<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by chrisny2:
Yes, true. I've even flown that route twice. But, I still think there must be some reason why there's no NW code on that flight (available as KL only.) Anyone know why?</font>
Perhaps it isn't commonly flown by NW pax originating in the states as NW operates non-stops into LGW. Perhaps it doesn't carry the NW code because only AA & UA are the only US carriers allowed to operate into Heathrow. If KL picked up the NW codeshare into LHR, perhaps it would create problems. I know other US carriers would like to tap into the LHR market, but at this time they're not able to.
The above is just a guess, but I've never had any problems purchasing / flying / earning mileage on KL flights regardless of how it is coded.
Same with other partner airlines, CO, DL, UX, etc. (ok, with UX - Air Europa - I did have to fax my BP and copy of ticket in as that never posted automatically - as the partnership was new at the time, it didn't surprise me).
Best,
SDF_Traveler
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