Major Devaluation Alert: Lufthansa's Miles & More Moves to Dynamic Pricing

Lufthansa’s Miles & More frequent flyer program is undergoing a major shift, moving away from fixed redemption rates to dynamic pricing starting June 3, 2025. This change will increase the cost of premium redemptions, making Business and First Class flights significantly more expensive.

If you collect Miles & More points, you need to act NOW to maximize their value before the devaluation kicks in.

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🚨 Key Changes to Lufthansa's Miles & More Award Pricing

Lufthansa’s move to dynamic award pricing aligns with industry trends set by United MileagePlus, Delta SkyMiles, and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.

Here’s what’s changing:

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✅ Dynamic Pricing: Miles required for flights will now fluctuate based on demand, cash prices, and other factors. Fixed award rates are gone.

✅ New Fare Categories: Award tickets will align with Lufthansa's fare bundles:

  • Light (No checked baggage, limited flexibility)
  • Basic (One checked bag, standard fare)
  • Basic Plus & Flex (More flexible changes and refunds)

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✅ Mileage Bargains Will Disappear: The Mileage Bargains (Meilenschnäppchen) program, which offered discounted award tickets, will be phased out.

✅ Partner Airline Award Chart Updates:

  • Economy Class fares on many routes will decrease (e.g., Europe to North America dropping from 60,000 to 50,000 miles).
  • Business & First Class fares will increase on many long-haul routes.

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✅ More Availability – But at a Price: There may be more seats available for miles, but they will require significantly more miles during peak times.

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How This Affects Miles & More Members

1️⃣ Bad News for Business & First Class Flyers

  • If you’re used to booking Business or First Class awards, you will pay significantly more miles after June 3, 2025.
  • Lufthansa is following Delta and United, making miles-based bookings less predictable and often worse value.

2️⃣ Economy Travelers May Benefit – Slightly

  • Some economy class awards may cost fewer miles, but with more restrictions on baggage, seat selection, and refunds.
  • Example: Europe to North America in Economy will drop from 60,000 miles to 50,000 miles.

3️⃣ Mileage Bargains Are Gone Forever

  • Lufthansa’s discounted Mileage Bargains (Meilenschnäppchen), which allowed members to book Business Class flights at lower rates, will no longer exist.
  • If you see a good deal now, book it immediately before they vanish.

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📌 What You Should Do Before June 3, 2025

To get the most value out of your Miles & More points, act now before devaluation takes effect.

 Book Business & First Class Awards Now:

  • Lufthansa Group airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines) will charge more miles after June 3.
  • Book award tickets at the current fixed rates before they change.

 Check Partner Airline Award Charts:

  • Star Alliance partners like United, Singapore Airlines, and ANA may still offer better redemption value for certain routes.

 Use Mileage Bargains Before They Disappear:

  • Lufthansa’s Mileage Bargains won’t exist after June 3. Book discounted awards while you can.

 Consider Other Loyalty Programs:

  • If Lufthansa’s devaluation impacts you, look at alternative programs like Aeroplan, Alaska Mileage Plan, or Asia Miles, which still offer better value for premium redemptions.

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Final Thoughts: Lufthansa Miles & More Is Getting Worse for High-Value Redemptions

Lufthansa’s shift to dynamic pricing means less predictability and higher costs for premium class travelers. This is yet another devaluation for frequent flyer programs, following similar changes by United and Delta.

If you have Miles & More points, use them NOW before June 3, 2025, or risk paying significantly more miles for the same flights.