Which FF to choose?
Sep 27, 2000 | 1:51 am
#1
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Which FF to choose?
Hi all
I have a friend who is flying from Melbourne to Hong Kong to London round trip on an economy class 'Q' ticket (discounted economy) on Cathay Pacific.
She has asked me which frequent flyer program she should join to get maximum miles. My recommendation at this stage is Lanpass as it appears that she would not get points on Qantas.
Any thoughts?
Thanks Peter
I have a friend who is flying from Melbourne to Hong Kong to London round trip on an economy class 'Q' ticket (discounted economy) on Cathay Pacific.
She has asked me which frequent flyer program she should join to get maximum miles. My recommendation at this stage is Lanpass as it appears that she would not get points on Qantas.
Any thoughts?
Thanks Peter
Sep 27, 2000 | 2:53 am
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Actually after a bit more research I am starting to lean towards Qualiflyer.
By my calculations my friend would get about 21,000 miles which is enough for a round trip ticket anywhere in Australia.
cheers Peter
By my calculations my friend would get about 21,000 miles which is enough for a round trip ticket anywhere in Australia.
cheers Peter
Sep 27, 2000 | 3:39 am
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Join Date: Jun 2000
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As someone who is currently looking to find the cheapest LON<>MEL ticket, I find your question, from a UK point of view, very saddening indeed.
Even the cheapest fare I can find for September 2001 (878) is outrageous. That is, of course, because of the virtual monopoly BA/Qantas have on the quickest and best connection (via Singapore).
No miles for 878? You are correct! The England - Australia extortionate rates need a little shaking up if, at these prices, you cannot even get miles for the journey!
Even the cheapest fare I can find for September 2001 (878) is outrageous. That is, of course, because of the virtual monopoly BA/Qantas have on the quickest and best connection (via Singapore).
No miles for 878? You are correct! The England - Australia extortionate rates need a little shaking up if, at these prices, you cannot even get miles for the journey!
Sep 27, 2000 | 4:59 am
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Join Date: Jun 2000
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i've had a very frustrating difficult time with lan pass, and i would suggest that use another ff program until lan pass gets its act together. i'm still waiting for my miles to post, and from what i've read in the onepass area, it seems that many people have had similar bad experiences...
Oct 1, 2000 | 10:24 pm
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Why not go NZ the other way (LON - LAX - (AKL or SYD) - MEL). They always have cheap unbeatable fares (at least from "mainland" Europe). Currently there is a fare of some 5.000 DEM - biz that is. FFFP miles to be accrued.