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With the evolution of the Miles&Bonus program, there are a number of threads on this forum that contain outdated information, plus a further set that - whilst describing the new program - contain conflicting information that has only been crystallised as we all discover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
Dec 15, 2016, 1:20 am
#1021
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: MAN,TLV
Programs: Silver:BA,VX,AB, QF. Gold:A3,RJ,AZ,GF, EY,SPG,Marriott,Choice, Carlson. Dia/Plat:HH,IHG,BW,Accor
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Hi all,
I will shortly be flying A3 from MAN. As I understand, the service from MAN-ATH is an all Economy flight, therefore I am wondering, for A3 Golds or *G members, does A3 provide lounge access @ MAN? Noticed that they only have the Escape lounges there.
Also, looking at the loads coming weekend, the flight is not for sale anymore - guess due to oversold? What's the chance (and procedure) to volunteer to be rerouted and arrive later into ATH?
Cheers!
I will shortly be flying A3 from MAN. As I understand, the service from MAN-ATH is an all Economy flight, therefore I am wondering, for A3 Golds or *G members, does A3 provide lounge access @ MAN? Noticed that they only have the Escape lounges there.
Also, looking at the loads coming weekend, the flight is not for sale anymore - guess due to oversold? What's the chance (and procedure) to volunteer to be rerouted and arrive later into ATH?
Cheers!
Dec 15, 2016, 4:16 am
#1022
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: C2, BTS, VIE
Programs: A3 *G, AA Exec Plat Pro, Accor Silver, IHG Plat, HH Diamond, PP
Posts: 321
IMHO, with a A3 *G card you only get access to Star alliance lunges, so I dont think you will get in to a third party lounge (like Escape) unless you are flying business
Dec 15, 2016, 5:10 am
#1023
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,289
As far as I recall, Aegean uses the Aspire lounge in Manchester (T1) . So you will get access with *A Gold. The Aspire is IMHO far superior to the escape lounge oposite, as there is windows, with a view, and it is larger, with different "quiet areas" and many different kinds of chairs/sofas to sit on.
Knobbgb - Thanks for the info. Will check out with the check-in agent. Haha, I don't mind if there is no compensation but if they will put me in J on the rerouted route I am fine. Saw that there is a connection later via FRA that gets me into ATH 1 hour later. So I am fine with that if needed (I get to have a Weissbier if I fly via FRA
)
Dec 15, 2016, 6:15 am
#1024
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Norwich, UK
Programs: A3*G, BA Gold, BD Gold (in memoriam), IHG Diamond Ambassador
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The *A website, whilst not always the most accurate of beasts, indicates no lounge access for A3 passengers at MAN. This would seem to tie-in with the all-Y flight, in that there is no real need for A3 to make lounge provision for J-class passengers so they haven't bothered for anyone.
Dec 15, 2016, 6:33 am
#1026
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Dec 15, 2016, 6:35 am
#1027
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Lincoln, UK
Programs: A3G, BA Silver, LH FT
Posts: 296
In BHX I tried to get into No. 1 Lounge with A3 Gold and economy ticket but they sent me to the Aspire lounge as it is the contract lounge for A3. I would imagine that most airports would have a lounge which *G flyers can use when travelling Y.
Dec 15, 2016, 8:11 am
#1028
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I am 99.99% sure that on the sign outside the Aspire lounge in MAN T1 includes Aegean on the list of airlines, so with no business class, must be thats for *G Y pax.
Dec 15, 2016, 9:38 am
#1029
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: C2, BTS, VIE
Programs: A3 *G, AA Exec Plat Pro, Accor Silver, IHG Plat, HH Diamond, PP
Posts: 321
Hah, now thats interesting, I always thought that a Star gold card only grants entry to *A airline lounges, not to contract lounges....
So if flying with a *A Carrier, with a *G card I always have access to the lounge that caters to biz passengers of the given carrier, even if it is a contract lounge?
So if flying with a *A Carrier, with a *G card I always have access to the lounge that caters to biz passengers of the given carrier, even if it is a contract lounge?
Dec 15, 2016, 9:43 am
#1030
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Paris
Programs: Miles&Bonus *G
Posts: 318
Hah, now thats interesting, I always thought that a Star gold card only grants entry to *A airline lounges, not to contract lounges....
So if flying with a *A Carrier, with a *G card I always have access to the lounge that caters to biz passengers of the given carrier, even if it is a contract lounge?
So if flying with a *A Carrier, with a *G card I always have access to the lounge that caters to biz passengers of the given carrier, even if it is a contract lounge?
Dec 15, 2016, 11:28 am
#1032
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,567
If I'm not mistaken, A3 is the only *A airline that uses i Mosaici. Don't forget, in contrast to MAN, A3 flights to/from FCO do have business class.
Dec 16, 2016, 1:19 am
#1034
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,903
Hi all,
I will shortly be flying A3 from MAN. As I understand, the service from MAN-ATH is an all Economy flight, therefore I am wondering, for A3 Golds or *G members, does A3 provide lounge access @ MAN? Noticed that they only have the Escape lounges there.
Also, looking at the loads coming weekend, the flight is not for sale anymore - guess due to oversold? What's the chance (and procedure) to volunteer to be rerouted and arrive later into ATH?
Cheers!
I will shortly be flying A3 from MAN. As I understand, the service from MAN-ATH is an all Economy flight, therefore I am wondering, for A3 Golds or *G members, does A3 provide lounge access @ MAN? Noticed that they only have the Escape lounges there.
Also, looking at the loads coming weekend, the flight is not for sale anymore - guess due to oversold? What's the chance (and procedure) to volunteer to be rerouted and arrive later into ATH?
Cheers!
MAN working well with the diaspora using it and no doubt last week and this week packed with Greeks heading home for Christmas. A3 have made routes work that OA failed to due to high crewing / ground costs which A3 is far more cost productive. I heard the case for J class is being reviewed but the traffic is very much Y orientated.
Dec 16, 2016, 5:36 am
#1035
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: A3
Posts: 25
Hi Everyone,
I'm sure this question has been answered before but after scrolling back several pages I can't find it so forgive me and maybe allow this to be a refresher.
I am 2500 miles away from being *S on A3, but I am about to go from Tallinn-CPH-SFO and back via SAS which will be about 11,000 miles. The miles *will* carry over right? Right?? Otherwise that kills my plan of being *G by winter 2017 when I go to the US again.
I'm sure this question has been answered before but after scrolling back several pages I can't find it so forgive me and maybe allow this to be a refresher.
I am 2500 miles away from being *S on A3, but I am about to go from Tallinn-CPH-SFO and back via SAS which will be about 11,000 miles. The miles *will* carry over right? Right?? Otherwise that kills my plan of being *G by winter 2017 when I go to the US again.