priority award travel
Feb 6, 2006 | 6:37 am
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priority award travel
With skyteam - If your desired class of service is not available when booking travel, you have priority status on the reservation waitlist (provided waitlists are accepted on the flight and/or in your desired class).
Does this also work with award travel? (it does not on star alliance. Don't know about one world)
I am gold with delta therefore elite with air france. Would I have priority award waitlist?
I can use air france miles continental etc. Would this make a difference? I would use delta miles but can't fly air france first class with delta awards. Can't figure out how that is possible in skyteam.
Did a search, no info
Thanks
Does this also work with award travel? (it does not on star alliance. Don't know about one world)
I am gold with delta therefore elite with air france. Would I have priority award waitlist?
I can use air france miles continental etc. Would this make a difference? I would use delta miles but can't fly air france first class with delta awards. Can't figure out how that is possible in skyteam.
Did a search, no info
Thanks
Feb 8, 2006 | 3:56 pm
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Originally Posted by g50
With skyteam - If your desired class of service is not available when booking travel, you have priority status on the reservation waitlist (provided waitlists are accepted on the flight and/or in your desired class).
Does this also work with award travel? (it does not on star alliance. Don't know about one world)
I am gold with delta therefore elite with air france. Would I have priority award waitlist?
I can use air france miles continental etc. Would this make a difference? I would use delta miles but can't fly air france first class with delta awards. Can't figure out how that is possible in skyteam.
Did a search, no info
Thanks
Does this also work with award travel? (it does not on star alliance. Don't know about one world)
I am gold with delta therefore elite with air france. Would I have priority award waitlist?
I can use air france miles continental etc. Would this make a difference? I would use delta miles but can't fly air france first class with delta awards. Can't figure out how that is possible in skyteam.
Did a search, no info
Thanks
Feb 9, 2006 | 4:44 am
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Originally Posted by neuromancer
There is no waitlist for award travel (for Flying Blue, Alitalia...). Suppose the same is for delta, should be stated in terms and conditions somewhere.
Quote from delta.com
As a Medallion member, you are eligible for greater Award seat availability when booking Award Travel. This Medallion availability is also extended to any traveling companions on your itinerary. Medallion members must be traveling to receive greater Award seat availability.
Would a flying blue elite or a skyteam elite have a better allotment for an award ticket than a non elite?
Feb 9, 2006 | 6:58 am
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Originally Posted by g50
I believe delta does, but the wait list is usually turned off in their computer. I have been on a priority wait list a few times that did not clear, but was available when checked online. Delta said this happens during high volume travel times.
Quote from delta.com
As a Medallion member, you are eligible for greater Award seat availability when booking Award Travel. This Medallion availability is also extended to any traveling companions on your itinerary. Medallion members must be traveling to receive greater Award seat availability.
Would a flying blue elite or a skyteam elite have a better allotment for an award ticket than a non elite?
Quote from delta.com
As a Medallion member, you are eligible for greater Award seat availability when booking Award Travel. This Medallion availability is also extended to any traveling companions on your itinerary. Medallion members must be traveling to receive greater Award seat availability.
Would a flying blue elite or a skyteam elite have a better allotment for an award ticket than a non elite?
Feb 10, 2006 | 4:41 am
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Originally Posted by cfischer
on AF/KL, only the own Elites.
Thanks for the info
Feb 10, 2006 | 7:03 pm
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Originally Posted by g50
That is fair, but I don't see much value in any airline alliance.
Thanks for the info
Thanks for the info