LAN elite qualifying
#2
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: São Paulo
Programs: Latampass Black
Posts: 176
#3
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: South Florida, USA
Programs: AA EXP (OW Emerarld), AS MVPG
Posts: 475
Does anyone know if the following will earn the 200% premium business class access EQM on LA since they have no booking code chart like most airlines?
LA-I, QF-I, CX-I, BA-R, JL-X
Thanks for any help!
LA-I, QF-I, CX-I, BA-R, JL-X
Thanks for any help!
Last edited by rollthere; Mar 7, 18 at 10:40 am
#4
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: LAN COMODORO
Posts: 522
LA-I 150%
QF-I 125%
CX-I 125%
BA-R 125%
JL-X 125%
#5
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: South Florida, USA
Programs: AA EXP (OW Emerarld), AS MVPG
Posts: 475
Thanks for the info Pablo. Where did you get that by the way? Are these just painful lessons you've learned over the years or are the various earning rates actually available somewhere (just not on the LATAM site!)? So then why on the LATAM colored chart do all Premium Business fares have either Access 200% or Flex 300% yet apparently the I fare only earns 150%? On the colored chart the only 150% is for Premium Economy!
#6
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: São Paulo
Programs: Latampass Black
Posts: 176
Thanks for the info Pablo. Where did you get that by the way? Are these just painful lessons you've learned over the years or are the various earning rates actually available somewhere (just not on the LATAM site!)? So then why on the LATAM colored chart do all Premium Business fares have either Access 200% or Flex 300% yet apparently the I fare only earns 150%? On the colored chart the only 150% is for Premium Economy!
Now the hard part is that not many at Latam seem to understand the new program, even their programmers! eg. I flew Business Flex from GRU-LIM-MIA return & then GRU-SCL return last month & got different 'Elite Points' on each & every leg. Unless you're earning additional 'Elite Points' if your plane is forced to circle before landing, there's obviously a problem there! I also earned MORE 'Elite Points' flying GRU-MCP return in economy than I did on the GRU-SCL business flex legs, which whilst roughly the same distance, shouldn't be the same multiplier.
So in summary, your reading of the website is correct, Pabloco seems to be quoting the old numbers & Latam have no idea what they are doing!
Good luck!
#7
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: AA-EXP, LATAM Gold+, BA-Blues
Posts: 682
So if one could choose - from this point of view, in which country is it most beneficial to be registered?
#8
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: GIG
Programs: AAdvantage 1MM & ExP, LATAM Black (OW Emerald), *A Gold, Smiles Diamond, HHonors Gold, Accor Gold
Posts: 187
On the Brazilian site, search for LATAM Fidelidade dropdown menu and click on "acumule pontos em voos".
https://www.latam.com/pt_br/latam-fi...internacional/
https://www.latam.com/pt_br/latam-fi...internacional/
#9
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: São Paulo
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#11
Join Date: May 2016
Programs: United, SPG, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Alaska, British
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Elite Dollars Suck with Latam Status
Can thread contributors here confirm this - Latam requires elite qualifying dollars to get elite status with them (only opt out is the segments count with LATAM only flights) AND the bigger issue is that Latam gives ZERO credit for oneworld partner dollars. All the dollar spend MUST be with Latam, correct?! This is more punitive than US Airlines and their MQD requirements.
***Clarification*** some countries require EQD while others (like Colombia) do not. But still curious about confirming that EQD only applies on Latam flights, not on oneworlds, right?
***Clarification*** some countries require EQD while others (like Colombia) do not. But still curious about confirming that EQD only applies on Latam flights, not on oneworlds, right?
Last edited by stevenhkapt; Apr 15, 18 at 4:07 pm Reason: Added detail to question
#12
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: São Paulo
Programs: Latampass Black
Posts: 176
"Elite Dollars
This is the amount used to purchase tickets with LATAM and oneworld airlines, which does not include boarding fees, taxes or additional charges."
https://www.latam.com/en_us/latam-fi...es/categories/
So apparently not.
Last edited by FairDinkumMate; Apr 16, 18 at 10:53 am Reason: Add web link