1. What is Miles & More?

Miles & More is Lufthansa's frequent flyer program that allows passengers to earn and redeem award miles for flights, upgrades, and other benefits. The program calculates miles based on flight distance and travel class.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Miles & More formula:

Where:

• \( distance \) — Flight distance in miles
• \( class\_multiplier \) — Multiplier based on travel class:
  • Economy Class: 1x
  • Premium Economy: 1.25x
  • Business Class: 1.5x
  • First Class: 2x

Explanation: The calculation multiplies the actual flight distance by a class-specific multiplier to determine the award miles earned.

3. Importance of Award Miles Calculation

Details: Accurate miles calculation helps frequent flyers track their progress toward elite status, plan reward redemptions, and maximize the value of their travel spending.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter flight distance in miles and select your travel class. The distance should be the great-circle distance between departure and arrival airports.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the difference between award miles and status miles?
A: Award miles can be redeemed for flights and upgrades, while status miles determine elite status levels in the Miles & More program.

Q2: Do all flights earn the same miles?
A: No, miles earned depend on fare class, booking class, and the specific airline partnership. Some discounted fares may earn reduced miles.

Q3: How long do Miles & More miles remain valid?
A: Miles typically expire after 36 months of account inactivity. Activity in any form (earning or redeeming miles) extends validity.

Q4: Can I earn miles on partner airlines?
A: Yes, Miles & More has numerous partner airlines where you can earn and redeem miles, though earning rates may vary.

Q5: What are the elite status tiers in Miles & More?
A: The program offers Frequent Traveller, Senator, and HON Circle status levels, each with increasing benefits and requirements.