airline miles have proven to be one of the greatest promotional gimmicks of all time. They're exciting to collect, knowing that you'll eventually be able to take a free trip anywhere you like, That said, there are a few things you'll need to know if you hope to actually use your frequent flyer miles any time in the future.
The generally accepted cash equivalent of airline mile is 2 cents!
Most airlines sell miles, both to consumers for their own accounts and to businesses for use as sales incentives. Members of the programs of American, Delta, and United, for example, can purchase miles for between 2.5 and 3 cents each, plus tax and processing fees.
it takes 25,000 frequent flyer miles to get a round trip domesitc coach class ticket, you're paying about $500 for that ticket. Here's where you need to be smart and make a good decision - for example, with a 21-day advance purchase you can buy a ticket to fly round-trip between New york and and Ft. Lauderdale for about $170. I absolutely wouldn't use my miles for those flights. However - if you haven't planned for that trip and must purchase your ticket at the last minute, those same flights could cost well over $600. That's where you get good value from your miles -paying the equivalent of $500 for a $600+ ticket.
longer flights may represent poor value for airlines miles. It is not uncommon to find fares to Asia offered for as little as $800. Or, you could redeem 100,000 miles for the same trip. In the latter case, you'd be getting the equivalent of .73 cents per mile, very much on the low end of the scale.If a frequent flier award has a value of more than 2 cents a mile, it's certainly worth a second look. If not, consider purchasing the ticket or redeeming the miles for a more expensive trip.
There have been a lot of scams, schemes in the airline industry that have allowed airlines to promise frequent flyer miles without ever delivering on them. Most airlines try to deal squarely with customers, but when an airline faces lower revenue, they may wind up dropping their frequent flyer program or otherwise devaluing the miles their customers have collected. To make sure you're being dealt with squarely, look for an airline that has a strong reputation with their FF program in order to make sure you get to spend the miles that you've earned over time.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
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500 award miles
Your welcome present for registering for the first time.
Earn 500 free miles when you Subscribe to Lufthansa Miles & More Online Newsletter free of charge.*
the Lufthansa Miles & More Online Newsletter offers you many benefits:
Up-to-date account balance
Like a bank statement, you can retrieve your present account balance with details of all account movements directly on your PC
More offers for earning and spending miles
You will hear about even more opportunities to boost your mileage account so that you can get the award you want.
Up-to-the-minute
You will receive the Miles & More Online Newsletter every month by e-mail.
Reading on the move
The Miles & More online newsletter is available in an optimized version which can be read on mobile devices such as smartphones and pocket PCs.
Your welcome present for registering for the first time.
Earn 500 free miles when you Subscribe to Lufthansa Miles & More Online Newsletter free of charge.*
the Lufthansa Miles & More Online Newsletter offers you many benefits:
Up-to-date account balance
Like a bank statement, you can retrieve your present account balance with details of all account movements directly on your PC
More offers for earning and spending miles
You will hear about even more opportunities to boost your mileage account so that you can get the award you want.
Up-to-the-minute
You will receive the Miles & More Online Newsletter every month by e-mail.
Reading on the move
The Miles & More online newsletter is available in an optimized version which can be read on mobile devices such as smartphones and pocket PCs.
Miles&More Credit Card Gold Business 15000 miles
apply for a Miles & More Credit Card Gold Business and Earn 15,000 bonus miles
You can redeem these miles at any time for fabulous awards, such as a flight within Europe on Fly Smart terms, or flight upgrade.And best of all: you will earn one award mile for every euro you spend on your card, for 1 euro = 1 mile.
So your mileage account will almost fill itself: when you shop at the supermarket, take a taxi to the airport or pay for a meal in a restaurant.
Plus you have all the time in the world to save for your dream award as, while you have a valid Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card, your miles will not expire
(1) This offer only applies to the successful issuing of a Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card during the promotional period to a new customer who has not held this credit card within the last 12 months. The application must be made on the application form for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with the benefits of other advertising promotions. The award miles replace the usual Welcome Bonus. If the card is changed or cancelled during the first 12 months of the contract term, the award miles will be deducted from the holder’s Miles & More account (this does not apply to changes in status).
(2) Flight awards on Fly Smart terms from 15,000 award miles: booking exclusively online from between two weeks to two working days before departure date.
(3) If the Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card is cancelled, the award miles earned before and during the period in which the credit card was valid will again be subject to expiry dates in line with the Miles & More terms and conditions.
(4) Information on the scope of and conditions for the insurance cover is available here (in German only).
You can redeem these miles at any time for fabulous awards, such as a flight within Europe on Fly Smart terms, or flight upgrade.And best of all: you will earn one award mile for every euro you spend on your card, for 1 euro = 1 mile.
So your mileage account will almost fill itself: when you shop at the supermarket, take a taxi to the airport or pay for a meal in a restaurant.
Plus you have all the time in the world to save for your dream award as, while you have a valid Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card, your miles will not expire
(1) This offer only applies to the successful issuing of a Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card during the promotional period to a new customer who has not held this credit card within the last 12 months. The application must be made on the application form for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with the benefits of other advertising promotions. The award miles replace the usual Welcome Bonus. If the card is changed or cancelled during the first 12 months of the contract term, the award miles will be deducted from the holder’s Miles & More account (this does not apply to changes in status).
(2) Flight awards on Fly Smart terms from 15,000 award miles: booking exclusively online from between two weeks to two working days before departure date.
(3) If the Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card is cancelled, the award miles earned before and during the period in which the credit card was valid will again be subject to expiry dates in line with the Miles & More terms and conditions.
(4) Information on the scope of and conditions for the insurance cover is available here (in German only).
Australia Singapore Airlines Credit Cards
Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Credit Cards
10,000 promotional miles on signup
10,000 bonus miles will be credited to your account when you use either card for your first eligible purchase**.
This card is exclusive to residents of Australia and offers the following benefits:
- 1 KrisFlyer mile per AUD2 spent using the Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Visa card (merchants located in Australia)*
- 1.5 KrisFlyer miles per AUD1 spent using the Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Visa card (merchants located outside Australia)*
- 1.5 KrisFlyer miles per AUD1 spent using the Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum American Express® card*
Earn double miles#
For your Singapore Airlines ticket purchases at www.singaporeair.com.au# , receive double the usual miles earned for your spend (please see the usual miles earn rate for your spend above).
free overseas travel insurance
Receive up to 6 months complimentary overseas travel insurance cover by purchasing an international airline ticket with either of your Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Cards, prior to leaving Australia, in accordance with the policy***.
Things you should know:
**Usually within 45 days of your first eligible purchase transaction using either of your Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Cards, the 10,000 KrisFlyer promotional miles will be transferred by Westpac to Singapore Airlines for crediting to your KrisFlyer account. If Westpac does not hold your valid KrisFlyer membership number, these miles will be transferred to your KrisFlyer account usually within 45 days of you providing this number to Westpac. Transfer of miles is subject to the Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Credit Cards Conditions of Use.
American Express cards cannot be used to purchase Singapore Airlines tickets for flights originating from Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan, Russia and South Africa due to processing constraints.
10,000 promotional miles on signup
10,000 bonus miles will be credited to your account when you use either card for your first eligible purchase**.
This card is exclusive to residents of Australia and offers the following benefits:
- 1 KrisFlyer mile per AUD2 spent using the Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Visa card (merchants located in Australia)*
- 1.5 KrisFlyer miles per AUD1 spent using the Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Visa card (merchants located outside Australia)*
- 1.5 KrisFlyer miles per AUD1 spent using the Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum American Express® card*
Earn double miles#
For your Singapore Airlines ticket purchases at www.singaporeair.com.au# , receive double the usual miles earned for your spend (please see the usual miles earn rate for your spend above).
free overseas travel insurance
Receive up to 6 months complimentary overseas travel insurance cover by purchasing an international airline ticket with either of your Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Cards, prior to leaving Australia, in accordance with the policy***.
Things you should know:
**Usually within 45 days of your first eligible purchase transaction using either of your Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Cards, the 10,000 KrisFlyer promotional miles will be transferred by Westpac to Singapore Airlines for crediting to your KrisFlyer account. If Westpac does not hold your valid KrisFlyer membership number, these miles will be transferred to your KrisFlyer account usually within 45 days of you providing this number to Westpac. Transfer of miles is subject to the Singapore Airlines Westpac Platinum Credit Cards Conditions of Use.
American Express cards cannot be used to purchase Singapore Airlines tickets for flights originating from Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan, Russia and South Africa due to processing constraints.
Free Accor a Club Gold status for KrisFlyer Elite
From 1 February to 31 March 2011, KrisFlyer Elite Silver or Elite Gold members will be eligible for a free a Club Gold status at A|Club, Accor’s hotel loyalty programme.
As a KrisFlyer Elite Silver or Elite Gold member, you are invited to enrol as an A|Club Gold member, an elite membership level that usually requires stays of 30 nights or more over a 12 month period to qualify. If you are an existing A|Club member, but do not have Gold status, you can have your account upgraded.
75% A|Club points bonus for every stay
A|Club rewards gift vouchers with no date restrictions
Exclusive benefits at Sofitel*, Pullman and MGallery hotels
An available room guaranteed as long as you reserve at least five days before your arrival
Complimentary room upgrades**
Late check-out at 4pm**
Welcome drinks and gifts
As an A|Club member, you will earn A|Club points, which can be converted to KrisFlyer miles when you stay at any of the 2300 Accor hotels worldwide that participate in the A|Club programme.
Stay at:
Earn:
Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, and Adagio hotels as well as Thalassa sea & spa institutes
2 A|Club points for every 1 Euro^ spent
ibis+ , all seasons and Thalassa sea & spa institutes
1 A|Club point for every 1 Euro* spent
Please enrol at http://www.a-club.com/partners/sqgold
Gold membership is valid for the duration of one year. After this time the member̢۪s status will change to Classic unless he or she meets the A|Club status criteria to be eligible for elevated status in the appropriate A|Club membership tier. A|Club is the loyalty programme of PRO-FID, a subsidiary company of Accor, established specifically to manage the loyalty programmes. A|Club is an international rewards programme.
As a KrisFlyer Elite Silver or Elite Gold member, you are invited to enrol as an A|Club Gold member, an elite membership level that usually requires stays of 30 nights or more over a 12 month period to qualify. If you are an existing A|Club member, but do not have Gold status, you can have your account upgraded.
75% A|Club points bonus for every stay
A|Club rewards gift vouchers with no date restrictions
Exclusive benefits at Sofitel*, Pullman and MGallery hotels
An available room guaranteed as long as you reserve at least five days before your arrival
Complimentary room upgrades**
Late check-out at 4pm**
Welcome drinks and gifts
As an A|Club member, you will earn A|Club points, which can be converted to KrisFlyer miles when you stay at any of the 2300 Accor hotels worldwide that participate in the A|Club programme.
Stay at:
Earn:
Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, and Adagio hotels as well as Thalassa sea & spa institutes
2 A|Club points for every 1 Euro^ spent
ibis+ , all seasons and Thalassa sea & spa institutes
1 A|Club point for every 1 Euro* spent
Please enrol at http://www.a-club.com/partners/sqgold
Gold membership is valid for the duration of one year. After this time the member̢۪s status will change to Classic unless he or she meets the A|Club status criteria to be eligible for elevated status in the appropriate A|Club membership tier. A|Club is the loyalty programme of PRO-FID, a subsidiary company of Accor, established specifically to manage the loyalty programmes. A|Club is an international rewards programme.
krisflyer miles Redemption Discount offer
30% Online Redemption Discount for Selected Flights in Economy and Business Class on Singapore Airlines and SilkAir
Enjoy double the usual discount for online redemptions made from 7 to 28 February 2011 for travel on these selected flights from 14 February to 31 March 2011.
30% ONLINE REDEMPTION DISCOUNT IN ECONOMY CLASS*
Singapore London
SQ308 / SQ317 / SQ318 / SQ319 / SQ321
14 February to 31 March 2011
Singapore - Sydney
SQ212 / SQ231 / SQ232 / SQ241 / SQ242
Singapore - Perth
SQ215 / SQ216 / SQ224 / SQ225
Singapore - Johannesburg
SQ478 / SQ479
Singapore - Bangalore
SQ502 / SQ503
Singapore - Hyderabad
MI477 / MI478
Singapore - Tokyo Haneda
SQ634 / SQ635
Singapore - Osaka
SQ615 / SQ616
Singapore - Manila
SQ916 / SQ918 / SQ919 / SQ921
Singapore - Lombok
MI127 / MI128
The 30% discount is only applicable for online redemptions of the above selected flights made at krisflyer.com between 7 to 28 February 2011.
The 30% is inclusive of the usual 15% discount for online redemption bookings.
The valid travel period is from 14 February to 31 March 2011. Travel must be completed by 31 March 2011.
The 30% discount is valid for online redemption of applicable Saver, Standard and Full awards in Economy and Business Class for selected flights on Singapore Airlines only.
The 30% discount is valid for online redemption of applicable Saver awards in Economy Class for selected flights on SilkAir.
Only Standard and Full awards are available for redemption in First and Business Class on B777-300ER flights.
Only Standard and Full awards are available for redemption of flights on the all-Business Class A340-500.
On the A380, only Standard and Full awards are available for redemption in Business Class.
An economy class redemption booking must be only of one award type - a mix of Saver, Standard or Full is not available, even for round-trip bookings. Sectors of an itinerary with different award types must be booked separately.
The discounts are applicable for both one-way and round-trip online award redemptions.
The discounts are applicable only on the number of miles required for an award ticket. Taxes, surcharges and fees are charged separately and are not subject to any discount.
Not valid with any other discount and promotion.
Not valid for redemption upgrades.
All ticket redemptions are subject to seat availability at time of booking.
Cancellations, change to flight number, date of travel and/or itinerary are subject to the usual fees.
The change to flight number, date of travel and/or itinerary cannot result in a flight that will take place outside of the promotional travel period; the original booking must be cancelled and a new booking made instead. The promotional discount will only be applicable if the rebooking is made within the promotional booking period and the new flight booking is for travel within the promotional travel period.
Normal KrisFlyer and Singapore Airlines terms and conditions apply.
Singapore Airlines reserves the right to change the discount level, eligible destinations, flight numbers and travel dates, without prior notice.
Enjoy double the usual discount for online redemptions made from 7 to 28 February 2011 for travel on these selected flights from 14 February to 31 March 2011.
30% ONLINE REDEMPTION DISCOUNT IN ECONOMY CLASS*
Singapore London
SQ308 / SQ317 / SQ318 / SQ319 / SQ321
14 February to 31 March 2011
Singapore - Sydney
SQ212 / SQ231 / SQ232 / SQ241 / SQ242
Singapore - Perth
SQ215 / SQ216 / SQ224 / SQ225
Singapore - Johannesburg
SQ478 / SQ479
Singapore - Bangalore
SQ502 / SQ503
Singapore - Hyderabad
MI477 / MI478
Singapore - Tokyo Haneda
SQ634 / SQ635
Singapore - Osaka
SQ615 / SQ616
Singapore - Manila
SQ916 / SQ918 / SQ919 / SQ921
Singapore - Lombok
MI127 / MI128
The 30% discount is only applicable for online redemptions of the above selected flights made at krisflyer.com between 7 to 28 February 2011.
The 30% is inclusive of the usual 15% discount for online redemption bookings.
The valid travel period is from 14 February to 31 March 2011. Travel must be completed by 31 March 2011.
The 30% discount is valid for online redemption of applicable Saver, Standard and Full awards in Economy and Business Class for selected flights on Singapore Airlines only.
The 30% discount is valid for online redemption of applicable Saver awards in Economy Class for selected flights on SilkAir.
Only Standard and Full awards are available for redemption in First and Business Class on B777-300ER flights.
Only Standard and Full awards are available for redemption of flights on the all-Business Class A340-500.
On the A380, only Standard and Full awards are available for redemption in Business Class.
An economy class redemption booking must be only of one award type - a mix of Saver, Standard or Full is not available, even for round-trip bookings. Sectors of an itinerary with different award types must be booked separately.
The discounts are applicable for both one-way and round-trip online award redemptions.
The discounts are applicable only on the number of miles required for an award ticket. Taxes, surcharges and fees are charged separately and are not subject to any discount.
Not valid with any other discount and promotion.
Not valid for redemption upgrades.
All ticket redemptions are subject to seat availability at time of booking.
Cancellations, change to flight number, date of travel and/or itinerary are subject to the usual fees.
The change to flight number, date of travel and/or itinerary cannot result in a flight that will take place outside of the promotional travel period; the original booking must be cancelled and a new booking made instead. The promotional discount will only be applicable if the rebooking is made within the promotional booking period and the new flight booking is for travel within the promotional travel period.
Normal KrisFlyer and Singapore Airlines terms and conditions apply.
Singapore Airlines reserves the right to change the discount level, eligible destinations, flight numbers and travel dates, without prior notice.
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