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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 1:06 am
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evanb
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Originally Posted by N1120A
Incorrect. I've credited Airlink flights to United multiple times - they posted exactly the same as an SAA flight.
All Airlink flights are marketed by SAA under the SA code (hence SAA codeshare), but Airlink are not part of Star Alliance. You simply bought an SAA codeshare. FF programs work through the marketing carrier, not operating carrier.
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