EB & Code share
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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EB & Code share
I have bought a intra-Europe return ticket on lufthansa.com in W-class. I later noticed that the flight is operated by SK, but my flight code is LH. Will I make EB-points according to the M&M-standards (W=100%) or EB-standards (W=25%)?
I actually tried to book the flight with SK in V-class, but my travel agent said that he wasn't able to book it in V, even though the system showed availability. Expertflyer.com also showed V9, but when looking at 'Fare information' then no V-class price on SK is shown.
The bottom line is that I would hate to end up with 25% points. A terrible start to any travel
I actually tried to book the flight with SK in V-class, but my travel agent said that he wasn't able to book it in V, even though the system showed availability. Expertflyer.com also showed V9, but when looking at 'Fare information' then no V-class price on SK is shown.
The bottom line is that I would hate to end up with 25% points. A terrible start to any travel
#2
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Umeå, Sweden
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Unfortunately, and irrespectively of where you credit, you will only get 25% of the points. However when crediting to EB you will be able to claim your EBS bonus of 15%.
#3
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: ARN
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My understanding is that intra Europe V is used by SK for long-haul connection fares only (and maybe some unpublished nego fares and campaign fares), so the first 100% earning class would in practice be Q.
#5
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Got one of them myself for July. OSL-GDN for 400kr booked in VKAMP and gives 100%
As you said, I think the cheapest "regular" fare earning 100% in European routes is Q
#6
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Thanks to all for all other input.
#7
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#8
Join Date: Feb 2007
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I am not sure about the Norweigan market but my student fare tickets CPH-LHR I have bought from Kilroy Travels in Sweden (but I think STA and the others sell them as well). They are priced around 950 SEK o/w which is still pretty okay and since availability is often good they don't run out too quickly. They are also flexible as to date changes and the like.
I know that they are only available on certain sectors, for sure I know about CPH/ARN-LHR/CDG/AMS but there may be others. All you need to book these is a ISIC student card or equivalent.
I know that they are only available on certain sectors, for sure I know about CPH/ARN-LHR/CDG/AMS but there may be others. All you need to book these is a ISIC student card or equivalent.
#9
Join Date: Mar 2006
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I am not sure about the Norweigan market but my student fare tickets CPH-LHR I have bought from Kilroy Travels in Sweden (but I think STA and the others sell them as well). They are priced around 950 SEK o/w which is still pretty okay and since availability is often good they don't run out too quickly. They are also flexible as to date changes and the like.
I know that they are only available on certain sectors, for sure I know about CPH/ARN-LHR/CDG/AMS but there may be others. All you need to book these is a ISIC student card or equivalent.
I know that they are only available on certain sectors, for sure I know about CPH/ARN-LHR/CDG/AMS but there may be others. All you need to book these is a ISIC student card or equivalent.
#10
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Back in the old days, student fares were to all SK destinations. Today, it is only LHR/AMS/CDG and FRA (I think). You can buy these V-class tickets thru Kilroy, STA, Wasteels, Jysk Rejsebureau/Reiseburå (and maybe others).
There is a under 33 rule with SK. Unfortunately, I am over 33 now :-(
But NZ, TG and a few others does not have an under 33 rule (some has a u/35 rule, though) for student fares.
AF/KL has an under 31 rule, and it varies from carrier to carrier.
Nowadays, most (European) airlines have only student fares for their intercontinental routes (though connecting flights are allowed in same booking class).
There is a under 33 rule with SK. Unfortunately, I am over 33 now :-(
But NZ, TG and a few others does not have an under 33 rule (some has a u/35 rule, though) for student fares.
AF/KL has an under 31 rule, and it varies from carrier to carrier.
Nowadays, most (European) airlines have only student fares for their intercontinental routes (though connecting flights are allowed in same booking class).
#12
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Unfortunately, with codeshares there is no easy way to tell. A few years back, I discovered for the first time that a ticket in what seemed to be a 100% class (as codeshared with a US carrier) in fact was a 25%. After that I have been *very* hesitant to book codeshares at all, not to mention the problem there can be if you have to be rerouted and then try to claim points according to your original itinerary.
#13
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#14
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It may very well be. However, sometimes the "underlying" booking class may be different from the one you see on your confirmation, as was the case with my UA flight ORD-LAS which was V in the booking but turned out to be S when credited... But let's hope this was an exception.
#15
Join Date: Mar 2008
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The codeshare booking class may often differ from which class it is mapped to in the operating airline's inventory. And of course it is from the operating airline's booking class your points are determined. For instance, LH codeshare V-class is mapped against a 25% acrual class at SK.