*A or EK ?
Apr 12, 2011 | 5:15 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PDX
Programs: Don't think it matters...
Posts: 5,255
*A or EK ?
Hello Folks,
Have posted a query on another forum as it pertains to LH M&M and EK..
EK members views solicited there as cannot post same query here too..
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...l#post16203371
Have posted a query on another forum as it pertains to LH M&M and EK..
EK members views solicited there as cannot post same query here too..
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...l#post16203371
Apr 13, 2011 | 1:44 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: USA
Programs: SQ PPS SOLITAIRE, DL SILVER ,HHONOR DIAMOND, BONVOY GOLD, IHG PLAT
Posts: 2,045
I read the thread in the LH forum. There are plenty of experts there who have put things in perspective with respect to fares; *S/FTL, *G/SEN, and EK Gold qualification; and frequency of flights.
The only thing I would add is for you to determine how valuable miles/points are to you.
I think the LH M&M Program, in spite of the ridiculous fuel surcharge, is far superior to EK Skywards in terms of award/upgrade availability and transparency (at least in Business/First).
So if mileage redemption is very important to you, I would regrettably advise you to steer away from EK, where saver and upgrade awards are hard to come by and standard awards are too expensive.
The only thing I would add is for you to determine how valuable miles/points are to you.
I think the LH M&M Program, in spite of the ridiculous fuel surcharge, is far superior to EK Skywards in terms of award/upgrade availability and transparency (at least in Business/First).
So if mileage redemption is very important to you, I would regrettably advise you to steer away from EK, where saver and upgrade awards are hard to come by and standard awards are too expensive.
Apr 13, 2011 | 2:12 am
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PDX
Programs: Don't think it matters...
Posts: 5,255
I read the thread in the LH forum. There are plenty of experts there who have put things in perspective with respect to fares; *S/FTL, *G/SEN, and EK Gold qualification; and frequency of flights.
The only thing I would add is for you to determine how valuable miles/points are to you.
I think the LH M&M Program, in spite of the ridiculous fuel surcharge, is far superior to EK Skywards in terms of award/upgrade availability and transparency (at least in Business/First).
So if mileage redemption is very important to you, I would regrettably advise you to steer away from EK, where saver and upgrade awards are hard to come by and standard awards are too expensive.
The only thing I would add is for you to determine how valuable miles/points are to you.
I think the LH M&M Program, in spite of the ridiculous fuel surcharge, is far superior to EK Skywards in terms of award/upgrade availability and transparency (at least in Business/First).
So if mileage redemption is very important to you, I would regrettably advise you to steer away from EK, where saver and upgrade awards are hard to come by and standard awards are too expensive.
I can understand what u mean.. I look at mostly redeeming for personal trips and hence points are valuable..
Only problem with this is from my base location (CCU) LH flies only 3x times a week and also on unsual days..Plus the bummer is that their fares are usually sky high from CCU .. Sometimes I take flights out of DEL just because of this reason.. But yes, as mentioned I would want to atleast continue LH FTL status for the near future as its quite decent for Y pax..