SK2751

I had no trouble getting original credit for the flights booked before Oct 1. Everything was automatic. However my trips have not been booked so far ahead, so perhaps that part of the system is not active anymore? If it is not fixed with 14 days from crediting, I would contact EB, assuming the amount of points missed warrants burning time on that.

jerjeffr

This devaluation has really allowed me to explore more Star Alliance options. SAS is really par at best, but given the high frequency of travel for work, found Lufthansa to be great paired with other airlines (Swiss/Brussels). Even with diamond for free drinks on SAS, you find this actually comes standard (without any status) on most other airlines, but with better seats, service, and food. Might just be my perspective, but this change has really allowed me to think differently, which turned out to be a blessing.

GUWonder

fassy

Same here, with the exception that I credit all my activity to EB.

I fly a healthy mix of SK (30%), LH (25%), LX(15%), UA(10%), OS(10%), LO(5%) and 5% rest of *A like the odd A3, AI or TQ flight. Most flights are booked with like 5 to 10 days notice, so I always end up in the expensive fares anyway and of course I usually just book the Go Smart instead of the Go fare or the Plus fare instead of the Go fare if the price difference is within reason. But I did that before the devaluation as well.

CPH-Flyer

Try flying BA. Not even a cup of tea or a glass of water is included, and the highest frequent flyer tiers get the same zero service for free as everyone else. At least SK retreated from that approach some years ago, and does offer coffee, tea and water. And added some Diamond benefits. I think it is pretty miserly either way.

But then again when I got the free muffin on an Austrian flight the other day, I'd rather have had nothing as it least there would have been less waste. The free Knoppers on Lufthansa for breakfast was also not exactly stellar, but not bad either. So it it is not like Lufthansa group always offers much in terms of food/snacks in Y on European flights. Admittedly both Lufthansa and Austrian have a much wider free drinks selection, which I do appreciate.

nacho

Same here, also I just realize I have some points to burn, and I found out getting award flights is a lot more difficult than it was 3 years ago - to me that's another devaluation.

LH intra Europe is definitely better compared to SAS, even my kids commented on that. BA is just bad - but as OWE some reported that they were offered free drink on BA short haul. No idea about ST as I haven't flown them for years.

jerjeffr

All great comments. Will stick with Star Alliance (so no BA) for another two years to hit lifetime gold though with SAS. So currently and willingly, sticking with *A is enjoyable, but also good to see the differences between carriers.