by Lufthansa Flyer | Jul 28, 2015 | Featured, United |
United is offering a quick 3 day sale that provides you with 50% more miles when you buy award miles for your account.
The sale is set to end at midnight on July 30, 2015.
To take advantage of the offer, click here to be taken to the Mileage Plus log-in screen.
You can buy up to 100,000 miles from this promo (you’ll receive 150,000 total miles).
These opportunities are usually worthwhile if you need to top off your accounts in order to redeem for Business or First Class travel on Lufthansa or another LH Group airline.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Jul 28, 2015 | Featured, Lufthansa, Strike |
The union representing Lufthansa’s Cabin Crews has announced that due to the constructive negotiations that continue to take place with LH, there is little to no threat of strikes in the foreseeable future.
Previously, the union had set a loose target of mid to late July to assess the potential for strikes.
This comes as welcomed news since their Pilot colleagues who are in their own labor negotiations are optimistic as well that negotiations can continue without the need for strikes.
The unions will be meeting with LH’s executive board in the first week of August to discuss progress.
For us passengers, it looks like strike-free travel should be in place through the end of summer.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Jul 28, 2015 | Economy Class, Featured, Lufthansa, On Board Experience, Passenger Experience, Travel |
In case you missed my previous post eluding to the new fare structure rolling out for Lufthansa passengers traveling within Europe, it has now been put in force.
Beginning July 28 (Europe Central Time), Lufthansa passengers who book flights taking place in Europe on October 1 or later will have a simplified 3-tiered fare menu: Light, Classic, and Flex.
At the end of this post, you’ll find 2 charts provided by Lufthansa that help put these new fares into perspective with benefits, costs, etc.
A brief description of each fare level:
LIGHT:
1 piece of carry-on luggage up t0 8 kilograms / 17 pounds.
Fares will be non-refundable and non-changeable.
For additional fees you can select your seat prior to check-in, check a bag (up to 50 kilograms / 23 pounds) or book seats with extra leg room such as bulkhead and exit row seating.
Eligible for Award and Status miles.
CLASSIC:
1 piece of luggage up to 23 kilograms / 50 pounds.
1 carry-on up to 8 kilograms / 17 pounds.
Free seat selection at the time of booking.
For additional fees you will be able to check additional baggage or select seats with extra leg room such as bulkhead or exit row seating.
Fares can be rebooked for a fee, but are non-refundable.
Eligible for Award and Status miles.
FLEX:
1 piece of luggage up to 23 kilograms / 50 pounds.
1 carry on up to 8 kilograms 17 / pounds.
Free seat selection at the time of booking.
For additional fees you will be able to check additional luggage or select seats with extra leg room such as bulkhead or exit row seating.
Fares can be rebooked for free and refundable for a fee.
Eligible for Award and Status miles.
50% Award Mile Bonus.
Regardless of which fare class is booked, Miles and More members will retain their status benefits so access to lounges, priority boarding, priority security etc. will not be affected. Star Alliance Gold members also will be able to use their benefits as well, including access to Senator lounges, priority check-in, etc. However, regardless of status level, passengers will be required to pay for a seat if they wish to choose a seat at booking under a ‘Light Fare’ and will need to pay if checking a bag.
Additionally, onboard catering will not be impacted by which fare class you select. All passengers in Economy will receive the same level of beverage and meal service.
The following charts should clarify any questions that you may have, including additional costs that are involved:
