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With the evolution of the Miles&Bonus program, there are a number of threads on this forum that contain outdated information, plus a further set that - whilst describing the new program - contain conflicting information that has only been crystallised as we all discover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
May 16, 2019, 4:16 pm
#1983
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Programs: EI Gold Circle, A3 *G, AB Gold & 3rd place East Leinster High Jump (1996)
Posts: 45
I spotted an EWR-DUB redemption in J with SK on 15th June, but in the time it took me to firm up plans, it's gone from the A3 site.
Even Y inventory appears to have disappeared.
If I wait 'til about 2 weeks out from my travel date, how likely is it that something might open up?
Even Y inventory appears to have disappeared.
If I wait 'til about 2 weeks out from my travel date, how likely is it that something might open up?
May 17, 2019, 12:53 am
#1985
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,952
I spotted an EWR-DUB redemption in J with SK on 15th June, but in the time it took me to firm up plans, it's gone from the A3 site.
Even Y inventory appears to have disappeared.
If I wait 'til about 2 weeks out from my travel date, how likely is it that something might open up?
Even Y inventory appears to have disappeared.
If I wait 'til about 2 weeks out from my travel date, how likely is it that something might open up?
Except perhaps LH F availability
that seems to pop up often right at the 2 week Mark, but not something to rely on
May 21, 2019, 1:36 am
#1987
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,370
What 'loophole' exactly? The new program with the new qualification rules started in November 2014. It's still quite easy to attain A3 status, although 'easy' is a relative term depending on your situation. At that time, qualification requirements were raised but earning rates were also increased for many flights. Five minutes reading the A3 website explains it all very clearly.
May 21, 2019, 8:00 am
#1988
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,565
In a few words (less than 5 minutes worth ), you need 12,000 + 2 A3/OA flights [24,000 miles] to become silver and an additional 24,000 + 4 A3/OA flights [48,000 miles] to become gold. Miles in square brackets refer to the amount needed if no A3/OA flights are used. Miles and flights needed for each upgrade from blue to silver or from silver to gold must be collected/flown in a period of 12 months. No strings attached, no fine prints, no loopholes. 
), you need 12,000 + 2 A3/OA flights [24,000 miles] to become silver and an additional 24,000 + 4 A3/OA flights [48,000 miles] to become gold. Miles in square brackets refer to the amount needed if no A3/OA flights are used. Miles and flights needed for each upgrade from blue to silver or from silver to gold must be collected/flown in a period of 12 months. No strings attached, no fine prints, no loopholes.
May 22, 2019, 5:04 pm
#1991
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LHR
Programs: Accor PLT,Thai Silver, HH Dia, SPG Titanium (LT Gold), Aegean Gold, BA Silver
Posts: 5,116
I'm up and down like a YoYo with status in A3. This year my Wife and Daughter are joining me on a trip and I will have status to open a family account. If I subsequently drop back to member status how does this effect the family account?
May 23, 2019, 1:11 am
#1992
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,370
I assume you mean you will move from Blue to Silver and thus be able to open a Together account. If you then drop back to Blue, the Together account will be closed but all the miles you (and the other Together members) already earned will then remain in your personal account for your own use.
May 24, 2019, 12:39 am
#1995
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,370
I wish! Still worth a visit though - avoid July/August. To try to keep semi-relevant, it can be a good destination for a segment run with up to 7 OA flights per day in summer and even 3 or 4 in May, June and September.