jpboyce
Junior Member
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- Nov 26, 2013
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Hi all,
Previously when I'd gone over to the US, I had booked directly with US airlines, mainly on the basis of who did flights to where I wanted to go and times (at the time me being ignorant of the benefits of airport lounges, so flight times were booked around hotel check-in/check-out times). This has resulted in accounts with the frequent flyer programs of those airlines with a very small pool of points and not much value at the moment.
Now I'm a bit wiser and aware of these partner airlines and how I could potentially get points and status credits towards my Qantas account if I use them. So I guess the point is, is it worth using them? The first one I became aware of was US Airways, but it seems the reviews of their flights are pretty negative. Seems American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are partners, although Alaska don't earn points. I'm assuming I'd have to book any such flights over the phone with Qantas as well? Any thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
Previously when I'd gone over to the US, I had booked directly with US airlines, mainly on the basis of who did flights to where I wanted to go and times (at the time me being ignorant of the benefits of airport lounges, so flight times were booked around hotel check-in/check-out times). This has resulted in accounts with the frequent flyer programs of those airlines with a very small pool of points and not much value at the moment.
Now I'm a bit wiser and aware of these partner airlines and how I could potentially get points and status credits towards my Qantas account if I use them. So I guess the point is, is it worth using them? The first one I became aware of was US Airways, but it seems the reviews of their flights are pretty negative. Seems American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are partners, although Alaska don't earn points. I'm assuming I'd have to book any such flights over the phone with Qantas as well? Any thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.