Using Flying Club Miles but attaching Medallion Status
May 20, 2018, 10:24 pm
#1
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Join Date: May 2018
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Using Flying Club Miles but attaching Medallion Status
Its no secret Skymiles redemptions stink and VS has some amazing Flying Club miles redemptions right now. Can I book JFK to LHR on VS using Flying Club, but attach my Skymiles account at booking so I can keep my medallion benefits?
May 21, 2018, 10:29 am
#3
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Don't book as the VS member. Book for a guest, who happens to have the same name as you (and Medallion status). That should get the status to stick on your booking whilst using VS miles for it.
May 21, 2018, 11:23 am
#4
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May 21, 2018, 10:01 pm
#6
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Just show them your card. Far easier and simpler than messing about trying to change your number especially as you’re on a reward flight - it’s not like you’re going to be earning miles.
as it is a reward booking I’d surmise that’s why VS won’t let you change it.
as it is a reward booking I’d surmise that’s why VS won’t let you change it.
May 22, 2018, 1:40 am
#7
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As others have said, you can still get your benefits by carrying the card with you.