'S' Class - Question for the Brits
Jan 20, 2004, 11:51 am
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'S' Class - Question for the Brits
OK, so you can book web specials on AA.com booked in S class if you have a U.K. mailing address.
Now, these tickets are not mileage upgradeable, presumeably because they are so cheap.
However, they seem to be eligable for the FLY04 bonus and EUR04 bonus (if you live in the U.K.).
My question is why does S class earn the bonus, while the more expensive L and N classes do not. Or have I gone horribly wrong somewhere?
Now, these tickets are not mileage upgradeable, presumeably because they are so cheap.
However, they seem to be eligable for the FLY04 bonus and EUR04 bonus (if you live in the U.K.).
My question is why does S class earn the bonus, while the more expensive L and N classes do not. Or have I gone horribly wrong somewhere?
Jan 20, 2004, 5:33 pm
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I do not beleive that S class tickets are eligible for FLY04 & EUR04 since they are "unbublished" fares. The rules for both clearly state thate they must be published tickets, excluding L or N.
Jan 21, 2004, 12:05 am
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Do note that the S fares aren't upgradeable at least with very recent VIP03s.
Jan 21, 2004, 2:51 am
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As a UK-based AAdvantage member I have earned the EUR04 bonus on S fares.
Jan 21, 2004, 3:40 am
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And I've specifically confirmed with AAdvantage that S class fares WILL earn the bonuses as well asregular miles
If you're not based in the UK, however, I don't think S class fares will even earn miles
If you're not based in the UK, however, I don't think S class fares will even earn miles
Jan 21, 2004, 3:45 am
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Great, that is what I thought.
Just find it strange that the cheapest fare code earns bonuses, while more expensive ones don't!
Just find it strange that the cheapest fare code earns bonuses, while more expensive ones don't!
Jan 21, 2004, 4:02 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by 1/4MM@20:
Great, that is what I thought.
Just find it strange that the cheapest fare code earns bonuses, while more expensive ones don't!</font>
Great, that is what I thought.
Just find it strange that the cheapest fare code earns bonuses, while more expensive ones don't!</font>
Let's not give American any ideas! I have a few S flights ex-LHR coming up...
Jan 21, 2004, 8:36 am
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FYI: AA have published some very, very cheap N fares to the US (SFO, LAX for £131 + Tax); AFAIK last day to purchase is today.
Of course no EUR04 or FLY04 bonuses on those.
Regards,
Alex
Of course no EUR04 or FLY04 bonuses on those.
Regards,
Alex
Jan 21, 2004, 9:52 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by alexwuk:
FYI: AA have published some very, very cheap N fares to the US (SFO, LAX for £131 + Tax); AFAIK last day to purchase is today.
Of course no EUR04 or FLY04 bonuses on those.</font>
FYI: AA have published some very, very cheap N fares to the US (SFO, LAX for £131 + Tax); AFAIK last day to purchase is today.
Of course no EUR04 or FLY04 bonuses on those.</font>
Out of interest, did AA advertise this fare anywhere (web site, email, etc.)?
Jan 22, 2004, 9:00 am
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... and many of the N fares work out cheaper than the S web specials once a discount coupon is applied. Probably is that AA.com always shows the lowest fare, so getting the discount applied is a pain.
Regs,
- Simon
Regs,
- Simon
Jan 22, 2004, 11:11 am
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I just flew LHR-JFK-LHR on AA thanks to a cheap ticket on a "S" fare I bought in August 2003. I paid $285 USD including taxes and I registered for the EUR04. On my january AA statement I have the following:
Date Transaction Description Mileage Bonus Total
01/10/04 ECONOMY CLASS - 1ST R/T BONUS 0 5,000 5,000
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Rojo
Date Transaction Description Mileage Bonus Total
01/10/04 ECONOMY CLASS - 1ST R/T BONUS 0 5,000 5,000
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Rojo