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Miles and More
Miles and More is the frequent-flyer programme of the Lufthansa group. Miles arrive from flying and from partners, and they are spent on award flights and upgrades. This hub links the earning rates, the conversion that feeds it from Payback, and the pages on what a flight costs, each with its date.
Questions about the programme
What is Miles and More?
Miles and More is the frequent-flyer programme of the Lufthansa group. Miles accrue on flown flights and through partners, and they are redeemed for award flights, upgrades and status. Earning miles
How do Payback points become Miles and More miles?
Through a transfer from Payback to the programme. The conversion is one-directional, so the rate and the minimum on the day settle whether it is worth more than the till. Convert points
What does an award flight cost in miles?
Costs move with the route, the cabin and the season, and the programme prices on a chart that changes. The spend pages carry the current chart with the date it was read. Spending miles
Do miles expire?
Miles follow the programme's expiry rule, and status and linked activity change how long they stay. The earn page names the rule and the date it was checked. Earning miles
Are status tiers worth chasing?
A tier is worth it when the travel already planned earns it and the lounges and flexibility get used. Status earned by extra flying to keep a tier is the trade the method warns against.
When is the conversion from Payback best?
Inside a seasonal bonus window, when the uplift clears the cash alternative. The conversion page tracks the windows and prices both sides. Convert points