[NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Lufthansa Group Questions Here [2016-]
Jun 11, 2019, 4:13 am
#2582
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Geneva
Programs: LX SEN, AFKL Platinum, BA Bronze,
Posts: 5,628
Jun 11, 2019, 5:14 pm
#2583
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: BRU
Programs: A3 *G & FB G
Posts: 640
Might book a flight BRU-FRA-XXX RT in First class for the first experience with LH F. However, upon returning from the trip, arriving in Frankfurt, I will have an intra-European flight to BRU in business class. Am I allowed to use the FCL/FCT?
Jun 11, 2019, 8:21 pm
#2585
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 2
Hi all, newbie question!
I am about to book 6 flights through Cathay. However, two flights will be carried out by Air NZ and Air Canada. I was wondering whether there is any way to divert miles from those two flights to my Miles & More account.
My guess is no, but I wanted to check, just in case! At least one of the flights would long enough to be worth putting in...
I don't usually fly OneWorld.
Thank you
I am about to book 6 flights through Cathay. However, two flights will be carried out by Air NZ and Air Canada. I was wondering whether there is any way to divert miles from those two flights to my Miles & More account.
My guess is no, but I wanted to check, just in case! At least one of the flights would long enough to be worth putting in...
I don't usually fly OneWorld.
Thank you
Jun 11, 2019, 11:09 pm
#2586
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: AMS/RTM
Posts: 2,827
Since you say you never fly OW I assume you have no status, so just leave the FFP field blank and then after you have completed your trip just retrocredit the flights segment per segment to your FFP of choice. Make sure to get paper boarding passes for each flight, these days it's mostly automatic but you might be requested them.
Jun 11, 2019, 11:15 pm
#2587
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 2
Since you say you never fly OW I assume you have no status, so just leave the FFP field blank and then after you have completed your trip just retrocredit the flights segment per segment to your FFP of choice. Make sure to get paper boarding passes for each flight, these days it's mostly automatic but you might be requested them.
Jun 12, 2019, 12:14 am
#2588
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: AMS/RTM
Posts: 2,827
PDFs of the BPs are fine. I always prefer to have one printed at the airport (even at the check in machines, no need to waste time at the counter), but it shouldn't be strictly necessary.
Jun 12, 2019, 1:36 am
#2589
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Helsinki
Programs: LH FTL, IHG Spire Ambassador, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 17
How do I upgrade a flight with miles? I have seen the possibility at the airport on the machine, but is it possible to do it before check-in online? I see only the bid possibility or the fixed price.
Jun 12, 2019, 3:26 am
#2590
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Stoke on Trent, UK (MAN ), BUE, BKK, DBV
Programs: LH HON***,UA,BA.EK Gold,AV.
Posts: 11,638
Depends on your original booking code if it permits upgrades & to which class. But better to call in & ask for a mileage upgrade, just call the FT line.
Jun 12, 2019, 3:30 am
#2591
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Helsinki
Programs: LH FTL, IHG Spire Ambassador, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 17
Hi, intra-europe flight with Economy flex tickets which I'd like to upgrade to business. Software advertises to me that "mileage upgrade permitted", but I just can't seem to find a way to do it online. I guess I call them then.
Jun 12, 2019, 3:43 am
#2592
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: EBG, OWS, HHG, IHGAmb
Posts: 46
I have an upcoming reservation that my stupid corporate travel agency booked as a UA codeshare ARN-FRA-MIA. I have both a UA and a LH reference.
As our travel policy only allows us to travel in economy (don't say anything), I would like to upgrade at least the long leg on the return flight.
However, when I am logged into the LH-website, retrieve my booking and press the upgrade button, I get the following message:
"Unfortunately, we cannot offer you the cash upgrade option for this journey."
Is this due to the reservation being made through UA? Does LH offer upgrade at gate or check in as well? Or am I stuck in economy?
Thanks!
As our travel policy only allows us to travel in economy (don't say anything), I would like to upgrade at least the long leg on the return flight.
However, when I am logged into the LH-website, retrieve my booking and press the upgrade button, I get the following message:
"Unfortunately, we cannot offer you the cash upgrade option for this journey."
Is this due to the reservation being made through UA? Does LH offer upgrade at gate or check in as well? Or am I stuck in economy?
Thanks!
Last edited by Totopez; Jun 12, 2019 at 3:49 am Reason: forgot one thing...
Jun 12, 2019, 3:53 am
#2593
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 57
Side note: I think intra-European upgrades are particularly poor value. You got flex tickets, so you get prio security, prio boarding, free access to preferred seats, and a free checked bag. As you're FTL, you're getting access to LH/LX/OS/LO/SN lounges. The incremental value of business is near-zero in that scenario. Would be for me, at least.
Jun 12, 2019, 4:02 am
#2594
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Stoke on Trent, UK (MAN ), BUE, BKK, DBV
Programs: LH HON***,UA,BA.EK Gold,AV.
Posts: 11,638
LH IT is in a very bad place, for awards & upgrades currently its a safer bet to call in.
Jun 12, 2019, 4:06 am
#2595
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Stoke on Trent, UK (MAN ), BUE, BKK, DBV
Programs: LH HON***,UA,BA.EK Gold,AV.
Posts: 11,638
I have an upcoming reservation that my stupid corporate travel agency booked as a UA codeshare ARN-FRA-MIA. I have both a UA and a LH reference.
As our travel policy only allows us to travel in economy (don't say anything), I would like to upgrade at least the long leg on the return flight.
However, when I am logged into the LH-website, retrieve my booking and press the upgrade button, I get the following message:
"Unfortunately, we cannot offer you the cash upgrade option for this journey."
Is this due to the reservation being made through UA? Does LH offer upgrade at gate or check in as well? Or am I stuck in economy?
Thanks!
As our travel policy only allows us to travel in economy (don't say anything), I would like to upgrade at least the long leg on the return flight.
However, when I am logged into the LH-website, retrieve my booking and press the upgrade button, I get the following message:
"Unfortunately, we cannot offer you the cash upgrade option for this journey."
Is this due to the reservation being made through UA? Does LH offer upgrade at gate or check in as well? Or am I stuck in economy?
Thanks!
At checkin subject to availability LH would sell you a cash upgrade but they are usually expensive