Mileage run from Budapest (BUD)
Feb 13, 2020, 8:30 am
#1
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Mileage run from Budapest (BUD)
Hi all,
I'm 60XP short of my next level so considering some runs. For SkyTeam we basically have 2 flights going out BUD-CDG and BUD-FCO but interested if you have experience with some relatively cheap ways to do an XP run doing a transfer.
Many thanks
I'm 60XP short of my next level so considering some runs. For SkyTeam we basically have 2 flights going out BUD-CDG and BUD-FCO but interested if you have experience with some relatively cheap ways to do an XP run doing a transfer.
Many thanks
Feb 13, 2020, 8:40 am
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There is a thread for this topic , no need to create a new one = Mileage runs for Flying Blue - best routes?
Read this thread and you will find many tips for your request
Also you have KLM and Aeroflot and Czech airlines in budapest (as far as i remember) , and soon Korean Air (from may 2020)
few advices for you
- avoid czech airlines
- play with google flights and ITA matrix
- be flexible
- read carefully the charts/rules of flying blue related to XP for other skyteam airlines and skyteam partners
Read this thread and you will find many tips for your request
Also you have KLM and Aeroflot and Czech airlines in budapest (as far as i remember) , and soon Korean Air (from may 2020)
few advices for you
- avoid czech airlines
- play with google flights and ITA matrix
- be flexible
- read carefully the charts/rules of flying blue related to XP for other skyteam airlines and skyteam partners
Last edited by fifty_two; Feb 13, 2020 at 8:51 am
Feb 13, 2020, 9:16 am
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The OP wants to earn XPs for as little as possible.
Most cheap OK tickets earn no miles and XPs - https://www.flyingblue.nl/en/partner...s/presentation
Hence, you must avoid OK.
Most cheap OK tickets earn no miles and XPs - https://www.flyingblue.nl/en/partner...s/presentation
Hence, you must avoid OK.
Feb 13, 2020, 9:18 am
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simple answer = a lot of czech airlines booking classes are excluded by flying blue
Reason = this is probably due to czech airlines not wanting to pay
Mostly in economy but business also is impacted
when you purchase through OK website you have no way to know your booking code/class until you click "purchase" .
That is the reason why you should either avoid czech airlines or use some tricks to check the booking class before purchase (if xp and miles matter for you of course)
Reason = this is probably due to czech airlines not wanting to pay
Mostly in economy but business also is impacted
when you purchase through OK website you have no way to know your booking code/class until you click "purchase" .
That is the reason why you should either avoid czech airlines or use some tricks to check the booking class before purchase (if xp and miles matter for you of course)
Feb 13, 2020, 10:23 pm
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you should look out for a cheap O-class fare (business class) of AF for 312 EUR + tax roundtrip should give you 60 XP. Routes like BUD-CDG-CPH or even BUD-CDG-OTP (if you enjoy longer routes) should work. You can minimize your cost by looking at airports with the lowest tax.
Feb 17, 2020, 8:22 am
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simple answer = a lot of czech airlines booking classes are excluded by flying blue
Reason = this is probably due to czech airlines not wanting to pay
Mostly in economy but business also is impacted
when you purchase through OK website you have no way to know your booking code/class until you click "purchase" .
That is the reason why you should either avoid czech airlines or use some tricks to check the booking class before purchase (if xp and miles matter for you of course)
Reason = this is probably due to czech airlines not wanting to pay
Mostly in economy but business also is impacted
when you purchase through OK website you have no way to know your booking code/class until you click "purchase" .
That is the reason why you should either avoid czech airlines or use some tricks to check the booking class before purchase (if xp and miles matter for you of course)
Feb 18, 2020, 2:21 am
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Feb 18, 2020, 2:59 am
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The non-earning booking fares are V, N, S, W, O, R (+E & Z for redemption flights).
As far as I can tell, all business class tickets book in I class at least.
If you have a doubt, just try to generate the same flight on Expedia, they will give you the booking class (usually a mix of D & I fares)
As far as I can tell, all business class tickets book in I class at least.
If you have a doubt, just try to generate the same flight on Expedia, they will give you the booking class (usually a mix of D & I fares)
Feb 19, 2020, 3:11 am
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