Question about booking class
Aug 16, 2009 | 4:46 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PEK, AUS, WAS, HKG
Programs: CX Gold
Posts: 1,288
Question about booking class
In United's webpage it says that "The miles accrued are determined by the operating airline. Please note that the booking class shown on your ticket may differ from the booking class relevant for mileage accrual."
My questions are:
1. Why are there two different systems of booking classes, i.e., what's the reason for doing this?
2. How can I know the booking class relevant for mileage accrual?
Thanks a lot!
My questions are:
1. Why are there two different systems of booking classes, i.e., what's the reason for doing this?
2. How can I know the booking class relevant for mileage accrual?
Thanks a lot!
Aug 16, 2009 | 4:52 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: No longer loyal "over-entitled" 1K
Posts: 3,825
In United's webpage it says that "The miles accrued are determined by the operating airline. Please note that the booking class shown on your ticket may differ from the booking class relevant for mileage accrual."
My questions are:
1. Why are there two different systems of booking classes, i.e., what's the reason for doing this?
2. How can I know the booking class relevant for mileage accrual?
Thanks a lot!
My questions are:
1. Why are there two different systems of booking classes, i.e., what's the reason for doing this?
2. How can I know the booking class relevant for mileage accrual?
Thanks a lot!
If you buy UA coded, but LH operated flight, for example, your UA booking class is meaningless in terms of earning miles.
For #2, you'd have to contact the operating carrier.
Aug 16, 2009 | 4:56 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: CMH, sometimes AVP, formerly down the Shore
Programs: UA 1K/3MM, AA EXP/3MM, DL MM, former fan of TWA
Posts: 1,924
As a potential alternative (say, for when a good deal is in play and you don't want to contact the carrier), you can try to duplicate the pricing on ITA. Click through to see the fare and you can usually determine the booking class.