Originally Posted by
brahms77
Before I started flying on my DONE4 (now two segments flown and have about three weeks before my next flights), I did a careful evaluation of flights and programs and decided to put miles to LANPASS. Now I am having doubts as it is taking a lot of time for simple mileage segments to post (it's been about five working days since my first flight) - yes, others have reported two weeks for flights to post... but seriously, this is taking just too long.
LA operated flights usually post after two days. in general it takes a few days longer for posting miles of airlines not belonging to a specific FF-program (i believe this is nothing LAN specific).
BTW, regarding LA i had an excellent agent on the phone. one segment SYD-AKL on LA did not post within 7 days. i called gave them my ticket number and within two minutes the missing kilometers showed up on my account. (no mailing of BP, etc. necessary)
when you plan to fly on LA more often during your OW emerald status you should collect the kilometers on LA (because of the complimentary upgrades - but be aware that you are only upgraded when your fare meets a minimum fare amount.)
btw, are you sure you will collect more than 90.000 STATUS kilometers on your DONE4?
afaik the 100% milage bonus for AA and LA flights doesnot count as status kilometers (so on a trip SCL-IPC you will get 3759 km + 940km class bonus = 4699 status kilometers + 4699 bonus kilometers (100% elite bonus).