Miles & More Status Miles Formula:
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Miles & More Status Miles are the qualifying miles earned through Lufthansa Group flights that count toward elite status qualification. These miles determine your membership level in the Miles & More frequent flyer program.
The calculator uses the Status Miles formula:
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Explanation: The elite multiplier varies depending on your current status level and the fare class booked, providing bonus status miles toward maintaining or upgrading your elite status.
Details: Accurate status miles calculation is crucial for tracking progress toward elite status qualification, planning travel to maintain status, and maximizing the value of your flights within the Miles & More program.
Tips: Enter the actual miles flown from your flight distance, select the appropriate elite multiplier based on your fare class and current status level. All values must be valid (miles > 0, multiplier between 1-2).
Q1: What are Status Miles used for?
A: Status Miles are used exclusively for qualifying and maintaining elite status levels (Frequent Traveller, Senator, HON Circle) in the Miles & More program.
Q2: How do elite multipliers work?
A: Elite multipliers range from 1x to 2x depending on your current status level and the fare class booked. Higher status levels and more expensive fare classes receive higher multipliers.
Q3: What's the difference between Award Miles and Status Miles?
A: Award Miles can be redeemed for flights and upgrades, while Status Miles only count toward elite status qualification and cannot be redeemed.
Q4: Do all flights earn Status Miles?
A: Only flights with Lufthansa Group airlines and partner airlines in eligible fare classes earn Status Miles. Some discounted fares may not qualify.
Q5: How often do Status Miles expire?
A: Status Miles are valid for the current calendar year plus the following calendar year for elite status qualification purposes.