Program Questions
Jun 8, 2008 | 5:20 pm
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Program Questions
I'm not familiar with * alliance. Somebody i know is selling a "star alliance biz class ticket" for $1100. What does that actually mean, how does Star Alliance work, is it just a program that essentially lets you use miles between airlines based on their standard availability or are there certain star program perks?
Jun 8, 2008 | 6:00 pm
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Try http://www.staralliance.com for an overview. Or, consult the *A sticky third out from the head of this thread.....lotsa links to basic info.
Jun 8, 2008 | 6:53 pm
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I have read the program descriptions and posts etc but am still confused. Do different airlines have different mileage redemption's or is a * Alliance ticket X miles? Is there a system wide mileage chart? Is availability the same as any mileage ticket or is a separate fare class?
thanks
thanks
Jun 8, 2008 | 7:31 pm
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Jun 8, 2008 | 8:29 pm
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Jun 9, 2008 | 12:08 am
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But we are all confused about what your friend is doing. What is he actually selling? Is he selling a ticket and he uses his miles to "pay" for it? Then he is violating his programs T&C.