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Lufthansa Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions
Lufthansa Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions — Summary
How the Lufthansa frequent flyer program works: how miles are earned, elite tiers, redemption value, expiry rules and which credit cards help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- The program: Lufthansa operates Miles & More.
- How you earn: Miles earn by distance and fare class.
- Elite tiers: Tiers run: Member → Frequent Traveller → Senator → HON Circle..
- Redeeming: Award availability on Lufthansa First is famously restricted to Senator/HON members until about 15 days before departure, then opens to partners.
The program
Lufthansa operates Miles & More. The currency is Miles.
How you earn
Miles earn by distance and fare class. Status is earned through qualifying points.
Elite tiers
Tiers run: Member → Frequent Traveller → Senator → HON Circle.
Redeeming
Award availability on Lufthansa First is famously restricted to Senator/HON members until about 15 days before departure, then opens to partners. Business class awards carry significant carrier surcharges.
Do the miles expire?
Miles expire after 36 months for basic members; status members and cardholders have extended or no expiry.
Credit cards and transfers
The Miles & More World Elite Mastercard is available in the US and earns miles plus a companion ticket at a spend threshold.
Baggage benefits from status
Additional bags for Miles & More Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle members, and Star Alliance Gold.
Lufthansa loyalty program — common questions
Do Lufthansa miles expire?
Miles expire after 36 months for basic members; status members and cardholders have extended or no expiry.
What are the Miles & More elite tiers?
Member, Frequent Traveller, Senator, HON Circle. Miles earn by distance and fare class. Status is earned through qualifying points.
What is the best way to redeem Miles?
Award availability on Lufthansa First is famously restricted to Senator/HON members until about 15 days before departure, then opens to partners. Business class awards carry significant carrier surcharges.
More Lufthansa help
Booking Lufthansa? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.