Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > Discontinued Programs/Partners > Continental OnePass (Pre-Merger)
Reload this Page >

What is "Fare Bonus"?

Register
Community
Wiki Posts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory

What is "Fare Bonus"?

 
Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 15, 2001 | 11:36 pm
  #1  
srodr
Original Poster
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Philly, Madrid
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 2,592
What is "Fare Bonus"?
I just got credit for a flight and had an extra 50% mileage bonus called "Fare Bonus".

It showed up like this:

Air CONTINENTAL 0126 A LAX IAH...1379
SILVER ELITE BONUS........................689
FARE BONUS.....................................689
BONUS............................................. 1379 4136

Can anyone identify this bonus?


(Also, it only showed up for one segment, and not the others)


[This message has been edited by srodr (edited 10-15-2001).]
srodr is offline  
Old Oct 15, 2001 | 11:51 pm
  #2  
Steve M
All eyes on you!
25 Years on Site
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Programs: UA Platinum, AA Lifetime Platinum, DL Platinum, Honors Diamond, Bonvoy Ambassador, Hertz Platinum
Posts: 8,179
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by srodr:
I just got credit for a flight and had an extra 50% mileage bonus called "Fare Bonus".

It showed up like this:

Air CONTINENTAL 0126 A LAX IAH...1379
SILVER ELITE BONUS........................689
FARE BONUS.....................................689
BONUS............................................. 1379 4136

Can anyone identify this bonus?


(Also, it only showed up for one segment, and not the others)


[This message has been edited by srodr (edited 10-15-2001).]</font>
It's probably a bonus for flying on a paid first class ticket, which earns a 50% bonus (which is elite qualifying). Is it possible that you were upgraded on this segment? If so, then the most likely explanation is that the upgrade got coded wrong so that the OnePass computer thinks you had a paid FC ticket, instead of an upgraded coach ticket. This happens from time to time, especially if the gate agent is rushing to get the flight out on time.
Steve M is offline  
Old Oct 17, 2001 | 6:27 pm
  #3  
srodr
Original Poster
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Philly, Madrid
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 2,592
You're probably right. That must be what happened. But here's a new one...I just got another fare bonus for a new segement, but this one is for an incredible 1 mile:

AMERICAN EAGLE 3332 L SAN LAX...500
SILVER ELITE BONUS........................54
FARE BONUS.......................................1
BONUS............................................. ..500 1055

I guess I sure got lucky on this one!




[This message has been edited by srodr (edited 10-17-2001).]
srodr is offline  
Old Oct 19, 2001 | 10:38 am
  #4  
kishna
All eyes on you!
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: California
Posts: 601
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by srodr:
You're probably right. That must be what happened. But here's a new one...I just got another fare bonus for a new segement, but this one is for an incredible 1 mile:

AMERICAN EAGLE 3332 L SAN LAX...500
SILVER ELITE BONUS........................54
FARE BONUS.......................................1
BONUS............................................. ..500 1055

I guess I sure got lucky on this one!


[This message has been edited by srodr (edited 10-17-2001).]</font>
I also received a "Fare Bonus" of 3 miles for a short hop on Continental and there was no upgrade.
kishna is offline  
Old Oct 19, 2001 | 12:11 pm
  #5  
jetsetter777
All eyes on you!
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,085
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by srodr:
You're probably right. That must be what happened. BONUS.......................................1
</font>
Hey srodr:

don't spend it all in one place!

jetsetter777 is offline  



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.