[NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Lufthansa Group Questions Here [2011-15 edition]
Mar 1, 2011, 3:45 pm
#31
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hi all -
quick question and my sporadic searching did not yield too much specifics... That or I did not use the right terminology customary for the LH side of things
I am flying (CO *S, B fare) with my no status S-fare grandparents SEA-FRA. I was able to select a preferred seat on the TATL trip, but no go for nicer seats for them. They are on one PNR and i am on a separate one...
Call center advised that those seats are available only for online check-n. I am having a hard time believing that, and I have not had an issue assigning similar companion seats on other carriers.
Is LH really protecting their seats that much? or, did I just get agents who are too -by-the-rules?
Should I keep trying the phone game, wait till airport checkin, or is there an alternate way to get the seat assignments together?
Thanks for your help!
-v
quick question and my sporadic searching did not yield too much specifics... That or I did not use the right terminology customary for the LH side of things
I am flying (CO *S, B fare) with my no status S-fare grandparents SEA-FRA. I was able to select a preferred seat on the TATL trip, but no go for nicer seats for them. They are on one PNR and i am on a separate one...
Call center advised that those seats are available only for online check-n. I am having a hard time believing that, and I have not had an issue assigning similar companion seats on other carriers.
Is LH really protecting their seats that much? or, did I just get agents who are too -by-the-rules?
Should I keep trying the phone game, wait till airport checkin, or is there an alternate way to get the seat assignments together?
Thanks for your help!
-v
Mar 1, 2011, 4:49 pm
#32
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I am flying (CO *S, B fare) with my no status S-fare grandparents SEA-FRA. I was able to select a preferred seat on the TATL trip, but no go for nicer seats for them. They are on one PNR and i am on a separate one...
Call center advised that those seats are available only for online check-n. I am having a hard time believing that, and I have not had an issue assigning similar companion seats on other carriers.
Call center advised that those seats are available only for online check-n. I am having a hard time believing that, and I have not had an issue assigning similar companion seats on other carriers.
If you are interested there was some discussion on blocked seats in this thread.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...p-blocked.html
Mar 1, 2011, 5:15 pm
#33
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: YOW-YYZ-TPE
Programs: AC75, TD AeroInfiniteP, AmexBizPLAT, SPG-G HyattGlobby
Posts: 381
There's no trip report on FT about LH A380 F experience as far as I know, but a more or less "live" report by danielbk on the inaugural flight to NRT can be found in the following thread around post #69 to #100 with photos and links to videos.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...light-nrt.html
In the same thread there's a report with photos by Diamond Seats who flew in Y on the same inaugural flight (posts #100-120).
There's also a thread which reviews the F product on LH A380 in some detail.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...ew-thread.html
I have posted some photos of my trip to NRT and back on A380 in F and a tour of LH A380 "München" during Star Mega Do 2 on flickr.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...light-nrt.html
In the same thread there's a report with photos by Diamond Seats who flew in Y on the same inaugural flight (posts #100-120).
There's also a thread which reviews the F product on LH A380 in some detail.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...ew-thread.html
I have posted some photos of my trip to NRT and back on A380 in F and a tour of LH A380 "München" during Star Mega Do 2 on flickr.
Thanks NewbieR, danielbk, DiamondSeats etc... for content contribution and reply. After viewing, makes me want to switch the SO's tix with my own.
Regards,
luvFclass
Mar 1, 2011, 8:59 pm
#34
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Mar 3, 2011, 1:30 am
#35
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Copenhagen
Programs: TK*G, Delta Gold
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matt, thanks. You gave me some quite valuable insights. I'll go ahead and book it in Q, probably including a stop in MXP. I assume there is no chance to book a ticket in Q somewhere online (i.e. without a 25 EUR telephone service charge)?
Mar 3, 2011, 5:29 am
#36
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: HHonors Diamond
Posts: 26
luggage on upgraded flight (one leg of two connected flights)
I have a newbie question ;-)
Since my miles are expiring soon, I plan to upgrade my poor M class (eco) to C (business) on flight from SFO-MUC leg of my trip.. I will continue my trip from MUC to KTW in M class
Questions that I have:
1/ am I eligible for two pieces of luggage on way from SFO to KTW if I check them through in SFO to arrive in KTW? or will they deny 2 bags?
2/ Can I enter any lounge in MUC when I fly to MUC as C class
(or is there any welcome lounge?)
Ex
Since my miles are expiring soon, I plan to upgrade my poor M class (eco) to C (business) on flight from SFO-MUC leg of my trip.. I will continue my trip from MUC to KTW in M class
Questions that I have:
1/ am I eligible for two pieces of luggage on way from SFO to KTW if I check them through in SFO to arrive in KTW? or will they deny 2 bags?
2/ Can I enter any lounge in MUC when I fly to MUC as C class
(or is there any welcome lounge?)
Ex
Mar 3, 2011, 6:02 am
#37
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1. Yes, should be possible, they don't mind that much. Make sure you are upgraded before checking in.
2. No welcome lounge, but you can use the business lounges on arrival, showing the C BP from the previous flight.
2. No welcome lounge, but you can use the business lounges on arrival, showing the C BP from the previous flight.
Mar 3, 2011, 6:51 am
#38
Join Date: Feb 2011
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Mar 3, 2011, 6:59 am
#39
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There are two large business lounges in MUC, one on the G level, the other on the H level. You can use both.
http://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/At-th...0the%20airport
http://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/At-th...0the%20airport
Mar 3, 2011, 7:50 am
#40
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There are two large business lounges in MUC, one on the G level, the other on the H level. You can use both.
http://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/At-th...0the%20airport
http://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/At-th...0the%20airport
Mar 3, 2011, 9:14 am
#41
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: The Big Smoke
Programs: BAEC Silver, Accor Platinum, Marco Polo Gold
Posts: 38
Hi All,
Quick question - My partner and I recently flew with LH and whilst I am a M&M member, she isn't. Is it possible to enrol her on the programme and then ask LH to credit her account with the miles from our last flight?
Thanks in advance,
Adam
Quick question - My partner and I recently flew with LH and whilst I am a M&M member, she isn't. Is it possible to enrol her on the programme and then ask LH to credit her account with the miles from our last flight?
Thanks in advance,
Adam
Mar 3, 2011, 9:35 am
#42
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MAN
Programs: LH, BA, Hilton
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Yes your partner can enroll here
http://www.miles-and-more.com/online...l=en&cid=18002
and retrospectively claim for the miles up to 6 months after the flight
Mar 3, 2011, 11:03 am
#43
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Yes your partner can enroll here
http://www.miles-and-more.com/online...l=en&cid=18002
and retrospectively claim for the miles up to 6 months after the flight
http://www.miles-and-more.com/online...l=en&cid=18002
and retrospectively claim for the miles up to 6 months after the flight
1.2. Commencement of membership
Membership commences upon enrolment, when an individual mileage account is opened through Lufthansa or a joint operator of the programme.
Membership commences upon enrolment, when an individual mileage account is opened through Lufthansa or a joint operator of the programme.
2.3. Mileage accrual
Miles may be earned from the commencement of membership. The number of miles credited depends on the programme conditions valid at the time of utilisation of the service. For all flights or partner services eligible for mileage accrual that have taken place in the period between the application for membership and the opening of the personal mileage account, mileage is credited subject to the procedure stated in item 2.3.6.
Miles may be earned from the commencement of membership. The number of miles credited depends on the programme conditions valid at the time of utilisation of the service. For all flights or partner services eligible for mileage accrual that have taken place in the period between the application for membership and the opening of the personal mileage account, mileage is credited subject to the procedure stated in item 2.3.6.
2.3.6 Crediting procedure
... Any mileage not automatically registered can be credited to the member’s account within 6 months of use of the service concerned. For this purpose, Miles & More requires the complete documents (original boarding pass plus copy of passenger receipt, or original hotel or rental car invoice).
... Any mileage not automatically registered can be credited to the member’s account within 6 months of use of the service concerned. For this purpose, Miles & More requires the complete documents (original boarding pass plus copy of passenger receipt, or original hotel or rental car invoice).
Has anyone managed to get miles credited doing what Circumknowitall suggests?
Mar 3, 2011, 12:21 pm
#44
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Yes, I signed up my then GF now wife and sent in BPs for retro credit going as far back as 3 months. YMMV. This was 2002
Mar 3, 2011, 1:35 pm
#45
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I know quite a few people who did. I guess in-flight enrollment is a very valuable source of new members for any airline so of course they will allow this. Some even actively promote this (NZ: "Its not to late to claim the miles for this flight").