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With the evolution of the Miles&Bonus program, there are a number of threads on this forum that contain outdated information, plus a further set that - whilst describing the new program - contain conflicting information that has only been crystallised as we all discover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
Oct 28, 2019, 6:30 am
#2161
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Programs: *A Gold (A3), HHonor Gold
Posts: 5,700
The mile calculator is usually close to the distance but sometimes a bit off (airlines have their own chart for a distance, some are using city pair rather than airport for examples). I have never noticed any big differences between my expectations and the actual miles credited. You might have met one of the few buggy/weird ones.
Oct 30, 2019, 8:49 am
#2164
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Wedged somewhere between BTS and VIE ✈
Programs: Star Alliance Gold (A3 Gold), Oneworld Emerald (BA Gold), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,338
It will be cabin size luggage anyway, but the problem is I have a long connection in Athens the next day. I want to visit the city without my luggage. Would I be able to check it in for the second flight at Athens in the morning, for a 4 pm departure?
Oct 30, 2019, 9:32 am
#2165
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 12
Hi again
Has anyone done a back to back with A3 out of London?
I see there's a flight arriving at 5:50pm and then back at 7:10pm
in the BA B2B thread it says reasonable, but couldn't read any real experience mentioned.
And been in Athens already, so would be just for the sake of the segment.
Anyone have done it?
Thanks!
Has anyone done a back to back with A3 out of London?
I see there's a flight arriving at 5:50pm and then back at 7:10pm
in the BA B2B thread it says reasonable, but couldn't read any real experience mentioned.
And been in Athens already, so would be just for the sake of the segment.
Anyone have done it?
Thanks!
Oct 30, 2019, 9:42 am
#2166
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: A3*G, Marriott Gold, Hilton Honors Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium
Posts: 860
Hi again
Has anyone done a back to back with A3 out of London?
I see there's a flight arriving at 5:50pm and then back at 7:10pm
in the BA B2B thread it says reasonable, but couldn't read any real experience mentioned.
And been in Athens already, so would be just for the sake of the segment.
Anyone have done it?
Thanks!
Has anyone done a back to back with A3 out of London?
I see there's a flight arriving at 5:50pm and then back at 7:10pm
in the BA B2B thread it says reasonable, but couldn't read any real experience mentioned.
And been in Athens already, so would be just for the sake of the segment.
Anyone have done it?
Thanks!
Hope that helps!
Oct 31, 2019, 9:20 am
#2167
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 12
Yes, I did that once before on a shorter turnaround than that (I believe around 50 minutes). I even went landside and picked up a boarding pass at the check-in desk, as the A3 check-in computer didn't like the short turnaround in LHR at all, despite the fact that it was all on one ticket. I would however mention that I was on the red-eye back from LHR to ATH so T2 was completely empty but I'd still be confident of making it even if busier, especially if you have Gold Track access. The crew on the return flight were amused to see me again but I had warned them before I got off in LHR. Hope that helps!
Hope that helps!I was actually asking LHR to ATH, so the question was more on how easy would be to do the return in ATH.
Apologies if I wasn't clear!
Oct 31, 2019, 10:54 am
#2168
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,567
Careful! There are no "turnaround" flights at ATH in the real sense of the term. As a rule, most international flights originate in Athens and "end" there (ATH= A3 hub). In other words, even if 80 minutes is usually more than enough time for what you are planning, the next flight to LHR will very probably be carried out by a different plane. This means that if the incoming flight from London is late, the outgoing one may well leave on time, thus reducing your stay at ATH considerably! Although the chances you get back to London are theoretically good, you are still running a risk of missing your flight, with everything costly that this entails.
Nov 1, 2019, 3:16 am
#2169
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: A3*G, Marriott Gold, Hilton Honors Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium
Posts: 860
Careful! There are no "turnaround" flights at ATH in the real sense of the term. As a rule, most international flights originate in Athens and "end" there (ATH= A3 hub). In other words, even if 80 minutes is usually more than enough time for what you are planning, the next flight to LHR will very probably be carried out by a different plane. This means that if the incoming flight from London is late, the outgoing one may well leave on time, thus reducing your stay at ATH considerably! Although the chances you get back to London are theoretically good, you are still running a risk of missing your flight, with everything costly that this entails.
Nov 3, 2019, 12:28 am
#2172
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 1,323
I think the only thing that would save you is if you could book it as one ticket, as then I believe A3 would have to rebook you back to LHR if you missed your "connection". I would feel confident if doing it that way, but if anyone else has other information, feel free to correct me!
Nov 4, 2019, 2:32 am
#2173
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 12
Careful! There are no "turnaround" flights at ATH in the real sense of the term. As a rule, most international flights originate in Athens and "end" there (ATH= A3 hub). In other words, even if 80 minutes is usually more than enough time for what you are planning, the next flight to LHR will very probably be carried out by a different plane. This means that if the incoming flight from London is late, the outgoing one may well leave on time, thus reducing your stay at ATH considerably! Although the chances you get back to London are theoretically good, you are still running a risk of missing your flight, with everything costly that this entails.
Nov 5, 2019, 5:04 am
#2174
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: LH SEN, FB Plat., HH D.
Posts: 5,050
Hi,
sorry if this question has already been replied, I have browsed a few pages but could not find the answer.
I understand that a flight on LH P yields no miles on A3 FFP, but if is a Swiss ticket on LH metal, the 100% applies?
Thanks very much,
sorry if this question has already been replied, I have browsed a few pages but could not find the answer.
I understand that a flight on LH P yields no miles on A3 FFP, but if is a Swiss ticket on LH metal, the 100% applies?
Thanks very much,
Nov 5, 2019, 5:06 am
#2175
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: A3*G, Marriott Gold, Hilton Honors Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium
Posts: 860
This is one thing I think SkyTeam and OneWorld do better but we have to live with it as part of the "game".