# United and Lufthansa Add Reciprocal Perks for Top-Tier Elite Members

_Jul 21 22:00_

Tags: Lufthansa, United Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, elite status, program change

United and Lufthansa have launched new reciprocal perks for their respective top-tier elite status holders, enhancing the value of premium status on both carriers

## Summary

United Airlines and Lufthansa have announced the launch of new reciprocal perks for top-tier elite members. This program change allows elite status holders from one carrier to access specific benefits within the other's network, improving the travel experience for frequent flyers flying between the two alliances or on joint routes. The announcement was published on July 21, 2026

## Why it matters

Affects 7 airline programs (Air Canada, Air France-KLM, British Airways...). Spans 2 hotel programs (Accor Live Limitless, IHG One Rewards).

## Sources cited

- [AwardWallet Blog](https://awardwallet.com/news/united-mileageplus/lufthansa-group-reciprocal-loyalty-benefits?pubDate=2026-07-21) — Just Launched: United and Lufthansa Add Reciprocal Perks for Top-Tier Elite Members

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