SAS Go: Devalution in EuroBonus earnings
Nov 2, 2018, 8:21 am
#107
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: CPH or DC
Programs: EBD, Avis Presidents Club, HH Gold
Posts: 82
With their devaluation of certain classes (e.g. 2000 points to 250), so they have less bonus points associated.
But can find on Google Flights their cheap fares, but no eCommerce channel seems to be able to purchase (even after using VPN for USD conversion too through Orbitz, Priceline, etc.).
But can find on Google Flights their cheap fares, but no eCommerce channel seems to be able to purchase (even after using VPN for USD conversion too through Orbitz, Priceline, etc.).
Nov 2, 2018, 11:19 am
#108
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Koala Lemur
Programs: SK EBD LTG (*G)
Posts: 2,445
They are definitely sold on the sas website, at least at www.sas.dk. The GO Light tickets have the new "less" earnings rate displayed. The slightly more expensive GO tickets display the old rates.
Dec 3, 2018, 1:57 am
#109
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
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WOW,
making a future booking just now I realized what a HUGE drop this is for GO bookings. comparing a Nordics to LHR booking I would earn 500 points in GO (not even light) or 5624 in plus. so since 50% of my flights are in economy IT seems it makes very little sense to stick with SK. I will prequalify for EBD on Monday so it seems I have some thinking to do over the holidays what programs to stick with from 2020 onwards.
its a pity they went this radical with the changes, not much sense for go flyers to stick with SK unless they are competitive with the price with LCC, in my opinion.
making a future booking just now I realized what a HUGE drop this is for GO bookings. comparing a Nordics to LHR booking I would earn 500 points in GO (not even light) or 5624 in plus. so since 50% of my flights are in economy IT seems it makes very little sense to stick with SK. I will prequalify for EBD on Monday so it seems I have some thinking to do over the holidays what programs to stick with from 2020 onwards.
its a pity they went this radical with the changes, not much sense for go flyers to stick with SK unless they are competitive with the price with LCC, in my opinion.
Dec 3, 2018, 4:05 am
#110
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Koala Lemur
Programs: SK EBD LTG (*G)
Posts: 2,445
I am confused. Let me be picky because I might be in your situation as well, but have not understood it yet. I thought GO HEAVY was still mostly 500 per segment + gold bonus. I cannot imagine an itinerary where plus pays 5624 and GO HEAVY pays 500. Can you share the routing?
Dec 3, 2018, 4:11 am
#111
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
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I am confused. Let me be picky because I might be in your situation as well, but have not understood it yet. I thought GO HEAVY was still mostly 500 per segment + gold bonus. I cannot imagine an itinerary where plus pays 5624 and GO HEAVY pays 500. Can you share the routing?
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Dec 3, 2018, 4:13 am
#112
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: AY+, SK EB
Posts: 2,954
I am confused. Let me be picky because I might be in your situation as well, but have not understood it yet. I thought GO HEAVY was still mostly 500 per segment + gold bonus. I cannot imagine an itinerary where plus pays 5624 and GO HEAVY pays 500. Can you share the routing?
Dec 3, 2018, 5:26 am
#114
Join Date: Aug 2010
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To be honest I wont fly on fares earning 500miles rt 🤔😂😂 I guess LH P fares become more attractive even LH T fares are on par now even though service is better
Dec 3, 2018, 6:03 am
#115
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Koala Lemur
Programs: SK EBD LTG (*G)
Posts: 2,445
But LH P fares are nothing comparable to SK O fares ? am I missing something?
(the annoying thing is that one cannot opt out from the O fare - one apparently has to wait until it is sold out).
(the annoying thing is that one cannot opt out from the O fare - one apparently has to wait until it is sold out).
Dec 3, 2018, 6:19 am
#116
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,099
Seems it would require a TA to get a higher than O class booking. Can they do it if you call SK, though that would add the phone booking fee as well.
By the way, when did the terms Go Smart, Plus Smart, and Plus Pro get added?
By the way, when did the terms Go Smart, Plus Smart, and Plus Pro get added?
Dec 3, 2018, 6:22 am
#117
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: AY+, SK EB
Posts: 2,954
I didn't try this with SK, but often airlines block availability for a short period of 15 to 60 min if you start a booking process on their site.
Dec 3, 2018, 6:25 am
#118
Join Date: Aug 2010
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I think they need to add a possibility to choose fares that earn real miles. I stopped flying LH when they pulled this crap and most likely I will jump ship here too or just downgrade to Gold level and choose my economy flights elswhere, not sure yet.
Dec 3, 2018, 6:32 am
#119
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LH P earns 100% or 750p per segment intra europe.
I think they need to add a possibility to choose fares that earn real miles. I stopped flying LH when they pulled this crap and most likely I will jump ship here too or just downgrade to Gold level and choose my economy flights elswhere, not sure yet.
I think they need to add a possibility to choose fares that earn real miles. I stopped flying LH when they pulled this crap and most likely I will jump ship here too or just downgrade to Gold level and choose my economy flights elswhere, not sure yet.
Dec 3, 2018, 6:35 am
#120
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
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