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With the evolution of the Miles&Bonus program, there are a number of threads on this forum that contain outdated information, plus a further set that - whilst describing the new program - contain conflicting information that has only been crystallised as we all discover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 9, 2019, 4:28 am
#1891
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,369
A3*G here approaching my first re-qualification despite being a member since 2015! My gold card year ends 10/10/19 and I only have 4900 miles or so remaining to re-qualify. I have a flight coming up where I have the option to upgrade a segment or two quite cheaply which would take me over the threshold though I am not sure how the 'rolling' 12 month status qualification would apply in this case? Does it:
1) Re-qualify to A3*G on 19/2/19 and then I will be gold through 19/2/20
2) Re-qualify to A3*G on 19/2/19 and then I am gold through 10/10 plus 1 year, so 10/10/20?
In the case of (1) I presume I am better off waiting for more flights later in the status year to maximize gold?
1) Re-qualify to A3*G on 19/2/19 and then I will be gold through 19/2/20
2) Re-qualify to A3*G on 19/2/19 and then I am gold through 10/10 plus 1 year, so 10/10/20?
In the case of (1) I presume I am better off waiting for more flights later in the status year to maximize gold?
When you say "upgrade a segment or two quite cheaply" what do you mean exactly? If you mean you would do this through the A3 Upgrade Challenge. If so, just bear in mind that you will only get the miles from the original booking class. I'm not sure of the situation with other airlines paid upgrades so be sure to check.
Feb 10, 2019, 3:38 am
#1892
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: RTM
Programs: DiamondClub (rip), Currently an Alliance Treble Champion (BA, A3, AZ)
Posts: 1,786
Case (2) is what will happen. Between February and October, and further flights you credit will be useless for status miles, i.e. you can't begin your next requalification until after 10/10
When you say "upgrade a segment or two quite cheaply" what do you mean exactly? If you mean you would do this through the A3 Upgrade Challenge. If so, just bear in mind that you will only get the miles from the original booking class. I'm not sure of the situation with other airlines paid upgrades so be sure to check.
When you say "upgrade a segment or two quite cheaply" what do you mean exactly? If you mean you would do this through the A3 Upgrade Challenge. If so, just bear in mind that you will only get the miles from the original booking class. I'm not sure of the situation with other airlines paid upgrades so be sure to check.
The upgrade is on SAS using the bid-to-upgrade function, it is usually possible to upgrade for €40 on short sectors for +600 status miles on A3. I can secure an early re-qualification for about €120 which means I have a bit more booking freedom for my personal travel later in the year (no need to look for StarAlliance flights specifically.)
Feb 11, 2019, 1:43 pm
#1893
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: OTP/KRK
Programs: M&M FTL, Miles+Bonus Gold
Posts: 664
Hi guys,
due to some changes on my schedule I will voluntarily miss the last flight of my A3 trip and I am wondering if A3 will reprice the ticket if I call them to cancel the last leg? Or should I just miss it and thats it?
As a3 flights are posted in M+B quite fast, I guess the past segments will be posted without any problems, or not?
thank you
due to some changes on my schedule I will voluntarily miss the last flight of my A3 trip and I am wondering if A3 will reprice the ticket if I call them to cancel the last leg? Or should I just miss it and thats it?
As a3 flights are posted in M+B quite fast, I guess the past segments will be posted without any problems, or not?
thank you
Feb 11, 2019, 11:38 pm
#1894
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,279
Hi all,
Just wondering, does A3 do original routing credit request? I had originally a flight with SAS : DUS-OSL-ARN, but due to the delay of the first segment and missing my connection to ARN, I was placed on the direct DUS-ARN flight. I removed my A3 number for the DUS-ARN flight, so I would like to claim now for the original routing.
I am not sure if I should write in to customer service (and be again provided a response that for M&B items to call the call center) or to just directly call them.
Cheers!
[this is one aspect I hate of the M&B program, there is no real email/department that handle these issue - I always get a generic response from email for M&B related items to look up the website or call in, etc]
Just wondering, does A3 do original routing credit request? I had originally a flight with SAS : DUS-OSL-ARN, but due to the delay of the first segment and missing my connection to ARN, I was placed on the direct DUS-ARN flight. I removed my A3 number for the DUS-ARN flight, so I would like to claim now for the original routing.
I am not sure if I should write in to customer service (and be again provided a response that for M&B items to call the call center) or to just directly call them.
Cheers!
[this is one aspect I hate of the M&B program, there is no real email/department that handle these issue - I always get a generic response from email for M&B related items to look up the website or call in, etc]
Feb 12, 2019, 4:41 am
#1895
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Wedged somewhere between BTS and VIE ✈
Programs: Star Alliance Gold (A3 Gold), Oneworld Emerald (BA Gold), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,338
Hi all,
Just wondering, does A3 do original routing credit request? I had originally a flight with SAS : DUS-OSL-ARN, but due to the delay of the first segment and missing my connection to ARN, I was placed on the direct DUS-ARN flight. I removed my A3 number for the DUS-ARN flight, so I would like to claim now for the original routing.
I am not sure if I should write in to customer service (and be again provided a response that for M&B items to call the call center) or to just directly call them.
Cheers!
[this is one aspect I hate of the M&B program, there is no real email/department that handle these issue - I always get a generic response from email for M&B related items to look up the website or call in, etc]
Just wondering, does A3 do original routing credit request? I had originally a flight with SAS : DUS-OSL-ARN, but due to the delay of the first segment and missing my connection to ARN, I was placed on the direct DUS-ARN flight. I removed my A3 number for the DUS-ARN flight, so I would like to claim now for the original routing.
I am not sure if I should write in to customer service (and be again provided a response that for M&B items to call the call center) or to just directly call them.
Cheers!
[this is one aspect I hate of the M&B program, there is no real email/department that handle these issue - I always get a generic response from email for M&B related items to look up the website or call in, etc]
Feb 12, 2019, 7:19 am
#1897
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: OTP/KRK
Programs: M&M FTL, Miles+Bonus Gold
Posts: 664
Feb 12, 2019, 7:40 am
#1898
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Wedged somewhere between BTS and VIE ✈
Programs: Star Alliance Gold (A3 Gold), Oneworld Emerald (BA Gold), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,338
Hi guys,
due to some changes on my schedule I will voluntarily miss the last flight of my A3 trip and I am wondering if A3 will reprice the ticket if I call them to cancel the last leg? Or should I just miss it and thats it?
As a3 flights are posted in M+B quite fast, I guess the past segments will be posted without any problems, or not?
thank you
due to some changes on my schedule I will voluntarily miss the last flight of my A3 trip and I am wondering if A3 will reprice the ticket if I call them to cancel the last leg? Or should I just miss it and thats it?
As a3 flights are posted in M+B quite fast, I guess the past segments will be posted without any problems, or not?
thank you
Feb 12, 2019, 8:14 am
#1899
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,279
i emailed [email protected] couple of times and they replied quite fast (mention gold customer in subject)
Cheers!
Feb 12, 2019, 8:54 am
#1900
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,369
i emailed [email protected] couple of times and they replied quite fast (mention gold customer in subject)
Feb 15, 2019, 6:59 am
#1902
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Wedged somewhere between BTS and VIE ✈
Programs: Star Alliance Gold (A3 Gold), Oneworld Emerald (BA Gold), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,338
Does anyone know if they serve a full hot meal in Business on ATH-LCA, or is it a light snack like the domestic flights?
