TG has full seat availability end of the year when u book in advance. redeemed FRA BKK just by calling the office to release seats in F and then bood one day later using DC miles

UA is NOT doing well at all right now. I was planning on getting A3 SAG for lounge access and UA 1K for the rest ... now I am not sure anymore

Only Y seats can be booked after 12 Dec.... There might be seats available on *A (TG, SQ. TK,..) but I need to book on LH or LX to benefit from the Senator companion award discount. In the past I always found plenty of seats in F on LH/LX using M&M over Xmas (last year I redeemed my expiring TK miles).

Even on LX I still can find 2 seats O/I to BKK 31st. DEC, to HKG many dates end DEC 2 O and a few also have I, same as GRU many times 2 O and some also I class. But you not find them in ANA-tool.
If you need help just PM me, may be i can help.

So what's the second most generous *A millage scheme?
 

Recent BMI statements make it look a strong likelihood that DC is going to be merged into BA Exec Club.

I’m already a BAEC member, but I would still quite like to be able to carry on collecting and redeeming StarA miles. So if Diamond Club is (was) the most generous Frequent Flyer scheme around – what is the second most generous? Any suggestions where I should try to jump to?

* Alliance status match?
 

Now it's official & seems dated BMI are leaving the * Alliance are other Star Alliance airlines now likely to be able to status match? As a DC Gold I prefer to use the Star Alliance. As anyone had any luck? If I can get a decent status match I'll probably re-qualify with number of airlines.

I am so so sad
 

Hi all

Am grieving as no doubt most of us are - still bit of newbie with all this - was soooo happy with DC

Need answers to the following

1. Should I burn my points or roll them over into an as yet undecided FFP
2. If I book a DC redemption now and want to rebook after the demise of DC what happens ?

Finally and know this is open to debate which programme is best to replace the demise of my beloved and very sadly missed DC - generally do only one flight a year to Oz + significant MBNA CC accrual but need to hang onto my points as long as possible as it can take some time to accumulate points

Any thoughts are appreciated

Sad days !!

Which frequent flyer program are people now going to use?
 

Just wondering what programs are the best for Star Alliance mile accrual? My husband flies Swiss and we live in the US and he currently has Gold status with BMI. Thanks.

I've been flying a lot more with BA for work al will have Silver within the next month, so for me BAEC is probably the way to go, with probably VS Flying Club as a backup for the rare occasion I fly Virgin, Singapore or Air NZ - plus Virgin America!

Is there any advice on the best programme for people who gain most mileage via cc spend and like to redeem in C - long-haul.

I may happen to know so someone in this boat!

Depends on what country you live in as to what CC providers are available, etc!

Hi all, still need some answers... do you guys think Miles & More is a good subtitude for DC or ANA?

London based - any tips great fully received.

It's been asked over and over throughout this thread. There are many of us in this position. I'm still undecided. You've almost got to try BA avios, the tesco collections etc, are just so easy. But i HATE the thought of the YQs, they are stupid.

If anyone comes up with a second best program to DC for CC spend and long haul C redemptions, then let us know, they'll sure get a whole lot of traffic.

My brain is pickled with it all if i'm honest, i just need someone to say yes, do that.... At the moment i'm using my 10x LLoyds avios card (even though i don't think i'll get the 10x bonus, long story.) Also my AAdv amex.

Have a look at this card: https://www.mbna.co.uk/credit-cards/...card/index.php

Otherwise to see what else is on offer check out: https://www.mbna.co.uk/credit-cards/...card/index.php