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With the evolution of the Miles&Bonus program, there are a number of threads on this forum that contain outdated information, plus a further set that - whilst describing the new program - contain conflicting information that has only been crystallised as we all discover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
Jun 9, 2019, 11:19 am
#2014
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PAS, Paros Greece
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 1,369
All the lounges are airside (where you will arrive) but you don't have access as an arriving passenger - unless you're connecting onto another *A flight. Probably the best place would be to relax in the Sofitel hotel just across the road from the terminal. It's out of my price bracket so I've no first-hand experience, but I have friends who have taken drinks or a meal there while waiting. I think you can even pay to use their gym and pool.
Jun 10, 2019, 3:09 am
#2015
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
Unfortunately I don't have enough miles to check upgrade availability on Aegean's website for A3-609 LHR-ATH on 9th November and A3-862 ATH-VIE on 10th Nov. I would be most grateful if someone could check for me.
I think it was possible to check on the UA site, but it seems you have to be registered now.
I think it was possible to check on the UA site, but it seems you have to be registered now.
Jun 10, 2019, 3:46 am
#2016
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: ARN
Programs: A3*G, SK*G
Posts: 336
Unfortunately I don't have enough miles to check upgrade availability on Aegean's website for A3-609 LHR-ATH on 9th November and A3-862 ATH-VIE on 10th Nov. I would be most grateful if someone could check for me.
I think it was possible to check on the UA site, but it seems you have to be registered now.
I think it was possible to check on the UA site, but it seems you have to be registered now.
Jun 10, 2019, 3:54 am
#2017
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
Jun 10, 2019, 9:48 am
#2018
Join Date: May 2008
Location: ARN
Posts: 3,470
Jun 10, 2019, 1:55 pm
#2019
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
Thank you for that, I didn't realise. So I checked the following week and both flights were upgradable. Booked, upgraded and hopefully Gold attained for another year. ^
Jun 13, 2019, 9:14 am
#2020
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 10
Some quick noob questions:
- In case you redeem award miles for a flight segment, will they count as flight segments towards your status?
- In case I get to silver status with 3 flight segments on the same day, will the 1 extra segment be reported for gold status accrual?
- My miles accrual deadline is March, but if I get silver status on November, will my period reset to 1 year from November? Then again, if I get gold status in December will that get reset again?
Jun 14, 2019, 1:07 am
#2023
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: 39000ft
Posts: 955
Jun 14, 2019, 4:33 am
#2024
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 3,669
Jun 14, 2019, 12:06 pm
#2025
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: BCN
Programs: BA Gold · A3 Gold · DL Gold · VY apologist
Posts: 8,545
Well, I swear I have searched for this but I'm not getting any useful answers.
Looking at my transactions for this year I shows I have 18,170 miles - both tier and award. Right next to this, there is a box that says:
Thanks for any help or insight you guys can offer!
Looking at my transactions for this year I shows I have 18,170 miles - both tier and award. Right next to this, there is a box that says:
To upgrade to Silver tier I still need: 5,830 Tier Miles
Unless my math is wrong, I should already be at Silver, no? Am I missing something? Some of these miles were earned on flights in the last week. They have credited but I wonder if there is a delay in moving me to the next tier? I can't help but notice that 18170+5830 is 24000 miles, the amount I need for Gold. I still show as Blue so I wonder if there is an error someplace.Thanks for any help or insight you guys can offer!