robdeb

Sorry to hear you were not eligible for the miles. Since I couldn't get a straight answer from anyone, I booked directly with airline, it costs me a few more dollars but totally worth the miles and status I earned.

 

 

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Another thing I recently learned on a recent overseas flight via Lufthansa (they are part of the Star Alliance and miles can be credited to United). They do NOT credit miles based on travel distance, but based on the cost and class of the ticket. For example, the r/t journey was about 25,000 miles, yet all my credit to United was 3,600 miles. A value of only $36, so booking direct with the airlines gaining miles may cost you more overall then the minor benefit the miles gives you. What's worse, it is very hard upfront to find out this information until it's too late. No transparency in this industry at all.

I'm curious whether or not folks who have booked flights through cruise line have been able to get miles for their flights. I was very nervous and had a hard time getting an answer that I was confident in the answer, so I just booked directly (I needed the miles for status). What has been your experience?

In a recent booking using Princess EZair they used wholesale ticketing (class L in this case) that are NOT eligible for frequent flyer rewards. My issue with this is the confirmation from princess only stated ECONOMY class and even the tickets claimed class Y (which does get rewards). Princess took no responsibility nor would even include a disclaimer on your confirmation that flights MAY not be eligible for frequent flyer rewards.

It is only after the fact that you can even find out... after you are denied miles.

Embarkation lunch in the main dining room seems to be in a state of flux.

Sometimes it is just for Mariners sometimes for everybody and sometimes the MDR is closed. The best idea is to ask when on board if the dining room is open and if your are told no, go to the dining room and check for yourself. A new event on some ships is a Mariner reception on embarkation day. The one specifically that I am aware of was in the Crows next at 3pm. Upon arrival at your room check the newsletter for scheduled events.

Thank you. We hope to board early enough to enjoy the sit down lunch. Always better than a buffet.

I have read conflicting information from HAL. In fact, 2 very similar files that list the perks of the Mariner Society Rewards. One notes an embarkation lunch at (12:00-1:30) in the MDR and the other notes an Exclusive Welcome Onboard Mariner Society Reception (2:00–3:00 p.m.).

We are sailing on the Oosterdam shortly and would like to know if anyone can confirm they do offer the MDR lunch. If so, I am uncertain how this works when they state embarkation 1pm.

What do they charge for a r/t pango ride to Coronado island?