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With the evolution of the Miles&Bonus program, there are a number of threads on this forum that contain outdated information, plus a further set that - whilst describing the new program - contain conflicting information that has only been crystallised as we all discover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
Feb 1, 2023, 7:29 pm
#2896
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,566
PS Added after reading about the thread on the new rules for status retention: I should change the last sentence of what I wrote previously to "impossible to satisfy eberybody"
Last edited by KLouis; Feb 1, 2023 at 7:51 pm
Feb 1, 2023, 8:04 pm
#2897
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,372
I recently flew ATH-IST-KUL in C class with TK. I wanted to book it as an award but had the same problem - no online availability. I contacted them by social media (can't remember which one) and they said to book by phone and even the 20 Euro fee would be waved. In the end I saw that the taxes would be over 300 Euro so I just paid for the ticket and saved my miles. Their C prices start at around 1200 Euro anyway. At least that's requalification sorted for another year and I saved 73k miles including what I earned.
Feb 2, 2023, 7:40 am
#2898
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: FLR
Programs: LH FTL - A3 Gold -AFKL Gold - HH Gold - IHG Platinum
Posts: 42
Several people complain in the "new ATH lounge" about the easy way to achieve status, which leads to overcrowded lounges, now here comes a post complaining about Aegean making it difficult to retain that easily attained status. Conclusion: very difficult to satisfy everybody.
PS Added after reading about the thread on the new rules for status retention: I should change the last sentence of what I wrote previously to "impossible to satisfy eberybody"
PS Added after reading about the thread on the new rules for status retention: I should change the last sentence of what I wrote previously to "impossible to satisfy eberybody"
And, I must say, my complain was for the unusual shift to more money for retain status overnight, but , coming from LH FFP, A3 still is paradise ! 😊
Feb 3, 2023, 9:06 am
#2899
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: RSW & HDS (Naples, Florida & Hoedspruit, South Africa); frequently flying via JNB, EWR, IAD, ORD
Programs: UA Platinum, Star Alliance Gold, Hilton Silver, AA
Posts: 396
I booked a business class ticket from Doha-Athens-Santorini on Qatar Airways' website. The Athens-Santorini leg is on Aegean. How can I select a seat for that flight?
Feb 3, 2023, 10:33 am
#2900
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 154
I recently flew ATH-IST-KUL in C class with TK. I wanted to book it as an award but had the same problem - no online availability. I contacted them by social media (can't remember which one) and they said to book by phone and even the 20 Euro fee would be waved. In the end I saw that the taxes would be over 300 Euro so I just paid for the ticket and saved my miles. Their C prices start at around 1200 Euro anyway. At least that's requalification sorted for another year and I saved 73k miles including what I earned.
I used to fly BC by paying 380 € taxes. Now I see alternative ATH-FRA-SiN-KUL. more flights, more expensive in miles and taxes 800€ plus very few open dates.
Saudia had great deals 850€ roundtrip but I see no flights outbound ATH. TK was a great connection chain from Europe to East Asia and the only extended carrier in the Star Alliance.
Feb 6, 2023, 1:42 am
#2901
Join Date: Jul 2022
Posts: 39
Chasing *G on A3 from scratch. I'd be planning my second flight on A3 metal on a Sunday which would bump me to Silver status. Any experience on how long it would take for the A3 flight to credit?
Would it be safe to book subsequent travel on the Wednesday in order for it to start counting towards Gold, or is that too risky?
TIA
Would it be safe to book subsequent travel on the Wednesday in order for it to start counting towards Gold, or is that too risky?
TIA
Feb 6, 2023, 5:26 pm
#2902
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: Nectar Card
Posts: 1,092
Anyone have experiences with how long SK flights have been taking to credit? I'm aware some partner-crediting is on a weekly schedule, whereas some are surprisingly instant. And yet others have no rhyme or reason.
Feb 7, 2023, 1:05 am
#2903
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: VIE/BTS
Posts: 975
Feb 9, 2023, 2:02 am
#2904
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,372
Originally Posted by RafKa
Chasing *G on A3 from scratch. I'd be planning my second flight on A3 metal on a Sunday which would bump me to Silver status. Any experience on how long it would take for the A3 flight to credit?
Would it be safe to book subsequent travel on the Wednesday in order for it to start counting towards Gold, or is that too risky?
TIA.
Would it be safe to book subsequent travel on the Wednesday in order for it to start counting towards Gold, or is that too risky?
TIA.
Feb 15, 2023, 3:14 am
#2907
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QR/AC Gold, VA Silver, IHG Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 1,581
I am looking flights between JTR and FCO in July one way for 4 people in Y. I got the following quotes for each person:
a) A3-A3 JTR-ATH-FCO €240 (best connection 40 mins) or €196 (7:05 layover at ATH), book at A3 website
b) A3-AZ JTR-ATH-FCO €159 (ok connection 2:50 at ATH), book at ITA Airways
if I book on option B, and show my SQ Gold card, do I still get *G benefits? Can I still earn SQ miles?
is A3 so much better than AZ that I should pay the extra * 4 people? Also how often does A3 have sales on their fares?
a) A3-A3 JTR-ATH-FCO €240 (best connection 40 mins) or €196 (7:05 layover at ATH), book at A3 website
b) A3-AZ JTR-ATH-FCO €159 (ok connection 2:50 at ATH), book at ITA Airways
if I book on option B, and show my SQ Gold card, do I still get *G benefits? Can I still earn SQ miles?
is A3 so much better than AZ that I should pay the extra * 4 people? Also how often does A3 have sales on their fares?
Feb 18, 2023, 4:34 am
#2909
Moderator: Aegean Miles+Bonus
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: AMS / ATH
Programs: AFKL Plat, A3 Gold
Posts: 7,340
Does it have a regular Swiss flight number (eg LXxxx or LX1xxx)? In that case I'd expect yes. If the flight number is radically different (e.g. LX 8xxx) I'd expect no, as it is likely a codeshare or charter.
Feb 18, 2023, 6:16 am
#2910
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: EWR
Posts: 81
I booked a ticket on Aegean through United using miles. How can I find out whether it's an Economy Lite or Economy Flex fare, to figure out my baggage allowance? The booking class shows as (X), but that's not listed in their chart of fare codes.
I booked a mixed cabin Business award through United, if that matters. The first leg is economy on Aegean metal, so it would suck a little if I lose out on all business perks
I booked a mixed cabin Business award through United, if that matters. The first leg is economy on Aegean metal, so it would suck a little if I lose out on all business perks