AEGEAN Pass
Feb 23, 22, 6:18 am
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Feb 23, 22, 6:56 am
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This is not new (The product has existed for a while) but this is the first time I see it working for international routes. Only a few selected routes though.
The pricing is not bad at all IMHO. For example on the ATH-DUS route, purchasing 10 flights (5 roundtrips) allowing booking until the day of departure, is only 78 euro per flight (plus taxes). Booking further out is cheaper but has a little less value imho. The ability to book basically until the very last minute, for a set price, is very powerful - especially for summer time!
I do wonder if these flights would allow upgrading though. That'd make it a very good deal (assuming your route is on offer). The miles you'd get for these flights is already pretty good (almost 2K on the DUS route).
The pricing is not bad at all IMHO. For example on the ATH-DUS route, purchasing 10 flights (5 roundtrips) allowing booking until the day of departure, is only 78 euro per flight (plus taxes). Booking further out is cheaper but has a little less value imho. The ability to book basically until the very last minute, for a set price, is very powerful - especially for summer time!
I do wonder if these flights would allow upgrading though. That'd make it a very good deal (assuming your route is on offer). The miles you'd get for these flights is already pretty good (almost 2K on the DUS route).
Feb 23, 22, 7:08 am
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London, Stuttgart, Munich, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Larnaca and Zurich seemed to be the originating points outside of Greece that I noted as being eligible for this. Just not for costs as low as I note below. [Germany to SKG I see as low as 58 EUR per flight pre-tax with a 10-packer.
If being able to plan up to 30 days in advance, it's down to as low as 19 EUR per flight. 190 euros for 10 flights? Seems very cheap to me. Of course if only being able to plan up to 7 days in advance, then the cost rises to be around as low as 32 EUR per A3/OA flight.
Are these flights eligible for miles/points earnings and upgrades? It seems they earn economy class flex fare miles with A3.
Are these flights eligible for miles/points earnings and upgrades? It seems they earn economy class flex fare miles with A3.
Last edited by GUWonder; Feb 23, 22 at 7:16 am
Feb 23, 22, 7:14 am
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The FAQ for them says they are not eligible for upgrade to business class. But wait, it seems we can if using those complimentary upgrade coupons.
"Can I upgrade my Aegean Pass ticket to business class? No, you cannot. Only with complimentary Business Class Upgrade coupons redemption." That works for me. I typically run into more expiring upgrade coupons than get used. And they are transferable.
Scroll down to the FAQ (and Answers) here:
https://en.aegeanair.com/plan/booking-info/aegean-pass/
"Can I upgrade my Aegean Pass ticket to business class? No, you cannot. Only with complimentary Business Class Upgrade coupons redemption." That works for me. I typically run into more expiring upgrade coupons than get used. And they are transferable.
Scroll down to the FAQ (and Answers) here:
https://en.aegeanair.com/plan/booking-info/aegean-pass/
Feb 23, 22, 9:23 am
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Thanks, had missed the FaQ. Yes indeed, the Gold upgrade coupons is the one I was referring to. Thats good news.
One note on the 19-euro-per-flight price mentioned above is that this is ex taxes. The additional taxes depend heavily on the route, but typically somewhere between 20-50 euro per segment for international flights. Domestic is (much) cheaper.
One note on the 19-euro-per-flight price mentioned above is that this is ex taxes. The additional taxes depend heavily on the route, but typically somewhere between 20-50 euro per segment for international flights. Domestic is (much) cheaper.
Feb 23, 22, 12:58 pm
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Thanks, had missed the FaQ. Yes indeed, the Gold upgrade coupons is the one I was referring to. Thats good news.
One note on the 19-euro-per-flight price mentioned above is that this is ex taxes. The additional taxes depend heavily on the route, but typically somewhere between 20-50 euro per segment for international flights. Domestic is (much) cheaper.
One note on the 19-euro-per-flight price mentioned above is that this is ex taxes. The additional taxes depend heavily on the route, but typically somewhere between 20-50 euro per segment for international flights. Domestic is (much) cheaper.
Let's see how this played for A3 status acquisition/retention.
Feb 23, 22, 2:12 pm
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Join Date: Jul 2019
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From the T&C's:
So basically these tickets earn as many miles as flex Y fare class! Wow. That's as many miles as I was getting back in 2012/13 for business class revenue tickets! (sadly, flex also means no 23kg bag, though a gold doesn't need to worry about that 
).
DUS-ATH on June 25th in Flex (M fare) costs 279€ not including taxes, the 6-flight pass (which the way I understand it is good both ways) costs 384€ with the 30-day rule (which is more than what I usually need), so you basically get it's value after the first return flight (well ok, I booked as soon as the schedule was made available and paid far less than that, but still, its more or less a "guaranteed U fare" on this route (or the equivalent of a 32% discounted S fare).
Only drawbacks are, that those types of tickets will probably be excluded from promotions with 2x miles or similar (I mean if someone actually uses the "pass" to book within the next, fictional promotional period please do add your data points, but I'm not optimistic about this working in our favor) and of course only upgradeable with vouchers and as of now not offered for business class directly (say at 6x/10x the price of an A fare).
What also probably requires clarification is how far in the future exactly you can book with the pass. Meaning: If you buy the pass with the 30-day rule today, you can only select flights (today) which take place after 1 month. The pass will expire after 12 months, but can you book flights at all after 11 months? If yes, then I guess you can book whatever is already in the schedule at 30+ days, but if you can't, then this means that this 30-day rule pass is potentially only good for 10 up to maximum 11 months.
I 've personally already booked our flights until the end of the year using various past promotions, but I will consider the pass sometime within 2023 (if it's still available), because our constantly flying during peak season is already making the 6-flight pass worth it after 4 flights, worst case.
Had I had the chance a few years ago, I think I would have gotten that "Germany" pass for sure (it's almost crazy that it's only 1€ more per flight than the DUS-SKG which is included in that!), but now it's only DUS-ATH for us.
The user of AEGEAN Pass is rewarded with the highest mileage of the Flex Economy Class, both for award and tier miles.
).DUS-ATH on June 25th in Flex (M fare) costs 279€ not including taxes, the 6-flight pass (which the way I understand it is good both ways) costs 384€ with the 30-day rule (which is more than what I usually need), so you basically get it's value after the first return flight (well ok, I booked as soon as the schedule was made available and paid far less than that, but still, its more or less a "guaranteed U fare" on this route (or the equivalent of a 32% discounted S fare).
Only drawbacks are, that those types of tickets will probably be excluded from promotions with 2x miles or similar (I mean if someone actually uses the "pass" to book within the next, fictional promotional period please do add your data points, but I'm not optimistic about this working in our favor) and of course only upgradeable with vouchers and as of now not offered for business class directly (say at 6x/10x the price of an A fare).
I 've personally already booked our flights until the end of the year using various past promotions, but I will consider the pass sometime within 2023 (if it's still available), because our constantly flying during peak season is already making the 6-flight pass worth it after 4 flights, worst case.
Had I had the chance a few years ago, I think I would have gotten that "Germany" pass for sure (it's almost crazy that it's only 1€ more per flight than the DUS-SKG which is included in that!), but now it's only DUS-ATH for us.
Last edited by giorginho; Feb 23, 22 at 2:36 pm Reason: info clarified
Feb 24, 22, 1:22 am
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I am struggling to understand the benefit of this.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
I book 10 flights at predetermined prices where I choose my flexibility (e.g. 7 days).
If I change my flight 7 days before the flight, then I can reschedule at the same cost, even if the fare of the next flight is more expensive.
If I change my flight less than 7 days before, I pay the extra fare.
Is that correct?
So the benefit is that you lock prices for up to 7 days ahead of the scheduled flight?
Please correct me if I am wrong.
I book 10 flights at predetermined prices where I choose my flexibility (e.g. 7 days).
If I change my flight 7 days before the flight, then I can reschedule at the same cost, even if the fare of the next flight is more expensive.
If I change my flight less than 7 days before, I pay the extra fare.
Is that correct?
So the benefit is that you lock prices for up to 7 days ahead of the scheduled flight?
Feb 24, 22, 1:45 am
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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I actually wasn't aware of this pass! I received a customer survey about a year ago (or maybe it was before Covid - time has become a bit 'warped') asking if I'd be interested in bulk ticket purchases for journeys "home" - targeted to ex-pats living in Greece, I presume. Maybe this pass evolved from that.
Anyway, if nothing else, it strikes me as a good mileage-run tool for those needing to requalify quickly and might be best value for the shorter flights. For example, the 6-flight Balkan pass costs 186 Euro and would allow weekend breaks in three of Tirana, Sofia, Bucharest and Belgrade while earning a minimum of 7200 tier miles (normally only 6x400=2400 in the Flex booking class). It just depends what the taxes are though - it would surely be at least double that in reality. More digging needed... EDIT: those round trips would cost a total of between 113 and 126 each. Still, 7200 tier miles for around 350 Euro is a pretty good rate and there is a real saving on the flights too, especially if you travel in high season.
It's a shame the scope is so limited. I'd take the domestic pass if it covered ALL destinations, not just the A3 operated ones. After all, now is the perfect time to see more of my adopted country, but I'd rather go to the dentist than visit Santorini or Mykonos! (yeah, I know, there are nicer options in the list).
Anyway, if nothing else, it strikes me as a good mileage-run tool for those needing to requalify quickly and might be best value for the shorter flights. For example, the 6-flight Balkan pass costs 186 Euro and would allow weekend breaks in three of Tirana, Sofia, Bucharest and Belgrade while earning a minimum of 7200 tier miles (normally only 6x400=2400 in the Flex booking class). It just depends what the taxes are though - it would surely be at least double that in reality. More digging needed... EDIT: those round trips would cost a total of between 113 and 126 each. Still, 7200 tier miles for around 350 Euro is a pretty good rate and there is a real saving on the flights too, especially if you travel in high season.
It's a shame the scope is so limited. I'd take the domestic pass if it covered ALL destinations, not just the A3 operated ones. After all, now is the perfect time to see more of my adopted country, but I'd rather go to the dentist than visit Santorini or Mykonos! (yeah, I know, there are nicer options in the list).
Last edited by Knobbgb; Feb 24, 22 at 2:40 am
Feb 24, 22, 3:25 pm
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Join Date: Jul 2019
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I'm pretty sure it's 600 miles (that's where flex fares max out for domestic flights). 900 miles come from comfort flex fares (which these aren't) and 1200 from business class.
Feb 24, 22, 3:56 pm
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Actually the newly launched Aegean Pass represents an improvement compared to its former (initially launched) version.
Take for example my case where I had bought a package of ten flights to MJT for 28 each whereas the booking had to be made min. 42 days prior to the departure date. Plus I was only offered a standard seat selection for free. Miles accrual was set to 800 miles per flight.
Last but not least the fare family of the original Aegean Pass tickets was the one of GoLight which meant that you had to pay 35 in case of changes to the departure date.
Take for example my case where I had bought a package of ten flights to MJT for 28 each whereas the booking had to be made min. 42 days prior to the departure date. Plus I was only offered a standard seat selection for free. Miles accrual was set to 800 miles per flight.
Last but not least the fare family of the original Aegean Pass tickets was the one of GoLight which meant that you had to pay 35 in case of changes to the departure date.
Last edited by Alexandros Bravos; Feb 24, 22 at 10:51 pm
Feb 25, 22, 12:49 am
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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https://en.aegeanair.com/plan/booking-info/aegean-pass/
If you start to make a 'dummy' purchase in that link, it always tells you the minimum miles for the routes you have selected. For domestic, UTP are 300 miles, YBM 800 and 600 is for the ones in between. ComfortFlex are 500, 900 and 1000.
