Round the world
Jan 5, 2014 | 9:21 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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Round the world
Hello all,
There is probably a really simple answer to this and I probably haven't looked hard enough (sorry). I am booking a round the world flight with Star, and I am wondering who the best airline to sign up with would be? Nearly all my flights will be with different airlines, so i am wondering which airline would generate the most points? Is there a fixed number of points received for flying with star alliance members? Used to flying with One World or Emirates so unsure how this works.
Also an unrelated Q, does anyone know when Air India is being introduced to Star Alliance?
Thanks for any help!
Greg.
There is probably a really simple answer to this and I probably haven't looked hard enough (sorry). I am booking a round the world flight with Star, and I am wondering who the best airline to sign up with would be? Nearly all my flights will be with different airlines, so i am wondering which airline would generate the most points? Is there a fixed number of points received for flying with star alliance members? Used to flying with One World or Emirates so unsure how this works.
Also an unrelated Q, does anyone know when Air India is being introduced to Star Alliance?
Thanks for any help!
Greg.
Jan 5, 2014 | 10:44 am
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 530
Round the world
Not sure how your used to flying with OW would make any difference because it works the same regardless of airlines or alliance. You need to do your homework.
Pull up your itineraries and note the fare class in which each segment is booked. Then look at the miles earning chart of each *A member and calculate under which program you'll earn the most. Also factor into your redemption needs and decide which member's redemption rates suit best.
Good luck.
Pull up your itineraries and note the fare class in which each segment is booked. Then look at the miles earning chart of each *A member and calculate under which program you'll earn the most. Also factor into your redemption needs and decide which member's redemption rates suit best.
Good luck.
Jan 5, 2014 | 1:02 pm
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Hello all,
There is probably a really simple answer to this and I probably haven't looked hard enough (sorry). I am booking a round the world flight with Star, and I am wondering who the best airline to sign up with would be? Nearly all my flights will be with different airlines, so i am wondering which airline would generate the most points? Is there a fixed number of points received for flying with star alliance members? Used to flying with One World or Emirates so unsure how this works.
Also an unrelated Q, does anyone know when Air India is being introduced to Star Alliance?
Thanks for any help!
Greg.
There is probably a really simple answer to this and I probably haven't looked hard enough (sorry). I am booking a round the world flight with Star, and I am wondering who the best airline to sign up with would be? Nearly all my flights will be with different airlines, so i am wondering which airline would generate the most points? Is there a fixed number of points received for flying with star alliance members? Used to flying with One World or Emirates so unsure how this works.
Also an unrelated Q, does anyone know when Air India is being introduced to Star Alliance?
Thanks for any help!
Greg.
Like if one credit CX flights on AA, there are a bunch of cheap econ fares earn no miles at all.
Last edited by ORDnHKG; Jan 5, 2014 at 1:08 pm
Jan 5, 2014 | 1:10 pm
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gregreg12321 Welcome to the forum
Agreed
Look in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...post-here.html
Edit
If the flights are before 31 March 2014 consider putting to US Airways. US Airways miles will at some time become AA miles
With Star Alliance codes shares generally the operating carrier determines the miles earned compared to the marketing carrier in OW
/Edit
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From Deciding OW FFP help
Best Frequent Flyer Program for you?
The answer to this question depends very much on your personal travel profile and objectives. e.g.
- what is your definition of best ?
- do you value miles/points (or equivalent) for redemption over gaining status?
- do you fly enough to gain any meaningful status ?
- who and where do you normally fly
- are you primarily a leisure or business traveller ?
- where do you live ?
- do you have other ways of earning points in the various programs, e.g. credit cards, shopping, etc
- etc, etc, etc
(copied in part from a post by dunk)
From a post on 2 Feb 2013
Not sure how your used to flying with OW would make any difference because it works the same regardless of airlines or alliance. You need to do your homework.
Pull up your itineraries and note the fare class in which each segment is booked. Then look at the miles earning chart of each *A member and calculate under which program you'll earn the most. Also factor into your redemption needs and decide which member's redemption rates suit best.
Pull up your itineraries and note the fare class in which each segment is booked. Then look at the miles earning chart of each *A member and calculate under which program you'll earn the most. Also factor into your redemption needs and decide which member's redemption rates suit best.
Look in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...post-here.html
Edit
If the flights are before 31 March 2014 consider putting to US Airways. US Airways miles will at some time become AA miles
With Star Alliance codes shares generally the operating carrier determines the miles earned compared to the marketing carrier in OW
/Edit
_________________
From Deciding OW FFP help
Best Frequent Flyer Program for you?
The answer to this question depends very much on your personal travel profile and objectives. e.g.
- what is your definition of best ?
- do you value miles/points (or equivalent) for redemption over gaining status?
- do you fly enough to gain any meaningful status ?
- who and where do you normally fly
- are you primarily a leisure or business traveller ?
- where do you live ?
- do you have other ways of earning points in the various programs, e.g. credit cards, shopping, etc
- etc, etc, etc
(copied in part from a post by dunk)
From a post on 2 Feb 2013
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To get your feet wet, start by reading the sticky threads in this and other forums. What you need to do is look at your flying (and credit card, if applicable) patterns and preferences, then pick a program that works best for you. While miles/points aren't interchangeable, you can usually use one airline's miles/points for redemptions on that airline's partners - either in the same alliance or in some cases unaligned partners - or for non-flying activities. Each airline has different "earning and burning" characteristics - how miles/points are earned and used, and you'll need to investigate these carefully, as the differences can be significant and expensive (or beneficial) to you depending on your choices.
One important thing to note is that miles/points earning and redemption are only a part of the whole FF business. A big factor in choosing your plan preferences is whether you'd fly enough with your chosen airline(s) in order to reach elite frequent flyer status. With elite status comes various perks - access to lounges, expedited passage through airports, seat selections, upgrades, baggage allowances, etc. - that can be as important if not more important to frequent travelers. So those factors also need to be understood as you make your choices.
It involves homework and research, but the rewards can be very significant, well worth the effort. (Or so many of us think. Of course we can be both delusional and exhibit OCD symptoms in this regard. Welcome to the madhouse.)
To get your feet wet, start by reading the sticky threads in this and other forums. What you need to do is look at your flying (and credit card, if applicable) patterns and preferences, then pick a program that works best for you. While miles/points aren't interchangeable, you can usually use one airline's miles/points for redemptions on that airline's partners - either in the same alliance or in some cases unaligned partners - or for non-flying activities. Each airline has different "earning and burning" characteristics - how miles/points are earned and used, and you'll need to investigate these carefully, as the differences can be significant and expensive (or beneficial) to you depending on your choices.
One important thing to note is that miles/points earning and redemption are only a part of the whole FF business. A big factor in choosing your plan preferences is whether you'd fly enough with your chosen airline(s) in order to reach elite frequent flyer status. With elite status comes various perks - access to lounges, expedited passage through airports, seat selections, upgrades, baggage allowances, etc. - that can be as important if not more important to frequent travelers. So those factors also need to be understood as you make your choices.
It involves homework and research, but the rewards can be very significant, well worth the effort. (Or so many of us think. Of course we can be both delusional and exhibit OCD symptoms in this regard. Welcome to the madhouse.)
Last edited by Mwenenzi; Jan 5, 2014 at 2:28 pm