Feb 23, 2015, 6:35 am
Last edit by: NWIFlyer
With the evolution of the Miles&Bonus program, there are a number of threads on this forum that contain outdated information, plus a further set that - whilst describing the new program - contain conflicting information that has only been crystallised as we all discover how certain aspects of the program either work or are interpreted.
It is perhaps therefore unsurprising that many new members find searching through this myriad of threads a little daunting, and consequently they post a question in one of the FAQ threads.
This tends to irk those who've been around for a while who expect the new posters to at least do some basic searching before posting a question that has probably been asked many times before. This also causes the forums to become very congested and less easy to read through with the same question being asked and answered many times.
I am therefore creating a thread, which will be stickied, for anyone to ask any question they like about the M&B program where they are unsure or it's not obvious where they should be posting it.
There is no such thing in this thread as a stupid question, no issue with asking a repeat question, and any answers should be 100% flame-free. I will take a dim view of anyone that abuses a member or provides a less than helpful answer (such as 'do a search') to any question asked in here, because this is being created to benefit all of us so the other threads flow more cleanly. Thank you for your co-operation on this.
It might be that I move questions to more appropriate threads so they receive an answer more quickly, but if I do so I will always add a note to indicate where they originated, and ask that the flame-free answer principle be respected.
NWIFlyer
Moderator
Aegean M&B
It is perhaps therefore unsurprising that many new members find searching through this myriad of threads a little daunting, and consequently they post a question in one of the FAQ threads.
This tends to irk those who've been around for a while who expect the new posters to at least do some basic searching before posting a question that has probably been asked many times before. This also causes the forums to become very congested and less easy to read through with the same question being asked and answered many times.
I am therefore creating a thread, which will be stickied, for anyone to ask any question they like about the M&B program where they are unsure or it's not obvious where they should be posting it.
There is no such thing in this thread as a stupid question, no issue with asking a repeat question, and any answers should be 100% flame-free. I will take a dim view of anyone that abuses a member or provides a less than helpful answer (such as 'do a search') to any question asked in here, because this is being created to benefit all of us so the other threads flow more cleanly. Thank you for your co-operation on this.
It might be that I move questions to more appropriate threads so they receive an answer more quickly, but if I do so I will always add a note to indicate where they originated, and ask that the flame-free answer principle be respected.
NWIFlyer
Moderator
Aegean M&B
Flame-Free Questions on A3 - ask your newbie (and not so newbie) questions here
Sep 27, 2018, 11:07 am
#1726
Moderator: Aegean Miles+Bonus
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: AMS / ATH
Programs: AFKL Plat, A3 Gold
Posts: 7,338
Isn't it easier to just book Flex? Probably around the same price, but with the added benefit that you can change flights for free.
You can use the vouchers on the cheapest P-fare as long as it is booked as flex
You can use the vouchers on the cheapest P-fare as long as it is booked as flex
Sep 27, 2018, 11:14 am
#1727
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 173
Flex fares on my dates were all... right, T and not available for upgrade, costing 50-80 euros more though. And on Matrix I managed to find an S fare costing only 22 euros more than lowest possible and did my upgrade within minutes Should never forget about matrix, my bad.
Sep 27, 2018, 1:02 pm
#1728
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: OTP/KRK
Programs: M&M FTL, Miles+Bonus Gold
Posts: 664
yup. I just booked a ticket in S using ITA Matrix and Priceline, all good, even the upgrade cleared for 2 pax
OTP-ATH-XXX-ATH-OTP, upgraded only ATH-XXX-ATH for both, no issue and all legs are on 1 pnr/pax
OTP-ATH-XXX-ATH-OTP, upgraded only ATH-XXX-ATH for both, no issue and all legs are on 1 pnr/pax
Sep 27, 2018, 11:25 pm
#1729
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,369
I don't think the upgrade availability is different between a T-Flex and an S-GoLight fare. How do you know the T-Flex was not available for upgrade before booking? The only factors should be the availability of I class and A3s willingness to either release them or hold them back for upgrade bids.
Sep 28, 2018, 11:22 am
#1730
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: OTP/KRK
Programs: M&M FTL, Miles+Bonus Gold
Posts: 664
@Knobbgb, I think there is an misunderstanding because he/she might read only ”booking classes U, P, T are not upgradable” but didnt read that is applicable only for GoLight, so U, P and T on flex are in fact upgradable.
”in fare classes other than U, P & T on a GoLight fare basis”
”in fare classes other than U, P & T on a GoLight fare basis”
Oct 8, 2018, 7:15 am
#1739
Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: BA Gold/ Star Alliance Gold
Posts: 399
Hi there. I am silver at the moment and will have 4 A3 flights completed by mid December. By then I will also have re-qualified for Silver. My earning year goes until December 31 and January 1 for gold. .I would be Silver next year without any additional flights.
Question:
1. I have already booked 4 Agean segments for next year (2019.
Would I have any benefit to go up to Gold already this year before my qualification ends on December 31? (with all 4 segments already achieved and 4 booked in for next year)
Or is it more efficient to do the full gold next year when the new account year has started?
2. For how long would the status be valid?
3. Is it safe to book SAS Plus (200% eaerning) after they have announced changes to their own program?
Many thanks
Many thans
Question:
1. I have already booked 4 Agean segments for next year (2019.
Would I have any benefit to go up to Gold already this year before my qualification ends on December 31? (with all 4 segments already achieved and 4 booked in for next year)
Or is it more efficient to do the full gold next year when the new account year has started?
2. For how long would the status be valid?
3. Is it safe to book SAS Plus (200% eaerning) after they have announced changes to their own program?
Many thanks
Many thans
Oct 9, 2018, 2:23 am
#1740
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,369
Hi there. I am silver at the moment and will have 4 A3 flights completed by mid December. By then I will also have re-qualified for Silver. My earning year goes until December 31 and January 1 for gold. .I would be Silver next year without any additional flights.
Question:
1. I have already booked 4 Agean segments for next year (2019.
Would I have any benefit to go up to Gold already this year before my qualification ends on December 31? (with all 4 segments already achieved and 4 booked in for next year)
Or is it more efficient to do the full gold next year when the new account year has started?
2. For how long would the status be valid?
3. Is it safe to book SAS Plus (200% eaerning) after they have announced changes to their own program?
Many thanks
Many thans
Question:
1. I have already booked 4 Agean segments for next year (2019.
Would I have any benefit to go up to Gold already this year before my qualification ends on December 31? (with all 4 segments already achieved and 4 booked in for next year)
Or is it more efficient to do the full gold next year when the new account year has started?
2. For how long would the status be valid?
3. Is it safe to book SAS Plus (200% eaerning) after they have announced changes to their own program?
Many thanks
Many thans
2) From the day yow become Gold for one year. So don't worry about your current renewal date - that will be reset and you will get a full year of Gold either way.
3) I am also wondering that as I have found some very cheap SAS-Plus flights in March which I'd like to use for my renewal. I guess we won't know until at least December. Personally I think A3 will cut that earning rate too - maybe to 100% but that's just a guess. The A3 earnings on SK flights are already much higher than the same flights credited to Eurobonus, even before the changes, so this might be an opportunity for them to be brought into line.