May 21, 2014, 7:31 pm
Last edit by: Tokyoite
Coronawiki (March 2020)
Does anyone know if Lifemiles will waive cancellation fees for an award ticket due to COVID-19 concerns?
Unfortunately, barring an outright flight cancellation, Lifemiles will not waive cancel fees.
Just pay the $200 as a "self caution fee". (nobody is actually preventing you the passenger from flying as you booked).
In the future, it would be wise to invest in travel insurance.
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Transferring Amex MR points will extend expiration of LM. Post #906 confirms this. Expiration date updates overnight, so wait 24 hours after the transferred miles have posted to LM.
LifeMiles' Star Alliance Award Chart
Cash & Miles redemptions: the price per mile purchased during award booking varies significantly depending on how many miles are purchased. The "sweet spots" are between 38% and 58% of the total mileage required, where miles are purchased for 1.5 cents. See here for some examples.
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 example is travel on Avianca from LAX to SJU (via SAL/BOG). For additional information see the WIKI of this thread.
https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/abo/wnb/wnbtercond.aspx
Does anyone know if Lifemiles will waive cancellation fees for an award ticket due to COVID-19 concerns?
Unfortunately, barring an outright flight cancellation, Lifemiles will not waive cancel fees.
Just pay the $200 as a "self caution fee". (nobody is actually preventing you the passenger from flying as you booked).
In the future, it would be wise to invest in travel insurance.
=====
Transferring Amex MR points will extend expiration of LM. Post #906 confirms this. Expiration date updates overnight, so wait 24 hours after the transferred miles have posted to LM.
LifeMiles' Star Alliance Award Chart
Cash & Miles redemptions: the price per mile purchased during award booking varies significantly depending on how many miles are purchased. The "sweet spots" are between 38% and 58% of the total mileage required, where miles are purchased for 1.5 cents. See here for some examples.
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 example is travel on Avianca from LAX to SJU (via SAL/BOG). For additional information see the WIKI of this thread.
https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/abo/wnb/wnbtercond.aspx
Miles Expiration Policy valid from April 15th , 2018.
- Any miles accrual transaction in a member´s account in the Program extends the validity of the miles in the account of such member for a term of twelve (12) months from the date of such accrual of miles. Other transactions that may affect the balance of miles in a member’s account, including redemption transactions, will have no effect on them and will not extend the validity of the miles in such account. This general rule will have the following exceptions that extend the validity of such miles in the account of such member for twenty-four (24) months from the date of such accrual: (i) any accrual of miles in a member´s account with an Elite Status at the time of the accrual; (ii) any accrual of miles derived from a cobranded credit or debit cards under the LifeMiles brand.
- ......the following accrual activities do not extend the validity of the miles in the member´s account: 1) the birthday bonus or any other miles bonus that may be given by the LifeMiles Program and LifeMiles LTD so establishes.; 2) the migration of points or miles from other loyalty programs to the LifeMiles Program made as a consequence of the union of both loyalty programs or the migration of one member from another loyalty program to the LifeMiles Program; and 3) the merger of accounts of the LifeMiles Program, including those derived from a member´s duplicate accounts.
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Jul 2, 2013, 2:51 pm
#76
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So it's cheaper to cancel and rebook rather than change? I guess one also has to include the partner award booking fee when rebooking.
Jul 2, 2013, 2:53 pm
#77
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Yes. If you can spare the time then I would recommend cancel and rebook which puts your costs up to $75 per ticket. Still half price though but you need to wait for the taxes to be refunded if you do this.
Jul 2, 2013, 5:24 pm
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Jul 4, 2013, 4:11 am
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Jul 23, 2013, 5:13 am
#86
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Jul 24, 2013, 4:27 am
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Aug 2, 2013, 3:14 am
#88
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Hi forumers,
Seems that Lifemiles just started a new 1for1 campaign this month.
I bought enough miles for a redemption ticket in SQ J class.
I have gotten the PNR number, and it also shows on SQ's website.
However SQ's website says that it has not been ticketed and will be cancelled in about 3 days time unless a ticket is issued. I called SQ, and apparently it is Avanca who has to ticket the reservation.
May I know how long it normally takes for a Lifemiles redemption to be ticketed?
Thanks in advance for your kind help!
Seems that Lifemiles just started a new 1for1 campaign this month.
I bought enough miles for a redemption ticket in SQ J class.
I have gotten the PNR number, and it also shows on SQ's website.
However SQ's website says that it has not been ticketed and will be cancelled in about 3 days time unless a ticket is issued. I called SQ, and apparently it is Avanca who has to ticket the reservation.
May I know how long it normally takes for a Lifemiles redemption to be ticketed?
Thanks in advance for your kind help!
Aug 2, 2013, 3:49 am
#89
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Award availability Europe - SE Asia
I'm very new to LM, but this ongoing 1+1 promo seems interesting.
How good is in general J award availability from Europe to BKK/SIN or maybe HKG? I don't specifically prefer any *A partner and am rather flexible on the departure airport, too LH, LX, OS, SK, TG, SQ, TK - bring it on!
How good is in general J award availability from Europe to BKK/SIN or maybe HKG? I don't specifically prefer any *A partner and am rather flexible on the departure airport, too LH, LX, OS, SK, TG, SQ, TK - bring it on!
Aug 2, 2013, 3:56 am
#90
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Hi forumers,
Seems that Lifemiles just started a new 1for1 campaign this month.
I bought enough miles for a redemption ticket in SQ J class.
I have gotten the PNR number, and it also shows on SQ's website.
However SQ's website says that it has not been ticketed and will be cancelled in about 3 days time unless a ticket is issued. I called SQ, and apparently it is Avanca who has to ticket the reservation.
May I know how long it normally takes for a Lifemiles redemption to be ticketed?
Thanks in advance for your kind help!
Seems that Lifemiles just started a new 1for1 campaign this month.
I bought enough miles for a redemption ticket in SQ J class.
I have gotten the PNR number, and it also shows on SQ's website.
However SQ's website says that it has not been ticketed and will be cancelled in about 3 days time unless a ticket is issued. I called SQ, and apparently it is Avanca who has to ticket the reservation.
May I know how long it normally takes for a Lifemiles redemption to be ticketed?
Thanks in advance for your kind help!