I’m scoping a 45-minute, plain English session to help agents map fare classes to mileage accrual across three alliances and stack co-brand card promos so clients earn more while keeping perks like lounge access and upgrades. If we attach 1 CE credit and include a simple calculator you can use alongside your GDS, would you join, and should we tackle NDC fare mapping, status matches, or partner award rules first?
I’m in — I’ve been running wheretocredit.com alongside Sabre and my rule is “fare basis beats branding”; last week I dodged an I-class biz on a partner that earned 0% and booked W PE for 100% + co-brand bonus. Please tackle NDC mapping quirks (brand vs filed class) and quick status-match pitfalls; my brain’s like a tray table and only holds so much.
Agree with @emiller82 on watching RBDs; my go-to is check in with the status program for lounge/priority, then swap the FQTV to the higher-earning program at the gate so credit hits right — just note some carriers lock it after OLCI or if an upgrade is pending. Will you touch on FQTV switching under NDC?
I’d join — please include NDC brand-to-RBD mapping and a toggle for marketing vs operating carrier in the calculator. Building on @cevans19, show the workflow to keep lounge/priority with the status app while switching FQTV for higher accrual at the gate; small caveat: a few lounges will insist the PNR’s FQTV matches, so have a screenshot ready.