Accruing AP Miles on ST FF Programmes after AZ/AP merger
Jan 11, 2009, 4:49 am
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Accruing AP Miles on ST FF Programmes after AZ/AP merger
Wasn't really sure on which forum to post this...
So, starting on January 13th, with the AZ/AP merger, will one be able to accrue SkyTeam miles (we know one will be able to accrue MilleMiglia miles, but I am now talking about other ST FF Programmes, e.g. Flying Blue, OnePass, etc.) on AP-operated and/or AP-coded flights?
In my case, for instance, I will soon be flying from Italy to the US on 2 connecting flights. When I bought the ticket last September, both were going to be AZ (coded and operated) flights; it now turns out only one will be AZ, the other AP.
Will I be able to get Flying Blue miles on it? If not, would it be possible to file a complaint, on the basis that, in October, I chose to buy an AZ ticket just so I could earn miles?
Cheers!
So, starting on January 13th, with the AZ/AP merger, will one be able to accrue SkyTeam miles (we know one will be able to accrue MilleMiglia miles, but I am now talking about other ST FF Programmes, e.g. Flying Blue, OnePass, etc.) on AP-operated and/or AP-coded flights?
In my case, for instance, I will soon be flying from Italy to the US on 2 connecting flights. When I bought the ticket last September, both were going to be AZ (coded and operated) flights; it now turns out only one will be AZ, the other AP.
Will I be able to get Flying Blue miles on it? If not, would it be possible to file a complaint, on the basis that, in October, I chose to buy an AZ ticket just so I could earn miles?
Cheers!
Feb 6, 2009, 5:59 am
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This link on the UK AZ site seems to imply that you can earn for ST. It's not exactly 100% clear though.
http://www.alitalia.com/GB_EN/millem...aliaairone.htm
http://www.alitalia.com/GB_EN/millem...aliaairone.htm
Feb 6, 2009, 8:34 am
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This link on the UK AZ site seems to imply that you can earn for ST. It's not exactly 100% clear though.
http://www.alitalia.com/GB_EN/millem...aliaairone.htm
http://www.alitalia.com/GB_EN/millem...aliaairone.htm
Each programme will have its own rules but, generally speaking, most of them won't allow earning on AP as AP is not part of ST, notwithstanding the AZ/AP integration. Many programmes, however, allow you to claim miles in case of involuntary rerouting on another airline. The OP's situation would fall within this. But that is a matter for each individual programme and the question is better asked in the forum of the relevant FFP rather than the ST one.
Feb 6, 2009, 8:45 am
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You may want to have a look at this thread on the AZ forum where that kind of info, to the extent that it is available, is collated.
Feb 6, 2009, 8:59 am
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How long is a piece of string? There have been too many twists and turnarounds in the AZ saga.
You may want to have a look at this thread on the AZ forum where that kind of info, to the extent that it is available, is collated.
You may want to have a look at this thread on the AZ forum where that kind of info, to the extent that it is available, is collated.