operating airline, and may be only a small percentage of the distance.
The best programme depends on your travel patterns and what you are looking for (awards, upgrades, or status benefits).
The best programme depends on your travel patterns and what you are looking for (awards, upgrades, or status benefits).
Jul 15, 2016, 11:20 pm
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KLM will be short flights, China Southern will be LHR-MEL return. All economy.
Any recommendations which SkyTeam mileage system to join?
Which airline in SkyTeam has the best and quickest options to get to a high level?
What I'm after is priority checkin, extra baggage and lounge access.
Any recommendations which SkyTeam mileage system to join?
Which airline in SkyTeam has the best and quickest options to get to a high level?
What I'm after is priority checkin, extra baggage and lounge access.
Refer to post above www.wheretocredit.com
The airline you fly most or an airline of the country you live is the best ffp for many people. Generally however you are better earning on your primary airline due to greater recognition, better service when disruptions, ability to upgrade flights and possible operation upgrades.
Earning miles from non flying activities is easier with an airline of your home country.
Frequent flyer miles are not equal to earn or burn.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/infor...help-here.html
Jul 21, 2016, 9:09 am
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Thanks to all who took the time to reply.
One thing I haven't seen anyone discuss is how choosing one airline, or flying with one airline affects using the mileage for a free ticket on another partner airline. Included in this is the matter of who charges what taxes etc.
One thing I haven't seen anyone discuss is how choosing one airline, or flying with one airline affects using the mileage for a free ticket on another partner airline. Included in this is the matter of who charges what taxes etc.
Jul 22, 2016, 9:18 am
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But my goodness sir... before you ask I will most certainly not take the teabag out of your cup as I well and truly imagine that is what you will expect.
The reason nobody replied is because your question was extremely broad.
Anyway, go with KLM / Air France. They have good customer service and everything is user friendly and simple. Their award chart and award booking is simple.
Some may say CZ is better but that would require significantly more work and I get the gist that you are similar to myself, time is money. Convenience is key.
Happy Friday!