Definition of a Segment
Oct 13, 2011 | 9:53 am
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Definition of a Segment
Hey guys,
I apologize if this has been discussed before, but I was not able to find anything with a search. I've been away for awhile with a new job that didn't require travel - but I'm gearing back up into the elite level and sadly achieving it with segments over miles.
I know the standard definition of a segment (DCA-ATL ATL-MDW MDW-ATL ATL - DCA is 4 segments), but what I become less clear on is what happens when there is a stop but no change of metal.
I'm flying DCA-SEA-JNU in a couple weeks, but on the SEA-JNU leg the plane stops in KTN and SIT (This is of course on Alaska Airlines). I'm curious if this will only count as 3 segments, or if it will count as 5.
Thanks in advance for chiming in!
I apologize if this has been discussed before, but I was not able to find anything with a search. I've been away for awhile with a new job that didn't require travel - but I'm gearing back up into the elite level and sadly achieving it with segments over miles.
I know the standard definition of a segment (DCA-ATL ATL-MDW MDW-ATL ATL - DCA is 4 segments), but what I become less clear on is what happens when there is a stop but no change of metal.
I'm flying DCA-SEA-JNU in a couple weeks, but on the SEA-JNU leg the plane stops in KTN and SIT (This is of course on Alaska Airlines). I'm curious if this will only count as 3 segments, or if it will count as 5.
Thanks in advance for chiming in!
Oct 13, 2011 | 9:57 am
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Hey guys,
I apologize if this has been discussed before, but I was not able to find anything with a search. I've been away for awhile with a new job that didn't require travel - but I'm gearing back up into the elite level and sadly achieving it with segments over miles.
I know the standard definition of a segment (DCA-ATL ATL-MDW MDW-ATL ATL - DCA is 4 segments), but what I become less clear on is what happens when there is a stop but no change of metal.
I'm flying DCA-SEA-JNU in a couple weeks, but on the SEA-JNU leg the plane stops in KTN and SIT (This is of course on Alaska Airlines). I'm curious if this will only count as 3 segments, or if it will count as 5.
Thanks in advance for chiming in!
I apologize if this has been discussed before, but I was not able to find anything with a search. I've been away for awhile with a new job that didn't require travel - but I'm gearing back up into the elite level and sadly achieving it with segments over miles.
I know the standard definition of a segment (DCA-ATL ATL-MDW MDW-ATL ATL - DCA is 4 segments), but what I become less clear on is what happens when there is a stop but no change of metal.
I'm flying DCA-SEA-JNU in a couple weeks, but on the SEA-JNU leg the plane stops in KTN and SIT (This is of course on Alaska Airlines). I'm curious if this will only count as 3 segments, or if it will count as 5.
Thanks in advance for chiming in!
Oct 13, 2011 | 10:05 am
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Yup. If it is a continuation of flight number then it is one segment. In the case of the OP, it will be 3 segments not the 5.
NB: a through flight number does not mean the same plane will be used. More often than not a through flight will be a change of equipment which means upgrades are harder, seat assignments are harder etc.
NB: a through flight number does not mean the same plane will be used. More often than not a through flight will be a change of equipment which means upgrades are harder, seat assignments are harder etc.
Oct 13, 2011 | 10:53 am
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Yup. If it is a continuation of flight number then it is one segment. In the case of the OP, it will be 3 segments not the 5.
NB: a through flight number does not mean the same plane will be used. More often than not a through flight will be a change of equipment which means upgrades are harder, seat assignments are harder etc.
NB: a through flight number does not mean the same plane will be used. More often than not a through flight will be a change of equipment which means upgrades are harder, seat assignments are harder etc.
