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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Eugene:
No, it doesn't say that. Where did you get that?</font>
No, it doesn't say that. Where did you get that?</font>
http://nederland.klm.com/html/elements/4377.pdf
And if you don't see it there, I suggest you consult an optometrist-- or a remedial reading comprehension teacher.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MileTex:
I'm still a bit confused if this offer is only open to members with an address in Belgium.
Anyone know the facts?</font>
I'm still a bit confused if this offer is only open to members with an address in Belgium.
Anyone know the facts?</font>
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum28/HTML/000271.html
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Compared to the other FF-Prog I know, I compare both as follows:
KLM FD Service-Points: Status Miles. Normaly you need 15K Service Points to get SilverWing. If you are Silverwing, you can get Royalwing after another 24K Service Points.
They don't expire, but if you get Silverwing they take away 15K Service-Miles off your account and for Royalwing 24K. This happens every year. So they don't expire but be taken away for Elite level (and requalification).
Bonus-Points: Bonus Mileage. This is the same amount as for Service-Points but additional Promos (e.g. double) or Points earned not by flying KLM/Wings can come into your Bonus-Points account. Those are good for rewards/upgrades.
KLM FD Service-Points: Status Miles. Normaly you need 15K Service Points to get SilverWing. If you are Silverwing, you can get Royalwing after another 24K Service Points.
They don't expire, but if you get Silverwing they take away 15K Service-Miles off your account and for Royalwing 24K. This happens every year. So they don't expire but be taken away for Elite level (and requalification).
Bonus-Points: Bonus Mileage. This is the same amount as for Service-Points but additional Promos (e.g. double) or Points earned not by flying KLM/Wings can come into your Bonus-Points account. Those are good for rewards/upgrades.
#34
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JonNYC:
And if you don't see it there, I suggest you consult an optometrist-- or a remedial reading comprehension teacher.</font>
And if you don't see it there, I suggest you consult an optometrist-- or a remedial reading comprehension teacher.</font>
See http://nederland.klm.com/html/elements/4368.pdf .
One can sign up for the membership in KLM's FD first (and it's advisable anyway, as you can receive your FD membership # instantly online and not wait for receiving your number and card in the mail from Amsterdam), then fill the transfer form for existing FD members. There isn't even a place to put your mailing address for another FF program there!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Eugene:
There isn't even a place to put your mailing address for another FF program there!
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There isn't even a place to put your mailing address for another FF program there!
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Do you honestly not understand that this program is not intended for US residents and that people attempting to scam them into giving away thousands of miles might not be something that they would be on the lookout for?
[This message has been edited by JonNYC (edited 11-29-2001).]
#36
Join Date: May 1999
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JonNYC:
Does your current FF statement not contain your US address?
Do you honestly not understand that this program is not intended for US residents and that people scamming KLM into giving them miles might not be something that they would be on the lookout for?</font>
Does your current FF statement not contain your US address?
Do you honestly not understand that this program is not intended for US residents and that people scamming KLM into giving them miles might not be something that they would be on the lookout for?</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JonNYC:
The application specifically says you must use the same address as the FF statement you are submitting to be matched.</font>
The application specifically says you must use the same address as the FF statement you are submitting to be matched.</font>
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Eugene:
See http://nederland.klm.com/html/elements/4368.pdf .
One can sign up for the membership in KLM's FD first (and it's advisable anyway, as you can receive your FD membership # instantly online and not wait for receiving your number and card in the mail from Amsterdam), then fill the transfer form for existing FD members. There isn't even a place to put your mailing address for another FF program there!
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See http://nederland.klm.com/html/elements/4368.pdf .
One can sign up for the membership in KLM's FD first (and it's advisable anyway, as you can receive your FD membership # instantly online and not wait for receiving your number and card in the mail from Amsterdam), then fill the transfer form for existing FD members. There isn't even a place to put your mailing address for another FF program there!
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Nowhere did I pass a judgement or even make a comment on ethical implications, as it is personal choice how to deal with his/her conscience and conducting business with airlines. Besides, many FT members do have residencies on both sides of the pond, and do receive mail in both locations. I know at least two FT members who currently are in the process of physically relocating from the US to Europe.
Naturally, you are entitled to your opinion on the matter, and I'm sure you'll act accordingly.
But once again, the simple reality is that the way this promo is legally worded, there is no requirement on having mailing addresses match in both programs.
#37
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A few things. First, I assume that a booked round-trip counts as two one-ways. Can anyone confirm this? Second, does a round-trip with a stop each way (4 segments total) count as 4 one-ways? I can't tell merely by reference to the KLM rules.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Eugene:
But once again, the simple reality is that the way this promo is legally worded, there is no requirement on having mailing addresses match in both programs.
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But once again, the simple reality is that the way this promo is legally worded, there is no requirement on having mailing addresses match in both programs.
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http://nederland.klm.com/html/elements/4377.pdf
It says:
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> please fill out the next questions in exact accordance with the information on your current airline statement</font>
[This message has been edited by JonNYC (edited 11-29-2001).]
#39
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JonNYC:
That doesn't read to you as such?
[This message has been edited by JonNYC (edited 11-29-2001).]</font>
That doesn't read to you as such?
[This message has been edited by JonNYC (edited 11-29-2001).]</font>
Here you go again... I'll repeat one more time, and please do pay attention:
There is more than one way to skin a cat. The link you are referring to is not the one I'm referring to!
See http://nederland.klm.com/html/elements/4368.pdf .
One can sign up for the membership in KLM's FD first (and it's advisable anyway, as you can receive your FD membership # instantly online and not wait for receiving your number and card in the mail from Amsterdam), then fill the transfer form for existing FD members.
In the stated legal rules of this promo, there is no requirement on having mailing addresses match in both programs.
I'm pretty sure that everyone else understood it. If you still have trouble with it, my e-mail is listed in my profile.
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[This message has been edited by Eugene (edited 11-29-2001).]
#41
Join Date: Jan 2001
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Sorry if this sounds dense, but is this how it will work in practice?
I'm AA Platinum with (for argument's sake) 500,000 miles showing on my latest AA statement. As an existing (albeit very dormant) KLM FD member I send KLM the downloaded transfer form with my most recent AA statement, showing those 500k miles.
Then, all I need do is ensure I fly 10 KLM segments or accrue 7,500 service points within 6 months, and KLM gives me equivalent elite status (Silverwing = AA Platinum?), and gives me 50% of my AA mileage (i.e. 250,000 miles)?
According to my (admittedly quite old) KLM handbook, 7,500 points can be achieved by the following, all in Y:
LHR-AMS 350 points
AMS-LAX 2,750 points
LAX-AMS 2,750 points
AMS-LHR 350 points
and on a separate trip but also within 6 months:
LHR-AMS 350 points
AMS-NCE 550 points
NCE-AMS 550 points
AMS-LHR 350 points
Therefore, for the price of a discount Y LHR-LAX and LHR-NCE flown on KLM within 6 months, I would receive 250,000 FD miles? Does anyone know how these would be converted into FD points? Sounds almost too good to be true...
I'm AA Platinum with (for argument's sake) 500,000 miles showing on my latest AA statement. As an existing (albeit very dormant) KLM FD member I send KLM the downloaded transfer form with my most recent AA statement, showing those 500k miles.
Then, all I need do is ensure I fly 10 KLM segments or accrue 7,500 service points within 6 months, and KLM gives me equivalent elite status (Silverwing = AA Platinum?), and gives me 50% of my AA mileage (i.e. 250,000 miles)?
According to my (admittedly quite old) KLM handbook, 7,500 points can be achieved by the following, all in Y:
LHR-AMS 350 points
AMS-LAX 2,750 points
LAX-AMS 2,750 points
AMS-LHR 350 points
and on a separate trip but also within 6 months:
LHR-AMS 350 points
AMS-NCE 550 points
NCE-AMS 550 points
AMS-LHR 350 points
Therefore, for the price of a discount Y LHR-LAX and LHR-NCE flown on KLM within 6 months, I would receive 250,000 FD miles? Does anyone know how these would be converted into FD points? Sounds almost too good to be true...
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Whwn flying on KL/NW/CO over the next six months to earn the requisite miles/points, do I need to accrue points on my new Flying Dutchman account or can I continue to accrue on CO (my preferred carrier, in order to make elite in 2003)?