Lufthansa Group’s Miles & More launches year-end miles purchase promotion offering 50% bonus through December 31, 2025, dropping effective cost to 1.39¢ per mile—perfect timing ahead of January Mileage Bargains slashing Europe awards to 25,000 miles round-trip.
Members can buy up to 100,000 base miles (150,000 with bonus) for €1,390, positioning savvy travelers for discounted awards like 42,000-mile premium economy transatlantic or 61,000-mile business class bookings valid January-February 2026.
The sale coincides with updated award charts from June 2025 reducing economy intra-Europe miles while raising some premium cabins, making bulk purchases strategic for Star Alliance redemptions across Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian.
Miles & More Purchase Deal Breakdown
Promotion caps purchases at 100,000 base miles yielding 150,000 total—enough for three Europe round-trips or one business class long-haul. Historical bonuses hit 50% four times in 2025, with lowest effective rate matching August’s 1.38¢.
2025 Miles & More Bonus History:
| Month | Bonus % | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Dec | 50% | 1.39¢ |
| Aug | 50% | 1.38¢ |
| May | 30% | 1.50¢ |
| Mar | 50% | 1.41¢ |
Strategic Redemption Targets Post-Purchase
Mileage Bargains target North America-Europe with 25,000-mile economy RT (plus taxes), down from standard 50,000-70,000 dynamic rates. Book by December 31 for travel through February 28 across Lufthansa Group carriers.
Sample Award Deals (RT + Taxes):
| Route | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYC-FRA | 25,000 + €200 | 42,000 + €250 | 61,000 + €300 |
| LAX-MUC | 35,000 + €300 | 55,000 + €400 | 80,000 + €500 |
| Intra-Europe | 15,000 + €50 | N/A | 30,000 + €100 |
Competitive Edge Over Rival Programs
Flying Blue ranks world’s top loyalty program per Point.me 2025, but Miles & More counters with Star Alliance breadth and frequent bargains. British Airways Avios sale ended July, leaving Lufthansa’s December push unchallenged in Europe.
Frequent changes like June’s award chart refresh ensure dynamic value, rewarding buyers who target low-mileage partner awards over fixed charts.
