Any chance for M&M status match from Spanair Star program?
Feb 6, 2012, 10:09 am
#31
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BCN
Programs: A3 *S, JK *G (not anymore), HH G (not anymore)
Posts: 43
This may help you recover some points. I've managed to transfer the points I gained on my LH flights in the last six months, that I'd originally had credited to my Spanair Star account, by going into the Miles & More Online Service center and getting them credited retroactively there. (I also have a Miles & More card for some bits-and-pieces that you couldn't get points with Spanair Star.) I'm waiting to see whether they will accept my claims for other *A members that I've flown on in the last six months.
Feb 6, 2012, 12:35 pm
#32
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: LH SEN, FB Plat., HH D.
Posts: 5,050
This may help you recover some points. I've managed to transfer the points I gained on my LH flights in the last six months, that I'd originally had credited to my Spanair Star account, by going into the Miles & More Online Service center and getting them credited retroactively there. (I also have a Miles & More card for some bits-and-pieces that you couldn't get points with Spanair Star.) I'm waiting to see whether they will accept my claims for other *A members that I've flown on in the last six months.
Feb 6, 2012, 2:16 pm
#33
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: LH SEN, ICH Platinum, FB Silver
Posts: 20
Definately it is more fair to have a mileage transfer than a status match.
I have workmates who are (were, JK is dead ) JK Gold who enjoyed a *G at a much lower mileage requirement, as a SEN I'd find it unfair to match status after JK broke.
Somebody mentioned above about SEN being the most difficult *G to get, it may be true but I find the LH SEN lounges in MUC/FRA much better than many of the *G lounges worldwide. (JK Lounges were a joke...chips and peanuts??)
BTW. The JK lounge in BIO was open Jan 29th but LH gave me a snack+drink coupon to be spent at any of the bars in the airport. After my return a couple of days ago, the lounge is closed but LH keeps giving coupons to the SEN/HONs.
I have workmates who are (were, JK is dead ) JK Gold who enjoyed a *G at a much lower mileage requirement, as a SEN I'd find it unfair to match status after JK broke.
Somebody mentioned above about SEN being the most difficult *G to get, it may be true but I find the LH SEN lounges in MUC/FRA much better than many of the *G lounges worldwide. (JK Lounges were a joke...chips and peanuts??)
BTW. The JK lounge in BIO was open Jan 29th but LH gave me a snack+drink coupon to be spent at any of the bars in the airport. After my return a couple of days ago, the lounge is closed but LH keeps giving coupons to the SEN/HONs.
Last edited by DrV; Feb 6, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Feb 9, 2012, 5:36 am
#34
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Barcelona, Catalunya
Posts: 2,108
Feb 9, 2012, 2:18 pm
#36
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BIO, MAD
Programs: UX FB Gold, TK*G
Posts: 38
Feb 9, 2012, 2:32 pm
#37
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: LH SEN, ICH Platinum, FB Silver
Posts: 20
Ty koby.
I had a couple of words with a SEN workmate and two JK gold. We all agreed the status match is too unfair, but at least a award mileage transfer (not even 1:1) could be interesting for the JK newcomers to try a couple of short haul upgrades.
However, is JK officially dead? It has ceased operations but it might come back to business...
Regarding the interest of lufthansa to gain JKs FTs, this is my thinking as a SEN based on BIO.
The main choices in spain are either LH, AF or Iberia.
If I am not wrong JK's business was short haul or connecting flights to MUC/FRA. Its main hub, BCN, does not offer too many intercontinental flights.
For direct flights within europe (codeshare) there is nothing to do, travellers will decide the most suitable direct flight.
For two segment flights within europe, *A offers more flexibility as BRU/DUS/FRA/MUC are involved.
Same for intercontinental flights.
When it comes to the main airport offer for 2 or more segment flights (IMHO): MAD>CDG>FRA>MUC
Not to mention MAD is a completely non smoking airport and CDG is a pain for transfer.
FTs who travelled with JK do know the LH airports and service (I love MUC), if they are satisfied with the service of the alliance they will start booking flights with LH.
If only LH had premium economy...
I had a couple of words with a SEN workmate and two JK gold. We all agreed the status match is too unfair, but at least a award mileage transfer (not even 1:1) could be interesting for the JK newcomers to try a couple of short haul upgrades.
However, is JK officially dead? It has ceased operations but it might come back to business...
Regarding the interest of lufthansa to gain JKs FTs, this is my thinking as a SEN based on BIO.
The main choices in spain are either LH, AF or Iberia.
If I am not wrong JK's business was short haul or connecting flights to MUC/FRA. Its main hub, BCN, does not offer too many intercontinental flights.
For direct flights within europe (codeshare) there is nothing to do, travellers will decide the most suitable direct flight.
For two segment flights within europe, *A offers more flexibility as BRU/DUS/FRA/MUC are involved.
Same for intercontinental flights.
When it comes to the main airport offer for 2 or more segment flights (IMHO): MAD>CDG>FRA>MUC
Not to mention MAD is a completely non smoking airport and CDG is a pain for transfer.
FTs who travelled with JK do know the LH airports and service (I love MUC), if they are satisfied with the service of the alliance they will start booking flights with LH.
If only LH had premium economy...
Feb 9, 2012, 8:35 pm
#38
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: LH SEN, FB Plat., HH D.
Posts: 5,050
Feb 12, 2012, 1:50 pm
#39
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Barcelona, Catalunya
Posts: 2,108
) So maybe that group is not that tempting for LH...
Feb 12, 2012, 1:56 pm
#40
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: LH SEN, FB Plat., HH D.
Posts: 5,050
Often it was the cheapest combination but I tried to stay await from it.
Feb 16, 2012, 10:59 am
#41
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Madrid
Programs: IB+ Emerald (Platino), M&M Senator (Gold), Meliá Rewards Platino, NH Platinum
Posts: 436
According to this article, AB will match the JK* programme status
http://www.preferente.com/transporte...ir-200114.html
UPDATE:
Here´s the direct link:
http://www.airberlin.com/site/landin...aclub&LANG=eng
http://www.preferente.com/transporte...ir-200114.html
UPDATE:
Here´s the direct link:
http://www.airberlin.com/site/landin...aclub&LANG=eng
Last edited by Marcin83; Feb 16, 2012 at 11:43 am
Feb 16, 2012, 1:58 pm
#43
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BIO, MAD
Programs: UX FB Gold, TK*G
Posts: 38
According to this article, AB will match the JK* programme status
http://www.preferente.com/transporte...ir-200114.html
UPDATE:
Here´s the direct link:
http://www.airberlin.com/site/landin...aclub&LANG=eng
http://www.preferente.com/transporte...ir-200114.html
UPDATE:
Here´s the direct link:
http://www.airberlin.com/site/landin...aclub&LANG=eng
IMHO, it´s very good idea this status match challege.
Will LH do the move after that?
Feb 17, 2012, 11:15 am
#44
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: Iberia Plus, Flying Blue
Posts: 2
"It is not the same as a straight status match, but at least these are some good news. Please keep us posted of the outcome with the non-LH *A flights."
LH credited me with my flights in the last six months on other *A airlines (that had previously been registered on Spanair Star) with the exception of JK.
LH credited me with my flights in the last six months on other *A airlines (that had previously been registered on Spanair Star) with the exception of JK.
Feb 18, 2012, 9:15 am
#45
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Point Place, Wisconsin
Programs: LH HON, BA Gold, EK Gold
Posts: 14,505
"It is not the same as a straight status match, but at least these are some good news. Please keep us posted of the outcome with the non-LH *A flights."
LH credited me with my flights in the last six months on other *A airlines (that had previously been registered on Spanair Star) with the exception of JK.
LH credited me with my flights in the last six months on other *A airlines (that had previously been registered on Spanair Star) with the exception of JK.