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With the evolution of the Miles&Bonus program, there are a number of threads on this forum that contain outdated information, plus a further set that - whilst describing the new program - contain conflicting information that has only been crystallised as we all discover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
#1126
Moderator: Aegean Miles+Bonus
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: AMS / ATH
Programs: AFKL Plat, A3 Gold
Posts: 7,321
We are thinking to visit Japan this year for holidays. Since A3 miles seem to get you far within Asia, we were considering to maybe add an extra flight from TYO to another country - eg BKK, CGK or DPS - using A3 miles. Since we dont often come to this part of the world it would be a pity to just see one place.
So far I have only redeemed A3 miles for actual Aegean flights so I don't have any experiences with this yet. I checked the United website and the ANA flights seem to have ample availability in class 'I'. Does that mean I have high chances to be able to book this through Aegean as well? 21K miles for an 8hr flight in business would be a steal!
So far I have only redeemed A3 miles for actual Aegean flights so I don't have any experiences with this yet. I checked the United website and the ANA flights seem to have ample availability in class 'I'. Does that mean I have high chances to be able to book this through Aegean as well? 21K miles for an 8hr flight in business would be a steal!
Last edited by Xandrios; Feb 23, 2017 at 2:04 pm
#1128
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: LAX & BKK
Posts: 135
We are thinking to visit Japan this year for holidays. Since A3 miles seem to get you far within Asia, we were considering to maybe add an extra flight from TYO to another country - eg BKK, CGK or DPS - using A3 miles. Since we dont often come to this part of the world it would be a pity to just see one place.
So far I have only redeemed A3 miles for actual Aegean flights so I don't have any experiences with this yet. I checked the United website and the ANA flights seem to have ample availability in class 'I'. Does that mean I have high chances to be able to book this through Aegean as well? 21K miles for an 8hr flight in business would be a steal!
So far I have only redeemed A3 miles for actual Aegean flights so I don't have any experiences with this yet. I checked the United website and the ANA flights seem to have ample availability in class 'I'. Does that mean I have high chances to be able to book this through Aegean as well? 21K miles for an 8hr flight in business would be a steal!
#1132
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: LAX & BKK
Posts: 135
#1133
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: YXY
Posts: 3,504
But: I strongly advise to check before boarding the first leg of the second ticket that your bags have actually been loaded. That can save you a lot of trouble.
#1134
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 32
Upgrade award on TK
Hi all,
I'm looking at using my miles to hopefully upgrade from Economy to Business on Turkish.
I understand from the reward table that this is possible. However, it doesn't say if there are restrictions on the economy fare buckets that can be upgraded. I've checked the Ts&Cs, the scheme info on FT, googled for the general *A upgrade award rules but no luck.
Does anybody know if there are?
Thanks for your help.
Dan
I'm looking at using my miles to hopefully upgrade from Economy to Business on Turkish.
I understand from the reward table that this is possible. However, it doesn't say if there are restrictions on the economy fare buckets that can be upgraded. I've checked the Ts&Cs, the scheme info on FT, googled for the general *A upgrade award rules but no luck.
Does anybody know if there are?
Thanks for your help.
Dan
#1135
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: TXL
Posts: 218
Hi all,
I'm looking at using my miles to hopefully upgrade from Economy to Business on Turkish.
I understand from the reward table that this is possible. However, it doesn't say if there are restrictions on the economy fare buckets that can be upgraded. I've checked the Ts&Cs, the scheme info on FT, googled for the general *A upgrade award rules but no luck.
Does anybody know if there are?
Thanks for your help.
Dan
I'm looking at using my miles to hopefully upgrade from Economy to Business on Turkish.
I understand from the reward table that this is possible. However, it doesn't say if there are restrictions on the economy fare buckets that can be upgraded. I've checked the Ts&Cs, the scheme info on FT, googled for the general *A upgrade award rules but no luck.
Does anybody know if there are?
Thanks for your help.
Dan
I'm afraid that unless you are booked on the full flex Y fares, you won't be able to upgrade. Even if you do, you will be getting a pretty bad value out of it and it would be cheaper to buy a C award ticket rather than an upgrade.
#1136
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 32
Oh well, it was a nice idea. One day I'll find a way to spend my Aegean miles!
Thanks for your help.