Help Understanding PartnerPlusBenefit
Feb 8, 2012, 2:50 pm
#151
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
Feb 8, 2012, 8:13 pm
#153
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: ZRH / YUL
Programs: UA, TK, Starwood > Marriott, Hilton, Accor
Posts: 7,295
Feb 9, 2012, 2:14 am
#154
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: UA*G(1K), PC Diamond Amb, Marriott Titanium, Accor Platinum
Posts: 4,672
Feb 9, 2012, 3:26 am
#155
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,556
I find that PPB is very good for business to first upgrades. With my (Israel-based) PPB a/c I can upgrade from almost any economy class to business on LH and LX TLV-FRA/MUC/ZRH for 4000 PPB points per direction - and I earn nearly that much for each business class trip to Euope (espeically when they have double points promos.). So in effect, for each paid Z class trip (approx US$1400 all-in) I get a free upgrade Y to C, plus my regular miles (15,000 or so, enough for an upgrade one-way or flightsmart flight to Europe in Y).
Feb 9, 2012, 7:42 am
#156
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: ZRH / YUL
Programs: UA, TK, Starwood > Marriott, Hilton, Accor
Posts: 7,295
Note that the rules on eligible accumulation and redemption options within PPB are quite different from one country to the next. In most LH Group home markets (DE, AT, CH etc.) the program was "enhanced" 
a while ago and the value proposition deteriorated significantly.
It is my understanding that only tickets bought in the country where your PPB account is based are eligible - a frequent frustration for me as I buy ex-CH as well as ex-CA tickets.
a while ago and the value proposition deteriorated significantly.It is my understanding that only tickets bought in the country where your PPB account is based are eligible - a frequent frustration for me as I buy ex-CH as well as ex-CA tickets.
Feb 9, 2012, 8:48 am
#157
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,556
Note that the rules on eligible accumulation and redemption options within PPB are quite different from one country to the next. In most LH Group home markets (DE, AT, CH etc.) the program was "enhanced" a while ago and the value proposition deteriorated significantly.
It is my understanding that only tickets bought in the country where your PPB account is based are eligible - a frequent frustration for me as I buy ex-CH as well as ex-CA tickets.
a while ago and the value proposition deteriorated significantly.It is my understanding that only tickets bought in the country where your PPB account is based are eligible - a frequent frustration for me as I buy ex-CH as well as ex-CA tickets.
Feb 9, 2012, 12:12 pm
#158
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
Correct, but one company can have multiple PPB accounts. We have one in Switzerland and one in Germany, for example.
Jul 26, 2013, 12:40 am
#159
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DUS
Programs: LH HON
Posts: 764
PPB vs. M&M Inventory
Very different inventory of Award seats. Tried to book for next summer MUC-YVR. M&M has 2 I Business seats, no O First seats, even no paid A First seats available. PPB had no I seats, but two O seats and 8 X seats. Especially strange is that no paid A seats (while they have 8 F seats), but at PPB two O First available. I have booked one O at PPB (because not enough Points for two at PPB)and one I at M&M for the time being.
Jul 26, 2013, 3:07 am
#160
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Point Place, Wisconsin
Programs: LH HON, BA Gold, EK Gold
Posts: 14,505
PPB availability is fantastic.
I recently booked a DUS-MUC flights which was J0C0D0Z0Y0.
I could have forced a J ticket via HON booking guarantee but PPB got me a seat in Business!
I recently booked a DUS-MUC flights which was J0C0D0Z0Y0.
I could have forced a J ticket via HON booking guarantee but PPB got me a seat in Business!
Jul 26, 2013, 9:20 am
#161
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: LH SEN, FB Plat., HH D.
Posts: 5,050
Aug 14, 2013, 3:54 am
#165
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Point Place, Wisconsin
Programs: LH HON, BA Gold, EK Gold
Posts: 14,505
Another enhancement coming October 1st:
"Neuregelung bei Umbuchungen von BenefitFreiflügen
Zukünftig können Sie BenefitFreiflüge bis einen Arbeitstag (Mo.–Fr.) vor Abflug einmalig kostenfrei umbuchen. Sollten Sie eine weitere Umbuchung des Reisetermins wünschen, werden Ihnen hierfür 50 € berechnet. Diese können Sie auch direkt gegen einen reduzierten Punktewert von 3.500 Punkten von Ihrem BenefitPunkte Konto abbuchen lassen.
Neuregelung bei Stornierungen von BenefitFreiflügen
Sollte eine Flugstornierung erforderlich sein, können Sie diese gegen eine Gebühr von 3.500 BenefitPunkten bis Reiseantritt vornehmen. Steuern und Gebühren werden Ihnen voll erstattet.
"
- One time rebooking remains free of charge, subsequent rebookings at €50.
- no more free cancellations. a 3500 points penalty will be charged for cancellations.
"Neuregelung bei Umbuchungen von BenefitFreiflügen
Zukünftig können Sie BenefitFreiflüge bis einen Arbeitstag (Mo.–Fr.) vor Abflug einmalig kostenfrei umbuchen. Sollten Sie eine weitere Umbuchung des Reisetermins wünschen, werden Ihnen hierfür 50 € berechnet. Diese können Sie auch direkt gegen einen reduzierten Punktewert von 3.500 Punkten von Ihrem BenefitPunkte Konto abbuchen lassen.
Neuregelung bei Stornierungen von BenefitFreiflügen
Sollte eine Flugstornierung erforderlich sein, können Sie diese gegen eine Gebühr von 3.500 BenefitPunkten bis Reiseantritt vornehmen. Steuern und Gebühren werden Ihnen voll erstattet.
"
- One time rebooking remains free of charge, subsequent rebookings at €50.
- no more free cancellations. a 3500 points penalty will be charged for cancellations.