Meilenschnäppchen / Mileage Bargains [discounted award promo]
Nov 4, 2018, 7:50 am
#484
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: M&M
Posts: 1
Update: The issue turned out to be related to travel dates. I was trying to depart during the open dates and return *after* the included dates, so it wouldn't let me book. When I searched both dates in the applicable period, it seems to work.
>>>I'm having trouble booking mileage bargains for April travel.
When I search for business class 55,000 mileage bargain awards from meilenschnaeppchen.de, I either see "no availability for six days surrounding your dates" or the results show only 105,000 mile options. No matter which origin and departure cities I choose, none fo them have any 55,000 mile seats.
Is anyone else having trouble?
>>>I'm having trouble booking mileage bargains for April travel.
When I search for business class 55,000 mileage bargain awards from meilenschnaeppchen.de, I either see "no availability for six days surrounding your dates" or the results show only 105,000 mile options. No matter which origin and departure cities I choose, none fo them have any 55,000 mile seats.
Is anyone else having trouble?
Last edited by lkporter91; Nov 5, 2018 at 6:06 am Reason: Additional info
Jan 2, 2019, 1:29 pm
#485
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,187
Offers for January
Austrian is offering Beijing for 70k
Austrian is offering Beijing for 70k
Jan 4, 2019, 3:50 am
#486
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: ZRH / YUL
Programs: UA, TK, Starwood > Marriott, Hilton, Accor
Posts: 7,295
I looked at YUL-ZRH in Economy, on offer for 30'000 miles via FRA. It was available for the dates I desired. But the total cash co-pay for this ticket was CAD710. 
For the same dates, the nonstop YUL-ZRH flights in Economy can be bought for CAD900.
I knew Miles&More has poor value in Y, but I had no idea that it is this terrible. Imagine redeeming the regular 60k for this!
For the same dates, the nonstop YUL-ZRH flights in Economy can be bought for CAD900.
I knew Miles&More has poor value in Y, but I had no idea that it is this terrible. Imagine redeeming the regular 60k for this!
Jan 18, 2019, 5:44 am
#487
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 11,623
Does anyone have any experience with booking Economy European mileage bargains with SWISS ? Since they have made their whole offer à la carte these days, I am not sure what an award ticket would get me. Looking at the Moscow route from Geneva. Do I get a free checked bag, catering? I would assume that award bookings probably book into Economy Classic, but I was just wondering if anyone knew for sure.
Mar 10, 2019, 4:19 pm
#488
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 11,623
An interesting change to the mileage bargains this time. I see that Croatia Airlines is up for grabs among the mileage bargains, which is a first. It seems that the whole network is available for travel in June. Despite that, I think I would wait until closer to the time and pay a bit more (30,000 instead of 25,000) for a FlySmart award.
Mar 11, 2019, 7:02 am
#489
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BRU-ZRH
Programs: LX HON, BA Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 764
Does anyone have any experience with booking Economy European mileage bargains with SWISS ? Since they have made their whole offer à la carte these days, I am not sure what an award ticket would get me. Looking at the Moscow route from Geneva. Do I get a free checked bag, catering? I would assume that award bookings probably book into Economy Classic, but I was just wondering if anyone knew for sure.
Mar 11, 2019, 5:02 pm
#490
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Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
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Indeed that was the case, I should have fed back about this before. It books into Economy Classic and you get a checked bag included and some basic catering.
Mar 28, 2019, 2:44 am
#491
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,187
Mar 29, 2019, 11:43 am
#493
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Denmark
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 11,852
I suppose during the peak summer vacation time less business travelers and thus more I class availability? The majority of holiday travelers still travel in Y and flights to the US will be booked solid in Y in July and August (at high fares)
Mar 29, 2019, 3:59 pm
#494
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,187
Well, summer vacay is the time the LH core customers want to cash in their miles to take the wife and kids to a vacation spot. Often the business cabin is full of manager types with their family in July/August. Heck even I booked NYC/WAS on LH in C with miles this August.