Aer lingus FF partnership
Mar 10, 2019, 9:56 pm
#1
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Aer lingus FF partnership
I see that from 1 July 2019, Aer lingus flights will cease to be part of the frequent flyer program, as per https://www.qantas.com/fflyer/dyn/fl...ine-earning#ei
Anybody have any further info as to why? QF and EI have been partners for as long as i can remember.
Anybody have any further info as to why? QF and EI have been partners for as long as i can remember.
Mar 11, 2019, 5:05 am
#3
Join Date: Jan 2005
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I'd assume it's just an agreement expiring.
If anything I'd think Aer Lingus (and for that matter Level) would be more likely to join oneworld connect as possibly just AA, BA and IB connections.
If anything I'd think Aer Lingus (and for that matter Level) would be more likely to join oneworld connect as possibly just AA, BA and IB connections.
Mar 16, 2019, 12:22 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2014
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It is disappointing that the relationship is coming to an end as I guess it rules out Qantas being a partner if Aer Lingus did join Oneworld Connect. Although to be honest I don't think that Aer Lingus have any interest in joining Oneworld even as a Connect member.
Mar 16, 2019, 3:15 pm
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Mar 17, 2019, 8:04 am
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Qantas to end Aer Lingus relationship in July 2019?
I was browsing Partner Earning page on Qantas, and I found this:
underneath Aer Lingus earning information.
From this reading, it seems that QF members no longer earns any EI flight nor redeem from 1st July 2019. Is this a downgrade or signs that EI will not join oneworld after all?
‡ Note: Qantas Points can be earned on eligible fares and flights with an EI flight number or operated by Aer Lingus up to 30 June 2019. From 1 July, 2019 members will no longer earn or use Qantas Points on flights with an EI flight number or operated by Aer Lingus.
From this reading, it seems that QF members no longer earns any EI flight nor redeem from 1st July 2019. Is this a downgrade or signs that EI will not join oneworld after all?
Mar 17, 2019, 1:10 pm
#7
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See existing thread Aer lingus FF partnership
Mar 17, 2019, 4:53 pm
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See existing thread Aer lingus FF partnership
Mar 18, 2019, 5:14 am
#9
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Wouldn’t Iberia or BA be the obvious partner or sponsor for any OW entry (or re-entry) given they are all part of IAG?