Originally Posted by
ironmouse
I posted this in the Ethiopian forum but not getting much response, wonder if you guys will know more on this subject.
I'm new to the workings of Star Alliance but having moved to Antananarivo, Ethiopian is looking like a decent option to Europe so am trying to settle on a programme. So far I have two flights booked this year to LHR with ET, one in D class and one in Q class and probably one more flight later on in the year in. ET requires 50,000 to hit A* gold. But I see that Asiania's is a quite a popular choice to get A* gold, only 40,000 and keep status for 2 years with no requirement to fly any sectors.
Any ideas as to whether this would be a realistic option for me to credit ET flights to Asiana ?
Thanks for any help.
Your business class fares are fine for crediting to OZ as long as you avoid P class. (P only credits to ET and CA programs). Unfortunately though OZ's program is brutal for economy fares. Your Q fare will only net you 25% of your miles, which is nothing when trying to earn status. Do you fly at all otherwise or is it literally just these 3 flights a year? If that's the case, you may be better served trying for Sheba Miles Silver so at least you get some lounge access in ADD in transit.
