Changes to M&B accumulation rates on AC
#17
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: A3 *G, Amex Plat, BA Bronze
Posts: 63
http://www.aircanada.com/en/news/121016_b.html
I got caught by this change before the mileage downgrade. I had T+ tickets for myself and my wife flying via Toronto to Miami in november and suddenly the website insisted i had a tango fare. Multiple calls to reservations, web helpdesk and even complaints didn't resolve the issue as noone really seemed to understand what the problem was.
When we flew it became obvious - the flight had been rebooked, into S, for the TATL segment but the Canada to US segment had always been a Tango fare class so that was what had been showing online due to some bug or other problem.
Of course I have other flights in march now which are hit by this, sadly I knowingly booked those as T and not T+ so it's entirely my own fault since it was obvious this was coming at some point - I was gambling on it it being for another few months.
#18
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Programs: A3 *G, Marriott Silver, AC, DL
Posts: 29
I sent a quick email to Aegean right after this announcement, inquiring about whether tickets purchased pre-announcement would be treated under the old accrual rates, as well as the status of K, L and T fares being flex in Canada/transborder, but Tango internationally, and received this response (not quite 2 weeks later...)
In reply to your query we would like to clarify that the credit of the miles depends on the date of the flight, not the date of the booking.
http://en.aegeanair.com/milesandbonu...s-conditions/:
CHAPTER 5: AEGEAN PARTNERSHIP WITH AIRLINE COMPANIES-MEMBERS OF STAR ALLIANCE
MILES ACCRUAL FROM STAR-ALLIANCE FLIGHTS:
To register Miles in an Account, the corresponding flight must be realised by the Member. Miles are earned and registered on a fare-basis, in accordance with the published Mile Accrual Charts per Star Alliance member-carrier, as they appear on the official AEGEAN website, specifically in the Miles&Bonus section. Tickets issued with a fare not included in the existing Star Alliance member-carrier’s Mile Accrual Charts do not earn Miles.
Concerning the change on T,L,K fares, it is according to Miles&Bonus rules and unfortunately it cannot be changed again.
That sucks.
In reply to your query we would like to clarify that the credit of the miles depends on the date of the flight, not the date of the booking.
http://en.aegeanair.com/milesandbonu...s-conditions/:
CHAPTER 5: AEGEAN PARTNERSHIP WITH AIRLINE COMPANIES-MEMBERS OF STAR ALLIANCE
MILES ACCRUAL FROM STAR-ALLIANCE FLIGHTS:
To register Miles in an Account, the corresponding flight must be realised by the Member. Miles are earned and registered on a fare-basis, in accordance with the published Mile Accrual Charts per Star Alliance member-carrier, as they appear on the official AEGEAN website, specifically in the Miles&Bonus section. Tickets issued with a fare not included in the existing Star Alliance member-carrier’s Mile Accrual Charts do not earn Miles.
Concerning the change on T,L,K fares, it is according to Miles&Bonus rules and unfortunately it cannot be changed again.
That sucks.
#19
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,629
I booked a FLEX ticket YVR/YVR/YVR
YVR/YYZ booked into FLEX/S and posted as 100%
YYZ/YVR booked into FLEX/T and posted as 50%
This is crazy !!!
It's not like you can book online by fare class - just FLEX and take a chance you get a 100% earning class.
#20
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: YWG
Posts: 2,272
I booked a FLEX ticket YVR/YVR/YVR
YVR/YYZ booked into FLEX/S and posted as 100%
YYZ/YVR booked into FLEX/T and posted as 50%
This is crazy !!!
It's not like you can book online by fare class - just FLEX and take a chance you get a 100% earning class.
#21
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Programs: A3 *G, Marriott Silver, AC, DL
Posts: 29
Another AC Enhancement!
AC just posted some more mileage updates today... Domestic K fares within Canada (which at least used to get 50%) have now been downgraded into Tango, so now earn 0 miles with A3. I hope nobody gets burned by that!
#23
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: YYZ, HKG, MFM
Programs: AC35K, AS MVP, WS Gold, ITA EP, Marriott Plat, Hyatt-Explorist, IHG Diamond
Posts: 2,019
Aeroplan was so good few years ago, but now it is just not worth pursuing. The only good thing left is Credit Card churning, and redeem for flights right away.
#24
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: AP elite; aa; USair; Delta; NWA
Posts: 128
And some fares that earn 100% on AC, only get 50% on A3, and some that earn 25% on AC, get 0 on A3. Clearly AC is also at the same time as it reduces the perks for its own customers, is trying to stem the tide of people like me who now enjoy Gold on A3, and gave up earning points on AC.
#25
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3&O6 Gold,IC AMB & HH Diamond
Posts: 14,132
Yes, but I am curious to see if these changes(in accumulation) will eventually be posted on A3's site.
#26
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: France
Programs: A3 *G; AC
Posts: 409
Quote:
On Aegean's site it has two sections now. Earning up to Sept 23 and earning after Sept 24. Hopefully it is up to date. But surely there will be people burned by AC's latest changes.
Originally Posted by hastuk
Glad to see that A3 is still allowing 100% on W and S fares that AC has now downgraded to Tango rather than Flex. So glad to be moving entirely to A3 rather than staying with Aeroplan and Air Canada.
Yes, but I am curious to see if these changes(in accumulation) will eventually be posted on A3's site.
On Aegean's site it has two sections now. Earning up to Sept 23 and earning after Sept 24. Hopefully it is up to date. But surely there will be people burned by AC's latest changes.
Originally Posted by hastuk
Glad to see that A3 is still allowing 100% on W and S fares that AC has now downgraded to Tango rather than Flex. So glad to be moving entirely to A3 rather than staying with Aeroplan and Air Canada.
Yes, but I am curious to see if these changes(in accumulation) will eventually be posted on A3's site.
#28
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Posts: 560
#30
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: GVA,OPO
Programs: BD the last decent FFP
Posts: 1,856
Swiss (LX) as well.
http://en.aegeanair.com/milesandbonu...n-miles/#SWISS
It seems it's only P that gets chopped from 200% to 100% (as is the case under M&M)
http://en.aegeanair.com/milesandbonu...n-miles/#SWISS
It seems it's only P that gets chopped from 200% to 100% (as is the case under M&M)