Questions tagged [loyalty-programs]
Earning and using frequent flyer miles, points, or other incentive bonuses awarded by airlines, hotels, credit cards, rental car companies, and others for your patronage.
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What can I do with a United travel certificate (ETC) when I don't live in the US?
Long story short, I don't live in the US, but United royally messed up a recent flight and gave me a sizable electronic travel certificate (ETC) in compensation. The catches are that it expires in a ...
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United Economy Plus as non-UA Star Alliance Gold passenger
I'll be flying some longish routes in United domestic Economy next month. While United's own elite passengers are entitled to free space available upgrades to Economy Plus (E+), I understand that this ...
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Marriott Bonvoy benefits at non-Marriott properties
I have an upcoming stay at the Trinity Hotel Whitefield, booked directly through Marriott Bonvoy. My email confirmation has this odd line:
This hotel -Trinity Hotel Whitefield- participates in ...
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How can I use my Qatar student club benefits for extra baggage allowance?
I have booked flight with Qatar Airways from Jackson, Mississippi (USA) to Dhaka, Bangladesh. My connecting flight from Jackson to Dallas is with American Airlines. I have a student membership with ...
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Are Star Alliance awards available for any destination in the Star Alliance network?
I recently tried to redeem some Singapore Airlines (SQ) miles for some domestic US flights on United. The destinations were not available on the SQ website's flight search, so I followed the advice on ...
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How to reach support about my Genius 3 Booking.com account
I reached my Genius level 3 account the legitimate way by booking whole vacations from booking.com. I counted on getting premium support but suddenly I was locked out of my account. The password, ...
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Air india fastest way to attain star alliance gold based on segments flown
I already have Star Alliance Gold status via Turkish airlines.
However these days I fly a lot of flights domestically in India on Air India. Although AI is a part of star alliance these flights give ...
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Where is the Gold Track Security Lane at DTW?
I fly regularly out of the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW/KDTW). According to the Star Alliance website, this airport should have Gold Track access for passengers ...
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How to book a multi-city itinerary, using Qantas Business Rewards points, for multiple travellers
Does anyone know if it's possible to use Qantas Business Rewards points to book:
a multi-city itinerary, which is
for myself and family members?
If I log in to my Qantas Business Rewards account, ...
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MileagePlus upgrade on United for international flight segment booked on Y class when there are domestic segments that have class V
My wife and I both have MileagePlus Premier Silver status. We are flying on an United ticket on Air India (T class) domestically in India, and then from Delhi to EWR on a Y class ticket on United, and ...
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Delta Points Question
Delta has a policy on not using the last leg of an international ticket. Do I lose the frequent flier points on the whole flight, or just the last leg?
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American: Can credit be converted to frequent flier miles? [closed]
With American Airlines, can credit be converted to frequent flier miles?
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How much does one American Airline frequent flier mile equal in US$?
How much does one American Airline frequent flier mile equal in 🇺🇸 dollars ($)?
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Do Alaska MVP members still board in Group B if you purchase the Saver fare?
Alaska's boarding rules say that MVP passengers board in Group B. They also say that Saver fare passengers board in Group F. Which rule will take precedence if an MVP passengers buys the Saver fare?
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How to get partner's booking reference on BA Avios reservation?
I booked an Alaska ticket using BA Avios. BA gives their own booking reference which Alaska doesn't recognize. How to find the Alaska booking reference for this reservation? It doesn't seem to be ...
