13 signals tagged Lufthansa.
Miles & More is expanding its partnership with ITA Airways, introducing Premium Economy award bookings, Child/World/3-region awards, and upgrades via miles or eVouchers starting in May 2026
Affects Lufthansa loyalty members and route planners. Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.
Capital One is offering a 20% bonus on transfers to Qantas Frequent Flyer for US customers. The promotion runs from May 1 to May 31, 2026, yielding 1,200 Qantas points per 1,000 Capital One miles
Affects 10 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines...). Spans 5 hotel programs (Accor Live Limitless, Choice Privileges, Hilton Honors...). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One, Citi. Time-limited transfer bonus — confirm rate and end date before transferring.
SWISS is phasing out its in-flight duty-free trolley sales, effective September 30, 2026, moving the offering to the Miles & More Worldshop online
Affects 3 airline programs (Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, SWISS).
Alaska Airlines' Buy Miles promotion ends May 2, 2026, offering up to 100% bonus points. Non-elite members are capped at 150,000 miles per year
Affects 5 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JAL...). Card-issuer angle via Points.com Inc.. Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.
Lufthansa has introduced a new stopover option for passengers traveling to or from Singapore and the United States, allowing them to extend their layover in Munich for up to seven days. The program is integrated into the booking process on lufthansa.com
Affects 2 airline programs (Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines). New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.
Emirates is installing free Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet, starting with Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s, with full fleet completion targeted by mid-2027
Affects 11 airline programs (Air France-KLM, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines...).
American Airlines has partnered with private jet operator TLC Jet, enabling AAdvantage members to earn miles and loyalty points on private flights
Affects 3 airline programs (American Airlines, JetBlue, Lufthansa). Spans 3 hotel programs (Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy). Card-issuer angle via Bilt, Chase.
Air Canada Aeroplan is adjusting its award chart effective June 1, 2026. Most flight awards will cost 10-20% more, with some increases reaching up to 67%
Affects 6 airline programs (ANA, Air Canada, Air France-KLM...). Spans 2 hotel programs (IHG One Rewards, World of Hyatt).
Portugal's government is advancing the privatization of TAP Air Portugal, inviting binding offers from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group for a 44.9% stake. This move follows stalled efforts and aims to improve profitability through strategic synergies
Affects 5 airline programs (Air France-KLM, IAG, Lufthansa...).
Lufthansa is crediting Miles&More members with 35 to 300 bonus points, qualifying points, and HON Circle points as compensation for recent workforce issues
Affects Lufthansa loyalty members and route planners.
Effective for tickets booked as of April 28, 2026, Lufthansa Group is rolling out a new 'Economy Basic' fare across its short and medium haul network that excludes full-size carry-on bags, limiting passengers to a personal item only
Affects 8 airline programs (Air Dolomiti, Air France-KLM, Austrian Airlines...).
Lufthansa has begun retrofitting its Airbus A380 fleet with a new business class cabin featuring Thompson Aero Vantage XL seats. The first plane entered service on April 23, 2026, with the full fleet expected to be reconfigured by mid-2027
Affects Lufthansa loyalty members and route planners.
Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 officially opened on April 22, 2026, with a phased transition of airlines from Terminal 2 beginning April 23 and concluding June 9, 2026. The new terminal will house SkyTeam and other carriers, with lounge details still emerging
Affects 18 airline programs (Air France, Air France-KLM, China Airlines...).
