FF cards to kids
Aug 23, 2008 | 7:42 pm
#1
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FF cards to kids
I have noticed that some European airlines ( IB, BA, AZ, LH) do not issue FF program cards to kids while most US airlines do.
In case my husband and I with our kids would end to fly with one of the above mentioned carrier, are the kids entitled to accumulate miles or not? If so are those miles credited to the parent FF card ?
I would really appreciate if someone could explain how this works.
Thanks in advance.
In case my husband and I with our kids would end to fly with one of the above mentioned carrier, are the kids entitled to accumulate miles or not? If so are those miles credited to the parent FF card ?
I would really appreciate if someone could explain how this works.
Thanks in advance.
Aug 23, 2008 | 8:09 pm
#2
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I can't speak for the others, but BA allows miles to be earned by fliers under 18 if they are part of a "Household Account"
Miles accrue to the child's personal FF account.
I can't imagine any airline denying mileage accrual to a minor flying on a paid adult ticket. There are many stories here about five year olds being top-tier elites in a number of programs.
16.1.12. Parents or guardians may nominate persons under 18 years of age to be a member of a Household Account and this will entitle them to earn and, subject to the remainder of this Clause 16.1.12, redeem Mileage.
I can't imagine any airline denying mileage accrual to a minor flying on a paid adult ticket. There are many stories here about five year olds being top-tier elites in a number of programs.
Aug 23, 2008 | 8:39 pm
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well with all the alliances these days, can't you just have your child join a US Frequent Flier Program and have them accrue miles with European Airlines
Aug 23, 2008 | 11:36 pm
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I have noticed that some European airlines ( IB, BA, AZ, LH) do not issue FF program cards to kids while most US airlines do.
In case my husband and I with our kids would end to fly with one of the above mentioned carrier, are the kids entitled to accumulate miles or not? If so are those miles credited to the parent FF card ?
I would really appreciate if someone could explain how this works.
Thanks in advance.
In case my husband and I with our kids would end to fly with one of the above mentioned carrier, are the kids entitled to accumulate miles or not? If so are those miles credited to the parent FF card ?
I would really appreciate if someone could explain how this works.
Thanks in advance.
Membership is limited to individuals aged two or above who reside in a country in which the Miles & More programme is available.
Aug 24, 2008 | 9:10 am
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Thank you birdstrike. Unfortunately I cannot find any information on how to create a household account on the ba website. I have my own, do you know if I could transform my individual acct into an household acct, and how by any chance?
jxt1442, yes I had your same idea. In case we will end by not being able to create a household acct and flying , let's say with IB, we will all use our individual AA advantage cards.
I am fairly new to the loyalty programs and perks world.
I used to be a flight attendant and in the past 12 years I only flew with industry tickets. I am finding fliertalk to be a very interesting website. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and suggestions. They are precious.
jxt1442, yes I had your same idea. In case we will end by not being able to create a household acct and flying , let's say with IB, we will all use our individual AA advantage cards.
I am fairly new to the loyalty programs and perks world.
I used to be a flight attendant and in the past 12 years I only flew with industry tickets. I am finding fliertalk to be a very interesting website. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and suggestions. They are precious.
Aug 26, 2008 | 6:25 am
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Lufthansa and Miles&More even have a special offer for kids and teens:
Lufthansa Jetfriends
They can earn miles and even get a different looking Miles&More Card which says Jetfriends.
Lufthansa Jetfriends
They can earn miles and even get a different looking Miles&More Card which says Jetfriends.
Aug 26, 2008 | 7:47 am
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I believe my daughter she was automatically set up with M&M membership when we flew a bmi DC redemption flight.
My question is: if she started to earn miles on her account, could we then redeem her miles for a child ticket for the same flight we were travelling on that had been booked some other way (e.g. we use our bmi DC miles for our tickets, and her M&M miles for her ticket)
On a similar note, does anyone know if it is possible to buy a regular child fare if you are accompanying the child on the same flight, but through a redemption booking? I have one trip in mind where it may make more sense for us to redeem miles/cash for the adult tickets, but to buy a child seat and accumulate miles... not sure if this would work, though.
My question is: if she started to earn miles on her account, could we then redeem her miles for a child ticket for the same flight we were travelling on that had been booked some other way (e.g. we use our bmi DC miles for our tickets, and her M&M miles for her ticket)
On a similar note, does anyone know if it is possible to buy a regular child fare if you are accompanying the child on the same flight, but through a redemption booking? I have one trip in mind where it may make more sense for us to redeem miles/cash for the adult tickets, but to buy a child seat and accumulate miles... not sure if this would work, though.
Aug 27, 2008 | 4:19 am
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I believe my daughter she was automatically set up with M&M membership when we flew a bmi DC redemption flight.
My question is: if she started to earn miles on her account, could we then redeem her miles for a child ticket for the same flight we were travelling on that had been booked some other way (e.g. we use our bmi DC miles for our tickets, and her M&M miles for her ticket)
My question is: if she started to earn miles on her account, could we then redeem her miles for a child ticket for the same flight we were travelling on that had been booked some other way (e.g. we use our bmi DC miles for our tickets, and her M&M miles for her ticket)
On a similar note, does anyone know if it is possible to buy a regular child fare if you are accompanying the child on the same flight, but through a redemption booking? I have one trip in mind where it may make more sense for us to redeem miles/cash for the adult tickets, but to buy a child seat and accumulate miles... not sure if this would work, though.