Miles with Great Escapade ticket in economy
Dec 26, 2009, 12:23 pm
#1
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Miles with Great Escapade ticket in economy
Some friends are flying round the world in economy and premium economy using a Great Escapade fare on Virgin, Singapore and Air New Zealand.
I have suggested they join the Virgin Flying Club - does anyone know whether they will get miles on all the airlines?
I have suggested they join the Virgin Flying Club - does anyone know whether they will get miles on all the airlines?
Dec 26, 2009, 1:27 pm
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Yep, they should do!
Check out http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb...ines/index.jsp for full details.
Check out http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb...ines/index.jsp for full details.
Dec 26, 2009, 3:05 pm
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It depends on the booking classes used. Both SQ and NZ are measly with mileage with several fare categories non-earning in other airlines' programmes. (General comment not specific to the Great Escapade.)
I'd suggest preparing a dummy routing then phoning VFC to check whether the booking codes qualify.
I'd suggest preparing a dummy routing then phoning VFC to check whether the booking codes qualify.
Dec 26, 2009, 5:42 pm
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Actually it's VS and Flying Club who are the stingiest. Fly discounted economy on Air NZ and you get credited 70% mileage in Flying Club. 
From VS: http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb...&bfSubmit1.y=8
The above fare classes when flying Air NZ will earn 100% mileage in both SIA KrisFlyer and bmi diamond club programmes. Do not credit miles to VS if you intend to fly longhaul on Air NZ - choose another FFP altogether.
Escapade RTW Economy fares usually book in M class on SIA, same as Star Alliance RTW fares. M class on SIA is mid-level and will earn 100% mileage in practically all FFPs.
From VS: http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb...&bfSubmit1.y=8
Discounted Economy Class mileage*70% miles flown
Economy Class mileage*100% miles flown
Discounted Economy Class: B, M, H, Q, V, W, T
Economy Class: Y, A
Economy Class mileage*100% miles flown
Discounted Economy Class: B, M, H, Q, V, W, T
Economy Class: Y, A
Escapade RTW Economy fares usually book in M class on SIA, same as Star Alliance RTW fares. M class on SIA is mid-level and will earn 100% mileage in practically all FFPs.