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With the evolution of the Miles&Bonus program, there are a number of threads on this forum that contain outdated information, plus a further set that - whilst describing the new program - contain conflicting information that has only been crystallised as we all discover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
Aug 7, 2015, 7:48 am
#197
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: LAX & BKK
Posts: 135
Maybe you could call A3 CS and tell them that you're trying to book a trip, but can't complete the booking online. I doubt they will charge you anything at all for calling to book something that should be bookable online, if the online booking engine played fair (if so, take your business elsewhere).
Snacky
Snacky
Aug 10, 2015, 3:49 am
#199
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: A3 Gold, LH FTL, TK Gold
Posts: 26
miles when upgrading?
Hello,
I used my voucher being gold member to upgrade from economy (U class) to business. They gave me an I class for business, and therefore now they are claiming I am not eligible to get any miles or the segment credited for my tier miles. Any thought or experience about this?
Thanks
I used my voucher being gold member to upgrade from economy (U class) to business. They gave me an I class for business, and therefore now they are claiming I am not eligible to get any miles or the segment credited for my tier miles. Any thought or experience about this?
Thanks
Aug 10, 2015, 4:09 am
#200
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
Hello,
I used my voucher being gold member to upgrade from economy (U class) to business. They gave me an I class for business, and therefore now they are claiming I am not eligible to get any miles or the segment credited for my tier miles. Any thought or experience about this?
Thanks
I used my voucher being gold member to upgrade from economy (U class) to business. They gave me an I class for business, and therefore now they are claiming I am not eligible to get any miles or the segment credited for my tier miles. Any thought or experience about this?
Thanks
Longer answer: take a look through this thread - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/aegea...e-coupons.html
... which should help you enormously
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Aug 10, 2015, 6:09 am
#201
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,567
Aug 10, 2015, 6:43 am
#202
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
Posts: 28,757
You surely don't mean that, regardless of how efficient and proactive as the M+B staff are, that they now ring up/email customers to explain the motivation behind each mileage amount posted to your account?
Aug 10, 2015, 10:37 am
#203
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,567
You see, there is enough room for some legitimate questions, rather than coming to the conclusion you came to.
Aug 11, 2015, 3:15 am
#204
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
Posts: 28,757
We all agree that the answer given was wrong, so I don't see that there is anything to be gained from giving any further thought to that answer, or how it was obtained.
The OP should just ring up and ask for the originally-booked class to be credited. If the OP obtains the same or similar answer, politely say thank you, hang up, and call again. Simples!
The OP should just ring up and ask for the originally-booked class to be credited. If the OP obtains the same or similar answer, politely say thank you, hang up, and call again. Simples!
Aug 12, 2015, 4:41 am
#205
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 360
Is Aegean still the best scheme for new collectors?
Since the levels were changed, is Aegean still the best place to aim for Star Alliance status?
I have a trip coming up to NY on LH which will net me around 10K miles (it's a full fare Economy ticket).
I think that collecting the miles on LH won't get me very far.
I will probably start flying Star Alliance carriers fairly regularly in the next 12 months, and so looking for easy status rather than redemptions.
I have a trip coming up to NY on LH which will net me around 10K miles (it's a full fare Economy ticket).
I think that collecting the miles on LH won't get me very far.
I will probably start flying Star Alliance carriers fairly regularly in the next 12 months, and so looking for easy status rather than redemptions.
Aug 12, 2015, 4:50 am
#206
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
I don't think there is a general answer to that. It might be, but perhaps TK could also be a good option for you. Going from zero to gold on A3 is at least 36 000 miles and in worst case 72 000 miles.
As always, it comes down to your specific flying pattern. You would need to carefully examine each programs earnings in the fare classes you will be travelling on. Some fares earns 0 or very litte on A3, and then those 72 000 is close to impossible.
Here is a thread where people discuss best star alliance program,
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...post-here.html
As always, it comes down to your specific flying pattern. You would need to carefully examine each programs earnings in the fare classes you will be travelling on. Some fares earns 0 or very litte on A3, and then those 72 000 is close to impossible.
Here is a thread where people discuss best star alliance program,
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...post-here.html
Aug 12, 2015, 8:52 am
#207
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,902
Since the levels were changed, is Aegean still the best place to aim for Star Alliance status?
I have a trip coming up to NY on LH which will net me around 10K miles (it's a full fare Economy ticket).
I think that collecting the miles on LH won't get me very far.
I will probably start flying Star Alliance carriers fairly regularly in the next 12 months, and so looking for easy status rather than redemptions.
I have a trip coming up to NY on LH which will net me around 10K miles (it's a full fare Economy ticket).
I think that collecting the miles on LH won't get me very far.
I will probably start flying Star Alliance carriers fairly regularly in the next 12 months, and so looking for easy status rather than redemptions.
As for LH even many German based members have jumped ship to TK and A3 who were historically quite loyal to their home based airline. LH offer very little these days.
Aug 12, 2015, 1:00 pm
#208
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 491
When booking flights on the Aegean site (using an iPad), the fare code only shows on the confirmation email, not during the booking process. Are others experiencing this, or is this a glitch that occurs with using certain hardware or browsers?
Does Aegean have the 24 hr cancellation window that is offered by other airlines?
Does Aegean have the 24 hr cancellation window that is offered by other airlines?
Aug 14, 2015, 12:41 pm
#209
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 1
Maintaining Miles & Bonus
In order to maintain my Miles & Bonus Gold, I need 12,000 Tier miles, including 4 Aegean or Olympic flights.
If I buy an Aegean ticket from TLV to Paris, with a layover in Athens. Does that count as 2 Aegean flights towards maintaining my tier?
If I buy an Aegean ticket from TLV to Paris, with a layover in Athens. Does that count as 2 Aegean flights towards maintaining my tier?
Aug 14, 2015, 2:33 pm
#210
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,902
Yes it does. Its two flights and therefore you will only need another 2.