Spending Flying Club Miles on AF-KLM
Oct 31, 2019, 4:53 am
#1
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Spending Flying Club Miles on AF-KLM
Does anyone know when we will be able to spend our flying club miles on AF-KLM? I'm looking at booking next year's holiday and am hoping I can save on the surcharges by using them out of Europe/ go somewhere outside of Virgin's route network.
Oct 31, 2019, 6:33 am
#2
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Why AF? You'd still have hefty surcharges to pay in all likelihood. Yes you save APD, but it is easy to spend the savings just in positioning flights/accommodation
Why not any of the other partners offered by VS?
Why not any of the other partners offered by VS?
Oct 31, 2019, 6:41 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: London, United Kingdom
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APD alone is not justification for an ex-EU, even in business class.
In reality it is the combination of a significantly lower base fare, combined with the APD saving which makes the all-in fare saving worth the risk, hassle and positioning costs
In reality it is the combination of a significantly lower base fare, combined with the APD saving which makes the all-in fare saving worth the risk, hassle and positioning costs
Nov 1, 2019, 3:54 am
#4
Join Date: Sep 2018
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Most likely next year before they launch AFKL rewards. Been heavily delayed due to VGLC divesture and then because DL soon go in a quite period while they wrap up the year. Very, very surprised if anything is launched this year.
Nov 2, 2019, 8:50 am
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VGLC official launch in next March so it may end up going along with that I suppose.
Feb 3, 2020, 6:08 am
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Looks like they've settled on next Thursday: https://corporate.virginatlantic.com...-launched.html
Feb 4, 2020, 12:05 am
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Looks like they've settled on next Thursday: https://corporate.virginatlantic.com...-launched.html
Feb 4, 2020, 9:52 am
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Feb 13, 2020, 1:31 pm
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Very good overview here https://www.headforpoints.com/
Feb 18, 2020, 9:59 am
#14
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Looks like VS doesn't have the same access to the space as AF/KLM. Found space through ExpertFlyer and on AF/KLM but cannot book on VS site. Also what is odd is that if I search for IAD-CDG and CDG-NCE flights were available but not when searching IAD-NCE. Agent on the phone noted there must be a bug in the system somewhere as they should be able to sell the ticket as one and not charge two separate awards.