Credit AC econ fares to Asiana
Jul 17, 2019, 9:17 pm
#1
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Credit AC econ fares to Asiana
Hi All,
I booked AC K International basic economy fare a few months ago and I'm flying in a week. I've been crediting AC's K (basic economy) to OZ and getting 50%.
It seems as per OZ chart from 15 July 2019, AC's K earns three ways?! Are they becoming like Aeroplan shxtty accrual ratios?
OZ chart now says M, U, H, Q, V, W, G,
S, T, L, A, K
Normal: 100% (+ Y & B)
Discount: 50%
Special: 25%
The categories are as confusing as AC econ fares (basic, standard, flex can all share the same fare class). This is especially confusing when you book through third party.
I'd appreciate it if fellow FTers could kindly share their crediting info of AC to OZ post 15 July.
Thanks!!
I booked AC K International basic economy fare a few months ago and I'm flying in a week. I've been crediting AC's K (basic economy) to OZ and getting 50%.
It seems as per OZ chart from 15 July 2019, AC's K earns three ways?! Are they becoming like Aeroplan shxtty accrual ratios?
OZ chart now says M, U, H, Q, V, W, G,
S, T, L, A, K
Normal: 100% (+ Y & B)
Discount: 50%
Special: 25%
The categories are as confusing as AC econ fares (basic, standard, flex can all share the same fare class). This is especially confusing when you book through third party.
I'd appreciate it if fellow FTers could kindly share their crediting info of AC to OZ post 15 July.
Thanks!!
Jul 18, 2019, 4:03 am
#2
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Seems like they are going the way of the Branded Fares...
Doesn't really matter though, even if you bought an M standard economy fare, AC would send the booking code as 'T' or equivalent to OZ for mileage purposes
Edit: just realized the 'special' fares only get 25% miles now?? I hope special=basic
Doesn't really matter though, even if you bought an M standard economy fare, AC would send the booking code as 'T' or equivalent to OZ for mileage purposes
Edit: just realized the 'special' fares only get 25% miles now?? I hope special=basic
Jul 18, 2019, 3:10 pm
#3
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Hi All,
I booked AC K International basic economy fare a few months ago and I'm flying in a week. I've been crediting AC's K (basic economy) to OZ and getting 50%.
It seems as per OZ chart from 15 July 2019, AC's K earns three ways?! Are they becoming like Aeroplan shxtty accrual ratios?
OZ chart now says M, U, H, Q, V, W, G,
S, T, L, A, K
Normal: 100% (+ Y & B)
Discount: 50%
Special: 25%
The categories are as confusing as AC econ fares (basic, standard, flex can all share the same fare class). This is especially confusing when you book through third party.
I'd appreciate it if fellow FTers could kindly share their crediting info of AC to OZ post 15 July.
Thanks!!
I booked AC K International basic economy fare a few months ago and I'm flying in a week. I've been crediting AC's K (basic economy) to OZ and getting 50%.
It seems as per OZ chart from 15 July 2019, AC's K earns three ways?! Are they becoming like Aeroplan shxtty accrual ratios?
OZ chart now says M, U, H, Q, V, W, G,
S, T, L, A, K
Normal: 100% (+ Y & B)
Discount: 50%
Special: 25%
The categories are as confusing as AC econ fares (basic, standard, flex can all share the same fare class). This is especially confusing when you book through third party.
I'd appreciate it if fellow FTers could kindly share their crediting info of AC to OZ post 15 July.
Thanks!!
Jul 18, 2019, 3:12 pm
#4
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Seems like they are going the way of the Branded Fares...
Doesn't really matter though, even if you bought an M standard economy fare, AC would send the booking code as 'T' or equivalent to OZ for mileage purposes
Edit: just realized the 'special' fares only get 25% miles now?? I hope special=basic
Doesn't really matter though, even if you bought an M standard economy fare, AC would send the booking code as 'T' or equivalent to OZ for mileage purposes
Edit: just realized the 'special' fares only get 25% miles now?? I hope special=basic
Jul 18, 2019, 5:01 pm
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I assume basic is 25% and standard is 50%. Basic has yet to spread to PVG/PEK although it seems to have spread to all other routes in Asia so I assume it's only a matter of time although I started a thread in the AC form talking about how horribly uncompetitive they are at 25% miles with no free seat selection or changes for a fee compared to their Asian competition.
Jul 18, 2019, 5:14 pm
#6
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Some third party sites don't even show if they are basic, standard or flex. I can only tell when it's basic cuz it has no baggage included.
I'm planning to book UA more too if that's the case although I really don't wanna fly UA :P.
Jul 18, 2019, 5:31 pm
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We're on the same boat. That's the thing, I'm just guessing very likely basic K, standard K & flex K will earn 25%, 50% and 100% respectively.
Some third party sites don't even show if they are basic, standard or flex. I can only tell when it's basic cuz it has no baggage included.
I'm planning to book UA more too if that's the case although I really don't wanna fly UA :P.
Some third party sites don't even show if they are basic, standard or flex. I can only tell when it's basic cuz it has no baggage included.
I'm planning to book UA more too if that's the case although I really don't wanna fly UA :P.
One other thing that I've noticed is that domestic AC K fare will start accruing miles on OZ?
Where will you be flying next week? I guess we'll find out soon. How do you book AC flights on third party sites? Don't they all lead to AC's website? Doesn't basic still include luggage on trans-pacific flights?
The problem with UA is that there are no direct international flights. Occasionally I see a good fare going to SIN/PEK via SFO.
Jul 18, 2019, 5:35 pm
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I assume basic is 25% and standard is 50%. Basic has yet to spread to PVG/PEK although it seems to have spread to all other routes in Asia so I assume it's only a matter of time although I started a thread in the AC form talking about how horribly uncompetitive they are at 25% miles with no free seat selection or changes for a fee compared to their Asian competition.
Jul 18, 2019, 6:04 pm
#9
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So far all of my AC K flights have given me 50%, but they were all done before July 15th. I have one more booked next month, but I don't remember if it's basic or not. I didn't care if it was basic or not at the time of booking because I wasn't accruing AP miles. How can I check?
One other thing that I've noticed is that domestic AC K fare will start accruing miles on OZ?
Where will you be flying next week? I guess we'll find out soon. How do you book AC flights on third party sites? Don't they all lead to AC's website? Doesn't basic still include luggage on trans-pacific flights?
The problem with UA is that there are no direct international flights. Occasionally I see a good fare going to SIN/PEK via SFO.
One other thing that I've noticed is that domestic AC K fare will start accruing miles on OZ?
Where will you be flying next week? I guess we'll find out soon. How do you book AC flights on third party sites? Don't they all lead to AC's website? Doesn't basic still include luggage on trans-pacific flights?
The problem with UA is that there are no direct international flights. Occasionally I see a good fare going to SIN/PEK via SFO.
AC domestic K accrues 50% only if it's OZ's "Normal". AC domestic K that is OZ's "Discount" earns 0%. Again... what's Normal? what's Discount? AC names them basic, standard, flex, comfort, latitude.
I'm flying to Paris next week so I'll report here. Sometimes I use search engines and they direct me to third party sites. Basic Asia comes with bags. I usually fly Basic to Europe and it doesn't come with bags.
Jul 18, 2019, 6:08 pm
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You can check by entering your booking reference in My Bookings on AC's site.
AC domestic K accrues 50% only if it's OZ's "Normal". AC domestic K that is OZ's "Discount" earns 0%. Again... what's Normal? what's Discount? AC names them basic, standard, flex, comfort, latitude.
I'm flying to Paris next week so I'll report here. Sometimes I use search engines and they direct me to third party sites. Basic Asia comes with bags. I usually fly Basic to Europe and it doesn't come with bags.
AC domestic K accrues 50% only if it's OZ's "Normal". AC domestic K that is OZ's "Discount" earns 0%. Again... what's Normal? what's Discount? AC names them basic, standard, flex, comfort, latitude.
I'm flying to Paris next week so I'll report here. Sometimes I use search engines and they direct me to third party sites. Basic Asia comes with bags. I usually fly Basic to Europe and it doesn't come with bags.
This is starting to remind me of WS and DL. Very hard to figure out.
It takes a few days for things to be posted. I think the fastest that I've seen is about 3 days.
Jul 21, 2019, 11:17 am
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I used to get 50% or the minimum miles on AC, now I wonder what will happen... and they say some domestic flight will accrue miles? I just did a YQB /> YYZ on 7/18, hope to see the miles then hahaha.
Mea Culpa, I think I flew Westjet for this leg... anyway, we will see.
Mea Culpa, I think I flew Westjet for this leg... anyway, we will see.
Jul 21, 2019, 1:52 pm
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You don't remember which airline you flew on that route? It was only 3 days ago...