On LX: does "A" availability mean that there is award space?
Jan 27, 23, 6:43 am
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On LX: does "A" availability mean that there is award space?
I always thought it would, but maybe I am mixing this up with A=available for upgrade.
There is a flight that I see has 2 seats in A class, but M&M site says there is no availability. Will calling them help? I have HON status if that helps, flying with my son.
There is a flight that I see has 2 seats in A class, but M&M site says there is no availability. Will calling them help? I have HON status if that helps, flying with my son.
Jan 27, 23, 6:49 am
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A is discounted First for paid tickets. F is full fare. Awards book onto O, at leats in my experience. All tools I know don't show O.
My experience is when A is at 5 or higher you often can find award space.
I believe you always need to call for F awards on Swiss, at lest for me as lowly SEN.
My experience is when A is at 5 or higher you often can find award space.
I believe you always need to call for F awards on Swiss, at lest for me as lowly SEN.
Jan 27, 23, 7:01 am
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LH F awards and upgrades book into O, but LX F awards and upgrades book into A. However, the availability of A on LX does not guarantee the availability of an award or upgrade because the award/upgrade A is a smaller subset of the "regular" A. On the other hand, calling in for a desired award is always a good idea, especially with status, because waitlists often clear instantly.
Jan 27, 23, 8:14 am
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A class used be the primary factor, not anymore, A is hard to get but 0 is close to mission impossible on popular routes, but yes, its best to call LX
Jan 27, 23, 8:21 am
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Originally Posted by San Gottardo
I always thought it would, but maybe I am mixing this up with A=available for upgrade.
There is a flight that I see has 2 seats in A class, but M&M site says there is no availability. Will calling them help? I have HON status if that helps, flying with my son.
There is a flight that I see has 2 seats in A class, but M&M site says there is no availability. Will calling them help? I have HON status if that helps, flying with my son.
Jan 27, 23, 9:26 am
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Originally Posted by Unterwegs
A is discounted First for paid tickets. F is full fare. Awards book onto O, at leats in my experience. All tools I know don't show O.
Others have noted here that LX first class awards book into A, which would make ExpertFlyer more or less useless (?) for this purpose.
Last edited by AirborneLocksmith; Jan 27, 23 at 9:33 am
Jan 27, 23, 1:55 pm
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Originally Posted by AirborneLocksmith
ExpertFlyer shows LX O class (or at least it claims it can show it accurately).
Others have noted here that LX first class awards book into A, which would make ExpertFlyer more or less useless (?) for this purpose.
Others have noted here that LX first class awards book into A, which would make ExpertFlyer more or less useless (?) for this purpose.
upgrades book into A but award A is not equal to paid A
Jan 27, 23, 7:47 pm
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Originally Posted by daumueller
awards book into O
upgrades book into A but award A is not equal to paid A
upgrades book into A but award A is not equal to paid A
Jan 28, 23, 9:13 am
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Originally Posted by AirborneLocksmith
ExpertFlyer shows LX O class (or at least it claims it can show it accurately).
Others have noted here that LX first class awards book into A, which would make ExpertFlyer more or less useless (?) for this purpose.
Others have noted here that LX first class awards book into A, which would make ExpertFlyer more or less useless (?) for this purpose.
Jan 29, 23, 4:48 am
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Originally Posted by vantage03
Tbh these days sometimes I find O easier to get than A.
A and O aren’t related whatsoever.
A and O aren’t related whatsoever.
A is like hen’s teeth & O shows up on LM…….
Jan 29, 23, 2:12 pm
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Originally Posted by chris63
Last minute ?
A is like hen’s teeth & O shows up on LM…….
A is like hen’s teeth & O shows up on LM…….
