Using Cathay promo code but crediting flight to another FF program
Dec 25, 2024 | 7:02 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: DL, AA, AS, QR, EY
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Using Cathay promo code but crediting flight to another FF program
Hi All,
Looking to book a cathay flight and they currently have some promos for flights booked on cathay by Cathay members, however during booking I can only enter my cathay frequent flyer number but I was hoping to actually credit to Alaska so wondering if this would be possible to do afterwards. The T&C for the discount code are a bit unclear as they mainly just say you have to be a member to book with the discount code but doesn't specify whether you are forced to credit the flight to Asia miles. I would try a dummy booking but with the discount code it loses the 24h free cancelation window.
Looking to book a cathay flight and they currently have some promos for flights booked on cathay by Cathay members, however during booking I can only enter my cathay frequent flyer number but I was hoping to actually credit to Alaska so wondering if this would be possible to do afterwards. The T&C for the discount code are a bit unclear as they mainly just say you have to be a member to book with the discount code but doesn't specify whether you are forced to credit the flight to Asia miles. I would try a dummy booking but with the discount code it loses the 24h free cancelation window.
Dec 25, 2024 | 10:39 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Taiwan
Programs: CX DM (OWE)
Posts: 435
If the promos code was cash discount, you would change your FF programme to AS. After the ticket issued, CX wouldn't charge you back.
However, if the promos code was getting more CX mileages, you couldn't change your programme to AS. The extra mileages will only be gained after you finish all flights. When you change the FF number, CX will no longer link your CX account and couldn't offer you this promotion.
However, if the promos code was getting more CX mileages, you couldn't change your programme to AS. The extra mileages will only be gained after you finish all flights. When you change the FF number, CX will no longer link your CX account and couldn't offer you this promotion.
Dec 26, 2024 | 12:50 am
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2020
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[QUOTE=wyskevin;36762481]If the promos code was cash discount, you would change your FF programme to AS. After the ticket issued, CX wouldn't charge you back.
However, if the promos code was getting more CX mileages, you couldn't change your programme to AS. The extra mileages will only be gained after you finish all flights. When you change the FF number, CX will no longer link your CX account and couldn't offer you this promotion.[/QUOTE
Good to know! Just to clarify are you speaking from a prior experience? And yes, this is simply a cash discount.
However, if the promos code was getting more CX mileages, you couldn't change your programme to AS. The extra mileages will only be gained after you finish all flights. When you change the FF number, CX will no longer link your CX account and couldn't offer you this promotion.[/QUOTE
Good to know! Just to clarify are you speaking from a prior experience? And yes, this is simply a cash discount.
Dec 26, 2024 | 4:20 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 1,063
I recently had a book and earn X miles promotion. The T&Cs similarly only mentioned needing to be a member. I changed my FFP and successfully received the bonus miles to my Cathay account while earning the flight credits to my other FFP.
Dec 26, 2024 | 6:01 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Taiwan
Programs: CX DM (OWE)
Posts: 435
Dec 26, 2024 | 6:49 pm
#6
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Taiwan
Programs: CX DM (OWE)
Posts: 435
[/QUOTE] Good to know! Just to clarify are you speaking from a prior experience? And yes, this is simply a cash discount.[/QUOTE]
Yes, it can be changed to another programme.
After the ticket issued, go to CX website, manage booking, and then edit your FF number to AS.
Yes, it can be changed to another programme.
After the ticket issued, go to CX website, manage booking, and then edit your FF number to AS.
Dec 28, 2024 | 2:54 pm
#8
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Helsinki
Programs: Radisson rewards VIP, IHG Plat, Le Club les Actionnaires, Qatar Gold
Posts: 162
[QUOTE=tijane;36762575]
I have recent experince of receiving a cash discount as an asiamiles member and crediting to another program. No issues.
If the promos code was cash discount, you would change your FF programme to AS. After the ticket issued, CX wouldn't charge you back.
However, if the promos code was getting more CX mileages, you couldn't change your programme to AS. The extra mileages will only be gained after you finish all flights. When you change the FF number, CX will no longer link your CX account and couldn't offer you this promotion.[/QUOTE
Good to know! Just to clarify are you speaking from a prior experience? And yes, this is simply a cash discount.
However, if the promos code was getting more CX mileages, you couldn't change your programme to AS. The extra mileages will only be gained after you finish all flights. When you change the FF number, CX will no longer link your CX account and couldn't offer you this promotion.[/QUOTE
Good to know! Just to clarify are you speaking from a prior experience? And yes, this is simply a cash discount.