Etihad ex KUL to Europe in J - earns velocity?

[appaz]

Looking at booking a value J ticket ex KUL (booking code is 'Z' i believe)

Will I still earn Velocity points or should I consider an alternative FF program that would earn more?

Looks like Air Canada (Aeroplan @ 125%) or American (AAdvantage @ 130%) might be good options Where to Credit | Where to Credit Etihad Flights in Z Booking Class

 

[AIRwin]

You'll earn 1.3 Velocity points per mile on Z class:

Etihad Airways

Earn Velocity Points and Status Credits with Etihad Airways when you travel in an eligible class on flights with an EY flight number operated by Etihad Airways or Virgin Australia. Learn how to earn Velocity Points and Status Credits with Etihad Airways as well as how redeeming Reward Seat.

www.velocityfrequentflyer.com

 

[appaz]

You'll earn 1.3 Velocity points per mile on Z class:

Etihad Airways

Earn Velocity Points and Status Credits with Etihad Airways when you travel in an eligible class on flights with an EY flight number operated by Etihad Airways or Virgin Australia. Learn how to earn Velocity Points and Status Credits with Etihad Airways as well as how redeeming Reward Seat.

www.velocityfrequentflyer.com

thanks, for some reason I thought I had read this was only on flights ex Australia (codeshare with Virgin)

 

[clifford]

I flew MNL-AUH-IST and back last year in W class (assume it's similar) and got the VA points and SC's no trouble.

I'm doing it again this year and it should give me enough SC's for Plat membership until 2026. Quite cost-effective, really.