Earning Lufthansa Miles&More miles – outside of Star Alliance flights
We recently reminded you of some great value reward flights with Lufthansa, using their frequent flyer scheme, Miles&More.
One of the key issues with Miles&More, as noted in the linked article, is that they are not particularly easy to earn. That means getting a stash to take you to meaningful redemption levels is not straightforward.
Help is at hand, however. Lufthansa is a member of Star Alliance, and while it’s common knowledge that you can earn Miles&More miles with all other Star Alliance members, you can also earn Miles&More miles on flights with a handful of non-Star Alliance airlines, as follows:
Air Astana
(Very limited flights only: see details)
Business Class
C, D, J: 2.0 x distance; at least 1,000 miles
Z: 1.5 x distance; at least 750 miles
Economy Class
Y: 1.5 x distance; at least 750 miles
B, H: 1.0 x distance; at least 500 miles
Q, T: 0.5 x distance; at least 500 miles
K, L: 0.5 x distance; at least 250 miles
S, V: 0.25 x distance; at least 250 miles
Air Dolomiti
We have not got a clue what the earning rates are other than the fact that you can earn Miles&More miles. Air Dolomiti has an FAQ on the subject which consists of one question and tells you to refer to Lufthansa, while, brilliantly, Lufthansa refers you to Air Dolomiti.
Air Malta
Business Class
C, D: 2,000 miles
I: 1,250 miles
Economy Class
L, M, R, V, Y: 1,250 miles
H, K, T: 750 miles
B, G, Q, W: 500 miles
N, S: 125 miles
Condor
| Service class | Shorthaul and mediumhaul flights (Zones 1 – 2*) |
Longhaul flights (Zones 3 – 5*) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class | / | 2.500 |
| Premium Economy | 600 | 1.250 |
| Economy Class | from 125 | from 250 |
Jet Airways
Flights from / to / between non-European destinations
First Class
A, F: 3.0 x distance; at least 1,500 miles
Business Class
C, I*, J, P*: 2.0 x distance; at least 1,000 miles
Z: 1.5 x distance; at least 750 miles
Economy Class
Y, M: 1.5 x distance; at least 750 miles
T, U: 1.0 x distance; at least 500 miles
L, N, Q, S: 0.5 x distance; at least 500 miles
Luxair
Domestic European flights
Business Class
C, J: 1,500 miles
Z: 1,000 miles
Economy Class
K, M, Q, Y: 1,000 miles
B, S, X: 500 miles
L: 250 miles
A, G, H, N, O, R, U, V, W: 125 miles
International European flights
Business Class
C, J: 2,000 miles
Z: 1,250 miles
Economy Class
K, M, Q, Y: 1,250 miles
B, S, X: 750 miles
L: 500 miles
A, G, H, N, O, R, U, V, W: 125 miles
So not the greatest range of airlines ever, but certainly some additional options. If you’re really keen to bag some extra Miles&More miles, we have long recommended Holidaycheck reviews.