Non AV *G privileges on Columbia routes
Feb 17, 23, 7:23 am
#31
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: DCA
Posts: 816
I had been reading this thread trying to determine if an XS fare would work for me as a non-AV *G member flying from Colombia to the US on Avianca. I figured an XS fare would suffice (I just have a backpack and a carry-on), but wanted to report my experience for anyone who may be investigating as well. I entered my SK *G when I purchased the XS ticket, but nothing prior to check-in indicated what that might get me. During check in, it was made clear that 1 carry-on and 1 checked bag were included for me with the option to pay more for additional allowances in each category (I forgot to check the price). I was assigned an aisle seat about 3/4th of the way back (which was fine for me); any other option would have required payment. I received Boarding Group A.
Jul 30, 23, 3:32 am
#32
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 159
I recently flew BOG-SMR on an XS-ticket and my A3 (Aegean) gold status was registered at the time of booking and in my itinerary it said only a personal item was included. When I checked in online, my boarding pass looked like this (I've removed personal information):
I was not able to choose a seat for free during check-in, but I was assigned a window seat in the Plus-area of the airplane and there was a free seat next to me. I don't think there is fast track at BOG airport domestic terminal for status passengers (there is, however, fast track for pregnant women, disabled people, etc) so I can't say anything about fast track. I only had a personal item with me and I didn't talk to any Avianca staff at the airport. There were other passengers on the plane that had full-size cabin bags, but I could not see that they had tags, labels or anything else attached to their cabin bags. I had no problems getting into the domestic Avianca lounge, which by the way was very nice and big (but it wouldn't hurt if they offered a little more varity of food). I was assigned to boarding group A, which meant I could board first along with families with children, disabled people, etc so that should be considered priority boarding. My ticket was booked into fare code S and I received 500 miles to my Aegean Miles+Bonus account a few days after the flight.
I was not able to choose a seat for free during check-in, but I was assigned a window seat in the Plus-area of the airplane and there was a free seat next to me. I don't think there is fast track at BOG airport domestic terminal for status passengers (there is, however, fast track for pregnant women, disabled people, etc) so I can't say anything about fast track. I only had a personal item with me and I didn't talk to any Avianca staff at the airport. There were other passengers on the plane that had full-size cabin bags, but I could not see that they had tags, labels or anything else attached to their cabin bags. I had no problems getting into the domestic Avianca lounge, which by the way was very nice and big (but it wouldn't hurt if they offered a little more varity of food). I was assigned to boarding group A, which meant I could board first along with families with children, disabled people, etc so that should be considered priority boarding. My ticket was booked into fare code S and I received 500 miles to my Aegean Miles+Bonus account a few days after the flight.
Similar conditions here, A3G but booking all M classes because I would like to get 2 20kg bags onboard, one paid and one free. Reading all of the above I guess I should not have problem, right? Thanks a lot for the very informative thread
Aug 24, 23, 6:03 pm
#33
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: A3 *G
Posts: 159
Thanks for the report, very much appreciated.
Similar conditions here, A3G but booking all M classes because I would like to get 2 20kg bags onboard, one paid and one free. Reading all of the above I guess I should not have problem, right? Thanks a lot for the very informative thread
Similar conditions here, A3G but booking all M classes because I would like to get 2 20kg bags onboard, one paid and one free. Reading all of the above I guess I should not have problem, right? Thanks a lot for the very informative thread
