Please don't worry - Diamond Club is not closing (Official - 15/4/10)
Apr 15, 2010, 4:59 am
#16
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Yes, thank you Joanna for the latest update. I had a very worrying night last night having been on the phone making emergency crisis calls.
Apr 15, 2010, 5:05 am
#17
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Residents of the countries that participate in this offer whii have to move to Miles and More. That's what I was told (I hope that I understood correctly). The only available solution - move the acount to another country, kinda like EURO cheat at BA.
Last edited by gordo6; Apr 15, 2010 at 6:25 am
Apr 15, 2010, 5:21 am
#18
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I'd see this as a first step towards full M&M integration ....
Apr 15, 2010, 5:29 am
#19
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Location: UK
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There was one silver lining to this episode - I managed to panic the missus into letting me book some award flights for the autumn for a holiday I really wanted to go on - she wanted to spend the money on our new house: 
I think I might keep quiet about Joanna's clarification - any way we can delete it from the forum?!
I think I might keep quiet about Joanna's clarification - any way we can delete it from the forum?!
Apr 15, 2010, 5:44 am
#20
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Apr 15, 2010, 5:50 am
#21
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Well... *sigh relief*
It seems my plans to try and retain BD*G are not for forfeit. At least, not yet.
It seems my plans to try and retain BD*G are not for forfeit. At least, not yet.
Apr 15, 2010, 5:56 am
#22
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Location: Bucks and London
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Thank you
Dear Joanna
Thanks for the update and clarification.
Best wishes.
20-Horse
Thanks for the update and clarification.
Best wishes.
20-Horse
Apr 15, 2010, 7:31 am
#24
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Are there any other markets in which such intentions exist? There are a few other countries you no longer fly to that could be affected.
Apr 15, 2010, 7:34 am
#25
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Apr 15, 2010, 7:37 am
#26
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There are plenty of countries where they have never flown either. We may have to wait to see what comes out officially when they send the emails out to members in the affected countries.
Apr 15, 2010, 7:46 am
#27
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....and some people have forgetten that country is highly marketed, down to the agent level, by bmi on a codeshare basis in order to get LHR connection business for midhaul routes. They even have an agent website which is much better maintained that the one over here.
Apr 15, 2010, 8:36 am
#28
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: GERMANY
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Please don’t worry, Diamond Club is NOT being closed.
However, since we no longer operate flights to and from The Netherlands, Israel and Ukraine, and in response to member requests, we’re transferring our members in these countries into Miles & More. These members can then continue to enjoy ffp benefits when flying on other Lufthansa sister airlines as well as with Star Alliance. Unfortunately, the web page that members in these markets click through to from the email we will be sending them accidentally appeared in the main navigation on our web page. We’re very sorry for the confusion this has caused.
However, since we no longer operate flights to and from The Netherlands, Israel and Ukraine, and in response to member requests, we’re transferring our members in these countries into Miles & More. These members can then continue to enjoy ffp benefits when flying on other Lufthansa sister airlines as well as with Star Alliance. Unfortunately, the web page that members in these markets click through to from the email we will be sending them accidentally appeared in the main navigation on our web page. We’re very sorry for the confusion this has caused.
Apr 15, 2010, 8:48 am
#29
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Apr 15, 2010, 9:08 am
#30
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