SPG points transfer to LAN
Jul 28, 2011, 12:02 am
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Have you seen their redemption chart? It is based in kilometers and award redemption is based on the number of kilometers you are flying on one leg (so it has to be a direct flight).
There are a few redemptions that make sense, but the overall program isn't all you'd think it is at first sight.
There are a few redemptions that make sense, but the overall program isn't all you'd think it is at first sight.
Jul 28, 2011, 12:10 am
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+1.
A Coach redemption on AA JFK-LAX-Hawaii-LAX-JFK would cost 108,000 LAN Pass kilometers, or 54,000 MR points. The same redemption would cost only 35,000 BA miles, or 35,000 MR points. And with the current 50% transfer bonus from MR to BA, only 24,000 MR points would be needed for the trip!
Originally Posted by amolkold
Have you seen their redemption chart? It is based in kilometers and award redemption is based on the number of kilometers you are flying on one leg (so it has to be a direct flight).
There are a few redemptions that make sense, but the overall program isn't all you'd think it is at first sight.
There are a few redemptions that make sense, but the overall program isn't all you'd think it is at first sight.
A Coach redemption on AA JFK-LAX-Hawaii-LAX-JFK would cost 108,000 LAN Pass kilometers, or 54,000 MR points. The same redemption would cost only 35,000 BA miles, or 35,000 MR points. And with the current 50% transfer bonus from MR to BA, only 24,000 MR points would be needed for the trip!
Jul 29, 2011, 12:14 pm
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Short haul LAN redemption was super for me.
Buenos Aires - Mendoza was only 16,000pts... or only 8k SPG points. Cost of flight was like $370, so I feel like i got real good value, 4.6cents (using only 8k SPG points).
The fact that they dont allow 1-way awards kinda sucks in some cases though, but most of my flights were booked via BA so I was ok.
Buenos Aires - Mendoza was only 16,000pts... or only 8k SPG points. Cost of flight was like $370, so I feel like i got real good value, 4.6cents (using only 8k SPG points).
The fact that they dont allow 1-way awards kinda sucks in some cases though, but most of my flights were booked via BA so I was ok.
Jul 30, 2011, 5:08 pm
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Jul 30, 2011, 5:27 pm
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It only took 12 years. Welcome to the LAN section. 
More like a subsection of a nonsection.
Back to the OP, LAN math is KM math, so it isn't double. It can make sense for domestic flights w/in South America when you don't qualify for resident fares.
More like a subsection of a nonsection.
Back to the OP, LAN math is KM math, so it isn't double. It can make sense for domestic flights w/in South America when you don't qualify for resident fares.
Jul 30, 2011, 11:45 pm
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It makes sense for round-trip, non-stop, short-haul, trans-border, last-minute redemptions. At least that's what I use it for.
A few of its many
moments: My particular transfer took over a month and several customer service follow-ups to complete. LAN's online booking engine only shows three flights a day, so if there are multiple flights you'll only have your choice of early morning flights -- and even then, maybe not, as it shows the flights regardless of whether there's redeemable space. LAN's site is a marvel of frustration.
A few of its many
moments: My particular transfer took over a month and several customer service follow-ups to complete. LAN's online booking engine only shows three flights a day, so if there are multiple flights you'll only have your choice of early morning flights -- and even then, maybe not, as it shows the flights regardless of whether there's redeemable space. LAN's site is a marvel of frustration.
Aug 8, 2011, 11:58 pm
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I did this myself for the ADQ-ANC route, which is usually around $350 r/t and falls into the 6,000 km each way category. Took 3.5 weeks for the SPG points to show up in my LAN account, but definitely good value.
Sep 4, 2011, 8:07 am
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Does this work for medium haul AA domestic flights, even if they are two-segments each way? For instance, MCI-DFW-PIT is 22 kms, which would be 11 K SPG points.
Is the main barrier getting the SPG points to transfer? Do you have to call LAN to redeem the kms? I'm assuming it's only SAAver availability.
Is the main barrier getting the SPG points to transfer? Do you have to call LAN to redeem the kms? I'm assuming it's only SAAver availability.
Sep 10, 2011, 2:01 pm
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Wow... I didnt know this was possible. Are there any residence restrictions for doing this... I mean does it matter where your SPG and/or LAN accounts are based...? If someone has a link handy to the details and small print for this, please post it. Im not sure that I will be able to get enough SPG points to make them usable for hotel nights, so perhaps some LAN kilometers are a good option these starpoints.
Thanks,
Alex / Gaucho100K
Thanks,
Alex / Gaucho100K
Sep 11, 2011, 3:25 pm
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Sep 13, 2011, 2:00 pm
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Wow... I didnt know this was possible. Are there any residence restrictions for doing this... I mean does it matter where your SPG and/or LAN accounts are based...? If someone has a link handy to the details and small print for this, please post it. Im not sure that I will be able to get enough SPG points to make them usable for hotel nights, so perhaps some LAN kilometers are a good option these starpoints.
Thanks,
Alex / Gaucho100K
Thanks,
Alex / Gaucho100K
I'll be down in Argentina soon. I transferred 40k SPG points and ended up with 100k LAN points.
Those were enough for two tickets each from from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls and Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Saved me $1900!