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Jul 19, 2024 | 4:00 am

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craigthemif

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomas E

- Premium economy in long haul (3000+ miles) on any Oneworld carrier, 425 EP/segment, as noted above. In most cases this will mean transatlantic premium economy to get reasonably attractive fares.
- Business class in "zone III" with Iberia, 225 EP/segment (or 275 EP for full fare business class). This is particularly attractive for the "nearby" zone III countries such as Switzerland and Germany, and for connecting between zone III destinations via Madrid.
- Business class just over 1500 miles on other Oneworld carriers, which also give 225 EP (or 275 EP for full fare). However, it's not easy finding 1500+ mile flights with BA or AY that are cheaper than IB flights of 627-931 miles (the distance from MAD to GVA, ZRH, FRA, MUC). I haven't checked the situation outside of Europe.

Yes, that's about the extent of it...

For better or for worse (better IMO) Spanish residents flying Iberia (or revenue sharing partners TATL) have an advantage. Some other Oneworld FFPs give elite status away to people flying mostly on partners (QR, etc.) and/or lucky enough to live in places with cheaper J fares.

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