Best *Alliance point system
Jan 29, 2006 | 1:39 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 162
Best *Alliance point system
We flew Austrian SYD-VIE-INN because they gave the most direct routing & shortest flight to our destination.
Our T/A signed us up for the Lufthansa point scheme.
What's the best Star Alliance scheme to maximise points & how do we transfer points?
Our T/A signed us up for the Lufthansa point scheme.
What's the best Star Alliance scheme to maximise points & how do we transfer points?
Jan 30, 2006 | 6:34 am
#4
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: SYD
Programs: VA Plat, AC 50K
Posts: 2,905
Well you will first be told that cross-posting is not allowed. Then you will be told that the 'best' program for you depends on how you fly - class, carriers. Thirdly, if you made a LH M&M number and you got miles for the trip already, I don't know if that can be 'undone'.
goodo
goodo
Jan 30, 2006 | 8:18 am
#5
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Near LHR
Programs: UA1P, SK S, BA B, SPG G, Hyatt G, HH G, HM Revenue & Customs Lifetime MilkCow Platinum Plus
Posts: 715
Originally Posted by roho
We flew Austrian SYD-VIE-INN because they gave the most direct routing & shortest flight to our destination.
Our T/A signed us up for the Lufthansa point scheme.
What's the best Star Alliance scheme to maximise points & how do we transfer points?
Our T/A signed us up for the Lufthansa point scheme.
What's the best Star Alliance scheme to maximise points & how do we transfer points?
Generally, the decision on the scheme depends on your flying pattern. There are no general rules.
Jan 30, 2006 | 10:41 am
#6
Join Date: Dec 2005
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold
Posts: 6,939
Originally Posted by Andrius
It cannot be undone and the points cannot be transferred in any way that would be worth it.
Generally, the decision on the scheme depends on your flying pattern. There are no general rules.
Generally, the decision on the scheme depends on your flying pattern. There are no general rules.
Have a look at BlondeBomber's comparision chart in the *A Useful Reference Links sticky.
Cheers
Jan 30, 2006 | 3:44 pm
#7
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: HKG
Programs: AA 3MM EXP, SQ Solitaire, LH SEN, CX DM, Hyatt CC, Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 3,418
If you fly mostly business or first class, LH Miles and More is the way to go. If you fly economy class a lot, I think UA's Mileage Plus would be better as they give miles for most economy booking classes. Besides that, its really a personal preference and where you live. If you live in a country with a dominant star alliance carrier, you might want to join their program, as they might have other earning oppurtunities, like through credit cards, etc.