So, further to the increased stake that Lufthansa have taken in SN, it seems that SN will be disbanding the 'Privilege' FF scheme - received the following email:
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BRUSSELS AIRLINES - Great News! Brussels Airlines becomes partner in
Miles & More from 25 October 2009.
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Dear mcuth
As you may be aware, Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa are in the process of establishing a strategic partnership that will result in a whole range of benefits for our customers but which currently remains under regulatory review awaiting approval by the European Commission.
Within the framework of such partnership, we would like to inform you
that Brussels Airlines will terminate its loyalty programme Privilege on October 24, 2009 at midnight and will join Miles & More as from October 25, 2009 *.
Miles & More is the leading frequent flyer programme in Europe operated by Lufthansa in partnership with Adria Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Luxair and SWISS International Airlines.
For you, our loyal customer, this is excellent news. The Miles & More
programme will enable you to enjoy an increased range of benefits
offered by Europes leading frequent flyer programme.
Taking advantage of these benefits is simplicity itself and this e-mail will inform you on how to enrol to the Miles & More programme or how to terminate your Privilege account if you choose to decline.
The benefits of the Miles & More programme:
- Earn and spend Miles & More miles on all 24 Star Alliance members as
well as on an extensive range of other Miles & More airline partners.
- Earn Miles & More miles with various ground partners including
hotels, credit cards, car rentals, telecom companies etc.
- Use your Miles & More miles to buy a fascinating range of articles
from the Lufthansa WorldShop.
What happens between now and October 24, 2009 (irrespective of whether
you enrol or not)?
- Privilege remains your frequent flyer programme. You will still earn
and spend Privilege miles on Brussels Airlines and its affiliated air
and ground partners until October 24, 2009 at midnight, according to
the terms and conditions of Privilege.
What happens if you enrol before July 31, 2009?
- Your Miles & More account will be credited with the amount of miles
corresponding to the amount of Privilege miles remaining on your
Privilege account on October 24, 2009 at midnight. These miles will be
credited as Miles & More award miles and as an additional benefit will
have a validity of three years as from October 25, 2009 (valid until
October 25, 2012).
- Your tier level (Blue, Gold or Platinum) on October 24, 2009 will be
automatically converted to the corresponding Miles & More tier level
and maintained for two years from October 25, 2009 on (Privilege Blue
becomes Miles & More Member - Privilege Gold becomes Frequent Traveller - Privilege Platinum becomes Senator).
- You will receive your Miles & More card during the month of October
2009. As soon as you have received the card, you will be able to fully
enjoy all related benefits.
- If you are already a member of Miles & More, you will only receive a
new card if your Privilege tier level is higher than your current Miles & More tier level. Otherwise you may continue to use your current Miles & More card.
- The terms and conditions applicable to the Miles & More programme can be found on http://www.miles-and-more.com.
How to enrol before July 31, 2009:
Visit http://www.privilege.brusselsairlines.com/migrate before July 31, 2009
and fully complete your registration to confirm your personal Privilege account details and to join Miles & More.
Should you already be a member of Miles & More, you can still register
before July 31, 2009 to guarantee that your Privilege account details
are correct and to ensure that the full amount of your Privilege miles
will be credited to your Miles & More account.
Please do mention your personal Miles & More service card number on the online registration form.
What happens if you do not respond before July 31, 2009?
- Your Miles & More account will be credited with the amount of miles
corresponding to half of the amount of Privilege miles remaining on
your Privilege account on October 24, 2009 at midnight. These miles
will be credited as award miles and as an additional benefit, will have a validity of three years as from October 25, 2009 (valid until October 25, 2012).
- Your tier level (Blue, Gold or Platinum) on October 24, 2009 will be
automatically converted to the corresponding Miles & More tier level
and maintained for two years from October 25, 2009 on (Privilege Blue
becomes Miles & More Member - Privilege Gold becomes Frequent Traveller - Privilege Platinum becomes Senator).
- You will receive your Miles & More card during the month of October
2009. As soon as you have received the card, you will be able to fully
enjoy all related benefits.
- If you are already a member of Miles & More, you will only receive a
new card if your Privilege tier level is higher than your current Miles & More tier level. Otherwise you may continue to use your current Miles & More card.
- The terms and conditions applicable to the Miles & More programme can be found on http://www.miles-and-more.com.
What happens if you choose not to enrol before July 31, 2009?
Your Privilege account will be closed on October 24, 2009 (at midnight)and your outstanding Privilege miles balance will be set to zero. No miles will therefore be credited to a Miles & More account. In order to terminate your account, visit http://www.privilege.brusselsairlines.com/migrate
before July 31, 2009 and indicate that you choose not to enrol.
Brussels Airlines American Express Card:
*If you hold a Brussels Airlines American Express Card, we will send
you additional information at a later stage. In the meantime, rest
assured that you will continue to earn miles for all expenditures made
with the Card. All miles earned with the Card will be credited to your
Miles & More account if you choose to become a Miles & More member.
We look forward to joining Miles & More as a fully integrated partner
in order to bring you a whole new world of advantages.
Yours sincerely,
Bernard Gustin
Managing Director
* If the strategic partnership between Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa
does not obtain approval from the European Commission, please be
informed that the Privilege loyalty programme will continue as such and that this letter of termination will not have any effect.
This is actually better for me, as my only option flying BRS-BRU is SN - finally I'll earn some miles in a decent-ish *A scheme [:D]
Cheers
Michael
quote:************************************************************************
BRUSSELS AIRLINES - Great News! Brussels Airlines becomes partner in
Miles & More from 25 October 2009.
************************************************************************
Dear mcuth
As you may be aware, Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa are in the process of establishing a strategic partnership that will result in a whole range of benefits for our customers but which currently remains under regulatory review awaiting approval by the European Commission.
Within the framework of such partnership, we would like to inform you
that Brussels Airlines will terminate its loyalty programme Privilege on October 24, 2009 at midnight and will join Miles & More as from October 25, 2009 *.
Miles & More is the leading frequent flyer programme in Europe operated by Lufthansa in partnership with Adria Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Luxair and SWISS International Airlines.
For you, our loyal customer, this is excellent news. The Miles & More
programme will enable you to enjoy an increased range of benefits
offered by Europes leading frequent flyer programme.
Taking advantage of these benefits is simplicity itself and this e-mail will inform you on how to enrol to the Miles & More programme or how to terminate your Privilege account if you choose to decline.
The benefits of the Miles & More programme:
- Earn and spend Miles & More miles on all 24 Star Alliance members as
well as on an extensive range of other Miles & More airline partners.
- Earn Miles & More miles with various ground partners including
hotels, credit cards, car rentals, telecom companies etc.
- Use your Miles & More miles to buy a fascinating range of articles
from the Lufthansa WorldShop.
What happens between now and October 24, 2009 (irrespective of whether
you enrol or not)?
- Privilege remains your frequent flyer programme. You will still earn
and spend Privilege miles on Brussels Airlines and its affiliated air
and ground partners until October 24, 2009 at midnight, according to
the terms and conditions of Privilege.
What happens if you enrol before July 31, 2009?
- Your Miles & More account will be credited with the amount of miles
corresponding to the amount of Privilege miles remaining on your
Privilege account on October 24, 2009 at midnight. These miles will be
credited as Miles & More award miles and as an additional benefit will
have a validity of three years as from October 25, 2009 (valid until
October 25, 2012).
- Your tier level (Blue, Gold or Platinum) on October 24, 2009 will be
automatically converted to the corresponding Miles & More tier level
and maintained for two years from October 25, 2009 on (Privilege Blue
becomes Miles & More Member - Privilege Gold becomes Frequent Traveller - Privilege Platinum becomes Senator).
- You will receive your Miles & More card during the month of October
2009. As soon as you have received the card, you will be able to fully
enjoy all related benefits.
- If you are already a member of Miles & More, you will only receive a
new card if your Privilege tier level is higher than your current Miles & More tier level. Otherwise you may continue to use your current Miles & More card.
- The terms and conditions applicable to the Miles & More programme can be found on http://www.miles-and-more.com.
How to enrol before July 31, 2009:
Visit http://www.privilege.brusselsairlines.com/migrate before July 31, 2009
and fully complete your registration to confirm your personal Privilege account details and to join Miles & More.
Should you already be a member of Miles & More, you can still register
before July 31, 2009 to guarantee that your Privilege account details
are correct and to ensure that the full amount of your Privilege miles
will be credited to your Miles & More account.
Please do mention your personal Miles & More service card number on the online registration form.
What happens if you do not respond before July 31, 2009?
- Your Miles & More account will be credited with the amount of miles
corresponding to half of the amount of Privilege miles remaining on
your Privilege account on October 24, 2009 at midnight. These miles
will be credited as award miles and as an additional benefit, will have a validity of three years as from October 25, 2009 (valid until October 25, 2012).
- Your tier level (Blue, Gold or Platinum) on October 24, 2009 will be
automatically converted to the corresponding Miles & More tier level
and maintained for two years from October 25, 2009 on (Privilege Blue
becomes Miles & More Member - Privilege Gold becomes Frequent Traveller - Privilege Platinum becomes Senator).
- You will receive your Miles & More card during the month of October
2009. As soon as you have received the card, you will be able to fully
enjoy all related benefits.
- If you are already a member of Miles & More, you will only receive a
new card if your Privilege tier level is higher than your current Miles & More tier level. Otherwise you may continue to use your current Miles & More card.
- The terms and conditions applicable to the Miles & More programme can be found on http://www.miles-and-more.com.
What happens if you choose not to enrol before July 31, 2009?
Your Privilege account will be closed on October 24, 2009 (at midnight)and your outstanding Privilege miles balance will be set to zero. No miles will therefore be credited to a Miles & More account. In order to terminate your account, visit http://www.privilege.brusselsairlines.com/migrate
before July 31, 2009 and indicate that you choose not to enrol.
Brussels Airlines American Express Card:
*If you hold a Brussels Airlines American Express Card, we will send
you additional information at a later stage. In the meantime, rest
assured that you will continue to earn miles for all expenditures made
with the Card. All miles earned with the Card will be credited to your
Miles & More account if you choose to become a Miles & More member.
We look forward to joining Miles & More as a fully integrated partner
in order to bring you a whole new world of advantages.
Yours sincerely,
Bernard Gustin
Managing Director
* If the strategic partnership between Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa
does not obtain approval from the European Commission, please be
informed that the Privilege loyalty programme will continue as such and that this letter of termination will not have any effect.
This is actually better for me, as my only option flying BRS-BRU is SN - finally I'll earn some miles in a decent-ish *A scheme [:D]
Cheers
Michael
