Crediting Cathay to QFF
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Similar question: But which is the best scheme. I will fly Cathay business to NY from Sydney (via HK). I am Platinum QF and "Green" Cathay. The points earn would be similar.
For Cathay: Points are worth more as "less" taxes. I already have 70,000 with Cathay.
For Qantas: Helps with Platinum One potential qualification (Yes I know I have to do majority of flights on Qantas) and the small chance of an ODU on the JFK legs to first.
For Cathay: Points are worth more as "less" taxes. I already have 70,000 with Cathay.
For Qantas: Helps with Platinum One potential qualification (Yes I know I have to do majority of flights on Qantas) and the small chance of an ODU on the JFK legs to first.
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Use this page to determine what class the actual fare codes will credit as and then use the calculator as noted above.
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This website may also assist
www.wheretocredit.com
Where to Credit | How Many Miles | Every Frequent Flyer Program
Find the best frequent flyer program for every flight. Where to Credit shows you the number of miles you earn on any frequent flyer program!
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If you don't need the SCs, then crediting CX (and EK, QF, BA) to Alaska can give a high-value points return
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For anyone thinking of using status and then crediting to a different program when flying CX - flew a couple of flights last week that were in non-earning classes for QFF. Kept my QFF WP number in there when boarding, until about 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time, as the last passengers were getting to their seats. Then in the Cathay app I put my BA number in. In both cases the flights credited to BA 3 days later without any issues. The crew seemed to give me the OWE treatment in both cases.
I just had a points claim rejected. Bought a ticket through expedia. Economy "S" ticket PER-HKG-PVG. Pretty disappointed that it earns no points/status, even though the points calculator suggests all economy seats get points...
Have had a similar experience with Qatar. What's the point in flying oneworld if you get no points for the cheaper ticket? Doesn't help retain loyalty to the network.
Have had a similar experience with Qatar. What's the point in flying oneworld if you get no points for the cheaper ticket? Doesn't help retain loyalty to the network.
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Same - found that it was O class when my retro claim was unsuccessful and I called up (it was purchased through QF website but even the e-ticket doesn't show the fare class)
Thanks, I just had another look at the earn tables. Nowhere does it say anything about some fare classes being ineligible? Unless I can't find it. Even clicking through the fine print links it just links you back to partner airline earning table. Pretty confusing.
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If a booking class isn't listed in the table for an airline, then it doesn't earn anything.
It's a bit misleading if they have that points calculator which has the categories of "discount economy" and "economy" and makes no mention of "booking class".
This link does make mention of "booking class" but doesn't go into any further details.
"Airlines break down each cabin on the aircraft into different sub-classes, each of which are given an alpha code.
These generally determine the fare you pay, the conditions attached to your booking and the amount of Qantas Points and Status Credits you could earn."
Earning terms | Qantas Frequent Flyer
Some common terms explained for earning Qantas Points on flights.
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"Airlines break down each cabin on the aircraft into different sub-classes, each of which are given an alpha code.
These generally determine the fare you pay, the conditions attached to your booking and the amount of Qantas Points and Status Credits you could earn."
Actually you're right, found it here:
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Agree it would be better if they listed non-earning point classes (typically discount Y, and obviously redemptions).
The website
www.wheretocredit.com
Is a good resource
Note that QF isn't alone in not credit cheap CX fares - a N/O/S fare also won't earn on AA or UL.. but does an BA
The website
www.wheretocredit.com
Is a good resource
Note that QF isn't alone in not credit cheap CX fares - a N/O/S fare also won't earn on AA or UL.. but does an BA
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Late to the party on this one but it sounds like nuthq was a fellow winner of CX's new year's day flash sale. I credited mine to AS and earned enough points for a one-way Australia-US award in J. However, if I'd credited the flights to QF I would have earned enough points for a one-way Perth-Broome award. In Y.
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If you are unable to make the retain criteria to retain a certain tier, then you'd soft land to a tier below your current tier.
To retain QF Plat one'd need 1200 SC in the membership year and if they are unable to earn 1200 SC in the membership year, they will soft land to QF Gold
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