Points for crewmembers
Jun 8, 2002 | 5:02 pm
#1
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Points for crewmembers
Hi folks!
Can crewmembers get points when they stay at their hotels for layover? I guess the airlines pay special rates which are so low that they don't apply for any points but do the stays count to elite status?
Thanks!
Can crewmembers get points when they stay at their hotels for layover? I guess the airlines pay special rates which are so low that they don't apply for any points but do the stays count to elite status?
Thanks!
Jun 8, 2002 | 10:05 pm
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Another question along these lines: is it possible for crewmembers to get miles? I realize this doesn't happen on non-rev, space available trips, but can't they BUY tickets at deeply discounted rates? I remember hearing about UA staff that were Premier Executives, etc...
Jun 8, 2002 | 10:21 pm
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Same thing. Rules say no, but it happens. The same way that miles can be earned for a reward ticket. Once a FF# is on, often points are credited. The trick is getting it on and NOT getting caught as a few 1000 miles are not worth a job.
Also, with free (or near free) travel anyway, hotel benefits are much more valuable, and less likely to get fired from a internal audit
[This message has been edited by mtacchi (edited 06-08-2002).]
Also, with free (or near free) travel anyway, hotel benefits are much more valuable, and less likely to get fired from a internal audit
[This message has been edited by mtacchi (edited 06-08-2002).]
Jun 11, 2002 | 1:28 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JohnnyP:
I remember hearing about UA staff that were Premier Executives, etc...</font>
I remember hearing about UA staff that were Premier Executives, etc...</font>
He said that UAL does not give him a discount when he buys revenue tickets...none whatsoever. So I guess the answer to your question is no.