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The dodgy Amsterdan trick

PostPosted: 27 Apr 2014, 18:18
by jellobiafra
Hi all.
Probably stupid question but if I booked flight to Florida with Expedia via Amsterdam would I still be able to claim the virgin miles and tier points. It certainly is a lot cheaper in upper and wouldn't mind a day in Amsterdam assuming I can get a cheap one way fare to Amsterdam

Re: The dodgy Amsterdan trick

PostPosted: 27 Apr 2014, 18:23
by cooperman
Yes you can.

When booking via Expedia, there is a section for you to input your FC number.

Save your boarding passes just in case you have to do missing miles claim though

Hope this helps.

Paul

Re: The dodgy Amsterdan trick

PostPosted: 27 Apr 2014, 18:25
by gumshoe
Absolutely you would.

You would also be able to claim miles & TPs with whichever airline flies you from AMS to LGW - probably BA - assuming you're a member of their loyalty programme too.

By the way - have you checked Brussels as well? It can be cheaper than AMS and getting there's a doddle on Eurostar which can be as cheap as £39.

Re: The dodgy Amsterdan trick

PostPosted: 27 Apr 2014, 22:36
by Smid
I wouldn't use the term 'dodgy' though to describe it. Go out your way to use a competitive route and get paid a discount for it. Depends on how much you save, really.

And yes, Brussels would perhaps be cheaper and easier. BA was doing good fares, and when I checked a AMS run on VS to Vegas, it was about 400 quid cheaper. I'd check via Brussels now myself, though...