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Do Lufthansa Miles & More Points Expire? Policy & Rules
Everything you need to know about Lufthansa Miles & More point expiration timelines, qualifying activity rules, 4-year hard caps, cancellation windows, and fee schedules.
5 Ways to Prevent Lufthansa Miles & More Points from Expiring
- Swipe a Co-Branded Card: Any purchase on an affiliated credit card generates points activity that resets your clock.
- Transfer Points: Transfer 1,000 points from a flexible credit card partner to trigger fresh account activity.
- Shop or Dine with Partners: Make a small purchase through the loyalty program's shopping or dining portal.
- Complete a Paid Stay or Flight: Even a 1-night inexpensive stay will generate qualifying activity.
- Redeem a Small Reward: Redeeming a fraction of points for a gift card or minor award also counts as activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Lufthansa Miles & More redemption value, transfer rules, and policies:
Do Lufthansa Miles & More points expire?
Miles & More miles expire 36 months after being credited (end of the calendar quarter). Exception: if you hold elite status (Frequent Traveller, Senator, HON Circle) or an eligible co-branded credit card, your miles are exempt from expiration
What counts as qualifying activity to keep Lufthansa Miles & More points active?
Qualifying activities include earning points via co-branded credit card spend, completing an eligible stay/flight, transferring points from a partner, using a dining/shopping portal, or purchasing points.
What is the cancellation policy on Lufthansa Miles & More award bookings?
Standard award cancellations are permitted up to the designated deadline before check-in/departure.
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