2010 OnePass Program Changes
Sep 15, 2009 | 10:56 am
#256
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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
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...art_eva_1.aspx
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.
Sep 15, 2009 | 10:57 am
#257
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Sep 15, 2009 | 11:11 am
#258
Join Date: Jul 2009
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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.
Sep 15, 2009 | 11:14 am
#259
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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.
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.
Sep 15, 2009 | 11:36 am
#260
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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.
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.
"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."
Sep 15, 2009 | 12:20 pm
#261
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Sep 15, 2009 | 1:29 pm
#262
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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.
"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."
"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."
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12317273-post55.html
Sep 15, 2009 | 1:33 pm
#263
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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.
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.
Sep 17, 2009 | 2:09 pm
#264
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More on the *gold lounge access question ...
I know some of this is likely not clear yet, but would love any educated thoughts or input from someone like CO Insider.
Will trips from Canada to US (or Canada via US to Caribbean) be considered International?
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
I know some of this is likely not clear yet, but would love any educated thoughts or input from someone like CO Insider.
Will trips from Canada to US (or Canada via US to Caribbean) be considered International?
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
Sep 17, 2009 | 2:40 pm
#265
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UA gives *G's access to RCC's when flying between the US and Canada (and Mexico).
US does not give *G's access to the US Clubs when flying between the US and Canada/Mexico.
I am betting that CO will follow UA's example.
Sep 23, 2009 | 5:43 pm
#266
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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.
Sep 23, 2009 | 5:50 pm
#267
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Sep 24, 2009 | 8:02 am
#268
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Free SDC for Plats
"There will be no same-day change fees for Platinum Elite members for tickets purchased on or after Oct. 1, 2009."
This is one of my favorite new plat benefits. But to clarify, must I wait until October 1st to book tickets with this benefit or will I enjoy free SDC on October 12th with a ticket booked today?
Sorry if this was already addressed
This is one of my favorite new plat benefits. But to clarify, must I wait until October 1st to book tickets with this benefit or will I enjoy free SDC on October 12th with a ticket booked today?
Sorry if this was already addressed
Sep 24, 2009 | 8:06 am
#269
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US does not give US*G's access to the US Clubs when flying between teh US and Canada/Mexico.
They are not allowed to deny other airlines' *G's access on these itins.
Sep 24, 2009 | 4:50 pm
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