Originally Posted by
ignorant1
Pardon my ignorance here, but…
Is there a chart, list, or other resource for information about FFP’s that are likely to cancel a flight (or account) for people who have never flown a revenue flight - but attempt to book a ticket using points transferred from a credit card?
Example: I recently saw good redemptions on partner airlines when booking through Flying Blue, so I created a FB account. After that, I saw a thread where people’s flights or FB memberships were canceled due to having a (relatively) new membership or for not previously flying a revenue flight on KLM or Air France (before booking a flight using transferred points).
It would be great if there was some reference source to know which frequent flyer programs could be a problem for situations like that. Or is that simply a widespread policy with many FFP's?
I'll add my experience for a data point. I also recall reading of a story like this some years ago where the booking was cancelled by AF.
I've flown AF/FB a number of times on points. Many of these points were transferred from UR and MR. My spouse and I also do family sharing of our points so I can be the one booking everything. I have also been the one cancelling the flight on them, and no issues there.
To be honest, I've never purchased a flight outright(on AF). It's always a point redemption but I'm also always on the booking too. It's not been a problem and I would raise holy hell if it ever were an issue. Points are cash equivalents as far as I'm concerned.
Other airlines I've only ever flown with on points and never a paid booking are Singapore Air, Egypt Air, TAP air, Swiss Air.
I'm probably forgetting someone.