Lifemiles 100% promo - reactivated through 30 Sept 2014
Apr 10, 2013, 4:34 pm
#46
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That is the vast majority of their US network, so I wouldn't expect that to change.
Even to Florida (which is another key part of their US network) I can't see too many people using it.
Not to mention that it's unusable in Candian airspace (then again, Canadian airspace lasts less than 60 miles...)
Apr 10, 2013, 6:09 pm
#47
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This is true but I am not sure how relevant it is, does the devaluation become less painful if you are told about it?. While I agree that its better to inform it's the devaluation itself that would hurt. If course the davaluation you refer to was in reality fairly minor.
Apr 11, 2013, 11:42 pm
#49
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Given that Lifemiles award ticketing has slowed down and that Lifemiles has tightened the limits for when the miles can be used for award tickets, some people should certainly think about how many of these miles they want to buy and hoard before making the mile purchases.
Apr 12, 2013, 10:24 am
#50
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Given that Lifemiles award ticketing has slowed down and that Lifemiles has tightened the limits for when the miles can be used for award tickets, some people should certainly think about how many of these miles they want to buy and hoard before making the mile purchases.
Where did you see the info on your caveats /
Thanks in advance.
Apr 12, 2013, 10:31 am
#51
Join Date: Feb 2010
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I am tempted to max out, but I will not buy more miles than I need to use immediately. Here are some things that may happen:
1. Devaluation
2. Introduction of YQ
3. Increase in booking fees
4. Change in rules
5. Bankruptcy
etc
Too much risk.
1. Devaluation
2. Introduction of YQ
3. Increase in booking fees
4. Change in rules
5. Bankruptcy
etc
Too much risk.
Apr 12, 2013, 10:45 am
#53
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1. Earthquakes destroy most of the world's airports.
2. Worldwide shortage of Jet A fuel.
3. OP gets hit by a bus crossing the street.
4. Astroid hits OP's house while he is inside.
5. End of the world.
Seriously, we're talking all of $2,250 here, on a max buy.
LifeMiles is not going anywhere in the immediate future.
Devaluation? Unlikely since they still have to remain competitive with other airlines and airline programs.
Introduction of YQ? You mean like Aeroplan?
Increase in booking fees? LM charges $25, UA charges $75.
Change in rules and Bankruptcy? Yes, I lie awake at night worrying about these. Even if it BK did happen, FF miles have been preserved in most airline bankruptcies/reorganizations.
Apr 12, 2013, 11:26 am
#54
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You forgot about:
1. Earthquakes destroy most of the world's airports.
2. Worldwide shortage of Jet A fuel.
3. OP gets hit by a bus crossing the street.
4. Astroid hits OP's house while he is inside.
5. End of the world.
Seriously, we're talking all of $2,250 here, on a max buy.
LifeMiles is not going anywhere in the immediate future.
Devaluation? Unlikely since they still have to remain competitive with other airlines and airline programs.
Introduction of YQ? You mean like Aeroplan?
Increase in booking fees? LM charges $25, UA charges $75.
Change in rules and Bankruptcy? Yes, I lie awake at night worrying about these. Even if it BK did happen, FF miles have been preserved in most airline bankruptcies/reorganizations.
1. Earthquakes destroy most of the world's airports.
2. Worldwide shortage of Jet A fuel.
3. OP gets hit by a bus crossing the street.
4. Astroid hits OP's house while he is inside.
5. End of the world.
Seriously, we're talking all of $2,250 here, on a max buy.
LifeMiles is not going anywhere in the immediate future.
Devaluation? Unlikely since they still have to remain competitive with other airlines and airline programs.
Introduction of YQ? You mean like Aeroplan?
Increase in booking fees? LM charges $25, UA charges $75.
Change in rules and Bankruptcy? Yes, I lie awake at night worrying about these. Even if it BK did happen, FF miles have been preserved in most airline bankruptcies/reorganizations.
They did a devaluation a while back, and I don't see why they would have qualms about doing it again. Remember, this is a Central American programs, majority of users do domestic roundtrips (i mean regional trips I guess).
And why not YQ? About 1% of members are going to redeem on TG or SA or LX. Let's put YQ on those! :P
Apr 12, 2013, 11:36 am
#55
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But I'm not sure I would characterize a 2,500 or 5,000 mile change on a 62,500 award as a devaluation.
More like a currency fluctuation, IMO.
Apr 12, 2013, 12:17 pm
#56
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Apr 12, 2013, 8:06 pm
#58
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I have the exact same problem; I tried different cards, browsers and even operating systems, but all resulted in the same issue
Apr 12, 2013, 10:41 pm
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Not necessarily. They can take away/modify the cash and points options. Anyone who doesn't have enough miles for a full ticket is toast.
They did a devaluation a while back, and I don't see why they would have qualms about doing it again. Remember, this is a Central American programs, majority of users do domestic roundtrips (i mean regional trips I guess).
And why not YQ? About 1% of members are going to redeem on TG or SA or LX. Let's put YQ on those! :P
They did a devaluation a while back, and I don't see why they would have qualms about doing it again. Remember, this is a Central American programs, majority of users do domestic roundtrips (i mean regional trips I guess).
And why not YQ? About 1% of members are going to redeem on TG or SA or LX. Let's put YQ on those! :P
TG isn't my first voce, though SA is key for any flying to Africa.