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AirFOOF Jun 20, 2019 6:48 pm
Any way to pay for OneWorld Ruby?
 
Hi all. I can't fly enough to get a status with any airline, so I was just wondering if anyone knows of a program where you can pay for status miles or pay for a status that includes OneWorld Ruby+.

If anyone knows, that would be great.

guv1976 Jun 20, 2019 6:51 pm
Where are you based? And if you don't fly often enough to earn low-tier status, what oneworld Ruby benefits would you hope to use?

Mwenenzi Jun 20, 2019 7:12 pm
Originally Posted by guv1976 (Post 31224061)
Where are you based? And if you don't fly often enough to earn low-tier status, what oneworld Ruby benefits would you hope to use?
Which there are very few

https://www.oneworld.com/travel-benefits
Ruby privileges
  1. Access to Business Class priority check-in
  2. Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating*
  3. Priority on waitlists and when on standby*
*In accordance with the individual policy of the oneworld airline operating the flight.
Note: Exceptions may apply.
Some airlines may offer more privileges to there own frequent flyers

nancypants Jun 20, 2019 7:18 pm
S7 used to sell their equivalent of OWS on a monthly basis

craigthemif Jun 20, 2019 7:41 pm
S7 sell status.

It costs far more than the value of some waived baggage or seat selection fees though...

AirFOOF Jun 20, 2019 11:33 pm
Originally Posted by guv1976 (Post 31224061)
Where are you based? And if you don't fly often enough to earn low-tier status, what oneworld Ruby benefits would you hope to use?
I'm based in the United States. I mostly want it just for the priority check-in.

ntamayo Jun 21, 2019 1:44 pm
Don't know of a way to get alliance-wide check-in privileges. That said, if you just want priority check-in on AA-operated flights only, you could get the Citi Executive card for $450 (also includes Admirals Club and Group 4 boarding).

guv1976 Jun 21, 2019 2:55 pm
Originally Posted by Mwenenzi (Post 31224107)
Which there are very few

https://www.oneworld.com/travel-benefits


Some airlines may offer more privileges to there own frequent flyers
AA does offer certain benefits -- beyond what oneworld requires -- to oneworld Ruby members from other programs.

guv1976 Jun 21, 2019 2:58 pm
Originally Posted by AirFOOF (Post 31224629)

I'm based in the United States. I mostly want it just for the priority check-in.
If you ever have occasion to fly roundtrip from the U.S. to Europe or beyond in Business or First Class, traveling on at least two BA flights and crediting all the travel (including connecting flights on AA or another oneworld member) to
​​​​​a BAEC account might well get you BAEC Bronze/oneworld Ruby status. Details here:

https://www.rewardexpert.com/blog/br...in-it-for-you/

lsquare Aug 17, 2019 8:20 pm
Originally Posted by nancypants (Post 31224123)
S7 used to sell their equivalent of OWS on a monthly basis
They stopped doing that now?

nancypants Aug 17, 2019 11:16 pm
Originally Posted by lsquare (Post 31428006)
They stopped doing that now?
seems like they still do it, however the conditions appear to have been modified such that you need to take one s7 flight per 12 months:

https://www.s7.ru/home/s7-priority/f...chennyy-status


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