Which FF program for this specific flight
Nov 20, 2013, 1:42 pm
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AFAIK, the prog w/ the fastest* way to elite is Air France/KLM Flying Blue. 15 Skyteam segs hits Silver, 30 hits Gold, and so on. You also earn RDM, but not EQM, on Alaska tix.
https://www.klm.com/travel/us_en/fly...olds/index.htm
*fastest via flown segs
https://www.klm.com/travel/us_en/fly...olds/index.htm
*fastest via flown segs
Nov 20, 2013, 1:44 pm
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Nov 21, 2013, 3:30 pm
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An update from me - LAN looked like a good option for me, redemptionwise, so I went ahead and joined up. However, after Qantas were unable to add the frequent flyer number, I called LAN - have to say, no issue getting through to someone who spoke excellent English, and she helpfully informed me that you can only earn LANPASS kms after you have taken your first flight on LAN metal - only then can you accrue on one world partners! Hey ho, back to the drawing board to weigh up Alaksa and AA again! Thanks everyone!
Nov 21, 2013, 6:58 pm
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Not clear to me if all the flights are all QF flight numbers or both AA & QF flight numbers.
Alaska is a good FFP and has good range of partners, many in OneWorld
http://www.alaskaair.com/content/mil...-overview.aspx
Otherwise AA. Do not even think about QF: a very poor program compared to AA for people in North America
Both AA & AS will have way's to keep the account alive with non flying activities.
For both AA & AS check if the fare class is eligible to earn miles. Some are not. You will not get status.
Alaska is a good FFP and has good range of partners, many in OneWorld
http://www.alaskaair.com/content/mil...-overview.aspx
Otherwise AA. Do not even think about QF: a very poor program compared to AA for people in North America
Both AA & AS will have way's to keep the account alive with non flying activities.
For both AA & AS check if the fare class is eligible to earn miles. Some are not. You will not get status.
Nov 21, 2013, 7:03 pm
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Just depends on a pax's needs.
Nov 21, 2013, 10:41 pm
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BA & LA are cheaper for those flights.
Nov 22, 2013, 12:50 pm
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Nov 22, 2013, 3:32 pm
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An update from me - LAN looked like a good option for me, redemptionwise, so I went ahead and joined up. However, after Qantas were unable to add the frequent flyer number, I called LAN - have to say, no issue getting through to someone who spoke excellent English, and she helpfully informed me that you can only earn LANPASS kms after you have taken your first flight on LAN metal - only then can you accrue on one world partners! Hey ho, back to the drawing board to weigh up Alaksa and AA again! Thanks everyone!
As your post above its complex
Nov 22, 2013, 7:41 pm
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Assuming you value km to mile as 1.5 : 1 (ratio used by SPG), then LA's cheapest is 4K.
I have thought of making LA my main program for domestic but after the nightmare just signing up for their FFP, and hearing other stories in that forum, I ignored them. I value the time and stress in making award reservations after this incident. BA allows online redemptions.
I have thought of making LA my main program for domestic but after the nightmare just signing up for their FFP, and hearing other stories in that forum, I ignored them. I value the time and stress in making award reservations after this incident. BA allows online redemptions.