Miles & More is the frequent flyer programme for Lufthansa and its subsidiary airlines, and it’s free to join. Once signed up, customers can earn three different types of points.

Standard Miles

Normal air miles can be earned by flying with a Lufthansa airline or any member of the Star Alliance. They can also be racked up by buying certain services, like hotel accommodation, car rentals or shopping with specially selected credit cards. These can then be redeemed in a variety of ways, and while the best value for money is purchasing airfare, customers can also spend them on other products, such as holiday experiences.

Lufthansa Status Miles

Status Miles can only be earned by flying with members of the Lufthansa group, or Star Alliance members. These points dictate what elite status a passenger is, with different levels providing certain benefits and perks when flying Lufthansa. Entry requirements and perks are listed below

Frequent Traveller - 35,000 status miles or 30 scheduled flights within 12 months

 Business lounge access
 One extra piece of luggage
 Exclusive service hotline
 Business class check-in

Senator - 100,000 status miles within 12 months

 Benefits of Frequent Traveller
 Complimentary advance seat reservation
 First-class check-in
 Priority boarding
 Senator and Star Gold lounge access
 Booking guarantee up to 48 hours before departure
 Two eVouchers upon reaching Senator status

To reach Hon Circle status, passengers need to rack up Hon Circle miles, which are only attained by flying business or first class with the Lufthansa group, or any of their partners

Hon Circle Members - 600,000 Hon Circle Miles for two consecutive years

 All of the benefits of Senator status
 Booking guarantee up to 24 hours before
 Access to first-class lounges
 Limousine transfer services
 Additional 20kg weight allowance, 2-3 bags in economy, 3 in premium and business and 4 in first class

Lufthansa has four main types of fare. Economy and Business are split into separate booking categories.

Economy

 Last to board
 Standard seating
 Free entertainment
 Free food and drink for long-haul
 Carry-on bag
 $13-$40 for seat selection

Booking categories:

Economy Light:
 Checked-in bag $70
 No changes or refunds
 No mileage upgrades
Economy Basic
 Complimentary checked-in bag
 Changes cost $300
 No refunds
 No mileage upgrades
Economy Basic Plus
 Complimentary checked-in bag
 Changes and refunds cost $300
 Mileage upgrades
Economy Flex
 Complimentary checked-in bag
 Refunds and changes just require fare difference to be paid
 Mileage upgrades available
Economy Premium
 Carry-on bag
 Two checked-in bags
 Travel kit
 11-12 inch entertainment monitors
 A more spacious, comfortable seat

Business

 2 carry-on bags
 Free Wi-Fi
 Two checked-in bags
 Travel kit
 11-12 inch entertainment monitors
 Access to business-class lounges
 Free restaurant quality food and drinks
 Priority boarding
 Larger and more comfortable seats, with more personal space

Booking categories:
Basic
 No mileage upgrades
 Changes subject to fees
 No refunds
Business Basic Plus
 No mileage upgrades
 Changes and refunds subject to fees
Business Flex
 Mileage upgrades permitted
 Refunds and changes just require fare difference to be paid

First Class

 Two carry-on bags
 Three checked-in bags
 Free Wi-Fi
 Travel kit
 15-inch entertainment monitors
 Access to business-class lounges
 Fine dining experience
 Priority boarding
 Lie flat bed