OW booked in *Alliance - what to do?
Jun 17, 2005 | 4:20 pm
#1
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OW booked in *Alliance - what to do?
I was all ready to complete my AA Platinum Challenge on upcoming international travel and corporate travel booked me on SAS!
My only *Alliance participation is 6000 orphaned miles with US Airways and 0 with United. I am AA Gold.
Do I understand correctly that if US Airways and United match AA Gold status, that US Airways will provide 50% mileage bonus whereas United only provides a 25% mileage bonus on * Alliance partner flights (ie, SAS)?
If so, I will see if USAirways will match and maybe get enough miles via SAS for an award ticket from USAirways. That is, unless there is a way to get/move the miles into OW?
Thanks.
My only *Alliance participation is 6000 orphaned miles with US Airways and 0 with United. I am AA Gold.
Do I understand correctly that if US Airways and United match AA Gold status, that US Airways will provide 50% mileage bonus whereas United only provides a 25% mileage bonus on * Alliance partner flights (ie, SAS)?
If so, I will see if USAirways will match and maybe get enough miles via SAS for an award ticket from USAirways. That is, unless there is a way to get/move the miles into OW?
Thanks.
Jun 17, 2005 | 4:29 pm
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QF is a partner of SAS but I am not suggesting you fragment your mileage there either (if you fly a lot then it could be worth QF Gold =OW sapphire status just for the lounge access in north america).
Where are you flying on SAS/*A and in what class?
Where are you flying on SAS/*A and in what class?
Jun 17, 2005 | 8:46 pm
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Thanks Kiwi Flyer
Appreciate the suggestion.
My upcoming travel is DFW-ORD-ARN-ORD-DFW all in coach.
I travel this route only just frequent enough to get/stay elite on one airline/alliance.
Jeff
My upcoming travel is DFW-ORD-ARN-ORD-DFW all in coach.
I travel this route only just frequent enough to get/stay elite on one airline/alliance.
Jeff
Jun 17, 2005 | 8:51 pm
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So only ORD-ARN-ORD is on SAS, and its coach (economy)?
Do you know what fare class it is? If its cheaper economy classes then probably best to stick with a US-based program (ie UA or US) since SAS (SK) earning is less in cheaper classes.
May be best to stick with US-based program regardless, as there would be more non-flying partner earning opportunities for you.
Do you know what fare class it is? If its cheaper economy classes then probably best to stick with a US-based program (ie UA or US) since SAS (SK) earning is less in cheaper classes.
May be best to stick with US-based program regardless, as there would be more non-flying partner earning opportunities for you.