What happened
Lufthansa Miles & More is implementing a fee structure for award tickets that mirrors its revenue fare classes. This alignment means that 'flex' award fares, which cost more miles, now incur redeposit fees of €1,000, with a cap of €1,500. This contrasts with programs like American AAdvantage, which still offer free redeposits, and United MileagePlus, which may offer lower fees depending on the booking channel. The trend reflects a broader industry move toward tiered award fares with varying flexibility, similar to the 'basic' economy and business class structures seen in the US