The Lufthansa Group has adopted a new points system for its frequent flyer programme.
Changes and additions to the scheme include:
Points system replaces status miles
In addition to the award miles for their flight, passengers will receive points instead of the current status and HON Circle miles. The amount of points that can be earned on a flight will depend on two criteria: the travel class and whether the flight is continental or intercontinental.
Frequent flyer status for loyal customers
Points can be earned on all Star Alliance airlines, including status miles. In order to reach the frequent flyer level as a Frequent Traveller or Senator, a share of flights with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS or the Miles & More partner airlines Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Adria Airways, Croatia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines or Luxair will be required in future. This means that half of the required points must be flown with these airlines. As before, frequent flyers qualify to become HON Circle Members exclusively by flying with the above-mentioned airlines. It is now also possible to collect points for qualifying as a HON Circle Member with economy class and premium economy class flights.
Collection period and term
In the future, the status duration will be valid for at least one year up to a maximum of 26 months. The time period to collect the required points for all frequent flyer levels is one calendar year.
Frequent Traveller and Senator for life
Long-time frequent flyers will be appointed to Frequent Traveller and Senator status for life. The basis for this is the sum of all points collected on flights operated by Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS and Miles & More airline partners. Lifetime Senator status requires passengers to have been a Senator or HON Circle Member for ten calendar years.
All changes will apply from January 1, 2021.
The Miles & More award miles programme will remain unchanged.
