KLM privatair flight..NO MILES???
Jul 14, 2006, 2:52 pm
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KLM privatair flight..NO MILES???
I just noticed on CO.com that I get no miles for the KLM 663 flight I have tomorrow, is this correct?
If so, I'm going to have to get a KLM or AF freq.flyer card, I guess? seems like too many miles to miss at 150%
Any other thoughts/advise?
thanks
If so, I'm going to have to get a KLM or AF freq.flyer card, I guess? seems like too many miles to miss at 150%
Any other thoughts/advise?
thanks
Jul 14, 2006, 2:57 pm
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Originally Posted by gman67
I just noticed on CO.com that I get no miles for the KLM 663 flight I have tomorrow, is this correct?
If so, I'm going to have to get a KLM or AF freq.flyer card, I guess? seems like too many miles to miss at 150%
Any other thoughts/advise?
thanks
If so, I'm going to have to get a KLM or AF freq.flyer card, I guess? seems like too many miles to miss at 150%
Any other thoughts/advise?
thanks
Jul 14, 2006, 3:12 pm
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Jul 14, 2006, 3:27 pm
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If CO miles are important to you, perhaps you could change your flight?
Jul 14, 2006, 3:47 pm
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Originally Posted by MBM3
If CO miles are important to you, perhaps you could change your flight?
Jul 14, 2006, 3:50 pm
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Please let us know about your experience - I have heard that the Privatair flights are amazing!
Jul 14, 2006, 3:57 pm
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Originally Posted by MBM3
Please let us know about your experience - I have heard that the Privatair flights are amazing!
I have flights to DUbai on KLM I did in April that I haven't booked yet. I wonder if I can apply them to FB? It would make me silver with this upcoming trip.
I have flown BF a couple of times, so we'll see how this compares. Coming back in business on the 747 from IAH. All I remember about KLM 747's is they look pretty old....
BTW, ABZ-AMS-IAH return in Z fare was £1040. Thought that was pretty good.
Jul 14, 2006, 4:27 pm
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What is the logic behind CO not allowing miles on PrivatAir flights?
Jul 14, 2006, 5:21 pm
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They aren't KLM flights, they're Privatair flights codeshared with KLM. It's not like a regional partner- Privatair planes don't even have a KLM livery.
Since CO and Privatair aren't partners, you get no miles. It's like flying to sydney on an SQ flight with an AF code. No CO miles.
Since CO and Privatair aren't partners, you get no miles. It's like flying to sydney on an SQ flight with an AF code. No CO miles.
Jul 14, 2006, 8:12 pm
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Originally Posted by oopsz
They aren't KLM flights, they're Privatair flights codeshared with KLM. It's not like a regional partner- Privatair planes don't even have a KLM livery.
Since CO and Privatair aren't partners, you get no miles. It's like flying to sydney on an SQ flight with an AF code. No CO miles.
Since CO and Privatair aren't partners, you get no miles. It's like flying to sydney on an SQ flight with an AF code. No CO miles.
I was in the same boat a few years back, as I flew SZG-AMS on A6 (Air Alps) metal but a KL ticket.
No bueno, but lesson learned.
Jul 14, 2006, 10:18 pm
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Originally Posted by N777AA
What is the logic behind CO not allowing miles on PrivatAir flights?
Same thing IMO for Colgan flights for NW flyers, etc.
But since I don't run the programs, my opinion doesn't matter
Steve
Jul 14, 2006, 10:23 pm
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Simple - CO doesn't want its otherwise-BF pax using Privatair.
Jul 14, 2006, 11:05 pm
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Originally Posted by HeathrowGuy
Simple - CO doesn't want its otherwise-BF pax using Privatair.
And as CO gets zero revenue, from the ticket or the sale of mileage, they don't give the miles. Simple.
Jul 15, 2006, 1:11 am
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How does Privatair compare to CO's BF? Price and Confort?
Jul 15, 2006, 2:51 am
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Originally Posted by oopsz
They aren't KLM flights, they're Privatair flights codeshared with KLM. It's not like a regional partner- Privatair planes don't even have a KLM livery.
Service is operated as KL 663/664 utilising a wet-leased plane from Privat Air.