TAP Fare Class A?
Mar 8, 2017, 10:34 am
#1
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Eugene, OR
Programs: Alaska MVP 100K
Posts: 597
TAP Fare Class A?
Hi, I'm looking to book a TAP itinerary LIS-PDL-LIS-HEL, and my preferred itinerary books into A class, which on the TAP website is showing "classic," i.e. not the lowest fare bucket. However, A seems to earn nothing on either NZ or UA, which I was thinking of crediting to. What's up with this fare class; why should it not earn miles if it's not the very cheapest fare bucket?
Mar 8, 2017, 11:59 am
#2
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3&O6 Gold,IC AMB & HH Diamond
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Hi, I'm looking to book a TAP itinerary LIS-PDL-LIS-HEL, and my preferred itinerary books into A class, which on the TAP website is showing "classic," i.e. not the lowest fare bucket. However, A seems to earn nothing on either NZ or UA, which I was thinking of crediting to. What's up with this fare class; why should it not earn miles if it's not the very cheapest fare bucket?
Mar 8, 2017, 3:52 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: PEK
Programs: A3*G, UA Gold EY Silver
Posts: 8,956
Yea, it earns nothing in UA.
Here's where it earns something
Here's where it earns something
Mar 9, 2017, 6:31 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: GVA,OPO
Programs: BD the last decent FFP
Posts: 1,856
A class has been around at least since 2013 (got one of these then). Why is it needed with so many other fare classes available in Eco (and this being a First Class fare on most *A partners) I have no clue.
Mar 9, 2017, 3:08 pm
#5
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Central New Jersey
Programs: UA-Platimum 2 MM, HH-Gold, MR-Lifetime Gold, Hyatt-Discoverist
Posts: 6,238
I'm a longtime UA flyer, but have gotten fed up with their prices EWR-Europe. Am now looking at TAP (also LOT), MUCH cheaper-- but can anyone shed some light on their fare classes...Discount / Basic / Classic ??? Not too concerned about the miles earned or baggage check as I only do a small carry on, but more with seat comfort, choice, check in etc. Their website only gives vague info and it appears all offer the same benefits (which I know is not the case). Any insight would be helpful. Thank you