Jan 1, 2014, 5:17 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
NOTE: This thread has been superseded by the thread entitled LM F and J routes (and the occasional trick-it) Rebooted v2.0. Please follow the discussion there.
Region definitions
C1 North America
C1.5 Caribbean, Bermuda
C2 Europe
C2.5 Middle East
C3 Asia
C4 South America
C5 Africa
C6 Oceania
2X, 3X: in the context of this LifeMiles thread, 2X and 3X refer to any 2nd and 3rd legs of a one-way award ticket.
LifeMiles' Star Alliance Award Chart
Cash & Miles redemptions: buying the max (60%) isn't always the best deal (unless you're purchasing all miles right there). Check here for the best CPM.
Beware of Cabotage: LifeMiles has been known to issue tickets that constitute Cabotage, and at least one instance of denied boarding has been reported, stranding the passenger. An easily-seen example is travel on Copa from LAX to SJU (via PTY).
Region definitions
C1 North America
C1.5 Caribbean, Bermuda
C2 Europe
C2.5 Middle East
C3 Asia
C4 South America
C5 Africa
C6 Oceania
2X, 3X: in the context of this LifeMiles thread, 2X and 3X refer to any 2nd and 3rd legs of a one-way award ticket.
LifeMiles' Star Alliance Award Chart
Cash & Miles redemptions: buying the max (60%) isn't always the best deal (unless you're purchasing all miles right there). Check here for the best CPM.
Beware of Cabotage: LifeMiles has been known to issue tickets that constitute Cabotage, and at least one instance of denied boarding has been reported, stranding the passenger. An easily-seen example is travel on Copa from LAX to SJU (via PTY).
LM F and J routes (and the occasional trick-it)
May 18, 2014, 5:43 am
#2416
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Melbourne/Bangkok
Programs: A3*G, QF PLATINUM, BA GOLD, VA GOLD, HH DIAMOND
Posts: 2,245
May 18, 2014, 5:58 am
#2417
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: QF WP, QR GOLD, TK GOLD, EY GOLD, AF/KLM GOLD
Posts: 392
Haven't really been following the thread closet but hoping I will get some assistance.
Trying to book a C6 to C1 itinerary which involves a 3X. The LM booking engine shows the flights but when I select them and hit continue this comes up:
Sorry, There was problem while processing your transaction.
Please try again.If the problem persists or you need additional information please contact LifeMiles Support.
Is this a temporary problem?
Trying to book a C6 to C1 itinerary which involves a 3X. The LM booking engine shows the flights but when I select them and hit continue this comes up:
Sorry, There was problem while processing your transaction.
Please try again.If the problem persists or you need additional information please contact LifeMiles Support.
Is this a temporary problem?
May 18, 2014, 7:02 am
#2418
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Valencia, Spain
Programs: Pascal and Python, no C++
Posts: 738
Haven't really been following the thread closet but hoping I will get some assistance.
Trying to book a C6 to C1 itinerary which involves a 3X. The LM booking engine shows the flights but when I select them and hit continue this comes up:
Sorry, There was problem while processing your transaction.
Please try again.If the problem persists or you need additional information please contact LifeMiles Support.
Is this a temporary problem?
Trying to book a C6 to C1 itinerary which involves a 3X. The LM booking engine shows the flights but when I select them and hit continue this comes up:
Sorry, There was problem while processing your transaction.
Please try again.If the problem persists or you need additional information please contact LifeMiles Support.
Is this a temporary problem?
May 18, 2014, 7:12 am
#2419
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Melbourne/Bangkok
Programs: A3*G, QF PLATINUM, BA GOLD, VA GOLD, HH DIAMOND
Posts: 2,245
I wasn't aware you could do a 3X on LM, doesn't that refer to fuel dumping? LM has no fuel surcharges. I would assume you are referring to hidden city ticketing.
May 18, 2014, 8:41 am
#2420
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: HHonors Gold
Posts: 130
Haven't really been following the thread closet but hoping I will get some assistance.
Trying to book a C6 to C1 itinerary which involves a 3X. The LM booking engine shows the flights but when I select them and hit continue this comes up:
Sorry, There was problem while processing your transaction.
Please try again.If the problem persists or you need additional information please contact LifeMiles Support.
Is this a temporary problem?
Trying to book a C6 to C1 itinerary which involves a 3X. The LM booking engine shows the flights but when I select them and hit continue this comes up:
Sorry, There was problem while processing your transaction.
Please try again.If the problem persists or you need additional information please contact LifeMiles Support.
Is this a temporary problem?
May 18, 2014, 10:31 am
#2421
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Valencia, Spain
Programs: Pascal and Python, no C++
Posts: 738
You are aware that this is an English language forum? The German one is next door
May 18, 2014, 11:17 am
#2423
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: BZG
Programs: LH FTL, PC Plat,Hilton Gold
Posts: 128
May 18, 2014, 12:39 pm
#2424
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: TLV
Posts: 522
3X (or in the case of LM, mostly 2X) are things you add on to improve the cost of travel. It doesn't pertain only to FD; there are other things we've adopted from the other trick-it. You all understood what he was saying. IMO people here should use 2X/3X instead of spelling out things that probably shouldn't be, like hidden cities and dropping segments.
May 18, 2014, 12:44 pm
#2425
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: BZG
Programs: LH FTL, PC Plat,Hilton Gold
Posts: 128
May 18, 2014, 12:51 pm
#2426
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: TLV
Posts: 522
You don't have to use it here if you don't like it. zainman found it good for use here, and so do I. The LM boomerangs are exactly one ticket with a 2X or even a 3X.
May 18, 2014, 12:55 pm
#2427
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CDG
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 1,611
Actually 3X definition is when you book AAA-BBB, CCC-DDD, EEE-FFF. There is no requirement for the second leg to be the reverse of the first leg.
You don't have to use it here if you don't like it. zainman found it good for use here, and so do I. The LM boomerangs are exactly one ticket with a 2X or even a 3X.
You don't have to use it here if you don't like it. zainman found it good for use here, and so do I. The LM boomerangs are exactly one ticket with a 2X or even a 3X.
May 18, 2014, 12:58 pm
#2428
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: TLV
Posts: 522
Not at all! Don't make that mistake! The 3X is very often completely unrelated to the cities of the actual intended trip. And you'll find many examples of DOJs in the actual intended trip. But now this really doesn't belong here.
May 18, 2014, 1:11 pm
#2430
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: TLV
Posts: 522
Why waste your time on FD, which pertains primarily to travel in Y, when LM and USDM let you fly around the world cheaply and in class? I haven't bought an int'l ticket in over three years. Miles is the way the go, while it lasts.