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Originally Posted by GibSpmuh
Unfortunately since 1st January this year its been a big fat zero for QF points on an L fare on AA (and not even any SC's to help soften the blow either). So it's definitely a big incentive to avoid AA wherever possible, or to use any codeshares that are available instead if using AA metal.
It worked the same the other way round i.e., no AA miles for an L class fare on QF (effective January 1)..... at least that's what I recall. I recently wrote to AA about not getting AA miles on a QF 'O' class ticket (a whole different story...). In writing to them, I went back to the AA website to re-check the QF earning classes; I quoted some of that to AA, including some of the fare-earning classes .... which included L (at 50%). I only half-thought about it at the time, as I thought L was not mileage-earning but as it wasn't the 'focus of my attention' at the time, didn't think much more about it. This morning, I received a response from AA to my letter - the usual non-response, telling me a lot of stuff I already know and not actually addressing the one question I asked. In the response however, the AA writer said "The following Qantas fares are not eligible for AAdvantage mileage accrual: L, O, Q, W” Off the top of my head, I would have originally agreed with the AA writer that L tickets don't earn miles .... but that's not what the AA website showed when I looked at it last week. Going back this morning to look at it again, the AA website now has a little footnote that says the 50% earning on QF L fares is "effective July 1." I know that wasn't there last week and obviously contradicts AA's letter to me .... so something has changed recently. You may want to check with QF to see if it's changed on the QF end... .... |
Originally Posted by tt7
You may want to check with QF to see if it's changed on the QF end... ....
9.3 Frequent Flyer Partner Airlines - Restrictions on Point Earning But I know I'll definitely be happy if and when this changes (but I won't hold my breath).American Airlines®: Codeshare flights operated by Singapore Airlines; Discounted fares booked in E, L, O, Q, R, T, U, W, X and Z class. Fares booked in G, M, N, S, and V class will earn 50% of the base economy accrual rate. This will become your base economy accrual rate for the purpose of awarding a Status bonus. |
Originally Posted by GibSpmuh
Unfortunately a look at the T&C's of the QF FFP still read:
9.3 Frequent Flyer Partner Airlines - Restrictions on Point Earning But I know I'll definitely be happy if and when this changes (but I won't hold my breath).American Airlines®: Codeshare flights operated by Singapore Airlines; Discounted fares booked in E, L, O, Q, R, T, U, W, X and Z class. Fares booked in G, M, N, S, and V class will earn 50% of the base economy accrual rate. This will become your base economy accrual rate for the purpose of awarding a Status bonus. Firstly, the QF website is a master of obfuscation. I found I had to read this about three times to figure out what it was saying - it's basically a negative - if we don't mention a fare class, then it earns miles ... unless it's one of the exceptions. Try taking a look at the AA website - I'm not saying it's great but it's a model of clarity in comparison.... My suggestion is to call QF. AA has clearly "slipped in" a change to the earning rate for L class fares on QF ...it's been "quietly" added to the AA website. Perhaps QF hasn't yet got around to making the "reciprocal" change on its website? |
On economy class bookings in L class. BA, AA does not allow you to waitlist in L class. So bear this in mind when you plan your trips and opt for alternatives.
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