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With the evolution of the Miles&Bonus program, there are a number of threads on this forum that contain outdated information, plus a further set that - whilst describing the new program - contain conflicting information that has only been crystallised as we all discover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
Jul 25, 2015, 5:19 am
#166
Community Director
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Norwich, UK
Programs: A3*G, BA Gold, BD Gold (in memoriam), IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 8,480
It sounds very much as if this was only just the minimum requirement of 4k if you've had no activity since, in which case you won't have met the requirements for the new Silver tier.
Previous Blue ---------> SILVER (if 16K tier miles OR 8K tier miles+2xA3/OA flights were earned in the 12 months before 24/11/2014).
This thread, and particularly the wiki, should help you:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/aegea...tails-m-b.html
Jul 25, 2015, 5:26 am
#167
Community Director
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Norwich, UK
Programs: A3*G, BA Gold, BD Gold (in memoriam), IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 8,480
There were some issues with various error messages in the weeks after launch, but there haven't been any reports for some time.
This thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/aegea...r-account.html might help you.
In your circumstances, the best bet would probably be to call A3 - they might be able to issue the invitations manually.
Jul 29, 2015, 7:35 pm
#169
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3&O6 Gold,IC AMB & HH Diamond
Posts: 14,132
Seat upgrade award is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues.
Just an FYI that EVA's elite class booking classes=K,L,T
EVA Airways
Business → First
N/A
Economy → Business
Y, K, B
Last edited by djjaguar64; Jul 29, 2015 at 7:55 pm
Jul 30, 2015, 12:51 am
#171
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,183
Thoose cross aliance code shares are tricky. Yes, it might not credit to anywhere but CX MPC.
Jul 30, 2015, 3:35 am
#172
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: A3 *S
Posts: 87
Ugh, yes, currently I am going to be about 750 to 1500 miles short of requal, so I definitely need to know what the limit is and how much it is to buy up, or if it's not possible, to plan for another flight somehow. Wish they would release some info.
Jul 30, 2015, 8:50 am
#173
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 538
Save the physical BPs for sure, especially given the chance you will have to retro-claim.
Jul 30, 2015, 9:59 am
#174
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,567
Jul 30, 2015, 12:08 pm
#175
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 538
OP, please report back.
Jul 30, 2015, 12:31 pm
#177
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,183
Situation at hand is different.
While marketing carrier does not count in *A, it does in oneWorld. The ticket is with CX and they are a oneworld member. The SOP for them will be to send miles to FF programs based on marketing carrier. By that logic OP will earn nothing because CX flights earns 0 miles on A3.
Jul 30, 2015, 1:37 pm
#178
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 538
While marketing carrier does not count in *A, it does in oneWorld. The ticket is with CX and they are a oneworld member. The SOP for them will be to send miles to FF programs based on marketing carrier. By that logic OP will earn nothing because CX flights earns 0 miles on A3.
Of course, the OP should also confirm that the NZ booking class will actually earn on A3.
Jul 30, 2015, 2:00 pm
#179
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,183
Well, NZ would be the airline which knows the traveller was onboard, but it is CX that has to pay programs for the miles, since they are the ones sitting on the cash for the ticket, right?
Like I said, these cross alliance codeshare are not simple. It may or may not work and I personally wouldn't risk it. A CX flight op by NZ sounds like a long flight and potentially a lot of miles going to /dev/null
Like I said, these cross alliance codeshare are not simple. It may or may not work and I personally wouldn't risk it. A CX flight op by NZ sounds like a long flight and potentially a lot of miles going to /dev/null
Jul 30, 2015, 3:06 pm
#180
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 538
Well, NZ would be the airline which knows the traveller was onboard, but it is CX that has to pay programs for the miles, since they are the ones sitting on the cash for the ticket, right?
Like I said, these cross alliance codeshare are not simple. It may or may not work and I personally wouldn't risk it. A CX flight op by NZ sounds like a long flight and potentially a lot of miles going to /dev/null
Like I said, these cross alliance codeshare are not simple. It may or may not work and I personally wouldn't risk it. A CX flight op by NZ sounds like a long flight and potentially a lot of miles going to /dev/null
Othrwise, I agree with you that there is risk here on many levels. The OP needs to decide how much, if any, risk to accept here. Of course, no matter what is done, I am sure a report back would be appreciated by many.