by Lufthansa Flyer | Oct 22, 2015 | Airports, Featured, Lufthansa, Munich, Passenger Experience, Route Announcements |
Lufthansa has announced that it will resume service between Munich and Denver on May 11, 2016. Initial plans call for 5 flights per week and will be operated by 4-Class A330 aircraft which means passengers will have a choice of First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class seating.
Flight LH480 will depart Munich Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11:45a and arrive in Denver at 2:30p the same day.
Flight LH481 will depart Denver at 4:05p on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and arrive in Munich at 10:05a the following morning.
Booking is now open for this route.
Related: BRUSSELS launches 3 new destinations for 2016.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Oct 22, 2015 | Featured, Passenger Experience, United |
United is running a 2-3 day miles sale that provides a fair deal for those who need to top off their balances for award redemption.
Until October 23, Mileage Plus members can receive up to an 80% miles bonus based on the amount of miles purchased.
The schedule is as follows:
Buy 5,000 to 19,000 miles and you’ll get a 25% bonus (Approx. 2.8 cents per mile).
Buy 20,000 to 29,000 miles and you’ll get a 50% bonus (Approx. 2.3 cents per mile).
Buy 30,000 to 80,000 miles, and you’ll get an 80% bonus (Approx. 1.9 cents per mile).
Why do I bring up this offer? Simply because using United Mileage Plus miles for Business or First Class award travel on Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian or Brussels is one of the best redemption opportunities provided by Mileage Plus.
So if you are a few thousand miles away from having enough to visit the First Class Terminal in Frankfurt, here’s your chance to bridge the gap! Remember, there are new Ducks to be had!
by Lufthansa Flyer | Oct 22, 2015 | Brussels, Featured, Route Announcements |
Earlier this week, Brussels Airlines announced 3 new destinations for their timetable beginning next Summer. ‘SN’ passengers will now be able to fly to Belfast, Jerez de la Frontera and Irakleion.
To start things off, Brussels – Belfast will begin on March 27 with 5 flights per week:
SN2151 will depart Brussels at 2:30p and arrive in Belfast at 3:15p on Thursdays.
SN2151 will depart Brussels at 3:30p and arrive in Belfast at 4:15p on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
SN2152 will depart Belfast at 3:50p and arrive in Brussels at 6:35p on Thursdays.
SN2152 will depart Belfast at 4:50p and arrive in Brussels at 7:35p on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Then, on April 2 service will begin between Brussels and Irakleion. Flights will operate 1 day a week, on Saturdays:
SN3257 will depart Brussels at 3:05p and arrive in Irakleion at 7:35p (Saturday only).
SN3258 will depart Irakleion at 8:35p and arrive in Brussels at 11:25p (Saturday only).
And finally, on May 4, service between Brussels and Jerez de la Frontera will begin 2x/week service:
SN3791 will depart Brussels at 6:10a and arrive in Jerez at 9:05p (Sundays).
SN 3791 will depart Brussels at 11:55a and arrive in Jerez at 2:50p (Wednesdays).
SN3972 will depart Jerez at 9:45a and arrive in Brussels at 12:35p (Sundays).
SN3972 will depart Jerez at 3:30p and arrive in Brussels at 6:20p (Wednesdays).
In addition to these new routes, Brussels has also announced the continuation of service to Tenerife and Las Palmas. Originally these routes were started as seasonal routes for the winter timetable, but due to popularity have been expanded to year-round service.
Booking is available for all of the new flights on FlyingBrussels.com.
