How to transfer American Express points to Lufthansa.
Jul 18, 2012, 11:13 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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How to transfer American Express points to Lufthansa.
Howdy,
I have 240,000 AE points that I want to use for a couple upgrades on Lufthansa. However, American Express does not list Lufthansa as miles transfer option. Any ideas on how I can still use the points to upgrade? Can I transfer the miles to Swiss Air and upgrade thru them? (Amex transfers there and they are in same alliance as Lufthansa, as I am sure y'all know)
Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.
I have 240,000 AE points that I want to use for a couple upgrades on Lufthansa. However, American Express does not list Lufthansa as miles transfer option. Any ideas on how I can still use the points to upgrade? Can I transfer the miles to Swiss Air and upgrade thru them? (Amex transfers there and they are in same alliance as Lufthansa, as I am sure y'all know)
Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Jul 19, 2012, 12:54 am
#2
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: 150km from MAN
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Have you checked WebFlyer Mileage Converter? You can convert MR points to Miles & More miles via another programme but depending on the country where your card is registered the conversion rate may not be that attractive.
You cannot transfer points/miles to Lufthansa or SWISS, so you will have to open an account with Miles & More if you don't have one already. Alternatively you may be able to transfer and use miles in another frequent flyer programme within Star Alliance but there may be more restrictions than using Miles and More miles.
Check this website:
http://www.staralliance.com/en/benef...pgrade-awards/
You cannot transfer points/miles to Lufthansa or SWISS, so you will have to open an account with Miles & More if you don't have one already. Alternatively you may be able to transfer and use miles in another frequent flyer programme within Star Alliance but there may be more restrictions than using Miles and More miles.
Check this website:
http://www.staralliance.com/en/benef...pgrade-awards/
Jul 19, 2012, 2:30 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Tasmania, Australia
Programs: M&M SEN, Amex Plat, Club Carlson, Marriott, HHonors & Accor Gold, Velocity Silver, Qantas Bronze
Posts: 3,767
Howdy,
I have 240,000 AE points that I want to use for a couple upgrades on Lufthansa. However, American Express does not list Lufthansa as miles transfer option. Any ideas on how I can still use the points to upgrade? Can I transfer the miles to Swiss Air and upgrade thru them? (Amex transfers there and they are in same alliance as Lufthansa, as I am sure y'all know)
Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.
I have 240,000 AE points that I want to use for a couple upgrades on Lufthansa. However, American Express does not list Lufthansa as miles transfer option. Any ideas on how I can still use the points to upgrade? Can I transfer the miles to Swiss Air and upgrade thru them? (Amex transfers there and they are in same alliance as Lufthansa, as I am sure y'all know)
Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Jul 19, 2012, 4:44 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,813
LH and LX have the same loyalty program, Miles & More.
You could use your AMEX MR on Air Canada, among others. Others can tell you if you can use those Aeroplan miles for upgrading a LH flight.
(this is for USA, which may or may not be where the OP is from)
Last edited by will2288; Jul 19, 2012 at 6:36 am Reason: added part about USA