Originally Posted by Kalboz (Post 12383709)

Earning on EVA is already gone ... I traveled on EVA last month (returning this month) and had to sign up with their reward program to earn the actual mileage flown because they told me that they no longer credit my Cont OnePass account for EVA paid flights.

Originally Posted by Kalboz (Post 12383709)

How about rewards on EVA? Will EVA Air Series 1 Travel Rewards outlined below still be available after Oct. 27?

http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...art_eva_1.aspx

Originally Posted by CO Insider (Post 12362209)

Sorry, I didn't mean to intentionally leave Qantas out of my original communication. The short answer is that the rewards we offer on both Qantas and Eva Air are indeed isolated in their own reward charts and will need to be booked directly with our International Airline Partner Desk at 800.344.3333. As many of you have predicted, our partnership with Qantas likely change or end shortly after we enter Star Alliance. These details are not yet finalized, hence no announcement.

Originally Posted by mht_flyer (Post 12383173)

Scott,
Will "A" fares still earn 150% EQM? If not, what will the "A" fare earning be?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12384217)

Probably 100%, just like today, since no notice was given of that changing. @:-)

Originally Posted by tvetter01 (Post 12384302)

Don't A fares earn 150% EQM now?

http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...e/qualify.aspx

Since they're not specifically addressed in the upcoming changes as earning 150% (as F, C, J, D, Z, Y, and B are), maybe they're dropping it to 100%. I'd rather they didn't, but it does kind of make sense.

Originally Posted by tvetter01 (Post 12384302)

Don't A fares earn 150% EQM now?

http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...e/qualify.aspx

Since they're not specifically addressed in the upcoming changes as earning 150% (as F, C, J, D, Z, Y, and B are), maybe they're dropping it to 100%. I'd rather they didn't, but it does kind of make sense.

Originally Posted by eagle92 (Post 12384454)

They are retiring "A" Class and converting them to "Z". See this post frrom CO Insider from the Mileathon thread...sorry...no link to the post cause I don't know how to link to a single post. :p

Originally Posted by eagle92 (Post 12384454)

They are retiring "A" Class and converting them to "Z". See this post frrom CO Insider from the Mileathon thread...sorry...no link to the post cause I don't know how to link to a single post. :p

"If you're buying an A class fare for travel a little further out, there's some good news. Next month, we'll be retiring the letter A from our fare class lineup, and the fares currently sold as A class will turn into Z class for travel on or after Oct. 25, 2009. This means if you buy an A class fare for Oct. 25 or later, your booking will be converted into Z class and you'll get the corresponding Z class Mileathon credit. If you're traveling Oct. 24 or before, however, you're out of luck."

Originally Posted by hyho61 (Post 12368116)

I went on business class on EK to DXB (from IAH) and then onwards to India but economy on Qatar to DOH (from IAH) and then to India.

For Apples to Apples comparison, I enquired with my friends who travelled both in business and economy on EK and QR.

EK: Business class is excellent. Spacious, nearly flat bed, excellent IFE and excellent food, free limo pickup from my home (my house is nearly 40 miles from IAH).

But I heard that economy is cramped with 10 seats in a row (3-4-3) in 777. But IFE is supposed to be good even in economy and food is pretty good, good liquor service even in economy.

DXB is a good airport to connect with all amenities.

QR: Economy class is average. Food was average to below par. They have only one kind of beer. Seating is better than EK (3-3-3 on 777) but when the seat in front of you leans, you have to lean too and it is difficult to view the monitor when the seat is leaning to the maximum. IFE was good. No limo pickup for business class.

Main advantage is QR is much cheaper than EK.

Business class on QR is not as good as EK, but IFE is pretty good.

DOH is not a good airport to connect, cramped, no jetways, very few food choices at DOH.

Originally Posted by Cybershaz (Post 12396905)

I'm most interested in access in Canada at Maple Leaf lounge (if flying AC or if CO moves to T1 at YYZ) and then access at a PC en-route or on the return leg. That's a huge bonus for me. It drives me nuts when Canada isn't counted as international :)

Originally Posted by javafixed (Post 12427620)

Do we know yet if other Star Alliance members will honor our Plat Status on CO and give us automatic upgrades? I'm confused about that.

Originally Posted by SS255 (Post 12397082)

US does not give *G's access to the US Clubs when flying between the US and Canada/Mexico.

Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 12427646)

I wouldn't count on that. It doesn't happen now on Star carriers, so I see no reason why it would happen once CO joins Star.