LATAM advice from AU

[RIbandit]

Hi all,

Hoping for some help - I will be starting to do regular trips to Santiago soon in J with LATAM and want to understand the best FF program to use. Seemingly it will be QFF if the ticket is on a QF codeshare but if its on a LATAM flight number would it be better to use LATAM Pass or can I credit to Delta? Is there another alternative I am missing?

I am VA Platinum and QFF Gold if that helps.

Thanks in advance

 

[Danger]

I would look at Alaska: https://www.alaskaair.com/content/m...tners/lan?lid=airline-partners:partners-latam.

 

[Mattg]

If you want to stick with Qantas Frequent Flyer, booking the QF codeshares will allow you to earn Qantas points (at a higher rate) & status credits. But you may end up paying more for your tickets, and the QF codeshares can make things a bit more complicated with seat selection etc.

If you want to book the LA flight numbers, crediting to Delta and earning SkyTeam status may be the way to go.

Worth noting that LATAM Pass is currently running a status match, although you may not be eligible as it's only for members of certain other frequent flyer programs and living in specific countries. In any case, I don't rate LATAM Pass as a good program.

The Delta status match challenge might be a better option. You could complete this on LA flights.

Delta Status Match Challenge Unlocks SkyTeam Benefits

The Delta SkyMiles Medallion Status Match Challenge offers a little-known shortcut to elite status on Delta Air Lines. These status benefits extend to

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[RIbandit]

Thanks that’s very helpful!

 

[Mwenenzi]

Hoping for some help - I will be starting to do regular trips to Santiago soon in J with LATAM and want to understand the best FF program to use. Seemingly it will be QFF if the ticket is on a QF codeshare but if its on a LATAM flight number would it be better to use LATAM Pass or can I credit to Delta? Is there another alternative I am missing?

I am VA Platinum and QFF Gold if that helps.

if you sign up for a new ffp be aware of expiry, what it takes to get/retain status and award cost~award process with those ff miles/points/avios
LATAM is not in an alliance, but ff partner with many airlines.

LATAM Airlines Group - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Where to Credit | Where to Credit LATAM Airlines Flights

Find the best frequent flyer program for LATAM Airlines flights. Where to Credit shows you the number of miles you earn on any frequent flyer program!

www.wheretocredit.com

Having a small balances in a ffp is of little to nil value.
Earning to another-main ffp, even if at a lower rate, can overall be better value and more use in the medium term.

QF is due to restart SYD-SCL 30 Oct 2022
https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/international-flight-network.html

What would be the objective of joining another ffp?

 

[RIbandit]

I was unaware Qantas were restarting flights there, but that is great news and simplifies everything.

 

[zig]

I'm also pleased to hear that QF is resuming the SCL flights as I prefer the timing of the flights. However I have just had a look at some of the prices.... $13000 J return - yikes

 

[simmomelb]

I hoping someone here is up to date with LATAM to Chile (then to Brasil).
I thought they were resuming flights direct from Melbourne to Chile?
All flights I'm looking at are via Syd, then NZ.
On a side note, it's annoying they charge in USD for Australia, they weren't doing this before 2020.