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Lufthansa, anyone?
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http://www.miles-and-more.com/LHeCMS...html#earnmiles The German carrier Lufthansa has decided that it will modify its mileage accrual system starting in October (however, the new Terms & Conditions give Lufthansa the right to do so as of now). The new system will discriminate its customers according to the booking class. Those customers who purchase a restricted coach ticket will only be credited with 50% of the actual miles flown. Sounds fair for an airline that offers an average service at a high price? Personally, I don't believe it seems reasonable to accrue less miles than are actually flown just because of the price category. This brings me to my question: How do you think Lufthansa stands in comparison to other airlines that offer frequent-flyer programs? Has Lufthansa got any comparative advantage left, now that even its mileage system has changed? What airline do you think offers the best frequent-flyer program? Hoping to hear some comments.. Robert |
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Lufthansa, anyone?
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"Robert" wrote: Ref.: http://www.miles-and-more.com/LHeCMS...nt/0,4368,0-0- 1139556,00.html#earnmiles The German carrier Lufthansa has decided that it will modify its mileage accrual system starting in October (however, the new Terms & Conditions give Lufthansa the right to do so as of now). The new system will discriminate its customers according to the booking class. Those customers who purchase a restricted coach ticket will only be credited with 50% of the actual miles flown. Sounds fair for an airline that offers an average service at a high price? Personally, I don't believe it seems reasonable to accrue less miles than are actually flown just because of the price category. This brings me to my question: How do you think Lufthansa stands in comparison to other airlines that offer frequent-flyer programs? Has Lufthansa got any comparative advantage left, now that even its mileage system has changed? What airline do you think offers the best frequent-flyer program? IF LH is competing against BA (or a gamut of "premium" Asian carriers), it is still ahead of the game. |
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Lufthansa, anyone?
Not the Karl Orff wrote:
IF LH is competing against BA (or a gamut of "premium" Asian carriers), it is still ahead of the game. As airlines struggle to lower their fares, it is only normal that you should expect to no longer be able to rack up points and get free trips so easily. Outside of north america, airlines have always been more stingy with regards to perks., |
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Lufthansa, anyone?
I would avoid LH at all costs no matter WHAT they paid in mileage.
THey are a VERY LOW CLASS airline charging HIGH CLASS prices. And----their attitude is, well, they might as well be French. J On Mon, 12 Apr 2004 20:14:31 -0300, "Robert" wrote: Ref.: http://www.miles-and-more.com/LHeCMS...html#earnmiles The German carrier Lufthansa has decided that it will modify its mileage accrual system starting in October (however, the new Terms & Conditions give Lufthansa the right to do so as of now). The new system will discriminate its customers according to the booking class. Those customers who purchase a restricted coach ticket will only be credited with 50% of the actual miles flown. Sounds fair for an airline that offers an average service at a high price? Personally, I don't believe it seems reasonable to accrue less miles than are actually flown just because of the price category. This brings me to my question: How do you think Lufthansa stands in comparison to other airlines that offer frequent-flyer programs? Has Lufthansa got any comparative advantage left, now that even its mileage system has changed? What airline do you think offers the best frequent-flyer program? Hoping to hear some comments.. Robert |
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Lufthansa, anyone?
I have used them on more than one occasion. On all trips I have met
with surly nastiness at ticket counter check in no matter the airport. The in flight service was little better than EasyJet (or similar) and the general attitude of employees both in the air and on the ground was no better than surly. Their prices are consistantly higher than booking the same flight with a UA flight number. Hard to believe I know -- but has been my experience in 2 out of three checks. Glad you had better luck than I with them--- they had their chance with me. I shall not give them another chance to intimidate me or treat me like a dog. J On Tue, 13 Apr 2004 19:30:25 +0100, Hilary wrote: I would avoid LH at all costs no matter WHAT they paid in mileage. THey are a VERY LOW CLASS airline charging HIGH CLASS prices. And----their attitude is, well, they might as well be French. Really? I've always found their prices to be very reasonable, their service to be both fast and efficient (including check in and cabin crew) and the legroom decent, even for tall passengers. Hilary |
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Lufthansa, anyone?
Hilary schrieb: I would avoid LH at all costs no matter WHAT they paid in mileage. THey are a VERY LOW CLASS airline charging HIGH CLASS prices. And----their attitude is, well, they might as well be French. Really? I've always found their prices to be very reasonable, their service to be both fast and efficient (including check in and cabin crew) and the legroom decent, even for tall passengers. Hilary the LH prices are the same level with other airlines because when there are several airlines with same destinations, they are looking very close at each others prices and match them. so its only a matter of availability for the cheap fares. and the service is mostly even at all big carriers, it depends on your seat! :-) and the new C Class seat on the A340-600 is a very good one! carl |
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Lufthansa, anyone?
On Tue, 13 Apr 2004 19:30:25 +0100, Hilary
wrote: I would avoid LH at all costs no matter WHAT they paid in mileage. THey are a VERY LOW CLASS airline charging HIGH CLASS prices. And----their attitude is, well, they might as well be French. Really? I've always found their prices to be very reasonable, their service to be both fast and efficient (including check in and cabin crew) and the legroom decent, even for tall passengers. Hilary Yes, my experiences of LH are far closer to yours than to the nonsense spouted by the troll above. --==++AJC++==-- |
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Lufthansa, anyone?
Robert wrote:
Ref.: http://www.miles-and-more.com/LHeCMS...html#earnmiles The German carrier Lufthansa has decided that it will modify its mileage accrual system starting in October (however, the new Terms & Conditions give Lufthansa the right to do so as of now). The new system will discriminate its customers according to the booking class. Those customers who purchase a restricted coach ticket will only be credited with 50% of the actual miles flown. Sounds fair for an airline that offers an average service at a high price? Personally, I don't believe it seems reasonable to accrue less miles than are actually flown just because of the price category. I disagree. The goal of ff programs is not to give ticket away to people, who choose your carrier because of cheap fares, as quickly as those willing to pay more. Doesn't it make sense that someone paying more should get more FF miles? |
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Lufthansa, anyone?
For your information you fool, there is no troll posting the below.
I was there. I bought the ticket. I flew the segments. I speak from experience. Just because my experience was not the same as others does NOT make it less valid. You owe an apology. J On Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:29:34 +0200, AJC wrote: On Tue, 13 Apr 2004 19:30:25 +0100, Hilary wrote: I would avoid LH at all costs no matter WHAT they paid in mileage. THey are a VERY LOW CLASS airline charging HIGH CLASS prices. And----their attitude is, well, they might as well be French. Really? I've always found their prices to be very reasonable, their service to be both fast and efficient (including check in and cabin crew) and the legroom decent, even for tall passengers. Hilary Yes, my experiences of LH are far closer to yours than to the nonsense spouted by the troll above. --==++AJC++==-- |
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Lufthansa, anyone?
jb schrieb:
Their prices are consistantly higher than booking the same flight with a UA flight number. Hard to believe I know -- but has been my experience in 2 out of three checks. true but it makes sense, since you pay a LH-security surcharge on each leg on flights with LH number, while if booked as UA, you don't. |
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