*A on multiple airlines - how does it work?
Jun 20, 2008 | 11:16 pm
#1
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*A on multiple airlines - how does it work?
Seems I'll be using multiple carriers of *A more (US Air, United, Swiss, and Air China).
Right now I really only fly Lufthansa on *A. How will mileage be assessed? Will I still qualify for XYZ level if all the miles are split between the 5 carriers? And which carrier would I get the actual card from? (Right now I have the Lufthansa card) Will I lose any benefits? What about lounge access?
I'm moving and my role is changing, so I won't be flying out of JFK much anymore.
Thanks.
Right now I really only fly Lufthansa on *A. How will mileage be assessed? Will I still qualify for XYZ level if all the miles are split between the 5 carriers? And which carrier would I get the actual card from? (Right now I have the Lufthansa card) Will I lose any benefits? What about lounge access?
I'm moving and my role is changing, so I won't be flying out of JFK much anymore.
Thanks.
Jun 20, 2008 | 11:44 pm
#2
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You can fly any airline, but you should credit the flights to just one program. Since your membership is with LH, I would consider keeping just the LH Miles and More and credit the flights on other airlines into LH.
If you split the earnings into multiple airlines, you will have to earn status individually on each
If you split the earnings into multiple airlines, you will have to earn status individually on each
Jun 20, 2008 | 11:48 pm
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You can fly any airline, but you should credit the flights to just one program. Since your membership is with LH, I would consider keeping just the LH Miles and More and credit the flights on other airlines into LH.
If you split the earnings into multiple airlines, you will have to earn status individually on each
If you split the earnings into multiple airlines, you will have to earn status individually on each
So if I get a Visa signature US Air card and get Gold status on US Air, I have to pay for lounge access?? (Cf. http://www.usairways.com/awa/content...mberships.aspx and https://www.usairways.com/awa/clubs/enrollmentform.aspx)
It says 315$ for Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Charimans...
Jun 21, 2008 | 9:58 am
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No. If your *G comes from UA or US, you would not have access on U.S. domestic itineraries, but if you are *G on any airline other than UA or US, you will have access to the US lounges just like any other *A lounges.
Jun 21, 2008 | 10:12 am
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I've never really flown west, so this is a new venture for me.
Jun 21, 2008 | 3:37 pm
#6
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Only those that are designated *G Lounges. Not every lounge used by the partners is a designated *G one, but you will find designated ones in most places you use.
Jun 21, 2008 | 4:31 pm
#7
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Your LH*G card gives you access to UA and US lounges on domestic flights. It is only UA*G and US*G that do not get access to UA and US lounges on domestic flights.
Jun 21, 2008 | 4:35 pm
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Jun 21, 2008 | 4:48 pm
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Jun 21, 2008 | 10:55 pm
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Also...lounge placement. Some airlines have their lounges outside passport control. OSL airport comes to mind where a *G wouldn't be able to get to the lounge unless they are flying internationally. UA and US lounges are in domestic areas so they don't have that control