Star Alliance Gold Benefits on Lufthansa
Oct 8, 2015, 3:44 am
#31
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: UK
Posts: 297
*G - SN outbound, LH inbound, Light fare, panic
Hi there
Am *G. Just booked SN out LHR-BRU-ROM and LH back ROM-MUC-LHR on the same ticket.
I'm confused. I have a 1 bag allowance on SN and 0 bags on LH. And it seems that LH will put up a fight on the LH legs re checked baggage. And this would seem to be at odds with Footnote 3 of http://www.staralliance.com/en/benef...silver-status/
"3. This benefit may only be available if travelling on two or more Star Alliance member airlines on a single ticket. Please contact the Star Alliance member airline with whom you will check-in with for further details."
Any idea whether I will have to pay the bag fee on the LH return?
Am *G. Just booked SN out LHR-BRU-ROM and LH back ROM-MUC-LHR on the same ticket.
I'm confused. I have a 1 bag allowance on SN and 0 bags on LH. And it seems that LH will put up a fight on the LH legs re checked baggage. And this would seem to be at odds with Footnote 3 of http://www.staralliance.com/en/benef...silver-status/
"3. This benefit may only be available if travelling on two or more Star Alliance member airlines on a single ticket. Please contact the Star Alliance member airline with whom you will check-in with for further details."
Any idea whether I will have to pay the bag fee on the LH return?
Oct 8, 2015, 4:09 am
#32
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Programs: Mainly Hilton Hhonors, SAS Eurobonus
Posts: 1,981
Could it be that you bought one of the Economy Light tickets on LH?
Add : I can see that you did - I didn't read the heading properly....
These tickets have no luggage included and elite members can't bring an extra piece of luggage.
Add : I can see that you did - I didn't read the heading properly....
These tickets have no luggage included and elite members can't bring an extra piece of luggage.
Last edited by helosc; Oct 8, 2015 at 4:17 am
Oct 8, 2015, 4:23 am
#33
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: UK
Posts: 297
Yep, I did buy an L class ticket on SN and LH - the SN bit gives 1 bag, the LH bit gives 0 bags.
But looking at the Most Significant Carrier (MSC) rule, it seems as if in theory, I should be OK - not by virtue of the additional *G bag, but from the 1 bag on the most significant carrier that (should!) carry through to the LH sectors...?
https://www.ana.co.jp/wws/us/e/asw_c...e/iata-32.html
(MSC referenced here: http://www.lufthansa.com/uk/en/Free-baggage-rules )
But looking at the Most Significant Carrier (MSC) rule, it seems as if in theory, I should be OK - not by virtue of the additional *G bag, but from the 1 bag on the most significant carrier that (should!) carry through to the LH sectors...?
https://www.ana.co.jp/wws/us/e/asw_c...e/iata-32.html
(MSC referenced here: http://www.lufthansa.com/uk/en/Free-baggage-rules )
Oct 8, 2015, 4:43 am
#34
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: AMS+IAH
Programs: Lufthansa: Senator || IHG: Diamond Royal Ambassador Inner Circle || Plutonium Status
Posts: 3,505
Technically yes, MSC and 1 ticket/pnr if the journey is continous (same day).
But i guess in your case your first leg ends at ROM with SN and another day you are flying with LH?
But i guess in your case your first leg ends at ROM with SN and another day you are flying with LH?
Oct 8, 2015, 4:46 am
#35
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: UK
Posts: 297
On one ticket (SN issued) on one PNR, with different identifiers for LH and SN (which I assume is to be expected)
Oct 10, 2015, 4:47 pm
#36
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Germany
Programs: LH HON, AMEX Plat, Avis Pres, Sixt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton G, Priority G, Hyatt Plat,Kempinski PC
Posts: 360
What is never mentioned in the context of light fares:they also cannot be changed. So, you may end up paying 1650EUR for a fare without reebooking/cancellation option. Wonder, if such terms and conditions hold valid when questioned in court....
Oct 11, 2015, 4:24 am
#37
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Nov 4, 2017, 12:38 am
#38
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Washington DC
Programs: Marriott Platinum, United Gold, Virgin Silver
Posts: 418
I booked an S class fare on LH through Brussels airlines - it was much about $150 cheaper than on LH site.
The confirmation from Brussels works on LH, but I can't seem to modify seats or add bags
I'm Star Alliance Gold.
Should I call LH to add bags now?
The confirmation from Brussels works on LH, but I can't seem to modify seats or add bags
I'm Star Alliance Gold.
Should I call LH to add bags now?
Nov 4, 2017, 4:52 pm
#39
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SFO, BRU, ADB
Programs: UA Gold, BA Silver, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 706
Same for seats, you have to pay to choose your seat in advance.
Nov 7, 2017, 12:24 am
#40
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,662
My favorite Star Gold perk on LH Group is F and HON check in and boarding. It has always amazed that they prioritize an Avianca Brasil Gold in economy versus someone on a full fare J ticket...
Nov 7, 2017, 2:39 am
#41
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: USA, France
Programs: LH HON*****, AF/KL Gold; HHilton Diamond; Marriott Gold; IHG Platinium; Avis PresClub
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You are not correct. *A Gold perks are not F and HON check in, but C and Senator check in. F and HON check in is only for bookings in F and HONs (no GSs and similar).
Nov 7, 2017, 3:22 am
#43
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Nov 7, 2017, 3:33 am
#44
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
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But at EVERY SINGLE LH station I have been to the red label F check has the Star Gold logo and the blue label business lane doesn't. At MIA during boarding I stood in the empty F lane while the C lane was packed. The line dragon looked at my bp and said "You're in Economy, your line is over there" until I pointed to the *G marking and she apologized profusely
Nov 7, 2017, 3:37 am
#45
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: USA, France
Programs: LH HON*****, AF/KL Gold; HHilton Diamond; Marriott Gold; IHG Platinium; Avis PresClub
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