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With the evolution of the Miles&Bonus program, there are a number of threads on this forum that contain outdated information, plus a further set that - whilst describing the new program - contain conflicting information that has only been crystallised as we all discover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 18, 2023, 6:30 am
#2911
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 1,323
jerseykeebs X on Aegean via a star alliance award ticket should grant you a 23kg piece of luggage. You can book such an award with Aegean's own miles too (it books into a category simply called "economy", which includes a 23kg luggage and doesn't fall under any of the marketed "light", "flex" etc. categories). But if you have booked a mixed cabin ticket I can't even imagine a way you'll be asked to pay for the first piece of 23kg luggage.
Try to access your booking on Aegean's website ("my booking") to see if you get the info right then and there...
Try to access your booking on Aegean's website ("my booking") to see if you get the info right then and there...
Feb 18, 2023, 11:34 am
#2912
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 17
I've booked it and the flight nr starts with LX8xxx, so I guess no miles will be credited to M+B. Next question: am I able to use the Swiss star gold check in (I'm A3*G) and use the lounge (You do get a SWISS boarding pass in the online check-in, but with a WK flight number)? Anyone got experience with Edelweiss as a non-LH group senator?
Feb 18, 2023, 9:02 pm
#2913
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,374
I've booked it and the flight nr starts with LX8xxx, so I guess no miles will be credited to M+B. Next question: am I able to use the Swiss star gold check in (I'm A3*G) and use the lounge (You do get a SWISS boarding pass in the online check-in, but with a WK flight number)? Anyone got experience with Edelweiss as a non-LH group senator?
Feb 20, 2023, 11:57 am
#2914
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: EWR
Posts: 81
jerseykeebs X on Aegean via a star alliance award ticket should grant you a 23kg piece of luggage. You can book such an award with Aegean's own miles too (it books into a category simply called "economy", which includes a 23kg luggage and doesn't fall under any of the marketed "light", "flex" etc. categories). But if you have booked a mixed cabin ticket I can't even imagine a way you'll be asked to pay for the first piece of 23kg luggage.
Try to access your booking on Aegean's website ("my booking") to see if you get the info right then and there...
Try to access your booking on Aegean's website ("my booking") to see if you get the info right then and there...
I used the PNR provided by United to access the booking on Aegean. It lists the X fare code, but nothing specific when it comes to bags. It says:
"Free checked baggage allowance for A3/OA flights: 0 piece for Light/Flex, 1 piece up to 23kg for ComfortFlex/Saver, 2 pieces up to 32kg each for Business Class. For more information about baggage, please click here."
And then each passenger is listed under that, with a " - ", so details about bags are non-existent lol I'm assuming that since United still has control of the ticket, it's preventing me from seeing/doing anything else for this booking. I can't select seats or prepay for bags online, must call reservations phone line in Greece!
Feb 20, 2023, 1:14 pm
#2915
Join Date: Dec 2022
Posts: 29
You can contact Aegean through email. Alternatively, you can install Viber or Skype and add some credits (2$ or 5$) to make landline calls. It is pretty cheap (0.02$ per second for Viber).
I also use this when abroad and need to make a phone call but do not want to use roaming.
I also use this when abroad and need to make a phone call but do not want to use roaming.
Feb 25, 2023, 3:20 am
#2916
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QR/AC Gold, VA Silver, IHG Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 1,581
I am looking to book A3/A3 JTR-ATH-FCO flight after they have dropped their prices to match ITA Airways. One offers 40 mins transit at ATH. Or 4 hr transit at ATH. All in 1 ticket.
Is 40 min transit to ATH enough time? How often are JTR-ATH flight late?
If I do pick 4 hour transit option, what can I do at ATH, or should I just go out to Athens sightseeing (with wife and kids)?
Is 40 min transit to ATH enough time? How often are JTR-ATH flight late?
If I do pick 4 hour transit option, what can I do at ATH, or should I just go out to Athens sightseeing (with wife and kids)?
Feb 25, 2023, 4:05 am
#2917
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CDG
Programs: SK Gold, AF Gold, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 3,729
IMO 4 hours are not enough for a family to make a sensible sightseeing trip to the city, considering the transport times, re-clearing security etc.
Feb 25, 2023, 4:45 am
#2918
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QR/AC Gold, VA Silver, IHG Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 1,581
40 mins are typically enough for a Schengen-to-Schengen transit. If you don't make the flight (due to a delayed inbound, for instance), they'll rebook you to the next one anyway, so you have nothing to lose.
IMO 4 hours are not enough for a family to make a sensible sightseeing trip to the city, considering the transport times, re-clearing security etc.
IMO 4 hours are not enough for a family to make a sensible sightseeing trip to the city, considering the transport times, re-clearing security etc.
Also, I am SQ *G. If we book Light or Flex fares for all 4 of us (2 adults and 2 children) in 1 booking, do I get a free checked bag? Also can all 4 of us go into the lounge?
Feb 25, 2023, 6:07 am
#2919
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,567
Even if the flight is on time, in four hours you just about have enough time to walk to the train station, take the next train to the city, change platforms, take the next train to the airport and walk to security and then your gate! 
Feb 25, 2023, 7:44 am
#2920
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 168
For JTR-ATH, since the flight is A3 and not OA, I believe the answer is also yes (there used to be an issue when the flight had an Olympic Air flight number where *G did not apply, but I believe this was resolved when they switched to A3 flight numbers).
Isn't the *G policy that you can guest ONE more person besides you? If only you are Gold, how will you guest THREE more people?
Anyway, if you took the 40min connection, there wouldn't be time to enter the lounge
Feb 25, 2023, 7:46 am
#2921
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 168
Feb 26, 2023, 3:34 am
#2922
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QR/AC Gold, VA Silver, IHG Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 1,581
Feb 27, 2023, 4:06 am
#2924
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,374
No re-clearing security either. I've made 40 and 50 minute connections several times at ATH (never missed one) and usually even find time for a coffee in the lounge!
BUT - what time of year are you travelling? In July/August things can be very different. Flights from the islands are a lot more likely to be delayed 10 or 20 minutes and ATH can be a bit of a zoo. In high season I'd probably take the 4hr connection for the sake of my nerves.
BUT - what time of year are you travelling? In July/August things can be very different. Flights from the islands are a lot more likely to be delayed 10 or 20 minutes and ATH can be a bit of a zoo. In high season I'd probably take the 4hr connection for the sake of my nerves.
Feb 27, 2023, 4:43 am
#2925
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QR/AC Gold, VA Silver, IHG Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 1,581
No re-clearing security either. I've made 40 and 50 minute connections several times at ATH (never missed one) and usually even find time for a coffee in the lounge!
BUT - what time of year are you travelling? In July/August things can be very different. Flights from the islands are a lot more likely to be delayed 10 or 20 minutes and ATH can be a bit of a zoo. In high season I'd probably take the 4hr connection for the sake of my nerves.
BUT - what time of year are you travelling? In July/August things can be very different. Flights from the islands are a lot more likely to be delayed 10 or 20 minutes and ATH can be a bit of a zoo. In high season I'd probably take the 4hr connection for the sake of my nerves.