Star Alliance Gold via Asiana club.

[asloh]

Hi, Asiana offers a 2 year period to get points to retain status. My dream/goal would be to get to *A gold. I am a KF member and unfortunately 12 months doen't give me enough time to get to the next level. I am trying to save up KF points for a Europe trip in 2019 to do the Baltic cruise. I would like to do a J class for both myself and spouse. I also have Amex points currently which can be converted either directly to KF or to other programs. I was toying with the idea of maybe starting to collect JMB miles as it uses less points to UK than SQ.
It's all very daunting with all the information/tips/tricks available. Sorry if it sounds messy but my head is spinning just thinking about it.

 

[AllanG]

Thank you. I am more interested in using points to book flights or upgrades

 

[AllanG]

Thank you. My main interest is using points to buy or upgrade flights which requires status but also the ability to accumulate points when I am unlikely to fly Asiana.

 

[JJFlyer]

I am just curious if Asiana FF is still undervalued and great value. I am merely seeking to get Star Alliance status quickly. I have flights upcoming with Lufthansa to Europe.

 

[QF WP]

@JJFlyer, if you had status with other airlines, then you'd have the chance for a status challenge with UA...full details here:
United Airlines 2019 Star Alliance Gold status challenge explained

 

[jch]

I am just curious if Asiana FF is still undervalued and great value. I am merely seeking to get Star Alliance status quickly. I have flights upcoming with Lufthansa to Europe.

If you are in whY check the points earn rate on your ticket class before crediting.

 

[asloh]

I understand that there if you have Jade status with ShangriLa Golden Circle, you need 3 segments on SQ/Silkair to qualify for KF gold. It's called Infinite Journeys and this has to be done within 4 months of registration. The question is do short flights between SIN-KUL-SIN count as 2 segments?

 

[Mattg]

The question is do short flights between SIN-KUL-SIN count as 2 segments?

Don't see any reason why not

 

[Danger]

I understand that there if you have Jade status with ShangriLa Golden Circle, you need 3 segments on SQ/Silkair to qualify for KF gold. It's called Infinite Journeys and this has to be done within 4 months of registration. The question is do short flights between SIN-KUL-SIN count as 2 segments?

Hmmm. Interesting. Do you have a link to the deets of this shortcut?

 

[Mattg]

Hmmm. Interesting. Do you have a link to the deets of this shortcut?

Instant KrisFlyer Status with Amex Platinum, Centurion Cards [ends 31 March 2021]

Do you have an Amex Platinum or Amex Centurion card?

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[asloh]

Thanks Mattg.

 

[Isochronous]

The Asiana program is relatively undervalued for what is quite a good program. They also have lifetime Star Alliance status if that's of interest/use to you.

500k for lifetime gold still, if I remember correctly?

 

[asloh]

Thanks Iso. Unfortunately I didn't do anything to my Asiana account for almost a year now which only gives me 1 year to qualify. I think I will consider creatign a new Asiana account. Do you know if there is a way to find out how many Asiana points are earned if flying a partner airline ?

 

[Charger73]

Thanks Iso. Unfortunately I didn't do anything to my Asiana account for almost a year now which only gives me 1 year to qualify. I think I will consider creatign a new Asiana account. Do you know if there is a way to find out how many Asiana points are earned if flying a partner airline ?

Find them here: Mileage for Star Alliance│ASIANA AIRLINES

 

[asloh]

I understand that there if you have Jade status with ShangriLa Golden Circle, you need 3 segments on SQ/Silkair to qualify for KF gold. It's called Infinite Journeys and this has to be done within 4 months of registration. The question is do short flights between SIN-KUL-SIN count as 2 segments?

Does anyone know if this offer is restricted to just Silkair and SQ flights or is Scoot also accepted ?

 

[Mattg]

Does anyone know if this offer is restricted to just Silkair and SQ flights or is Scoot also accepted ?

Scoot is not eligible.

 

[Mattg]

I see that Korean Air has just announced some major changes to its Skypass frequent flyer program, which will take effect from 2021. I hope that Asiana doesn't copy!

Korean Air SKYPASS Changes In 2021

Korean Air is making changes to its SKYPASS program in 2021.

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