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Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHđ„đ« Status Strategie 2025: Lars und Mario enthĂŒllen ihre StrategieSend us a textIn dieser brandneuen Folge von âFrequent Traveller TVâ diskutieren Lars und der Gastexperte Mario ĂŒber Status Strategie fĂŒr das Jahr 2025. Erfahrt, welche AnsĂ€tze die beiden verfolgen, um die Vorteile aus dem Status zu steigern. Egal, ob ihr AnfĂ€nger oder Profis seid oder einfach nur eure persönliche Statussituation verbessern wollt, diese Episode bietet wertvolle Einblicke und praktische Tipps, die ihr sofort umsetzen könnt. Verpasst nicht die Gelegenheit, von den Besten zu lernen. Schaltet ein, um eure Strategie auf das nĂ€chste Level zu heben!#StatusStrategie2025 #Kundenbindung #MarketingTipps #USKreditkar...
2025-01-121h 09Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHđ«âïž Lufthansa muss weitere zwei Jahre auf die Boeing 777-9 wartenSend us a textLufthansa plant vor 2027 nicht mit einer nennenswerten Flotte der Boeing 777-9, da Risse in einem wichtigen Strukturteil der Testflotte die Zulassung verzögern. Die betroffenen TitanstĂ€be, sogenannte âThrust Linksâ, die die KrĂ€fte der GE9X-Triebwerke ableiten, weisen Rissbildungen auf. Boeing betreibt derzeit Ursachenforschung, jedoch ist bereits klar, dass sich das Problem nicht ohne Folgen fĂŒr den Zeitplan lösen lĂ€sst.Obwohl Boeing die Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) von der FAA erhalten hatte, mussten die Flugtests nach nur kurzer Zeit im August unterbrochen werden. Die Ursache fĂŒr die Rissbil...
2024-09-2819 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHđ„ Lars & Lars ĂŒber Status-Marathon, HotelprĂ€ferenzen und kuriose Reisegeschichten! đ«Send us a textWillkommen bei Frequent Traveller TV! In dieser Folge quatschen Lars und Lars ĂŒber ihre Reiseerlebnisse, den Kampf mit der Sonne und den Status-Marathon bei verschiedenen Airlines und Hotels. Von persönlichen PrĂ€ferenzen in der Hotellerie bis hin zu unterhaltsamen Anekdoten â hier wird nichts ausgelassen.Wir suchen einen Namen fĂŒr unser Format! Schreibt eure VorschlĂ€ge in die Kommentare und teilt uns eure Meinung zu den besprochenen Themen mit. Vergesst nicht, den Kanal zu abonnieren, die Glocke zu aktivieren und ein Like dazulassen!#FrequentTravellerTV #LarsUndLars #Reiseerlebnisse #TravelTalk #HotelStatus #Airline...
2024-08-2536 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHđ« Sicherheit an Bord: So schĂŒtzen Sie Ihre Wertsachen wĂ€hrend des FlugsSend us a textIn dieser Episode sprechen wir ĂŒber ein wichtiges Thema, das jeden Reisenden betrifft: die Sicherheit Ihrer Wertsachen wĂ€hrend des Flugs. Es kommt immer wieder vor, dass Passagiere unangenehme Ăberraschungen erleben, wenn sie feststellen, dass Bargeld, Kreditkarten oder andere Wertsachen wĂ€hrend des Flugs abhandenkommen. Wir geben Ihnen wertvolle Tipps, wie Sie sich effektiv schĂŒtzen können.#Reisesicherheit #WertsachenSchĂŒtzen #Flugsicherheit #Reisetipps #SicherUnterwegs #HandgepĂ€ckFrage des Tages: Welche Erwartungen oder BefĂŒrchtungen habt ihr beim Airbus A321XLR? Braucht ihr nach dem Heimflug erstmal Urlaub? Wie passt ihr auf e...
2024-08-1022 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHUntitled EpisodeSend us a textIn diesem Video erfĂ€hrst du alles ĂŒber die aufregende neue Partnerschaft zwischen SWISS Airlines und BMW. Ab sofort profitieren First Class Kunden und HON Circle Mitglieder von luxuriösen BMW i7 xDrive60 Limousinen fĂŒr ihre Transfers am Flughafen ZĂŒrich (ZRH) und Genf (GVA). Diese Premium-Service bietet maximalen Komfort und Effizienz fĂŒr die Passagiere.#SWISSAirlines #BMW #ZĂŒrichFlughafen #GenfFlughafen #FirstClass #LuxusReisen #Elektroauto #PremiumService #FlughafenTransfer #LufthansaGroupFrage des Tages: Wart ihr in Beirut? Hattet ihr ein mulmiges GefĂŒhl?00:00 Willkommen zu Frequent Traveller TV01:46 Condor S...
2024-07-2915 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHđ¶âïž Pawsome In-Flight Experience: Hunde fliegen in der Business Class auf eigenem SitzSend us a textEine Familie aus New York hat ihre Yorkshire Terrier, Amy und Emily, als Service-Hunde registrieren lassen, damit sie sie auf ihrem Flug in der Business-Klasse begleiten können. Dies ermöglicht es den Hunden, ohne die EinschrĂ€nkungen fĂŒr Haustiere mitzureisen. Die Familie kaufte Flugtickets fĂŒr die Hunde, um RĂŒcksicht auf andere Passagiere zu nehmen und Problemen vorzubeugen. Da United Airlines Tiere im Frachtraum nur unter strengen Bedingungen zulĂ€sst, bietet das Kaufen von Sitzen eine sichere Alternative, die sowohl den Flugrichtlinien entspricht als auch den Komfort der Hunde gewĂ€hrleiste...
2024-04-2320 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHKeine Maskenpflicht in deutschen Lufthansa Lounges - Lufthansa Group Update - Folge 100-2022Send us a textNeue Angebote in der Austrian Melangerie +++ Keine Maskenpflicht mehr in deutschen Lufthansa Lounges +++ KĂŒnstliche Intelligenz wird bei Lufthansa wichtigerNews vom 10.04.202200:00 Themenvorschau 00:56 Stammtische02:10 Austrian Airlines fliegt nach Tokio04:50 Business Bus in Wien fĂŒr Austrian Airlines Passagiere06:48 BOB âAustrian Melangerieâ neu bei Austrian Airlines11:44 Lufthansa meldet volle FlĂŒge zu Ostern und höheren Champagner-Verbrauch14:00 Eurowings fliegt von Memmingen15:38 Keine Maskenpflicht mehr in deutschen Lufthansa Lounges18:00 Lufthansa, Boeing und Microsoft gehen AI Partnerschaft ein22:16 Wichtiger Hinweis von unserem Zuschauer Live in d...
2022-04-1025 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHStar Alliance Gold Statusmatch - Take-OFF 09.04.2022 - Folge 099-2022Send us a textPersonalmangel am Flughafen Berlin +++ ĂŒber 10.000 Lufthansa Miles & More Statusmeilen fĂŒr 350 Euro +++ Star Alliance Gold StatusmatchNews vom 09.04.202200:00 Themenvorschau01:14 Personalsituation am BER zu dĂŒnn05:50 Die ausgelaufene Maskenpflicht soll am Personalmangel schuld sein08:48 Uber will FlĂŒge verkaufen11:20 Star Alliance Gold Statusmatch mit kleiner HĂŒrde13:38 Ticket-Deal des Tages: Lufthansa Business Class nach Israel16:46 Ticket Deal des Tages Teil 2: 350 Euro und ĂŒber 10.000 Statusmeilen nach DubaiDamit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minĂŒtiges und vor allem auf dic...
2022-04-0919 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHDHL 757-200 bricht in Costa Rica auseinander - Take-OFF 08.04.2022 - Folge 098-2022Send us a textNach Passagieren ist auch die Crew eine ausgepresste Zitrone +++ Ălkrise und was bedeutet es am Beispiel 1973 +++ DHL 757-200 bricht in Costa Rica auseinanderNews vom 08.04.202200:00 Themenvorschau01:10 DHL 757-200 bricht in Costa Rica auseinander03:56 Was bedeutet eine Ălkrise fĂŒr Vielflieger am Beispiel von 197311:12 Swiss Crew bezeichnet sich als ausgepresse Zitrone16:00 Lufthansa: Der Staat geht, KĂŒhne kommt19:12 Lufthansa A340-Piloten bleiben lĂ€nger21:28 BahnComfort wird BahnBonusDamit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minĂŒtiges und vor allem...
2022-04-0825 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHFlugstreichungen bei Lufthansa und Eurowings Discover - Take-OFF 07.04.2022 - Folge 097-2022Send us a textBinter ATR landet auf falscher Bahn und verjagt Fahrzeug +++ Flugstreichungen bei Lufthansa und Eurowings Discover +++ Ticket Deal des TagesNews vom 07.04.202200:00 Themenvorschau00:46 Airbus vs Qatar oder was passiert mit der A321neo Bestellung04:30 ATR72 von Binter landet auf falscher Piste08:08 Lufthansa streicht mehrere FlĂŒge von Frankfurt09:10 Eurowings Discover mit PersonalengpĂ€ssen10:48 Lufthansa bildet wieder Piloten aus, aber anders13:16 Delta A321neo mit nur 148 Sitzen16:36 Ticket-Deal des Tages: Lufthansa First Class nach Los AngelesDamit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren ka...
2022-04-0719 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCH777-300ER von AirFrance hat Steuerungsprobleme bei Landung- Take-OFF 06.04.2022 - Folge 096-2022Send us a textAF11 hat starke Probleme bei der Landung +++ Verbesserung der Business Class Service bei Austrian Airlines +++ Ticket Deal des TagesNews vom 06.04.202200:00 Themenvorschau00:52 Frontier bekommt neuen Verehrer 06:34 777-300ER von AirFrance hat Steuerungsprobleme bei Landung10:20 USA bestehen weiterhin auf den Test vor Abflug12:36 Austrian will Business Class mit Bus aufwerten14:28 Ticket-Deal des Tages nach BangkokDamit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minĂŒtiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du...
2022-04-0617 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHStar Alliance Deal nach Los Angeles- Take-OFF 05.04.2022 - Folge 095-2022Send us a textA350 Produktion wird nicht erhöht +++ Aegean Miles+Bonus einfacher denn je +++ Mehr Hotels bei HyattNews vom 05.04.202200:00 Themenvorschau00:59 Airbus A350 Produktion wird doch nicht erhöht03:34 Russland fliegt noch in 52 âbefreundeteâ LĂ€nder07:22 Neue all-inclusive Marken von Hyatt09:20 MeilenschnĂ€ppchen âDolce Vitaâ11:22 Aegean Miles+Bonus niedrigere Statuswerte11:54 Star Alliance Deal: Europa nach Los Angeles ab ca. 1500 EuroDamit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minĂŒtiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach d...
2022-04-0516 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHLufthansa First Class Deal - Take-OFF 04.03.2022 - Folge 094-2022Send us a textRom ein neues Lufthansa Drehkreuz +++ Lufthansa First Class Sale +++ Conder im Biene Maja LookNews vom 04.04.202200:00 Themenvorschau00:40 Condor und die bunten Zebrastreifen05:38 Nach ITA Ăbernahme soll Rom neues Lufthansa Drehkreuz werden09:54 GPS Jamming in Europa durch russische MilitĂ€rs 11:58 Virgin A350 mit 2er Kabine14:40 Lufthansa First Class Sale geht weiterDamit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minĂŒtiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu d...
2022-04-0416 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHLufthansa beerdigt A380 Flotte - Take-OFF 03.04.2022 - Lufthansa Group Update - Folge 093-2022Send us a textLufthansa beerdigt A380 Flotte +++ Keine Maskenpflicht mehr bei Swiss +++ A350 fliegt wieder exklusiv von MĂŒnchenNews vom 03.04.202200:00 Themenvorschau 01:06 20 Jahre Swiss und die Maskenpflicht fĂ€llt05:38 Swiss A220 auf nach SĂŒdamerika08:10 Lufthansa beerdigt A380 Flotte11:50 Alle Lufthansa A350 wieder in MĂŒnchen stationiert und mehr als 20 Ziele 13:00 Eurowings bekommt ersten A320neo, aber mit CFM TriebwerkenDamit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minĂŒtiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Cal...
2022-04-0320 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHKeine Maskenpflicht mehr am Frankfurter Flughafen - Take-OFF 02.04.2022 - Folge 092-2022Send us a textZukunft der Luftfahrt aus Sicht der A4E +++ British Airways verschlechtert Business Class +++ Keine Maskenpflicht mehr am Frankfurter FlughafenNews vom 02.04.202200:00 Themenvorschau00:54 A4ESummit 2022 â Zukunft der Luftfahrt15:42 Carsten Spohr: KonnektivitĂ€t schlĂ€gt Umweltschutz19:06 ITA und die Skyteam Vorteile oder auch nicht22:42 British Airways macht Kurzstrecken-Business Class noch schlechter25:58 Lufthansa berechnet bei Kindern nur Steuern und GebĂŒhren28:02 Maskenpflicht am Frankfurter Flughafen fĂ€lltDamit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minĂŒtiges und vor allem auf dich zu...
2022-04-0232 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - DEUTSCHLufthansa erhöht Preise - Take-OFF 28.03.2022 - Folge 087-2022Send us a textLufthansa erhöht Preise +++ 2ter Flugschreiber gefunden +++ Marriott Bonvoy Einlösungen werden dynamischNews vom 28.03.202200:00 Themenvorschau00:38 MU5735 Zweiter Flugschreiber gefunden02:46 AirFrance/KLM ĂŒberraschen mich positiv06:28 Finnair steht drauf und Eurowings Discover ist drin09:02 Lufthansa erhöht Preise 11:50 Marriott Bonvoy fĂŒhrt dynamische Preise einDamit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minĂŒtiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10...
2022-03-2815 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHFace mask and border openings in Europe#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...
2020-05-1606 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa Miles & More - COVID-19 goodwill#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....
2020-05-1504 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa Group Destinations in June#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....
2020-05-1406 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHAir travel prices after corona crises#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...
2020-05-1308 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa tax haven - Eurowings and Brussels Airlines#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...
2020-05-1207 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHAvianca in Chapter 11 - LifeMiles ticket a problem?#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...
2020-05-1105 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHCOVID-19 news update#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...
2020-05-1010 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa Group 160 aircraft and 106 destinations in June#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...
2020-05-0904 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHGermany will be opening soon again#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...
2020-05-0807 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHDie neue Alitalia und South African Airways#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...
2020-05-0705 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa and the bail out#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...
2020-05-0606 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa and the lost Billions#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...
2020-05-0507 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHmileage bargains may 2020#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 MeilenschnÀppchen will be published on meilenschnÀppchen.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 ar...
2020-05-0404 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHInvest in airline stock#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...
2020-05-0307 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHFlying with a mask#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...
2020-05-0211 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa bailout and more flights beginning mid may#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...
2020-05-0112 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHAir France bailout with a condition#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.
2020-04-3008 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHBerlin Tegel will be closed for 2 month#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...
2020-04-2904 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHAviation and COVID-19#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.
2020-04-2806 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa considers bankruptcy proceedings#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...
2020-04-2704 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHCOVID-19 Update 1#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.
2020-04-2606 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHTake a travel voucher yes or no?#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...
2020-04-2506 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHThe new old Alitalia?#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 W...
2020-04-2404 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHIs Lufthansa bankrupt and needs a bail out ?#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...
2020-04-2305 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHAustrian Airlines restart after COVID-19#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 l...
2020-04-2206 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa Miles & More stops reimbursement of award tickets#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 RĂŒckerstattung von FlugprĂ€mien, 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."Ho...
2020-04-2104 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHGerman Aviation - mandatory face-masks#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.
2020-04-2005 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHAir Aisa - Malaysia Airlines merger#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...
2020-04-1905 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHrien ne va plus for South African Airlines?#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...
2020-04-1806 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHBusiness Class and Economy Class after COVID-19#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...
2020-04-1708 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa First Class after COVID-19#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...
2020-04-1605 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHEmirates Airlines - blood test before boarding#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...
2020-04-1504 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHCOVID-19 Flying Blue Update#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...
2020-04-1404 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHCOVID-19 UPDATE SAS Eurobonus#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.
2020-04-1303 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHCOVID-19 cancelling award tickets#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.
2020-04-1203 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHCOVID-19: Are miles, points and status safe?#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.
2020-04-1108 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHGoverment money but only with conditions#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...
2020-04-1007 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHCondor Poker with PGL#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. S...
2020-04-0907 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHMarriott Bonvoy Status Update - COVID-19#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...
2020-04-0805 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa Group decides on first restructuring package#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 per...
2020-04-0706 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHAirbus A220 a better option than Boeing 737MAX#67 - Some of the Boeing 737MAX orders are getting canceled and due to the long waiting times the Airbus A320 series is no option. Itâs 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 ava...
2020-04-0607 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa Group COVID-19 schedule#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...
2020-04-0507 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHPoints, Status and certificate extensions due to COVID-19#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.
2020-04-0405 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHNo trip - but vouchers instead of a refund#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...
2020-04-0308 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHMileage Bargains April 2020#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 MeilenschnÀppchen will be published on meilenschnÀppchen.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 mi...
2020-04-0204 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHCondor Flugdienst - State owned soon?#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...
2020-04-0104 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHQuestionFriday Should I cancel proactively?#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...
2020-03-2007 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHCOVID-19 EU passenger rights regulations#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 âexceptional circumstancesâ.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.Yo...
2020-03-1912 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHCOVID-19 crisis How to return home#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...
2020-03-1806 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHDiscussionTuesday Does the travel ban make sense?#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...
2020-03-1705 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHThe Frequent Traveller Week - Week 11-2020#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....
2020-03-1608 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHCOVID-19 overview 14th of march#56 - COVID19 has the power to bring down airlines. They say it is worse than SARS and 9/11. A little overview about what happened.How are you affected by the virus? What did change for 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...
2020-03-1405 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHDiscussionTuesday Airlines and hotels have to be flexible#55 - A lot of travels get canceled this days. When reading the forums or talking to people they demand that airlines or hotels should refund them. But why should they get refunded for non flexible bookings? What is your opinion? What experience did you have?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...
2020-03-1006 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHAmerican Airlines - Hyatt Status Fast Track Promotion#54 - Since 2019 they have a partnership between World of Hyatt fast track for American Airlines AAdvantage. From takeoff to checkout, World of Hyatt elite members can receive exclusive benefits that reward them across their travel journey.Here you can find the details.All elite World of Hyatt members can earn:1 World of Hyatt Bonus Point for every eligible $1 USD spent on qualifying American Airlines flights. Thatâs in addition to the AAdvantageŸ miles you would already earn as an AAdvantageÂź member.All elite AAdvantage members can earn:1 AAdvantageŸ miles f...
2020-03-0905 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHThe Frequent Traveller Week - Week 10-2020#53 - 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....
2020-03-0810 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHQuestionFriday What happens with the parked aircrafts#52 - What happens with parked aircrafts? Lufthansa is parking 150 planes, as the demand plunged due to the corona virus. This is a question from our listener Guido.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.
2020-03-0605 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHDiscussionTuesday - Travel etiquette - recline your seat?#51 - Especially a hot topic in economy class: Is it is allowed to recline the seat or what does the netiquette say? By law it is not forbidden to recline the seat, except when the seat potentially can block the emergency exit. Some airlines like Ryanair, easyJet etc. did install seats that do not recline. More for reasons of saving money, than passenger comfort. What is your opinion? Write us anytime on WhatsApp and we are happy to answer your questions.Subscribe to our podcast. So you will not miss any episode.
2020-03-0507 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa Miles & More Fly Smart will be Early Bird#50 - Lufthansa Miles & More will discontinue Fly Smart Award bookings. The new award will be called Early Bird.All the information you can find here.Please note the following informationFour-day minimum stay or earliest possible return flight on the first Sunday after commencement of travelOnly valid on non-stop flights with Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and LuxairOutbound and return flights must be booked with the same airlineCannot be combined with other flight award productsRebookings and cancellations excludedMaximum stay of 3 monthsThis is how the Early Bird flight award works
2020-03-0405 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHTAP Air Portugal Status Match and News#49 - TAP Air Portugal is 75th Anniversary in 2020 and is offering promotions for Miles & Go. With this celebrations are miles and status promotions coming.1000 bonus miles when you enroll to TAP Miles & Go. Existing members can earn 1,000 bonus miles for each member they refer, up to five invites.You enrolling in the program during the month of March using promotion code BIRTHDAY01Â gives you 1000 points.US clients can request a status match & challenge, but be aware same rules apply:You cannot match other members of Star AllianceYou must provide a d...
2020-03-0306 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHMileage Bargains March 2020#48 - As always on the first working day of the month, there are Miles & More mileage bargains for January 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 MeilenschnÀppchen will be published on meilenschnÀppchen.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 mi...
2020-03-0206 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHThe Frequent Traveller Week - Week 9-2020#47 - 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....
2020-03-0115 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHleap year 29 days in February#46 - 29 days in February means not only one day more. It has challenges for the aviation when it comes to statistics and IT. Statistics can be misleading and give wrong impressions as there is one day more to transport cargo and people.Another incident at the baggage belt was funny at DĂŒsseldorf Airport. 1200 suitcases could be not reunited immediately with their owner as the system did not accept the 29th as a date.What is you experience with the 29th? Is it a day which brings you misfortune?Write us anytime on W...
2020-02-2904 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHDiskussionsDienstag - Eurowings no service#44 - Eurowings is not famous for their service. The differentiation between SMART and BASIC got bigger now. The SMART rate is a hand luggage only and now they removed the free airport check in. Eurowings wants to charge 5 Euros per check in. When you book it in advance you get a 50% discount and just have to pay 2.50 Euro. You are only allowed to have a carry-on of 8kg in the size of 55x40x23cm and a smaller personal item. This is definitely an enhancement with negative changes, but why does the marketing department always write this...
2020-02-2505 minFrequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHRyanair - MOL has crazy claims#43 - Ryanair has an at least controversial CEO Michel O'Leary. He has strong opinions and makes comments that gives him free press. That was always his strategy to be a kind of enfant terrible and be different from other. I do not know if this is his real opinion or just for the show. His latest interview in The Times he had some "interesting" points of view. And here it is again. Is it true or just some attention trick. But make up your own mind and let us know what you think?Write us anytime on WhatsApp...
2020-02-2410 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHMarriott Escapes January 2020#35 - Marriott Escapes are valid for the weekends (Friday - Sunday) and in resorts the whole week. This escapes have to be booked until this Sunday and booking until 23rd of February. Members save 25% and non members 25%. The old name for Marriott loyalists was eBreaks ans SPG called them Hot Escapes.Hier the link for the Marriott Escapes. Terms & ConditionsAvailability is extremely limited while supplies last. Specifics of each offer can be found on the offerâs booking page. Rates are prepaid, non-cancellable, non-changeable, and non-refundable. Advance booking of at le...
2020-01-2905 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHThe Frequent Traveller Week - Week 4-2020#32 - 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....
2020-01-2619 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHThe Frequent Traveller Week - Week 3-2020#25 - 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....
2020-01-1916 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHQuestionFriday - Lufthansa Miles & More Companion Award#17 - The Lufthansa Miles & More Companion Award is one benefit of the Senator and HON Circle status. In my opinion it is one of the best ones. One of the best news is that this benefit will survive the changes in 2021. But what is the Lufthansa Miles & More Companion Award? Lufthansa Miles & More Companion Award reduces the amount of miles you need for your travel partner by 50%. Depending on the booking class the savings can be huge.You can book the award for flights operated by Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Eurowings, Luxair, LOT Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines...
2020-01-1003 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHBoeing 737MAX - Designed by Clowns#16 - Scandals around the development of the Boeing 737MAX are not ending. When you think you have heard it all, then Boeing makes it worse. The gave over 100 emails to the government and revealed some disturbing conversations. "designed by clowns who are supervised by monkeys","looks like my Jedi trick did work","own stupidity" or just "Idiots". That are quo's that you could read in the mails. Boeing told airlines not to buy simulators, as authorities in the US, Canada, Europe, China, Malaysia and Argentina said that an app on iPad is enough for a 737NG pilot to fly...
2020-01-0905 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHLufthansa Miles & More Extend the validity of expiring miles#15 - Lufthansa Miles & More has partnered with Loylogic and offers a way to extend the validity of miles. This is of course not for free and they charge approx. 1ct per mile. I did not check it, as I did not have any miles that expire. Anyways there are cheaper ways to avoid that Lufthansa Miles & More miles expire. Every status (Frequent Traveller, Senator or HON Circle) does the job or one of the many credit cards Lufthansa Miles 7 More offers with their partners in different countries. If you decide to take the offer and pay your miles will...
2020-01-0806 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHDiscussionTuesday Club Lounge food as take away#14 - DiscussionTuesday we discuss all kind of topics that bothered us in the last week. Today I talk about my experience in the Executive Lounge in Berlin. Why do people behave in lounges like it is a zoo or feeding of tiger. Absolutely not acceptable for me the behavior. What is your opinion? Wat do you think? What is a topic that annoys you about travel?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...
2020-01-0706 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHUnited MileagePlus Status Match 2020#13 - United MileagePlus Status Challenge is available again. It is mostly targeted for Delta Air Lines Medallion und American Airlines AAdvantage members. In the past we have been successful with matching other status than the two mentioned. Only status from other Star Alliance members are not possible. It is important as well that you did not match in the past 5 years.Delta Air Lines MedallionÂź level | Silver to or American Airlines AAdvantage elite status | Goldmatch to Premier Silver Promotion 1,000 PQP + 4 PQF on flights operated by United or U...
2020-01-0606 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHThe Frequent Traveller Week - Week 1-2020#12 - 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.G...
2020-01-0524 min
Frequent Traveller Circle - Essentials - ENGLISHAirbus is the clear winner 2019#11 - This year was no neck to neck race between Airbus and Boeing. The grounding of the 737MAX made a very one sided race, as Boeing had no realistic chance to win anymore. Airbus was in the strong beliefe to be behind Boeing in 2019. Not by many but clearly behind. The A320 series hat the most deliveries bey number with 646 aircraft. 863 aircraft was the total deliveries over all series from A220 to the A380. Because of the successful A320 series they want to increase the production to 63 aircrafts a month until mid 2021.48 - A220 Series646 - A320 Series 50 - A...
2020-01-0409 min