Easiest path to SkyTeam Elite+
Sep 17, 2015 | 4:42 pm
#46
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Liverpool UK
Programs: TK *G Elite, AZ Gold.
Posts: 204
Last edited by jimat3c; Sep 18, 2015 at 9:47 am
Sep 21, 2015 | 3:34 am
#48
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Paris, France
Programs: Flying Blue (LTPE) All (Gold)
Posts: 1,543
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
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
Sep 21, 2015 | 3:39 am
#49
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: on a short leash
Programs: some
Posts: 71,445
Dec 28, 2017 | 8:46 pm
#51
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PEK, AUS, WAS, HKG
Programs: CX Gold
Posts: 1,288
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!
Last edited by lixiaojuventus; Dec 28, 2017 at 8:55 pm
Dec 28, 2017 | 11:44 pm
#52
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: AF/KL Flying Blue Ultimate/Platinum for life/Club2000, Accor ALL Diamond
Posts: 25,133
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!
Upcoming changes to Flying Blue in 2018
Dec 29, 2017 | 12:05 pm
#53
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PEK, AUS, WAS, HKG
Programs: CX Gold
Posts: 1,288
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.
Upcoming changes to Flying Blue in 2018
Upcoming changes to Flying Blue in 2018
Jan 3, 2018 | 12:04 am
#54
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Chicago
Programs: AF LT P, AA EP, BA G, CX G, UA G, Hilton D, Marriott Ti, IHG Plat
Posts: 95
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 am tempted to part ways with FB and do a status challenge with DL against my CX Diamond status.
Jan 3, 2018 | 9:23 pm
#55
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Charlotte, NC
Programs: Starwood Plat,Hyatt Diamond,Flying Blue Plat,Hertz Plat
Posts: 19
Im more than tempted to part ways with both Delta and FB. Im 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 Im status challenging, Im going to look at United since Im already a JPM Chase VISA Infinite customer.
Jan 4, 2018 | 1:36 pm
#57
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: AF/KL Flying Blue Ultimate/Platinum for life/Club2000, Accor ALL Diamond
Posts: 25,133
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).
Mar 10, 2019 | 7:54 pm
#59
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Texas, USA
Programs: Delta GM
Posts: 463
Im more than tempted to part ways with both Delta and FB. Im 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 Im status challenging, Im going to look at United since Im already a JPM Chase VISA Infinite customer.
YOu always have lower priority than Delta Medallions, don't you?