Jun 27, 2014, 2:41 pm
Last edit by: philemer
This 50K offer is working as of 6/27/14: http://www.miles-and-more.com/online/portal/mam/us/earn/credit_card/offer?nodeid=2073359900&l=en&cid=1000390 Supposed to end 6/30/14.
Lufthansa Miles & More Card 50K miles, $79 annual fee
Apr 11, 2011, 9:03 am
#1
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Lufthansa Miles & More Card 50K miles, $79 annual fee
I just received a (targeted?) offer from Barclay's for a Lufthansa MC card. $79 annual fee, 20K points after first purchase and an additional 30K after a $2500 spend in 3 months. You also get a free companion ticket for travel departing from the U.S. to Europe/Middle East/Africa and Far East.
Application link - seems open to anyone.
Here is a link to full terms and conditions for the companion ticket as well.
Annual fee of $79. Note that they may also automatically downgrade you to the World MC, which has no annual fee but only offers a bonus of 5000 miles.
Expires May 31, 2011.
Application link - seems open to anyone.
Here is a link to full terms and conditions for the companion ticket as well.
Annual fee of $79. Note that they may also automatically downgrade you to the World MC, which has no annual fee but only offers a bonus of 5000 miles.
Expires May 31, 2011.
Apr 11, 2011, 9:09 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 107
If you take advantage of this offer, can you later transfer the miles to Amex or to another Star Alliance partner like United?
Apr 11, 2011, 11:26 am
#6
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: MCO
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500 bonus miles for newsletters
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I have never seen a promo offer asking for both your account number and PIN in order to register. It looks a bit suspicious.
Apr 11, 2011, 11:28 am
#7
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I too would like to know what the fuel surcharge/taxes/fees are on award flights, especially in Y. I did a quick search of posts on the Lufthansa forum and saw people paying 300-400 Euros in extra fees associated with award flights in J or F. Not sure if it's worth the trouble applying for the card, paying the $79 annual fee, doing the spend, and then paying another $500 USD in taxes.
Also does Lufthansa tack on fuel surcharges to partner flights on UA, TG, OZ, etc?
Also does Lufthansa tack on fuel surcharges to partner flights on UA, TG, OZ, etc?
Apr 11, 2011, 11:47 am
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I too would like to know what the fuel surcharge/taxes/fees are on award flights, especially in Y. I did a quick search of posts on the Lufthansa forum and saw people paying 300-400 Euros in extra fees associated with award flights in J or F. Not sure if it's worth the trouble applying for the card, paying the $79 annual fee, doing the spend, and then paying another $500 USD in taxes.
Also does Lufthansa tack on fuel surcharges to partner flights on UA, TG, OZ, etc?
Also does Lufthansa tack on fuel surcharges to partner flights on UA, TG, OZ, etc?
Apr 11, 2011, 12:11 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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I too would like to know what the fuel surcharge/taxes/fees are on award flights, especially in Y. I did a quick search of posts on the Lufthansa forum and saw people paying 300-400 Euros in extra fees associated with award flights in J or F. Not sure if it's worth the trouble applying for the card, paying the $79 annual fee, doing the spend, and then paying another $500 USD in taxes.
Also does Lufthansa tack on fuel surcharges to partner flights on UA, TG, OZ, etc?
Also does Lufthansa tack on fuel surcharges to partner flights on UA, TG, OZ, etc?
Apr 11, 2011, 12:13 pm
#11
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: Delta Silver, Marriott Gold, HH Diamond, Ex-UA Gold, Ex-AA Gold , Ex-SPG Gold, Peon everywhere else
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What are the fees for traveling to Europe. The ticket cost 50,000 miles but can't find what else they will charge.
What are the fees for traveling to Europe. The ticket cost 50,000 miles but can't find what else they will charge.
Apr 11, 2011, 12:59 pm
#12
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: HNL
Posts: 781
I'm tempted by this offer. A flight from HNL to SYD with stop in AKL for 40k sounds pretty good!
Apr 11, 2011, 1:05 pm
#13
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,437
1. US - Canada is 30k
2. You are not guaranteed the bonus. There is a 65% chance you will get only 5000 miles. T&C explicitly state that if your credit is not high enough you will get the lower card and 5000 miles not a mile more.
3. High YQ on TATL and TPAC routes even on partners. Even if you do all UA say IAD-MUC-IAD you are still liable for the same YQ, much like other programs are operating.
In a nutshell I'd jump if I were guaranteed the 50k but it looks it is a crapshoot really....
Apr 11, 2011, 1:11 pm
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Apr 11, 2011, 1:40 pm
#15
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Wondering if they throw a bone to existing cardholders?