May 26, 2014, 8:47 am
Last edit by: SingaporeDon
Every forum on Flyertalk has a personality. A forum gains a personality through user input over time, and Lifemiles is a very definitive example of how users have developed a unique community.
While Flyertalk boards actively encourage sharing of info, the Lifemiles community has developed and thrived via obscuring of certain data elements. It may not be easy for new participants to break through the codes and gain knowledge of the program's quirks, but the overall board community has adopted this unique approach. And frankly, that is not going to change overnight.
If a FT member wants to participate on this board, then they will need to respect other users. Hence, posts that run counter to this community's standards, will be removed.
While Flyertalk boards actively encourage sharing of info, the Lifemiles community has developed and thrived via obscuring of certain data elements. It may not be easy for new participants to break through the codes and gain knowledge of the program's quirks, but the overall board community has adopted this unique approach. And frankly, that is not going to change overnight.
If a FT member wants to participate on this board, then they will need to respect other users. Hence, posts that run counter to this community's standards, will be removed.
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
LifeMiles' old Star Alliance Award Chart (before Oct 15 2014) // Table of changes
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 easily-seen example is travel on Copa from LAX to SJU (via PTY).
Understand Cabotage: Departing country 1, transiting country 2, returning to country 1 (no stopping) *is* cabotage (example: depart JFK, connect in YYZ to return to ORD, or depart Miami, connect in Bogota, return to San Francisco). On the other hand, departing country 1, going to completely unrelated country 2, and ending up in country 3, is not cabotage. So if you fly JFK-JNB-ZRH, for instance, this is completely not cabotage.
Availability: Seeing availability for *A award seats elsewhere is no guarantee they are accessible on Lifemiles. For instance award space shown on ANA often is not accessible on Lifemiles. Similarly, finding award space on single legs doesn't mean you'll get award space on the combined itinerary. And no, there is no way to overcome that.
Screenshot Method
Send email to [email protected] with attached screenshots on Lifemiles website of each individual leg showing availability. Also, screenshot showing no availability as one booking. Include passenger names, gender and DOB and copy of passenger passport. They will either call you for payment or email the itinerary and give you 3 days to call up and make payment by CC.
NOTE: This previous thread has been closed; it can be read here LM F and J routes (and the occasional trick-it)
LM F and J routes (and the occasional trick-it) Rebooted v2.0
Feb 5, 2016, 6:41 pm
#2117
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Tokyo
Programs: Marriott Plat, HH G,Hyatt E,*A Gold, OW Emerald.
Posts: 3,023
Here's a question, I'm looking into flying C3-C1 via Goethe's school.
However, only the first leg is in F, and I can clearly see availability in F on the second leg when searching individually. However, the search engine is forcing me into a convoluted J routing on the second leg.
How do I get the all-F routing? Screenshot method? Won't this alert them to a mispriced trip?
However, only the first leg is in F, and I can clearly see availability in F on the second leg when searching individually. However, the search engine is forcing me into a convoluted J routing on the second leg.
How do I get the all-F routing? Screenshot method? Won't this alert them to a mispriced trip?
but, does the F + F route you want actually exist as one route?
you know, it is not just a matter of splicing together segments. it has to exist as a route....
Feb 5, 2016, 6:47 pm
#2118
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,725
I'm assuming it exists as a route since it existed prior to the application of mixed cabins. I've searched the routes segment by segment and there *is* availability.
Feb 7, 2016, 4:34 pm
#2119
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: Avis Chm, LM Boomielatinum
Posts: 131
Hello! This is my first post on here, so apologies if it's widely known or if I get the terminology wrong. If it's "too easy for LM to decipher" let me know and I will change my post accordingly.
I found a C2.5-C1 boomerang but I cannot seem to price it in J/F. I have found availability for J/F on the dates I'm searching as separate legs but it only prices in Y when together. Is anyone able to price it out in J/F?
(Alternatively, if anyone is able to convert this to a C2-C1 trick, tips would be greatly appreciated!)
Edit: found both. Danke vielmals for the PM!
I found a C2.5-C1 boomerang but I cannot seem to price it in J/F. I have found availability for J/F on the dates I'm searching as separate legs but it only prices in Y when together. Is anyone able to price it out in J/F?
(Alternatively, if anyone is able to convert this to a C2-C1 trick, tips would be greatly appreciated!)
Edit: found both. Danke vielmals for the PM!
Feb 9, 2016, 4:40 pm
#2120
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 157
Just in case some of us have not noticed it yet, 100% bonus on transfer (1,5 cents per mile):
Sharing your dreams and getting them faster is possible when you transfer miles to your family and friends! From February 9th until 23rd, 2016, transfer your LifeMiles to your family and friends and they will receive double.
Minimum to Transfer: LM1.000
Maximum to Transfer: LM75.000 per calendar year
You must transfer miles in multiples of 1,000
Sharing your dreams and getting them faster is possible when you transfer miles to your family and friends! From February 9th until 23rd, 2016, transfer your LifeMiles to your family and friends and they will receive double.
Minimum to Transfer: LM1.000
Maximum to Transfer: LM75.000 per calendar year
You must transfer miles in multiples of 1,000
Feb 9, 2016, 11:18 pm
#2121
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 668
Just in case some of us have not noticed it yet, 100% bonus on transfer (1,5 cents per mile):
Sharing your dreams and getting them faster is possible when you transfer miles to your family and friends! From February 9th until 23rd, 2016, transfer your LifeMiles to your family and friends and they will receive double.
Minimum to Transfer: LM1.000
Maximum to Transfer: LM75.000 per calendar year
You must transfer miles in multiples of 1,000
Sharing your dreams and getting them faster is possible when you transfer miles to your family and friends! From February 9th until 23rd, 2016, transfer your LifeMiles to your family and friends and they will receive double.
Minimum to Transfer: LM1.000
Maximum to Transfer: LM75.000 per calendar year
You must transfer miles in multiples of 1,000
Feb 9, 2016, 11:58 pm
#2122
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,839
Just in case some of us have not noticed it yet, 100% bonus on transfer (1,5 cents per mile):
Sharing your dreams and getting them faster is possible when you transfer miles to your family and friends! From February 9th until 23rd, 2016, transfer your LifeMiles to your family and friends and they will receive double.
Minimum to Transfer: LM1.000
Maximum to Transfer: LM75.000 per calendar year
You must transfer miles in multiples of 1,000
Sharing your dreams and getting them faster is possible when you transfer miles to your family and friends! From February 9th until 23rd, 2016, transfer your LifeMiles to your family and friends and they will receive double.
Minimum to Transfer: LM1.000
Maximum to Transfer: LM75.000 per calendar year
You must transfer miles in multiples of 1,000
Feb 10, 2016, 3:30 am
#2125
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 157
It's a heads up for some people who might be too busy tricking and not noticing the transfer bonus. I have found it useful.
Don't see anything wrong with the indicated price of 1,5 cent per mile.
http://s8.postimg.cc/415gf615h/image.png
Don't see anything wrong with the indicated price of 1,5 cent per mile.
http://s8.postimg.cc/415gf615h/image.png
Feb 10, 2016, 3:48 am
#2126
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Melbourne/Bangkok
Programs: A3*G, QF PLATINUM, BA GOLD, VA GOLD, HH DIAMOND
Posts: 2,245
It's a heads up for some people who might be too busy tricking and not noticing the transfer bonus. I have found it useful.
Don't see anything wrong with the indicated price of 1,5 cent per mile.
http://s8.postimg.cc/415gf615h/image.png
Don't see anything wrong with the indicated price of 1,5 cent per mile.
http://s8.postimg.cc/415gf615h/image.png
Feb 10, 2016, 3:56 am
#2127
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 668
It's a heads up for some people who might be too busy tricking and not noticing the transfer bonus. I have found it useful.
Don't see anything wrong with the indicated price of 1,5 cent per mile.
http://s8.postimg.cc/415gf615h/image.png
Don't see anything wrong with the indicated price of 1,5 cent per mile.
http://s8.postimg.cc/415gf615h/image.png
Feb 10, 2016, 4:14 am
#2128
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,839
