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With the evolution of the Miles&Bonus program, there are a number of threads on this forum that contain outdated information, plus a further set that - whilst describing the new program - contain conflicting information that has only been crystallised as we all discover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
Sep 19, 2017, 11:50 pm
#1366
Community Director
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Norwich, UK
Programs: A3*G, BA Gold, BD Gold (in memoriam), IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 8,478
It's definitely also for Silver - the benefit was introduced at the launch of the new M+B. Caught me out as well when someone asked before!
Sep 23, 2017, 7:57 am
#1367
Moderator: Aegean Miles+Bonus
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: AMS / ATH
Programs: AFKL Plat, A3 Gold
Posts: 7,342
Hey guys, I need help to understand one A3 rule :
I booked a flight for february 2018 in Flex (P class). I'm now A3 blue and will become A3 silver at the beginning of November 2017.
So I'll receive 2 upgrade coupons in November.
Question is : will it be possible to upgrade (if availability) my flights with the coupons as soon as I have them ?
My confusion is about the Flex fare (which is OK for an uprgrade coupon) and the P class..
Another thing: even if the booking is already made, will it be possible to reserve my seats in economy when I'll get silver ?
Thank you very much
I booked a flight for february 2018 in Flex (P class). I'm now A3 blue and will become A3 silver at the beginning of November 2017.
So I'll receive 2 upgrade coupons in November.
Question is : will it be possible to upgrade (if availability) my flights with the coupons as soon as I have them ?
My confusion is about the Flex fare (which is OK for an uprgrade coupon) and the P class..
Another thing: even if the booking is already made, will it be possible to reserve my seats in economy when I'll get silver ?
Thank you very much
Every fare is upgradeable except GoLight P/U/T, as long as there is availability as described above.
I have never had to call back for the upgrade. They generally mention that it will take X time (either a few minutes during office hours, or up to a day outside of office hours). You'll receive a new e-ticket by email when the upgrade has gone through.
Seat reservations can be made by any elite (silver/gold) member over the phone, or at a ticket desk - at any time between booking and OLCI opens. At least at the ATH ticket desk they are always willing to do this. The advantage of doing it at the airport is that they can show you the seat map in case you don't yet know exactly which seat you like. You'll also get a 'receipt' with the details of the booking and seat reservation.
Oct 5, 2017, 2:20 pm
#1368
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: Star Alliance
Posts: 28
Okay I've been searching for ages and have completely failed to find the answer, so will have to ask the stupid question. I'm trying to book a flight upgradable by voucher, so would like to see the booking class and avoid the PUT, but I can't figure out how...I assume there is an easy way?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Oct 5, 2017, 2:51 pm
#1369
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 234
I can think of two options, call them and buy the ticket over the phone (they might charge extra for this) or find your itinerary in ITA Matrix and then book through BookWithMatrix.com:
1. Go to ITA Matrix.
2. Click "Advanced controls".
3. In "Outbound routing codes" and "Return routing codes" type C:A3+
4. In "Outbound extension codes" and "Return extension codes" type F bc=a|bc=b|bc=c|bc=d|bc=e|bc=f|bc=g|bc=h|bc=i|bc=j| bc=k|bc=l|bc=m|bc=n|bc=o|bc=q|bc=r|bc=s|bc=v|bc=w| bc=x|bc=y|bc=z
5. Search, find and select your itinerary and copy and paste it into BookWithMatric.com and follow the links to buy the tickets.
1. Go to ITA Matrix.
2. Click "Advanced controls".
3. In "Outbound routing codes" and "Return routing codes" type C:A3+
4. In "Outbound extension codes" and "Return extension codes" type F bc=a|bc=b|bc=c|bc=d|bc=e|bc=f|bc=g|bc=h|bc=i|bc=j| bc=k|bc=l|bc=m|bc=n|bc=o|bc=q|bc=r|bc=s|bc=v|bc=w| bc=x|bc=y|bc=z
5. Search, find and select your itinerary and copy and paste it into BookWithMatric.com and follow the links to buy the tickets.
Oct 5, 2017, 6:54 pm
#1370
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,567
Okay I've been searching for ages and have completely failed to find the answer, so will have to ask the stupid question. I'm trying to book a flight upgradable by voucher, so would like to see the booking class and avoid the PUT, but I can't figure out how...I assume there is an easy way?
Oct 6, 2017, 12:01 am
#1372
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,567
Oct 6, 2017, 7:00 am
#1373
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: BSL
Programs: A3*G
Posts: 62
I think it is worth trying a dummy booking of several tickets in parallel, in a different browser. Stop the dummy booking before the payment method and return to the original window and search for your ticket. (I think-) It worked for me once.
Oct 6, 2017, 9:53 am
#1374
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,374
In my experience, a Flex ticket in P is cheaper than waiting for S, but if it's already moved to U or T, then S will be cheaper than a Flex.
Oct 8, 2017, 5:10 am
#1376
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Programs: *A Gold (A3), HHonor Gold
Posts: 5,700
I think I know the answers but I want to be sure. I am currently Silver, and I have more than the 24 000 miles required to go to Gold. I will fly the 4 A3 segments in a couple of weeks. Will the miles over 24 000 count towards the re qualifications goal or are they lost ? This will be 8000 miles so quite a good amount of the total needed to requalify.
Oct 8, 2017, 6:32 am
#1377
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Heraklion, Greece
Posts: 7,567
I think I know the answers but I want to be sure. I am currently Silver, and I have more than the 24 000 miles required to go to Gold. I will fly the 4 A3 segments in a couple of weeks. Will the miles over 24 000 count towards the re qualifications goal or are they lost ? This will be 8000 miles so quite a good amount of the total needed to requalify.
Oct 8, 2017, 6:44 am
#1378
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Programs: *A Gold (A3), HHonor Gold
Posts: 5,700
Arf I was hoping Status miles will roll-over. Well that's OK anyway, those extra miles come from an unplanned work trip so I could not have put my 4 A3 segments to optimize this.
Oct 10, 2017, 4:52 pm
#1379
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: A3
Posts: 25
Sometimes I swear I am the only person on this site who is this clueless but here goes.
I made A3 Gold last August, but I am going to get my 24,000 miles well before August 2018 to re-qualify (like feb or march), which is fine but there is a possibility I may need to scale down quite a bit after that.
Will I have to start another 12 months in March 2018 (for example) instead of August 2018, or do excess miles roll over starting in August 2018? Can I delay when the miles get added maybe?
I made A3 Gold last August, but I am going to get my 24,000 miles well before August 2018 to re-qualify (like feb or march), which is fine but there is a possibility I may need to scale down quite a bit after that.
Will I have to start another 12 months in March 2018 (for example) instead of August 2018, or do excess miles roll over starting in August 2018? Can I delay when the miles get added maybe?
Oct 11, 2017, 2:08 am
#1380
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,374
Sometimes I swear I am the only person on this site who is this clueless but here goes.
I made A3 Gold last August, but I am going to get my 24,000 miles well before August 2018 to re-qualify (like feb or march), which is fine but there is a possibility I may need to scale down quite a bit after that.
Will I have to start another 12 months in March 2018 (for example) instead of August 2018, or do excess miles roll over starting in August 2018? Can I delay when the miles get added maybe?
I made A3 Gold last August, but I am going to get my 24,000 miles well before August 2018 to re-qualify (like feb or march), which is fine but there is a possibility I may need to scale down quite a bit after that.
Will I have to start another 12 months in March 2018 (for example) instead of August 2018, or do excess miles roll over starting in August 2018? Can I delay when the miles get added maybe?