Originally Posted by
emma69
Dumbo questions here, sorry - is LA LAN (the south american airline)?
What is YQ?
This AS looks like a reasonable option, even if I don't get the one leg (I *think* it also has an AA number, so might qualify under that, I don't have it to hand right now). It looks like the same thing (operated and ticketed) would apply on LAN too.
LA = Lan, YQ = fuel surcharge. The YYZ-DFW flight surely has an AA#, but what is important is what is written on your e-ticket. If it has a QF# there (even if there are small letters at the bottom saying something like "operated by AA XX), it means it is marketed by QF and you earn according to the QF mileage table in the AA program.
If you want to understand the effect of YQ, go to ba.com and price a TATL flight and you will see the breakdown of taxes and fees. Can be worthless redeeming awards in Y.
With AS I am not sure if the marketing carrier or operating carrier counts. With UA/US it is always the operating carrier.
Originally Posted by
emma69
Looking at LAN, in terms of redemption, do I have this straight - my trip, according to a distance calculator should earn 32,586 is all legs are allowed (30,642 ex the YYZ-DFW). I could then redeem those for a flight based on distance (so YYZ- New York would be 554km, thus 8000km each way in terms of points used?) Plus taxes etc.?
I think that is correct. But be prepared for a hard time when redeeming them (Disclaimer: not very familiar with the LA Program).
Originally Posted by
emma69
Sorry, I have, in my life, redeemed on one airline and one airline only!
I will delete this comment if you don't like it, but some of your questions seem quite newbie
