MR out of SIN ?!?
Dec 13, 2005, 8:23 am
#1
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MR out of SIN ?!?
Hi there:
in order to qualify for silver status (which later equals to LH FTL, correct?) I "only" need approx. 12k miles until January 31, 2006.. (never been so "close"..)
Is there any way to achieve this for reasonable costs, given the fact that I am based in SIN and therefore do not have as many possibilities to fly LX...
But afaik I can also collect miles on QF or MH for example which are more active in this region here, right ?
Thank you for your comments / thoughts..
in order to qualify for silver status (which later equals to LH FTL, correct?) I "only" need approx. 12k miles until January 31, 2006.. (never been so "close"..)
Is there any way to achieve this for reasonable costs, given the fact that I am based in SIN and therefore do not have as many possibilities to fly LX...
But afaik I can also collect miles on QF or MH for example which are more active in this region here, right ?
Thank you for your comments / thoughts..
Dec 13, 2005, 8:34 am
#2
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Hello Chris,
I think the cheapest way for you ist to fly several times to BKK (where I am right now and waiting for my flight...) and back. Two roundtrips in F-Class are sufficient.
Be aware that only LX and LH give clubmiles. With QF and MH you can only collect bonus miles which do not count for reaching silver.
Patrick
I think the cheapest way for you ist to fly several times to BKK (where I am right now and waiting for my flight...) and back. Two roundtrips in F-Class are sufficient.
Be aware that only LX and LH give clubmiles. With QF and MH you can only collect bonus miles which do not count for reaching silver.
Patrick
Dec 13, 2005, 8:34 am
#3
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Sweden
Posts: 2,044
Originally Posted by Chris27
Hi there:
in order to qualify for silver status (which later equals to LH FTL, correct?) I "only" need approx. 12k miles until January 31, 2006.. (never been so "close"..)
Is there any way to achieve this for reasonable costs, given the fact that I am based in SIN and therefore do not have as many possibilities to fly LX...
But afaik I can also collect miles on QF or MH for example which are more active in this region here, right ?
Thank you for your comments / thoughts..
in order to qualify for silver status (which later equals to LH FTL, correct?) I "only" need approx. 12k miles until January 31, 2006.. (never been so "close"..)
Is there any way to achieve this for reasonable costs, given the fact that I am based in SIN and therefore do not have as many possibilities to fly LX...
But afaik I can also collect miles on QF or MH for example which are more active in this region here, right ?
Thank you for your comments / thoughts..
Last edited by AHO; Dec 13, 2005 at 8:37 am
Dec 13, 2005, 8:54 am
#4
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Originally Posted by Chris27
Hi there:
in order to qualify for silver status (which later equals to LH FTL, correct?) I "only" need approx. 12k miles until January 31, 2006.. (never been so "close"..)
Is there any way to achieve this for reasonable costs, given the fact that I am based in SIN and therefore do not have as many possibilities to fly LX...
But afaik I can also collect miles on QF or MH for example which are more active in this region here, right ?
Thank you for your comments / thoughts..
in order to qualify for silver status (which later equals to LH FTL, correct?) I "only" need approx. 12k miles until January 31, 2006.. (never been so "close"..)
Is there any way to achieve this for reasonable costs, given the fact that I am based in SIN and therefore do not have as many possibilities to fly LX...
But afaik I can also collect miles on QF or MH for example which are more active in this region here, right ?
Thank you for your comments / thoughts..
Dec 13, 2005, 9:02 am
#5
formerly Fly-Swiss
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Originally Posted by Dennis
IŽm not sure about the next point, but afaik only your LX status at December, 31st 2005 will be matched (or transfered) to LH M&M.
FAQ
For a return ticket in First to BKK you might have to pay around SGD 2,000...
Dec 13, 2005, 9:38 am
#6
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Originally Posted by Fly-Swiss
If you reach STC Silver before 31st March 06, STC will inform M&M separetely and you will get FT status on M&M:
FAQ
For a return ticket in First to BKK you might have to pay around SGD 2,000...
FAQ
For a return ticket in First to BKK you might have to pay around SGD 2,000...
Dec 13, 2005, 9:44 am
#7
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If you are willing to fly many more times between SIN and BKK (in Y) LX is having a promotion
Sales Period: 18 Nov 05 - 30 Dec 05
Travel Period: 18 Nov 05 - 30 Dec 05
Booking via email must reach us by 29 Dec 05, 5pm
Travel must be completed by 31 Dec 05
Singapore to
Bangkok
to Singapore
Economy Class
Min Stay Waived
Max Stay 14 Days
( Return Trip ) Q
S$190
No min stay is perfect
http://www.airfares.com.sg/airfares/...lx_bangkok.htm
Or....Europe is only $1300SGD away
4 segment path: 13016 mi
SIN (01°21'01"N 103°59'40"E) BKK (13°54'45"N 100°36'24"E) 894 mi
BKK (13°54'45"N 100°36'24"E) ZRH (47°27'53"N 08°32'57"E) 5614 mi
ZRH (47°27'53"N 08°32'57"E) BKK (13°54'45"N 100°36'24"E) 5614 mi
BKK (13°54'45"N 100°36'24"E) SIN (01°21'01"N 103°59'40"E) 894 mi
Cheers
Sales Period: 18 Nov 05 - 30 Dec 05
Travel Period: 18 Nov 05 - 30 Dec 05
Booking via email must reach us by 29 Dec 05, 5pm
Travel must be completed by 31 Dec 05
Singapore to
Bangkok
to Singapore
Economy Class
Min Stay Waived
Max Stay 14 Days
( Return Trip ) Q
S$190
No min stay is perfect
http://www.airfares.com.sg/airfares/...lx_bangkok.htm
Or....Europe is only $1300SGD away
4 segment path: 13016 mi
SIN (01°21'01"N 103°59'40"E) BKK (13°54'45"N 100°36'24"E) 894 mi
BKK (13°54'45"N 100°36'24"E) ZRH (47°27'53"N 08°32'57"E) 5614 mi
ZRH (47°27'53"N 08°32'57"E) BKK (13°54'45"N 100°36'24"E) 5614 mi
BKK (13°54'45"N 100°36'24"E) SIN (01°21'01"N 103°59'40"E) 894 mi
Cheers
Last edited by sadiqhassan; Dec 13, 2005 at 9:52 am
Dec 13, 2005, 11:59 am
#8
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If you don't feel like flying back and forth SIN-BKK, once you're in BKK you could try some of the LH fares ex-Thailand. They have some decent prices for both Y and C class on their regional flights out of BKK (to KUL, CGK and SGN) and/or a combined tix with LH to Europe for THB34,900 (SGD1430) in Y and THB 111,900 (SGD4585) in C (though I understand this might be more than you need - and willing to pay for - at this stage). Small caveat with those Y fares: check whether they would earn miles at 100%.
Dec 13, 2005, 1:24 pm
#9
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Originally Posted by nomad1974
If you don't feel like flying back and forth SIN-BKK, once you're in BKK you could try some of the LH fares ex-Thailand. They have some decent prices for both Y and C class on their regional flights out of BKK (to KUL, CGK and SGN) and/or a combined tix with LH to Europe for THB34,900 (SGD1430) in Y and THB 111,900 (SGD4585) in C (though I understand this might be more than you need - and willing to pay for - at this stage). Small caveat with those Y fares: check whether they would earn miles at 100%.
Cheers
Dec 13, 2005, 2:22 pm
#10
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Originally Posted by sadiqhassan
The Y fares I have posted above do allow 100% mileage accural, not sure about the LH fares
Cheers
Cheers
Dec 13, 2005, 2:48 pm
#11
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Originally Posted by nomad1974
LH to Europe for THB34,900 (SGD1430) in Y and THB 111,900 (SGD4585) in C (though I understand this might be more than you need - and willing to pay for - at this stage). Small caveat with those Y fares: check whether they would earn miles at 100%.
THB111,900 fare is D class.
LX's ex-BKK Europe fare is also about same range as LH's, but U class is used for 1M Open. D class for THB111,400.
LX fare allows you to use LX4300/4301(TG operated) flights.
LX' ex-BKK SIN is THB11,500 for D class and THB5,900 for K class(both are r/t fare excl. taxes).
Dec 19, 2005, 4:08 am
#13
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Use LX to BKK, then be creative
Best way is to go SIN BKK SIN with LX, and from BKK check out the huge number of interesting fares. [email protected] is my agent in BKK, his name is Jain. He can probably help with intra Asian fares on LH.
Good luck
Good luck