quick MR help needed
Aug 7, 2006 | 5:00 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: PDX
Programs: Atmos Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 2,747
quick MR help needed
trying to jump on SEA-SYR. DL-coded, but NW operated. This codes into DL B which earns 150% NW EQMs. However, this 'may' (really don't know yet) book into NW H, which appears to earn 100% EQM. So on the NW-operated portions, would I receive 150% or 100% EQM?
Aug 7, 2006 | 6:38 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: DTW
Programs: DL 0.22 MM, AA 0.34 MM, PC Plat Amb, Hertz #1 GC 5*
Posts: 7,511
Originally Posted by psychtobe
trying to jump on SEA-SYR. DL-coded, but NW operated. This codes into DL B which earns 150% NW EQMs. However, this 'may' (really don't know yet) book into NW H, which appears to earn 100% EQM. So on the NW-operated portions, would I receive 150% or 100% EQM?
Steve B.
Aug 7, 2006 | 10:18 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: PDX
Programs: Atmos Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 2,747
ok question 2 and it involves nesting vs back to back ticketing.
I have 2 options
1. SEA-SYR with a SYR-SEA in between. In both cases 1 direction is operated by NW and the other leg by DL; but I'm not lucky enough to have the SEA-SYR entirely operated by one carrier and the SYR-SEA entirely operated by the other. Is this nesting, is it illegal, and is it enforced (enforceable) when there are mixed carriers operating?
2. SEA-SYR and SEA-SYR back to back. Again, mixed carriers. I'm having trouble getting this to ticket (I can book them as separate itineraries but want the protection in case of a misconnect) which is why I ask about option 1.
Point is, I really don't want to do anything clearly illegal. I just want the most protection I can have.
I have 2 options
1. SEA-SYR with a SYR-SEA in between. In both cases 1 direction is operated by NW and the other leg by DL; but I'm not lucky enough to have the SEA-SYR entirely operated by one carrier and the SYR-SEA entirely operated by the other. Is this nesting, is it illegal, and is it enforced (enforceable) when there are mixed carriers operating?
2. SEA-SYR and SEA-SYR back to back. Again, mixed carriers. I'm having trouble getting this to ticket (I can book them as separate itineraries but want the protection in case of a misconnect) which is why I ask about option 1.
Point is, I really don't want to do anything clearly illegal. I just want the most protection I can have.
Aug 7, 2006 | 10:27 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 8,884
Option 1 is indeed nesting and frowned upon. You probably will not have any issues, though, since the carriers are mixed.
FWIW, I did call the elite line tonight and had them check on a DL purchased B-class fare, operated by NW. It shows up on my itinerary as H class, but the elite line rep. checked with the WorldPerks rate desk and they said that the H class was the equivalent of a filler class or something, but NW sees it as a B class and they will award the 50% class bonus EQMs. ^
FWIW, I did call the elite line tonight and had them check on a DL purchased B-class fare, operated by NW. It shows up on my itinerary as H class, but the elite line rep. checked with the WorldPerks rate desk and they said that the H class was the equivalent of a filler class or something, but NW sees it as a B class and they will award the 50% class bonus EQMs. ^
Aug 8, 2006 | 6:22 am
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,493
Originally Posted by sbagdon
If booked on DL, I presume that you get the EQM based on the booking airline, not the airline that's moving the metal.
Steve B.
Steve B.
Aug 8, 2006 | 9:23 am
#6
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: DTW
Programs: DL 0.22 MM, AA 0.34 MM, PC Plat Amb, Hertz #1 GC 5*
Posts: 7,511
Originally Posted by psychtobe
ok question 2 and it involves nesting vs back to back ticketing.
I have 2 options
1. SEA-SYR with a SYR-SEA in between. In both cases 1 direction is operated by NW and the other leg by DL; but I'm not lucky enough to have the SEA-SYR entirely operated by one carrier and the SYR-SEA entirely operated by the other. Is this nesting, is it illegal, and is it enforced (enforceable) when there are mixed carriers operating?
2. SEA-SYR and SEA-SYR back to back. Again, mixed carriers. I'm having trouble getting this to ticket (I can book them as separate itineraries but want the protection in case of a misconnect) which is why I ask about option 1.
Point is, I really don't want to do anything clearly illegal. I just want the most protection I can have.
I have 2 options
1. SEA-SYR with a SYR-SEA in between. In both cases 1 direction is operated by NW and the other leg by DL; but I'm not lucky enough to have the SEA-SYR entirely operated by one carrier and the SYR-SEA entirely operated by the other. Is this nesting, is it illegal, and is it enforced (enforceable) when there are mixed carriers operating?
2. SEA-SYR and SEA-SYR back to back. Again, mixed carriers. I'm having trouble getting this to ticket (I can book them as separate itineraries but want the protection in case of a misconnect) which is why I ask about option 1.
Point is, I really don't want to do anything clearly illegal. I just want the most protection I can have.
(2) is back-to-back. But to actually call it out, and have the PNRs linked, to protect against missed connections. You have got to be kidding...
Originally Posted by mnredfox
It would be nice to get confirmation. I've been screwed before between CO and NWA with fare classes changing...
Steve B.
Aug 8, 2006 | 10:23 am
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: PDX
Programs: Atmos Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 2,747
Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
Option 1 is indeed nesting and frowned upon. You probably will not have any issues, though, since the carriers are mixed.
FWIW, I did call the elite line tonight and had them check on a DL purchased B-class fare, operated by NW. It shows up on my itinerary as H class, but the elite line rep. checked with the WorldPerks rate desk and they said that the H class was the equivalent of a filler class or something, but NW sees it as a B class and they will award the 50% class bonus EQMs. ^
FWIW, I did call the elite line tonight and had them check on a DL purchased B-class fare, operated by NW. It shows up on my itinerary as H class, but the elite line rep. checked with the WorldPerks rate desk and they said that the H class was the equivalent of a filler class or something, but NW sees it as a B class and they will award the 50% class bonus EQMs. ^
Mods: feel free to edit the title to a more descriptive one, I was in a rush when I posted... ^