Oneworld Program for Infrequent Flyer
Apr 26, 2002 | 7:18 am
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Oneworld Program for Infrequent Flyer
I have just booked a trip to Europe on which the transatlantic segments are on BA.
I am AA basic member and fly less than 5000 miles/year on AA and do not expect that to change.
Instead of signing up for BA's program just for miles on transatlantic segments, I would like to sign up for one program, where I can get miles on AA and BA transatlantic as well as for AA USA domestic.
After doing "research" I am tempted to sign up for Cathay Pacific as the miles do not expire.
Am I doing the right thing?
Thanks
I am AA basic member and fly less than 5000 miles/year on AA and do not expect that to change.
Instead of signing up for BA's program just for miles on transatlantic segments, I would like to sign up for one program, where I can get miles on AA and BA transatlantic as well as for AA USA domestic.
After doing "research" I am tempted to sign up for Cathay Pacific as the miles do not expire.
Am I doing the right thing?
Thanks
Apr 26, 2002 | 7:53 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by julleflyer:
I have just booked a trip to Europe on which the transatlantic segments are on BA.
I am AA basic member and fly less than 5000 miles/year on AA and do not expect that to change.
Instead of signing up for BA's program just for miles on transatlantic segments, I would like to sign up for one program, where I can get miles on AA and BA transatlantic as well as for AA USA domestic.
After doing "research" I am tempted to sign up for Cathay Pacific as the miles do not expire.
Am I doing the right thing?
Thanks
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I have just booked a trip to Europe on which the transatlantic segments are on BA.
I am AA basic member and fly less than 5000 miles/year on AA and do not expect that to change.
Instead of signing up for BA's program just for miles on transatlantic segments, I would like to sign up for one program, where I can get miles on AA and BA transatlantic as well as for AA USA domestic.
After doing "research" I am tempted to sign up for Cathay Pacific as the miles do not expire.
Am I doing the right thing?
Thanks
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Dave
Apr 26, 2002 | 12:39 pm
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Try Alaska's Mileage Plan. You get miles not only on all AA & BA flights but many others (CO, NW, KL, LA, QF, HA) too to give you carrier, routing & fare flexibilty.
Apr 26, 2002 | 1:18 pm
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I would recommend Qantas since their plan is as generous as AA and some even say that it is more generous. You could also apply for a QF mileage credit card (ANZ/QF VISA card) and pick it up while visiting OZ where you earn 2 QF points per every $A 1.00 (US$0.50) you spend in the rest of the world.
Apr 26, 2002 | 2:01 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by julleflyer:
After doing "research" I am tempted to sign up for Cathay Pacific as the miles do not expire.</font>
After doing "research" I am tempted to sign up for Cathay Pacific as the miles do not expire.</font>
Apr 26, 2002 | 2:30 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TerryK:
CX mile expires in 3 years, one of the worst in FF programs.</font>
CX mile expires in 3 years, one of the worst in FF programs.
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