Sri Lankan to join oneworld
Nov 17, 2017 | 3:07 pm
#166
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Wow - I wish I had known about that site for however many years it's been in existence. Thank you.
SriLankan says my fare basis is EOWLK ... that means my booking class is E, correct? (Sorry for the bonehead question - just want to make sure)
If that's right, then it looks like Iberia will get me 100% & AA only 50% ... Excellent. Thanks again. -huge
SriLankan says my fare basis is EOWLK ... that means my booking class is E, correct? (Sorry for the bonehead question - just want to make sure)
If that's right, then it looks like Iberia will get me 100% & AA only 50% ... Excellent. Thanks again. -huge
Are you now a member of IB, AA & BA?
2 flights is not a basis of selecting a ffp. What is your objective from a ffp?
Deciding on a Oneworld Frequent Flyer Program? Help is here.
Frequent flyer miles are not 1 to 1. Frequent flyer miles are not equal to earn or burn between ffp’s. 50% is 1 ffp may be better than 100% in another. 10,000 frequent flyer miles in 1 ffp may get you a longer award flight than 15,000 frequent flyer miles in another ffp. Each airline ffp has different rules for using (burning) those miles/points for awards and different copay/surcharge $$ fees. There are cash surcharges on award flights with some ffp’s/routes/airlines.
Award cost (several web sites like this) AwardAce: Compare Award Redemptions Across Airlines In Seconds --> http://www.awardace.com/ Has surcharge indication
USA based airline ffp's tend to be more generous (status benefits/earn/burn/upgrades/award cost/award cash surcharges/expiry/affiliated credit card ff mile earning/promotions) compared to non USA based airline ffp’s (even after the recent changes to some USA ffp’s). But if you are not flying the airline of your ffp the useful benefits are somewhat limited. Low cost fares are tending to earn few ff miles, but depend on the ffp. Earning miles from non flying activities is easier with an airline ffp of your home country.
The airline you fly most or an airline of the country you live is the best ffp for many people. Generally you are better earning on your primary airline due to greater recognition, better service when disruptions, ability to upgrade flights and possible operational upgrades.
Last edited by Mwenenzi; Nov 17, 2017 at 3:20 pm
Nov 18, 2017 | 7:20 pm
#167
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Yes E class
Are you now a member of IB, AA & BA?
2 flights is not a basis of selecting a ffp. What is your objective from a ffp?
Deciding on a Oneworld Frequent Flyer Program? Help is here.
Frequent flyer miles are not 1 to 1. Frequent flyer miles are not equal to earn or burn between ffps. 50% is 1 ffp may be better than 100% in another. 10,000 frequent flyer miles in 1 ffp may get you a longer award flight than 15,000 frequent flyer miles in another ffp. Each airline ffp has different rules for using (burning) those miles/points for awards and different copay/surcharge $$ fees. There are cash surcharges on award flights with some ffps/routes/airlines.
Award cost (several web sites like this) AwardAce: Compare Award Redemptions Across Airlines In Seconds --> http://www.awardace.com/ Has surcharge indication
USA based airline ffp's tend to be more generous (status benefits/earn/burn/upgrades/award cost/award cash surcharges/expiry/affiliated credit card ff mile earning/promotions) compared to non USA based airline ffps (even after the recent changes to some USA ffps). But if you are not flying the airline of your ffp the useful benefits are somewhat limited. Low cost fares are tending to earn few ff miles, but depend on the ffp. Earning miles from non flying activities is easier with an airline ffp of your home country.
The airline you fly most or an airline of the country you live is the best ffp for many people. Generally you are better earning on your primary airline due to greater recognition, better service when disruptions, ability to upgrade flights and possible operational upgrades.
Are you now a member of IB, AA & BA?
2 flights is not a basis of selecting a ffp. What is your objective from a ffp?
Deciding on a Oneworld Frequent Flyer Program? Help is here.
Frequent flyer miles are not 1 to 1. Frequent flyer miles are not equal to earn or burn between ffps. 50% is 1 ffp may be better than 100% in another. 10,000 frequent flyer miles in 1 ffp may get you a longer award flight than 15,000 frequent flyer miles in another ffp. Each airline ffp has different rules for using (burning) those miles/points for awards and different copay/surcharge $$ fees. There are cash surcharges on award flights with some ffps/routes/airlines.
Award cost (several web sites like this) AwardAce: Compare Award Redemptions Across Airlines In Seconds --> http://www.awardace.com/ Has surcharge indication
USA based airline ffp's tend to be more generous (status benefits/earn/burn/upgrades/award cost/award cash surcharges/expiry/affiliated credit card ff mile earning/promotions) compared to non USA based airline ffps (even after the recent changes to some USA ffps). But if you are not flying the airline of your ffp the useful benefits are somewhat limited. Low cost fares are tending to earn few ff miles, but depend on the ffp. Earning miles from non flying activities is easier with an airline ffp of your home country.
The airline you fly most or an airline of the country you live is the best ffp for many people. Generally you are better earning on your primary airline due to greater recognition, better service when disruptions, ability to upgrade flights and possible operational upgrades.
Nov 19, 2017 | 3:37 pm
#168
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,013
In this, I checked for you, it is.