comparison 1: flight miles needed with any StarAirline for renewing StarGold[*]members origin: Switzerland[*]compared status: Star Gold with UA (Premier Executive) / LH (Senator)

flying paid first class: [*]UA=50'000 flight miles in every calendar year[*]LH=26'667 flight miles in every second year, in any 12 months

flying paid business class:[*]UA=50'000 flight miles in every calendar year[*]LH=40'000 flight miles in every second year, in any 12 months

flying paid eco class:[*]UA=50'000 flight miles in every calendar year[*]LH=80'000 flight miles in every second year, in any 12 months

Mileage calculation differences:[*]UA: minimum 500 status miles in all classes only (fare-class bonus doesn't count for status), no minimum on Shuttle. UA 0% on Ansett if not in a 30 days long-haule-flight-window, UA only 50 - 70% on eco-fares with some *-carriers[*]LH: minimum: 1'000 eco / 2'000 business, 3'000 first, applies to UA Shuttle too. LH always 100% on fully paid fares of all *-carriers.


[This message has been edited by Rudi (edited 08-14-2000).]