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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 1:02 pm
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Originally Posted by gregreg12321
Hello all,

There is probably a really simple answer to this and I probably haven't looked hard enough (sorry). I am booking a round the world flight with Star, and I am wondering who the best airline to sign up with would be? Nearly all my flights will be with different airlines, so i am wondering which airline would generate the most points? Is there a fixed number of points received for flying with star alliance members? Used to flying with One World or Emirates so unsure how this works.

Also an unrelated Q, does anyone know when Air India is being introduced to Star Alliance?

Thanks for any help!

Greg.
No airlines would generate the most points not unless you have elite status and or paying a high fare class. And usually there is no fixed miles on segments when you don't have elite status, like if the segment is only 234 miles, you would only earn 234 miles, if you have elite status then it would be 500 miles instead.


Originally Posted by savekenny
Not sure how your used to flying with OW would make any difference because it works the same regardless of airlines or alliance. You need to do your homework.
+1

Like if one credit CX flights on AA, there are a bunch of cheap econ fares earn no miles at all.

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