by Lufthansa Flyer | May 5, 2015 | Austrian, Featured, Miles & More, Points/Miles |
For those of you enrolled in Miles & More (MM), I assume that you are familiar with the monthly ‘Mileage Bargains’ that are published by the program. These bargains usually provide a 50% discount on the amount of miles needed to book Economy or Business class tickets to a select group of destinations.
For the month of May, MM members can book Business Class seats on Austrian from certain to US gateways. The eligible destinations are all in Austria including Graz, Vienna, Klagenfurt, Linz, Innsbruck and Salzburg. Departures can take place from JFK, Newark and Washington DC and travel must be completed by June 30, 2015.
The deal is also available for travel to the US that originates in Austria, with several US destinations qualifying under the deal.
Typically, an MM Business Class redemption will set you back 105,000 miles (round trip). However, with the Mileage Bargain promo, you’ll be asked to part with only 55,000 miles (plus taxes/fees).
When given an unusual opportunity where you can fly one of the best Business Class products between the US and Europe for the ‘cost’ of an Economy Ticket as far as miles are concerned, you’d be foolish not to take advantage of the deal!
The promo ends on May 30th or when inventory is depleted.
H/T: Flyertalk’s Oliver2002
by Lufthansa Flyer | Jul 1, 2014 | Austrian, Featured |
AUSTRIAN has announced today that they are expanding their successful “Smart Upgrade” program to now include intra-European flights.
Until now, Smart Upgrade allowed passengers who had purchased Economy Class tickets for long haul flights to submit an auction-style bid in an effort to move to a Business Class seat. After submitting bids online, passengers find out if they were successful 72 hours ahead of their scheduled departure.
Since the program began last year Austrian has received 23,000 bids so on the heels of this popularity so they’ve decided to expand the program to cover flights within Europe.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Jun 12, 2013 | Airlines |
If you are planning on originating your travels in Vienna or simply have a long layover during July and August, make sure to take advantage of AUSTRIAN’s Business Lounge sale. Typically the lounge access costs €35 per visit, but during for this promotion it will only cost €17.50.
The last time that I was in ‘VIE’ I had a chance to visit the new lounge which is located in the new dedicated Star Alliance Terminal. The terminal is set up in a very efficient manner, with a fairly large buffet by Do&Co and beverage area along with ample seating. It has a decent view of a view gates as well for the planespotter in you.
Additionally, there is complimentary WiFi , a Business Center complete with computers, fax and telephones and a dedicated “Quiet Area”.
There are 2 Business Lounges available. One in the Schengen area and on in the non-Schengen area. Which Lounge you can access will depend on your itinerary. Eligibility is open to anyone traveling on a Austrian or Austrian partner operated flight. Economy Class passengers are eligible for the discount as well.
You can purchase your lounge pass as soon as 36 hours prior to your scheduled departure or simply walk into the lounge and purchase your pass at that point.
Please be aware that each lounge access pass is valid for one person. You can not “guest” someone into the lounge. Also, the pass is not transferrable.
