Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISH

#108 - Many airlines will offer more flights again in the next few weeks. In order to protect crews and passengers, almost all passengers have to wear a mask. Depending on the airline, you have to keep the masks on all times during the flight. The only exception is eating and drinking.The expansion of the flight plan also goes hand in hand with border openings. Mostly only business trips are allowed or if you have relatives / are resident in the country. Some countries are also opening to tourist travel.Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#107 - Lufthansa Miles & More just announced COVID-19 goodwill rules. At first the changes for 2021 are postponed by one year and will start in 2022. e-Voucher will be extended until end of 2021, but only if they would expire 2020.Frequent Traveller, Senator or HON Circle with a status expiration 02/21 will get 1 yer extension. So you are keeping your status until 02/22. All the others get nothing until now. Maybe Lufthansa will reconsider.Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#106 - With over 106 German and European destinations as well as over 20 intercontinental destinations, the flight offer will expand significantly for all travelers by the end of June. The first readmissions will be implemented in the booking systems today, May 14, for the first half of June and can thus be booked.Over 1,800 weekly connections by the end of JuneMore than 106 German and European destinations and over 20 long-haul destinations will soon be on offer againThe airlines' flight plans are closely coordinatedPlease join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#105 - China is ahead of us with the crises as they started flying again in the beginning of march. Wuhan airport opened 8th of April, so we do have some indications from there. Of course that is a look on the domestic flights as International flights are still rare.You can buy extra seats for a discount. Is this something that makes you trust in aviation again?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#104 - Lufthansa was accused of using tax havens. The airline published a clarification, as this was getting a topic in the bail out negotiations with the German government. Eurowings will start flying soon and published the first destinations. Mostly Mallorca is the first destination for all the Eurowings Airports in Germany. Brussels Airlines published their plan to survive the crises. 25% less staff and less aircraft basically.Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#103 - Avianca has filled for chapter 11in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. No idea why they did it in the US so. LifeMiles is a separate company, but where is the value of a program that is not attractive t customers.They are 65 millions short and fail to pay. A bail out or other supports could not be secured.Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#102 - I want to give you a litte overview of the last days, as so many things are happening. In this episode we are covering quite a lot of topics.Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#101 - Starting in June, the airlines Lufthansa, Eurowings and SWISS will fly significantly more destinations in Germany and Europe with monthly restart flight schedules than in the past few weeks. This ends the return flight schedules on May 31.A total of 106 destinations will be served in JuneMallorca, Sylt and Crete back in the program"Great desire and longing for people to travel again," says Harry HohmeisterBut no word on Brussels or Austrian.What do you think?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#100 - Due to COVIS-19 Hotels, restaurants and other tourist locations are closed in Germany. The federal government gave the states the power to open again. All the 16 states have different rules. Basically all buffets, gyms and pools are closed. But restaurants, museums etc will be opened soon.Are you going to travel soon?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#99 - South African Airways wants to have a new start, but they did not come up with more information. Alitalia wants to start with a new company in June. There are news from Italy.Is this a new start?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#98 - Lufthansa is still in negotiations with the German government. Looks like the solution will come next week.What do you think? Should governments bail out airlines? Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#97 - Lufthansa had their annual general meeting today and was explaining their numbers. But mostly they are losing. 1 billion trough fuel hedging, 800 Million per month and 1.8 billion that are only some numbers they mentioned. The government bail out is still not clear. Only saving was the 760.000 euro for the online annual general meeting.What do you think? Should governments bail out airlines? Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#96 - As always on the first working day of the month, there are Miles & More mileage bargains. This is available for all airlines in the Lufthansa Group: Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines and LOT, Luxair, Croatia Airlines also have some from time to time. More about the destinations and conditions in our podcast.Mileage bargains or like we say in German Meilenschnäppchen will be published on meilenschnäppchen.deThere are only available for the published routesMileage bargains can be booked only onlineTaxes and fees remain unchanged and are not reduced. Only the number of miles required are reduced.Only taxes and fees paid will be reimbursed. If the ticket is canceled, neither miles nor surcharges paid will be reimbursed.Mileage bargains cannot be rebookedNo stopovers or open jaws are possibleFor European flights, an intra-German connecting flight and for intercontinental flights, an intra-European or intra-German connecting flight, which must take place on the same day are includedOnly return flights can be bookedPlease join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#95 - We are no bankers and not giving any advise, but we got asked if you should invest in airline stock. What do you think? Is it an opportunity now or do you think like Warren Buffet that it is time to leave this market?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#94 - Now we have to wear a face mask when flying. What is next? A health certificate, a plastic hood over the seat? Hopefully times will change again and flying will be more comfortable.What do you think?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#93 - The German government and Lufthansa did have a different opinion about the influence in return for the bail out money. They reached an agreement and Lufthansa wants to increase the flights in mid may already by 30%. Sounds a lot, but this 30% are only 50 flights a week.Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#92 - To get the money from the government, Air France has to stop flying within France and passengers have to take two and half hours train rides. This should reduce 50% of the CO2 footprint until 2030. Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#91 - Berlin Tegel will be closed for 2 month and will be reopened. At least that is what the plan is right now. People love or hate this airport, but the lovers are scared that this will be the last breath for this airport. Berlin Tegel was opened in 1948.Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#90 - Fewer passengers means fewer ticket sales. If flights are not booked, there is no money in the bank. Personnel costs money despite short-time work, airport fees, costs for other service providers, possibly leasing fees - costs that continue to accrue. According to calculations by the analysis company Bernstein Research, liquidity at Lufthansa will last for an estimated 17 weeks from the end of March without new funds, then it will be tight.Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#89 - Lufthansa considers bankruptcy proceedings to avoid government interference. They want to decide themselves if the want to fly from Frankfurt or Zurich to any destination and not be forced by regulators.Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#88 - There so many things happening that I want to give you a litte overview of that last days. Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#87 - Airlines, Hotels and other travel related companies want to give you vouchers instead of cash. Sometimes it makes sense to take them, but sometimes not. What is your voucher strategy?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#86 - Alitalia was founded in 1947 and had a lot of changes in their history. After the short intermezzo of Etihad, is Alitalia searching for a new investor since 2017. But COVID-19 changed everything and the Italian government is investing 600 million euros. This June a new company will be founded and take 100% of the ownership. Instead of 113 aircraft Alitalia is planning to start with 90 aircrafts. Trying to find a solution with the unions and getting ready for on other "fresh" start.Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#85 - Lufthansa Group made a loss of 1.4 billion Euro in Q1. They are officially needing the money from the four governments in their opinion. Ryanair CEO O'Leary said they do not need money, as they do have enough cash and aifrance /KLM and Lufthansa are just exploiting their governments to get a lot of cash.What is your opinion?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#84- Right now the fleet of Austrian Airlines is grounded and since 18th of march there is no regularly scheduled flight. They expect to get back to pre COVID-19 levels end 2023 earliest. So far they see for 2020 an demand for 25%-50% and in 2021 at most 75% of pre COVID-19 demand. Austrian will retire all 18 of their Dash 8 turboprops, a process that was started in 2019, all seven Airbus A319sand three of six Boeing 767-300s. The registrations are OE-LAT, OE-LAW and OE-LAX.What is your opinion?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#82 - It is nothing new that airlines are doing things in their favor and not for the customers. Lufthansa Miles & More is there no exception and stopped the reimbursement of award tickets until further notice. When you read their email, you will read that they know that they are legally obliged to do so. So they ignore the law here again."Die Rückerstattung von Flugprämien, welche durch Miles & More ausgestellt wurden, ist derzeit ausgesetzt. Im Moment konzentrieren sich unsere Service Center auf aktuell erforderliche Umbuchungen.Wir sind uns der Rechtslage bewusst."How are you going to react? let us know.Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#81 - Airlines are preparing for the time after COVID-19 and proposing how it could look like. As they want to start immedately they suggest mandatory face-masks and assigned seating. The empty middle seat is not mentioned in the paper, as this would make them loose a lot of revenue. What do you think? Is a face-mask enough?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#80 - Malaysia Airlines is an other airlines in turbulences since a longer period. Experts say a merger of AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines could be the solution. Does this work? What is your position?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#79 - Game over for South African Airlines? The government of South Africa did decide not to intervene. That means basically that SAA is bankrupt. The airline is preparing for shut down end of April 2020. That means 4700 employees will lose their job.Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#78 - What are the changes in flying business class or economy class after COVID-19. Especially on board will there be changes? Maybe not all changes are bad after all. Prices will be higher for sure. What do you think will change or has to change?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#77 - COVID-19 is taking a toll on all of us and especially on airlines. Lufthansa announced to park the 17 A340-600 for at least a year. That means 17 aircraft less with First Class. Airbus A380 (14 aircraft now) fleet is getting reduced as well and 6 of them are not only parked, they will be returned to Airbus.What does it mean for award tickets or First Class paid?Please join us on Telegram and get the latest news.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#76 - Is this the future of travel? Emirates tested Passangers for COVID-19 with a blood test? Tunis was their destination and they departed Dubai International Airport.Blood test before boarding? Seriously? No travel without a health certificate?Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#75 - Flying Blue shows how you can do it as a loyalty scheme and show that loyalty is no oneway street.We will maintain all Flying Blue Elite members with a qualification period ending between March 2020 and February 2021 for another 12 months.We will prevent all Miles from expiring between now and the end of 2020 for all our Explorer members.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#74 - SAS Eurobonus does not extend the status or the points validity for their customers. What do you think about that?Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#73 - A lot of flights get canceled, but what happens with award tickets? Lufthansa Miles & More does not differentiate between a paid or an award ticket when rebooking.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#72 - Delta is loosing 60 million USD a day, Lufthansa is loosing 1 million Euros an hour and that raises of course the question: Are my miles safe?Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#71 - All parts of the economy got under pressure due to the corona virus or by the measures the governments took world wide. Airlines are in trouble and asking for a bail out. As subsidies are forbidden, there have to be found other ways. Job guarantees, stake in the companies, in the case of Austria making sure that the money is only used for Austrian Airlines and not to help the mother company Lufthansa in Germany. That are some of the demands. What do you think? Is it right? Or should the government demand even more?Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#70 - The German government gave Condor 380 million euros to have cash and find a new buyer. The winner was PGL, the mother company of LOT Polish Airlines. 15th of April is the day when PGL or Condor have to pay the 380 million back, but PGL claims that Condor have to pay the consulting cost for the acquisition. They are doing it because of having not to pay the penalty for not taking over the airline in the end. Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#69 - After updating its COVID-19 reservation policies, Marriott Bonvoy updated status, suite night awards, free night and points awards as well. Basically everything was extended for a year. The status is valid for everyone until Feb 2022. Some did this extension already, so Marriott was forced to do it as well.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#68 - The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG does not expect the aviation industry to return to pre-coronavirus crisis levels very quickly. According to its assessment, it will take months until the global travel restrictions are completely lifted and years until the worldwide demand for air travel returns to pre-crisis levels. Based on this evaluation, today the Executive Board has decided on extensive measures to reduce the capacity of flight operations and administration long term. Significant decline in air travel also expected for period after the Coronavirus crisisSuspension of aircraft leads to the first permanent capacity reductionThe inevitable downsizing of flight operations shall be implemented in a socially responsible manner, among other things, through collective employment modelsAt Lufthansa, six Airbus A380s and seven A340-600s as well as five Boeing 747-400s will be permanently decommissioned. In addition, eleven Airbus A320s will be withdrawn from short-haul operations.The six A380s were already scheduled for sale to Airbus in 2022. The decision to phase out seven A340-600s and five Boeing 747-400s was taken based on the environmental as well as economic disadvantages of these aircraft types. With this decision, Lufthansa will be reducing capacity at its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#67 - Some of the Boeing 737MAX orders are getting canceled and due to the long waiting times the Airbus A320 series is no option. It’s a bigger plane and would be more appropriate to rival the A320 rather than the A220. Airbus is investing 500 million and more into the development of longer versions. When comparing the 737 Max 8 and the A220 the Boeing option is winning. It can hold up to 210 passengers, flies a little further approx. 1000km in range than the A220 but requires 7,000 more liters of fuel to do so. More cargo space is also available in the 737MAX. The A22 0 is cheaper to run… but the newer Boeing 737 max 8 may have enough extra passengers on board to justify the extra fuel.What is your opinion? Which plane is your favorite 737 or the A220? Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#66 - The Lufthansa Group not only wants to make repatriation flights, but also some other flights. Austrian Airlines and Brussels no longer operate scheduled flights. One of the return flights of the Austrian was OS 1 a flight from Vienna to Sydney non stop. Only the return flight had a stop to refuel.In addition to some flights within Germany and Europe, Lufthansa also flies intercontinental.New York (EEA)ChicagoMontrealSao PauloBangkok (on the verge)Tokyo (probably canceled)SWISS also flies to New York (EEA)Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#65 - 2020 will be no nor year for travel and a lot of travelers cannot keep their status as they are not allowed to travel. That is very challenging for the loyalty schemes. Some have already presented solutions like Emirates Airlines. You have only to fly 80% of the required points you would in a normal year. Hyatt and others did extend existing status until 2022.In this episode I will elaborate that with the approach of World of Hyatt as a great example.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#64 - Trips are canceled, because they do not take place, there is "actually" a claim for reimbursement. Now comes the big but. So they should issue vouchers instead of cash. I understand that, of course, from a moral point of view, but I think that the law should not apply retrospectively. That is my biggest issue, but you get the money latest 1st of January 2022, if they company is still alive.What is the alternative? Many employees in the travel industry are permanently losing their jobs and we can no longer find the selection that we got used to before the crisis. However, people who have lost their jobs also need the money, their money. It's a very difficult situation. Let's see if the airlines remember when we need goodwill as customers. The EU Commission protested at least against the solution of the German federal government.Dr. Matthias Böse, a lawyer friend, may have a solution. "A possible solution could be an assignment of the current (or future) payment claim to a third party (sample at the end of this page). This can be a colleague, a friend or a relative, ideally it is a person who - should then be issued a personal voucher - will also make use of the voucher. " If the debtor does not comply, then a claim for damages arises, which is to be paid in cash. The whole article is here.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#63 - As always on the first working day of the month, there are Miles & More mileage bargains for April 2020. This is available for all airlines in the Lufthansa Group: Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines and LOT, Luxair, Croatia Airlines also have some from time to time. More about the destinations and conditions in our podcast.Mileage bargains or like we say in German Meilenschnäppchen will be published on meilenschnäppchen.deThere are only available for the published routesMileage bargains can be booked only onlineTaxes and fees remain unchanged and are not reduced. Only the number of miles required are reduced.Only taxes and fees paid will be reimbursed. If the ticket is canceled, neither miles nor surcharges paid will be reimbursed.Mileage bargains cannot be rebookedNo stopovers or open jaws are possibleFor European flights, an intra-German connecting flight and for intercontinental flights, an intra-European or intra-German connecting flight, which must take place on the same day are includedOnly return flights can be bookedWrite us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#62 - After Thomas Cook went belly up, Condor was able with the help of a credit provided by the German government to survive. They have successfully search for a new owner and the white knight was PGL. PGL is the owner of LOT Polish Airlines and a state-owned company. Every airline is hit by COVID-19 now and especially LOT is in difficult times. As they are trying to get out of the contract to buy Condor, the German government wants to take the shares and give Condor a chance to find a new owner.What is your opinion on Condor?Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#61 - We got a lot of calls this week and the question was basically the same. Should I cancel my flight, my hotel stay or rental car? Some players have changed the policy to no questions asked and you get prepaid rates refunded. Airlines waved the rebooking fees, but still you can be charged for the fare difference.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#60 - The European Commission commented on passenger rights yesterday and clarified them. There is usually compensation if the flight is canceled within 2 weeks, but the corona virus declares almost all flight cancellations to be “exceptional circumstances”.Dr. Matthias Böse wrote his thoughts to the clarification of the European Commission. Here is the link (German Text). If you want to read the whole text, you can find it here.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#59 - The German government did an unprecedented move and called all Germans to come back home. But in this times it is more difficult to find commercial flights. 50 million euros are funding the return of Germans, paid by the German government. Lufthansa is doing the rescue flights. A lot of other countries are doing the same.Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#58 - Depending on the newspapers or websites you read, they say the travel ban helps to avoid COVID-19 to spread more or not. What do you do to protect yourself and your loved ones? Is the travel ban making sense to you?Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.

#57 - The Frequent Traveller Week - is a look on the last week. Every Sunday we put interesting news together and comment them a little bit. Please let us know what you think or what topics have been missing in your opinion. What where your highlights? Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.You do need a free consulting? We will help you to get More Miles | More Points | More Status. Sign up here.Get connected with other frequent traveller in our Facebook group & follow us on Facebook.