[NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Lufthansa Group Questions Here [2016-]
May 29, 2017, 2:18 pm
#1126
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: AMS/RTM
Posts: 2,827
The T-14 rule is only for F awards for *A partners. Searching on the M&M website should give you all the availability, but you can also call and try your luck. LX F awards are only available on the phone, and only for SEN/HON.
May 29, 2017, 2:29 pm
#1127
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
I see. thanks for clarifying. for some reason the M&M website always error out for me, no matter what i do. so i take it that availability doesnt exist, but i think i could be missing some opportunities...
May 29, 2017, 2:35 pm
#1128
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May 29, 2017, 3:01 pm
#1129
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Bear in mind that LH has been reducing the number of First Class destinations (check http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/lufth...ompendium.html) and F awards to/from West Coast destinations are notoriously difficult to get.
LX is even more difficult to get I notice. Dont say the F, even J is difficult to find
May 29, 2017, 3:59 pm
#1130
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May 30, 2017, 6:01 pm
#1131
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Toronto
Programs: DL Silver, AC E75K, Chatime Elite
Posts: 339
Couple of Questions
I couldn't select seats on the flyaustrian.com site, but on a hunch, went to LH's site, entered the Amadeus PNR, and voila! It worked. Should I feel secure in my selection, or should I check every so often to ensure no shenanigans?
Is there any single/throne seat blocking on the OS 777, (is it reserved for HONS/SEN members, in other words)? I was able to select row 3 with no issues. I think row 5 might have been X on EF, but row 7 was open.
Either way, looking forward to my first long-haul flight on OS and learning more about the LH group of airlines.
Is there any single/throne seat blocking on the OS 777, (is it reserved for HONS/SEN members, in other words)? I was able to select row 3 with no issues. I think row 5 might have been X on EF, but row 7 was open.
Either way, looking forward to my first long-haul flight on OS and learning more about the LH group of airlines.
May 30, 2017, 6:35 pm
#1132
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
Open to flights not originating or arriving at US as well. I tested a couple (eg Europe to or from Asia) and couldn't find availability even far out
Perhaps Africa flights more likely to have seats? The one and only time I took LX was ex-Nairobi. Had a good impression and prefer it to LH, though I was quite sick at that time so was asleep for the most part
May 30, 2017, 10:41 pm
#1133
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Tel Aviv (TLV), Chicago (ORD)
Programs: United Premier 1K, Starwood/Marriott Gold
Posts: 248
2 questions
Two Questions for you guys.
First time flying Lufthansa, flying in J from BRU-FRA-EWR. Has anyone flown the BRU-FRA flight- what kind of meal service is offered in J?
Also, for anyone that has flown on the 748. I really want seats upper deck, but ExpertFlyer shows that they are blocked. It is my understanding that certain seats in J are blocked for SEN/HON. I am TK*G and UA*S if that helps... I am guessing I have to do it during OLCI. Any experiences with this? Do the upper decks tend to fill up?
First time flying Lufthansa, flying in J from BRU-FRA-EWR. Has anyone flown the BRU-FRA flight- what kind of meal service is offered in J?
Also, for anyone that has flown on the 748. I really want seats upper deck, but ExpertFlyer shows that they are blocked. It is my understanding that certain seats in J are blocked for SEN/HON. I am TK*G and UA*S if that helps... I am guessing I have to do it during OLCI. Any experiences with this? Do the upper decks tend to fill up?
May 31, 2017, 12:18 am
#1134
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: AMS/RTM
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It will be a cold snack. Make sure you visit The Loft in BRU and enjoy that lounge, it will have better food and drinks.
Do the upper decks tend to fill up?
Any reason why not the direct BRU-JFK with SN? Better product all around IMHO.
May 31, 2017, 2:40 am
#1135
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I can find plenty of Business awards for ZRH-HKG and back in November, for example, but I'm not sure if I see better availability as a SEN.
May 31, 2017, 2:43 am
#1136
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Also, for anyone that has flown on the 748. I really want seats upper deck, but ExpertFlyer shows that they are blocked. It is my understanding that certain seats in J are blocked for SEN/HON. I am TK*G and UA*S if that helps... I am guessing I have to do it during OLCI. Any experiences with this? Do the upper decks tend to fill up?
May 31, 2017, 1:04 pm
#1137
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Geneva
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Posts: 5,645
Correct, but these are not always the best seats so often available at OLCI. Especially the bulkhead: close to toilet and last off the stairs so not good if you want to deplane quickly.
May 31, 2017, 1:08 pm
#1138
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Geneva
Programs: LX SEN, AFKL Platinum, BA Bronze,
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+1 on the SN direct although last time I took that flight there was a 40min queue for the document check at the B gates and no C/priority queue
May 31, 2017, 11:00 pm
#1139
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Tel Aviv (TLV), Chicago (ORD)
Programs: United Premier 1K, Starwood/Marriott Gold
Posts: 248
Not even a cold snack, crew often only hand out a little candy bar or similar during boarding! One quick round of drinks and that it. With that comparison the SN lounges are paradise indeed.
+1 on the SN direct although last time I took that flight there was a 40min queue for the document check at the B gates and no C/priority queue
+1 on the SN direct although last time I took that flight there was a 40min queue for the document check at the B gates and no C/priority queue
-Wanted to fly with more than one carrier (flying SN JFK-BRU on outbound) and wanted to try LH748, and never flown upper deck on the 747.
-The LH schedule (even with connection) is much better for me because I can go to EWR and connect to another UA flight, instead of SN flying into JFK, having to drive to LGA to take a UA flight (I'm ridiculous I know...)
May 31, 2017, 11:59 pm
#1140
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: AMS/RTM
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2 reasons on not SN direct:
-Wanted to fly with more than one carrier (flying SN JFK-BRU on outbound) and wanted to try LH748, and never flown upper deck on the 747.
-The LH schedule (even with connection) is much better for me because I can go to EWR and connect to another UA flight, instead of SN flying into JFK, having to drive to LGA to take a UA flight (I'm ridiculous I know...)
-Wanted to fly with more than one carrier (flying SN JFK-BRU on outbound) and wanted to try LH748, and never flown upper deck on the 747.
-The LH schedule (even with connection) is much better for me because I can go to EWR and connect to another UA flight, instead of SN flying into JFK, having to drive to LGA to take a UA flight (I'm ridiculous I know...)