Possibility of changing FF Program on a ticket
 

Hello,

This past month, I purchased 3 Long Haul flights on airberlin and under my FF details, I filled in my AAdvantage number. However, after some research, I've come to the conclusion that it would be be more beneficial for me to open a Top-Bonus account and collect the miles on there, since A: AA will only award 25% of the miles and B: due to airberlin's 12 month Status miles expiry policy (through which I'll be able to achieve Elite status. I'm flying some OW flights in January, and AA resets on December 31'st).

So on to my question: Is it possible to change the FF details on my AB booking?

Incidentally, I was also wondering if as an Elite with AB, you also get the 20/40% bonus miles when flying other OW carriers.

Thanks in advance for the replies

I have never done this on AB, but I assume if you call them, they can change it in the system before you fly. Worst case scenario - ask them to change the number when you check in.

I don't know about the bonus with other OW carriers, but, even better, they just announced a double miles promotion for OW from now until May 15. You must register before flying.

...must register before booking.


...if i wouldnt have booked my april flights last week, i could have made additional 35K :(

Ouch.