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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 10:34 am
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Lurker1999
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Interesting observation regarding VS codeshares.

Searching BOS-LHR from the front page will only pull up the connecting flights via EWR without even an option for the non-stop codeshare on VS listed at the bottom of the search list. I know it's in CO's interest to sell you flights only on their metal but since the non-stop is nearly double the price of the connecting EWR flight why not at least least it and give people the option? You have to force the search using the non stop flights only checkbox.

Also the flight pulls up as an "E" class fare which is 0% EQM earning via Onepass. Of course the itinerary lists "OnePass Miles/Elite Qualification*: 3,265 /100%" with a very small print disclaimer for the * which reads: Miles shown are the actual miles flown for this segment. Fare class, Elite Qualification Miles and other promotional bonuses are not included in the total miles shown. OnePass miles are not awarded for travel on airlines that are not OnePass partners. Miles indicated for non-partner flights or flight segments will not be awarded. OnePass miles earned will vary depending on the Elite status of the customer.

You have to go dig around in the Onepass partners page to discover that E is not an EQM earning fare class. I wish the website would simply put up 0% for the EQMs as I'm sure there have been plenty of people burned by this.
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