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Lufthansa is the German flag carrier and the largest airline of the Lufthansa Group, which also includes Swiss, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines. All are Star Alliance members and share the Miles & More loyalty program. The site tracks Miles & More award pricing and rules, Lufthansa Group cabin and lounge changes and new routes from Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich and Vienna.
Lufthansa Group web and app check-in will no longer work with only a booking reference, and U.S. flights join on November 16, 2026.
Buyers who give a Miles & More number at checkout receive 300,000 award miles with Prestige membership through December 31, 2026, typically within 7 working days.
Discover Airlines' first A350-900 is due in June 2027 and will open routes from Frankfurt to Calgary and Orlando.
The Chicago flight is Condor's only new U.S. route for 2027 and will operate daily from May 14 through September 12, 2027, on an Airbus A330-900.
Lufthansa Group will resume Dubai service on 25 November 2026 rather than 25 October for Lufthansa and Swiss from Zurich, Frankfurt and Munich.
Deutsche Umwelthilfe won a March 2025 Cologne ruling that Lufthansa Green Fares misled consumers about offsets and extra fuel on their own flight.
Lufthansa Miles & More members who register by November 30, 2026 earn 6 miles per dollar at most IHG properties through December 31, 2026, versus the usual 2.
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Lufthansa will start its first scheduled nonstop to Arizona on August 3, 2027, with 3 weekly flights from Munich to Phoenix.
Columbus will get its first transatlantic flights when Lufthansa begins nonstop service from Frankfurt on May 5, 2027.
Lufthansa will cancel unused segments without recalculating remaining fares for German residents and tickets whose origin or destination is in Germany.
Lufthansa will fly its last A340-600 passenger service from Washington Dulles to Frankfurt on 18 October 2026 after 23 years with the type.
Senator and HON Circle members will lose complimentary seat selection on Lufthansa Economy Light intercontinental fares from October 27, 2026.
Miles & More members can buy the Large package of 225,000 miles for $3,160 through October 31, 2026, which is 1.4 cents each after a 50% bonus.
Some First Class Miles & More awards to the United States now cost up to 71% more in fuel surcharges after the latest Lufthansa increase.
IHG One Rewards members who register and select Miles and More will earn 3 times Miles and More miles on paid stays from October 1 through November 30, 2026.
Miles & More members had until September 30, 2026 to book the monthly bargains from JFK to Brussels and LAX to Warsaw, with business class at 61,000 miles.
Lufthansa’s Miles&More program sells miles in an unusual way, disguising them as a bundle even though the other components don’t make much sense
The Prestige sale runs through September 30, 2026 and credits miles within 7 working days to a Miles & More number given at checkout.
ASmallWorld is selling Prestige memberships with 250,000 Miles & More miles for €3,890 through 6 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026.
Malaysia Airlines Enrich elite members can match into Miles & More Frequent Traveller or Senator at no fee through 28 February 2027.
Passengers holding airBaltic tickets can keep those flights, and the airline is still accepting new reservations during the court case.
Germany and the UAE expanded their air-services agreement on 10 September 2026, allowing UAE carriers a fifth German city that is widely expected to be Berlin.
Lufthansa Group will restore Dubai service from late October 2026 after suspending UAE flights in March. Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Eurowings return on staggered dates through December; ITA Airways is not included
Lufthansa will require AiRail passengers at Frankfurt to drop and collect bags in Terminal 1 from 26 October 2026, a 7 to 10 minute walk from the station.
Selected Miles & More members can buy a first mile bundle with a 50% bonus through September 30, 2026.
Lufthansa passengers into Munich may see an A380 out of service after LH459 from San Francisco struck runway 26L lights on 17 August 2026 and damaged tires.
American Express is ending Platinum and Business Platinum access to select Lufthansa lounges in the Global Lounge Collection on October 1.
HON Circle members and First Class passengers can soon bring 2 companions into First Class lounges and the First Class Terminal, up from a single guest.
Latvia's AirBaltic plans to reduce its Airbus A220 fleet from 54 to 36 aircraft by year-end due to financial losses and a lack of state liquidity, raising concerns about future operations
New accounts on the Lufthansa Miles & More World Elite Mastercard earn 70,000 miles after $4,000 in purchases and the $89 annual fee, both within 90 days.
A reader booked a six segment Lisbon to Mumbai business class award for 80,000 Aeroplan points plus CAD 192.40 and cancelled it without flying.
Travellers using airBaltic or connecting through Latvia should expect fewer expansion routes and a tighter set of frequencies by the end of 2026.
After walkouts grounded Lufthansa for about a week this spring, the airline and its pilots' union agreed to settle disputes through negotiation and arbitration.
A canceled spring sailing delayed Four Seasons Yachts and produced a 30% discount plus extra shipboard credit on a Venice to Dubrovnik cruise of seven nights.
Miles & More Travel ID holders can use free Starlink from August 19, 2026 on a Lufthansa A320neo, with about 850 aircraft due by 2029.
Effective September 15, 2026, Lufthansa will charge up to €170 for premium seat assignments on its A380 business class, including 'Privacy Seats' and 'Extra Long Bed Seats'
Miles & More is offering award sales for round-trip flights to Europe, with economy fares starting at 25,000 miles and business class at 61,000 miles
Lufthansa Miles&More is offering up to a 50% bonus on purchased miles bundles for first-time buyers through August 31, 2026
Condor will launch daily seasonal nonstop service between Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Frankfurt (FRA) from May 14 to September 12, 2027, operating with Airbus A330neo aircraft
Lufthansa has cut off partner airlines from booking first-class awards, while Emirates now requires elite status for Skywards members to book first class. The article highlights five specific first-class products and routes to target for award bookings
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group have submitted binding bids for a 44.5% to 49.9% stake in TAP Portugal, with the Portuguese government aiming to finalize the sale by September
ASMAWWORLD is offering 300,000 Lufthansa Miles&More miles with its Prestige membership purchase for €4,850, valid through July 31, 2026
Lufthansa Group is offering select Miles & More co-branded credit cardholders the ability to purchase Frequent Traveller (Star Alliance Silver) status until February 28, 2027, for €650 or 80,000 miles
Air Canada is introducing 'Business Class Basic' and 'Premium Economy Basic' fares in key markets. These fares earn 1x Aeroplan points per dollar, accumulate 4x SQC, and restrict eUpgrade usage
Effective July 22, 2026, Lufthansa Group airlines introduce 'Back Seat' (economy rear) and 'First Row Seat' (business front) as new paid categories, altering seat assignment pricing and elite access
United and Lufthansa Group are extending reciprocal elite benefits starting July 22, 2026. Global Services members get First Class check-in and free seat selection on Lufthansa Group; HON Circle members get Global Reception and priority boarding on United
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
Lufthansa's first Airbus A350-1000, featuring new Allegris cabins, delivers in early October 2026 and will serve Newark, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo from Munich
Lufthansa is closing one of the two business class lavatories on select aircraft, including the Boeing 787, during meal service to create more galley space for its new 'FOX' catering presentation
Marriott Bonvoy and Japan Airlines Mileage Bank have launched a new preferred partnership featuring reciprocal status match and challenge opportunities for elite members of both programs
Justin Kellner details a complex multi-airline itinerary reviewing Lufthansa's new Allegris 787 business class, Air India's First Class, and Riyadh Air's new 787 fleet, alongside a Four Seasons Yachts cruise
Lufthansa Group is officially rebranding its Miles & More loyalty program as 'Lufthansa Group Miles & More' to strengthen central group identity, with visual updates planned by end of 2026
ASmallWorld is offering 300,000 Lufthansa Miles and a fast track to Hilton Diamond status. The promotion is supported by a June 26, 2026 deadline for related Earthquake Relief miles earning
Lufthansa Miles&More is offering up to a 50% bonus on purchased miles bundles through July 31, 2026. The offer is for selected members' first bundle purchase only
Effective July 1, 2026, Lufthansa Group airlines are charging Economy and Premium Economy passengers (excluding Flex fares and Senator/HON Circle members) to change their assigned seats during online check-in. Fees are dynamic
Rove has added Frontier Airlines as a transfer partner at a 1:1 ratio. A 25% transfer bonus is available through July 31, 2026
Lufthansa First award availability through partner programs remains scarce one month after the June 1 disappearance, with dynamic pricing in Miles & More now the primary booking option
A reader successfully claimed EU261 compensation from Eurowings after their Dubai-Berlin flight was cancelled due to the Israel-Iran conflict, covering hotels, transfers, and alternative flights via Oman Air
American Express Germany is reducing complimentary access to Amex Centurion Lounges for Platinum Cardholders from two guests to one, effective July 8, 2026. The change aligns lounge access with Priority Pass rules and applies to both primary and supplementary cards
Lufthansa Group pushes its Dubai restart to October 24, 2026, while confirming Tel Aviv service begins in June-July across Austrian, Lufthansa, and SWISS, with Eurowings adding Hamburg and Düsseldorf
Star Alliance confirms Asiana Airlines will exit the alliance on December 16, 2026. Members can earn miles on Asiana flights until October 15, 2026, and redeem miles/status benefits until December 16
Condor has leaked a concept paper for its new 'Stripes' loyalty program, revealing status tiers (Silver/Gold) and a potential launch promotion. While not yet officially launched, the document suggests the program is in advanced planning stages
Parent company IAG is reportedly pushing Aer Lingus to cut routes and staff to achieve a 12-15% operating margin, despite the airline's strong recent financial performance
United MileagePlus has removed the restriction that pooled miles could only be redeemed for United-operated flights. Members can now use pooled miles for award travel on over 40 airline partners, including all Star Alliance carriers
Lufthansa has reversed its controversial high cancellation fees for Business and First Class fares. Flex fares now offer free or reasonable cancellation, while Basic Plus and Green fares have reduced fees, effective June 10, 2026
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A new Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner suffered a nose-landing gear retraction while parked at Frankfurt Airport before boarding for Los Angeles, injuring catering and cabin staff and damaging the aircraft
Effective June 1, 2026, Lufthansa has ceased releasing first class award availability to all partner frequent flyer programs, a significant shift from the typical 3-day pre-departure window
Delta Air Lines and American Express are updating Delta-branded Amex cards with new benefits and a refreshed look, keeping the current annual fees unchanged
A brand new Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 (D-ABPQ) with Allegris interiors suffered a nose gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), grounding the aircraft and canceling flight LH450 to Los Angeles
Lufthansa is restoring free cancellation for Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class Flex fares (including Miles&More awards) effective June 3, 2026, while First Class Flex retains an 800 EUR fee. Lower fare categories see fee reductions by June 10
ASmallWorld is offering 300,000 Lufthansa Miles&More miles with its €4,850 Prestige membership purchase. The offer ends February 28, 2026, with miles credited within 7 days of payment
Lufthansa's Miles&More program is offering up to a 50% bonus on purchased miles through June 30, 2026. Members can buy bundles of 150,000 miles with the bonus applied
Lufthansa operated its final flights between Stuttgart and Frankfurt on May 31, 2026, permanently discontinuing the route in favor of Deutsche Bahn ICE rail service
Boeing CEO and FAA Administrator confirm the 777X will not be certified until 2027, pushing ETOPS validation into next year and delaying commercial entry into service
SAS EuroBonus is offering a paid status match for elite members of Air India, British Airways, Lufthansa Group, Emirates, Qatar, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines residing in India. Tiers range from Silver to Diamond with fees from €39 to €159
Lufthansa Miles & More is increasingly aligning its award ticket fee structure with revenue fares, resulting in redeposit fees of up to €1,500 for 'flex' fares, a sharp increase from previous standards
Lufthansa's Miles&More program offers up to 60% bonus miles on purchased bundles until May 31, 2026. Prices are approximately 1.09 cents per mile across EUR, GBP, and USD
Effective May 27, 2026, Lufthansa Miles&More has expanded its high cancellation fees to award tickets, charging up to 1,500 Euro for Lufthansa Group flights depending on the fare class, while partner flights remain cheaper
Air France-KLM's paid status match to Flying Blue Silver, Gold, and Platinum has expanded to include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with eligibility based on elite status from over two dozen partner airlines
Thai Airways is cutting fuel surcharges by up to 30% on international award tickets issued and flown between May 25 and July 31, 2026. The reduction applies universally across partner programs like ANA and Lufthansa, not just Royal Orchid Plus
Jet fuel prices have doubled due to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, prompting Delta and Lufthansa to cut capacity and flights, raising cancellation risks for travelers
Some airports, including Hannover and Tokyo-Narita, enforce time-limitation windows for entering the sterile area with a valid boarding pass, preventing early entry
Rove Miles has added Aeroplan as its 18th transfer partner, offering a 25% launch bonus on transfers through June 6, 2026. Transfers are 1:1 with a 2,000-mile minimum
Lufthansa Group has pushed its Dubai restart to September 13, 2026. Austrian Airlines resumes Tel Aviv service June 1, while Lufthansa, SWISS, and ITA Airways target July 1. Most other Middle Eastern routes resume late October
Flying Blue's paid status match now accepts US and Canada residents, offering Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiers. The offer excludes British Airways elites and has no fixed end date
Lufthansa has exercised its option to increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% for 325 million euros, with regulatory approval expected in Q1 2027
Air France-KLM is considering renaming its parent holding company to reflect its growing portfolio beyond the two legacy carriers, with 'the Blue Group' cited as a working title
SWISS Senses first class is not available for direct award redemption; passengers must pay cash or upgrade. Cash upgrades at online check-in are now restricted to Lufthansa Group-issued tickets, excluding partner award tickets
Rove Miles has added Air Canada Aeroplan as a new 1:1 transfer partner. A 25% transfer bonus is available for transfers made through June 6, 2026
Effective July 1, 2026, Lufthansa allows all First Class passengers to select the Allegris double suite for free and offers a 50% discount on the second passenger's fare
Lufthansa has rolled out its new 'FOX' service concept and updated first class soft product, including new pajamas, memory foam pillows, and revised dining, following the debut of Allegris cabins
Lufthansa is expanding its new 'FOX' soft product to Business, Premium Economy, and Economy classes starting May 6, 2026, featuring flexible meal service and upgraded amenities
Miles & More is expanding its partnership with ITA Airways starting in May 2026, adding Premium Economy award bookings, mile-based upgrades, and enhanced status privileges for Senators and HON Circle members
