Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > Airlines and Mileage Programs > American Airlines | AAdvantage
Reload this Page >

LIT - SIN (fares & earning AA miles questions)

Register
Social Groups
Search
Today's Posts
Mark Forums Read

LIT - SIN (fares & earning AA miles questions)

   
Old Oct 7, 17, 4:45 pm
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 1
LIT - SIN (fares & earning AA miles questions)
I need to buy two one way tickets to Singapore. The AA website routes me thru DFW and Narita for $4600 each in business. Orbitz shows a ticket through DFW and Seoul for $4100, and it's about two hours shorter. The DFW to Seoul leg is listed as Korean Air, operated by American. The Seoul to Sin is Korean Air. I prefer this route, but I don't want to miss getting AA miles. Am I safe in booking it?
Ebbrantley is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 7, 17, 5:08 pm
  #2  
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 59
Mile accrual is by airline alliance. So yes you can get the miles on Korean Air if you have a Delta FFP account as they are part of the same Skyteam alliance. Another option is DFW-HKG-SIN on AA/CX (Cathay Pacific).
x1234 is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 7, 17, 5:21 pm
  #3  
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,135
Originally Posted by Ebbrantley
I need to buy two one way tickets to Singapore. The AA website routes me thru DFW and Narita for $4600 each in business. Orbitz shows a ticket through DFW and Seoul for $4100, and it's about two hours shorter. The DFW to Seoul leg is listed as Korean Air, operated by American. The Seoul to Sin is Korean Air. I prefer this route, but I don't want to miss getting AA miles. Am I safe in booking it?
According to here, you cannot earn AA miles on KE marketed even if AA operated.
FlyingEgghead is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 7, 17, 7:37 pm
  #4  
Suspended
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Texas
Programs: AA Plat, DL Gold
Posts: 101
Originally Posted by x1234
Mile accrual is by airline alliance. So yes you can get the miles on Korean Air if you have a Delta FFP account as they are part of the same Skyteam alliance. Another option is DFW-HKG-SIN on AA/CX (Cathay Pacific).
If it's a KE marketed flight you aren't going to earn very many miles if you credit to DL. KE is a group 4 partner, you don't get any bonus for buisness class or full-fare Y, and ZERO elite qualification miles.

https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...orean-air.html
1973 Ford Pinto is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 7, 17, 9:45 pm
  #5  
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,209
what happened to the LIT-SIN AA A380 nonstops (multiple times a day?)
OP, your timing is awful, now you'll have to connect.

sorry, jk.

I can't do the code right but here's the 2015 LIT A380 thread this one reminded me of, the quotes are from post 7

Originally Posted by shoodawg
So now that Malaysian is dumping it's 6 Airbus A380's, what chance do you see that Dougie and crew will want to acquire them and be the first American carrier to fly the A380?
Originally Posted by eponymous_coward
AA will buy ALL of them, and use them out of the new AA LIT hub to NRT, LHR, CDG, BKK, AKL and SIN. LIT will be entirely A380 longhaul service, in order to handle the amazing demand for service to LIT, which can only be handled by an A380.





FTFY.
LovePrunes is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 7, 17, 11:19 pm
  #6  
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: New York
Programs: AA, CX, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,484
CX could ticket LIT-SIN, via ORD. J is more expensive though, as usual with CX.
andersonCooper is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 7, 17, 11:23 pm
  #7  
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,112
Originally Posted by LovePrunes
what happened to the LIT-SIN AA A380 nonstops (multiple times a day?)
OP, your timing is awful, now you'll have to connect.

sorry, jk.

I can't do the code right but here's the 2015 LIT A380 thread this one reminded me of, the quotes are from post 7
From LIT, there are all those lucrative state government fares. Lots of Arkansas officials desperately need to travel to Asia on official business. It's a huge source of untapped demand for AA tickets since travel on foreign carriers is forbidden.
MSPeconomist is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 8, 17, 7:34 am
  #8  
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHL
Programs: AA EXP MM, HHonors Lifetime Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Ti, UA Silver
Posts: 5,012
LIT-SIN is just a bit too far for a fully loaded A380 to fly non stop. They really should add a stop at BIS to pick up even more lucrative customers (plus it's very close to the great circle route to SIN from LIT). I'm sure that would add a ton of paid F and J to SIN.
PHLGovFlyer is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 11, 17, 3:32 pm
  #9  
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,710
Originally Posted by LovePrunes
what happened to the LIT-SIN AA A380 nonstops (multiple times a day?)
Checked this thread hoping to see this exact comment; thank you sir, all is right with the world.
arlflyer is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 11, 17, 7:31 pm
  #10  
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Katy, TX
Programs: AA - PLT(2MM); DL - PM(2MM); Hilton - Gold; Marriott Bonvoy- Titanium; Hyatt - Platinum
Posts: 1,717
Originally Posted by PHLGovFlyer
LIT-SIN is just a bit too far for a fully loaded A380 to fly non stop. They really should add a stop at BIS to pick up even more lucrative customers (plus it's very close to the great circle route to SIN from LIT). I'm sure that would add a ton of paid F and J to SIN.
LIT-SIN non-stop?? No way, assuming SIN = Singapore. There are no international flights from LIT. Cxns would have to be via ORD or DFW.
arkangel is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 11, 17, 8:19 pm
  #11  
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHL
Programs: AA EXP MM, HHonors Lifetime Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Ti, UA Silver
Posts: 5,012
Originally Posted by arkangel
LIT-SIN non-stop?? No way, assuming SIN = Singapore. There are no international flights from LIT. Cxns would have to be via ORD or DFW.
I think someone is missing out on the sarcasm...
PHLGovFlyer is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 11, 17, 8:21 pm
  #12  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 14,320
I’m still waiting on LIT-NRT.
@arkangel I’ll be in Magnolia Sunday.
wrp96 is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 11, 17, 9:13 pm
  #13  
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Katy, TX
Programs: AA - PLT(2MM); DL - PM(2MM); Hilton - Gold; Marriott Bonvoy- Titanium; Hyatt - Platinum
Posts: 1,717
Originally Posted by PHLGovFlyer
I think someone is missing out on the sarcasm...
Right you are. Should've noticed that from MSP's post, at least.
arkangel is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 11, 17, 9:15 pm
  #14  
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Katy, TX
Programs: AA - PLT(2MM); DL - PM(2MM); Hilton - Gold; Marriott Bonvoy- Titanium; Hyatt - Platinum
Posts: 1,717
Originally Posted by wrp96
Im still waiting on LIT-NRT.
@arkangel Ill be in Magnolia Sunday.
PM me if you want to get together. Hardly anyone visits this part of the state, let alone another FlyerTalker!
arkangel is offline  
Reply
Old Oct 12, 17, 10:57 am
  #15  
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,209
Originally Posted by arkangel
PM me if you want to get together. Hardly anyone visits this part of the state, let alone another FlyerTalker!
that's because the lack of A380 international nonstops
BThumme and deeruck like this.
LovePrunes is offline  
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.