Norwegian Reward now offering free flights and upgrades – and new US routes

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• Clive says:

  11 Jul11 July 07:22

  Yes, but comparing to the number of flights needed on other carriers (for status) overlooks the possible price difference per flight… What is the average cost of a short haul flight on BA vs Norwegian and how much does that Silver cost? 🙂

  • Save EC Rewards says:

    11 Jul11 July 12:08

    I guess the point is I’d never see taking 40 flights to earn one as an incentive, but I may choose Norwegian if the prices/schedule suits me. So this is a bit like a train company offering Nectar points, it has no influence on my decision to travel them, but of course if I qualify I’ll claim my free flight.

    My favourite use of Avios at the moment is short minute flights booked either the day before or occasionally on the day. It’s great if your destination is not fixed and just want to go somewhere on a weekend (coupled with Hilton/IHG points)

• Leo says:

  11 Jul11 July 07:37

  Seems that you have to fly an awful lot. I’m not sure if this really helps with the lack of “aspirational” value in the scheme. To be flying that amount in the first place it surely is likely to be work related only? Looking forward to that review though. Norwegian may be key in my plan to dump BA altogether.

• Ade says:

  11 Jul11 July 08:29

  OT. This is completely unrelated but I was hoping someone on here might know the rules regarding being denied boarding. It’s a bit of a long story but basically BA did not let me on a flight to Glasgow yesterday at London City. I got a seat on another flight just over an hour later but I’m wondering if I should have been offered any compensation? Nothing was mentioned at the time but a few articles online seem to imply I should have been given information regarding this. Any help will be appreciated!

  • the real harry1 says:

    11 Jul11 July 08:33

    no compo if they got you to your destination no more than 3 hrs late arriving

    • Rob says:

      11 Jul11 July 08:36

      My understanding is that less than 3 hours doesn’t get you anything, although BA should have coughed up refreshment vouchers I imagine. There must be some come back though – if flight A at 6pm is £200 and flight B at 8pm is £100, there must be something to stop BA selling unlimited £200 tickets and then moving people to the cheaper service …..

  • Marc says:

    11 Jul11 July 10:47

    I think you’re entitled to 50% of the compensation = 125 EUR. You were denied boarding on your flight but got to your destination with a delay under 2 hours.

    • the real harry1 says:

      11 Jul11 July 12:04

      Marc is right, actually – see post 3
      https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1423973-ba-compensation-thread-your-guide-regulation-261-2004-2013-archive.html

    • Ade says:

      11 Jul11 July 12:07

      Ah ok. Well that sounds promising! My only concern is that BA had made me standby for the flight in question. I had no idea they had done this. They just offered me a different flight due to my original one having a huge delay. Even though I never initiated the change or knew I was standby I have a feeling BA won’t see it like that! Thanks for all your help.

      • the real harry1 says:

        11 Jul11 July 12:23

        but it’s a black & white situation, I doubt if BA will be that difficult though it might mean you making the threat of legal action

        you were denied boarding, quite simply – but you were re-routed to get you in under 2 hrs delay, you will get EUR125 plus any legal costs you incur if they play difficult

• Max says:

  11 Jul11 July 08:56

  Slightly similar tale of woe for me today – denied boarding by Flybe because I forgot my photo ID….OK my fault, but many airlines inc BA don’t even ask for photo ID so ever so slightly annoying. Am I due any compensation or refund at least of APD ?

  • Clive says:

    11 Jul11 July 10:21

    BA don’t ask for photo ID…? Flying where?

    • Max says:

      11 Jul11 July 12:39

      Domestic flight, it’s just crazy when you can get through security and they stop you at the gate. I know my forgetfulness but when I queried refunds they said they were a ‘no refunds airline’ haha are you kidding me? Not a great advert.

    • Alan says:

      13 Jul13 July 19:44

      Yep, work ID cards fine too 🙂

  • Save EC Rewards says:

    11 Jul11 July 15:48

    I almost got caught with this when flying Aer Lingus to Belfast (UK domestic, was booked via the BA site), I decided to take ID just in case and it was lucky I did.

• flyforfun says:

  11 Jul11 July 12:47

  How soon do Norwegians “cash points” accrue? I bought one leg and hoped to get a few pounds off my next leg, but nothing has appeared as yet. Does the flight have to be flown? Just wondering as the tickets are non-refundable there I thought you’d get the cash back straight away.

  • ankomonkey says:

    11 Jul11 July 14:44

    Only ever flown 4 flights with Norwegian, but cash points accrued within a week of flying.

• Glasgow23 says:

  11 Jul11 July 13:18

  O/T but I have recently booked a long-haul flight with Alitalia – I would normally avoid but it was a ridiculously good deal. What rights do I have if they become insolvent? Does EU261 apply or am I left to speak to my credit card company etc? Thanks!

  • James says:

    11 Jul11 July 15:23

    What makes you worried about them??

    • the real harry1 says:

      11 Jul11 July 15:46

      gone into administration & filed for bankruptcy is US (to protect slots)
      http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39780604

      • Rob says:

        11 Jul11 July 16:28

        Apparently Etihad’s loan to Alitalia is secured on its Heathrow slots. With only 3 Heathrow slot pair at present, Etihad is obviously very keen to get its hands on these. It would probably mean the end of Alitalia from Heathrow, though, irrespective of whether the airline survives – which, in one form or another, it clearly will because they almost always do. Sabena and Malev excepted.

        • the real harry1 says:

          11 Jul11 July 21:26

          didn’t Etihad also own 49% of Alitalia? or is that the same thing?

          nearly worthless in any case

        • Rob says:

          11 Jul11 July 23:01

          Same thing. They bought the equity and then lent the company money, secured on the slots (allegedly).

    • Fenny says:

      11 Jul11 July 21:41

      The flights are OK, but everything else about them is a total joke.

  • James says:

    11 Jul11 July 15:25

    If they were to go bust, you can just phone your credit card company and they will sort it, as it will be over £100.

    • Glasgow23 says:

      11 Jul11 July 16:07

      But presumably nothing beyond that (for hotels, replacement flights etc.)?

      • Angmo says:

        11 Jul11 July 21:24

        No, but thats why you buy travel insurance for bankruptcy/insolvancy mitigation.

• random says:

  11 Jul11 July 22:22

  CFO resigned recently from Norwegian – just before Q2 results. Should be interesting to see if there are so skeletons to be exposed…

• Hugo says:

  12 Jul12 July 00:04

  Warning – this is just another complaint line!
  “free flight in First Class that Avios can offer” ? I’m not knocking it as the discount is still very significant but at £560+ taxes and fuel ‘surcharges’ a pop it’s not “free”

  On the other hand, I am very very pleased with my shiny F ticket for my gf and I to KUL in August (thanks to Raffles 🙂

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