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jimat3c Sep 17, 2015 4:42 pm


Originally Posted by anaidross (Post 24274026)
Can someone recomment any sky team members that match frequent flyer status from *A?

Alitalia. http://www.alitalia.com/gb_en/millem...tus-match.html

lingua101 Sep 20, 2015 1:05 am


Originally Posted by delanotre (Post 25438226)
Where did you read that?

From their website

following booking classes: X, O, P, R, U, V, N, A, E, D, T, F and I.

delanotre Sep 21, 2015 3:34 am


Originally Posted by lingua101 (Post 25451682)
From their website

Sorry, I don't understand what website you mention (link?)
Only one website refers to earning charts: Flying Blue.

If your flight number starts with an airline code from one of the Flying Blue partner airlines (e.g. AZ 0123) the accrual scheme of that specific partner (in this case Alitalia) will apply, even if the flight is operated by another airline. Please check the relevant airline partner page for more information about the number of Miles you can earn.

Alitalia earning chart:
https://www.flyingblue.com/earn-and-.../alitalia.html




Vietnam airline:

https://www.flyingblue.com/earn-and-...-airlines.html

Kiwi Flyer Sep 21, 2015 3:39 am


Originally Posted by delanotre (Post 25455936)
Sorry, I don't understand what website you mention (link?)

I think the previous poster was referring to crediting flights on Vietnam Airlines to Alitalia's FFP. Flyingblue is not relevant in that circumstance.

delanotre Sep 21, 2015 3:47 am

OK, now I understand, thanks ;)

lixiaojuventus Dec 28, 2017 8:46 pm

Sorry to bump this thread, but I would like to obtain some updated information. It seems to me that Flying Blue is still the best program to get STE, right (only 30 segments needed)? If you fly Delta, 30 segments only gives you Silver status, not to mention the spending requirement. If I can fly 30 segments in a year, is there any program easier than Flying Blue to obtain STE? Thanks!

Goldorak Dec 28, 2017 11:44 pm


Originally Posted by lixiaojuventus (Post 29225390)
Sorry to bump this thread, but I would like to obtain some updated information. It seems to me that Flying Blue is still the best program to get STE, right (only 30 segments needed)? If you fly Delta, 30 segments only gives you Silver status, not to mention the spending requirement. If I can fly 30 segments in a year, is there any program easier than Flying Blue to obtain STE? Thanks!

FB is changing completely the rules for miles earning (revenue-based) and status qualification from April 1st, 2018. You will find all details in the FB forum of Flyertalk.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...ue-2018-a.html

lixiaojuventus Dec 29, 2017 12:05 pm


Originally Posted by Goldorak (Post 29225763)
FB is changing completely the rules for miles earning (revenue-based) and status qualification from April 1st, 2018. You will find all details in the FB forum of Flyertalk.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...ue-2018-a.html

Thanks for the information! I did not know this change! I will check out more details in that thread.

hew204 Jan 3, 2018 12:04 am

With the FB devaluation, does anyone have thoughts about what is now the best way to get STE+?

I am tempted to part ways with FB and do a status challenge with DL against my CX Diamond status.

dz28202 Jan 3, 2018 9:23 pm


Originally Posted by hew204 (Post 29243170)
With the FB devaluation, does anyone have thoughts about what is now the best way to get STE+?

I am tempted to part ways with FB and do a status challenge with DL against my CX Diamond status.

I知 more than tempted to part ways with both Delta and FB. I知 sitting on the tarmac waiting for the gate to become available so I can get off of last Delta flight ever. Most of my status was earned on Delta hardware, yet I still have to pay for lounge passes and am consistently at the bottom of the upgrade list with W tickets ? If I知 status challenging, I知 going to look at United since I知 already a JPM Chase VISA Infinite customer.

Zarmakuizz Jan 4, 2018 3:14 am

Is it allowed to have a status on both Skymiles and FB, and credit the exact same flights on both FFPs all the time?

Goldorak Jan 4, 2018 1:36 pm


Originally Posted by Zarmakuizz (Post 29248202)
Is it allowed to have a status on both Skymiles and FB, and credit the exact same flights on both FFPs all the time?

you can have status on all airlines FFP if you want but you cannot credit a flight to several FFPs, of course (except in exceptional circumstances when you are involuntarily rebooked on another airline in case of irrop).

gkbiiii Mar 9, 2019 9:03 am

Is Korean Skypass the best, due to 500,000/1,000,000 Lifetime Status?

wxman22 Mar 10, 2019 7:54 pm


Originally Posted by dz28202 (Post 29247499)


I知 more than tempted to part ways with both Delta and FB. I知 sitting on the tarmac waiting for the gate to become available so I can get off of last Delta flight ever. Most of my status was earned on Delta hardware, yet I still have to pay for lounge passes and am consistently at the bottom of the upgrade list with W tickets ? If I知 status challenging, I知 going to look at United since I知 already a JPM Chase VISA Infinite customer.

What was your rationale for being FB elite versus Delta, if you are in USA?
YOu always have lower priority than Delta Medallions, don't you?


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