Why Year-End 2026 Is a Good Time to Sell Lufthansa Miles

As 2026 comes to an end, it is a good moment to look at your Lufthansa Miles & More balance. Since January 2024 the programme has used a points-based status system, and award prices on Lufthansa Group flights have risen over the years. If you have miles you are not going to use, selling them before the year closes can be the simplest way to get their value.

What to know about Miles & More in 2026

• Expiry: award miles generally expire after 36 months. Some status members and credit card holders are protected, but most members are not, and miles expire every quarter.
• Surcharges: Lufthansa Group award tickets carry taxes and surcharges paid in cash, which can be high.
• One programme, several airlines: SWISS and Austrian Airlines also use Miles & More, so miles earned with them are in the same account.

Why sell your Lufthansa miles now?

• You have no trip planned and your miles are close to the 36-month limit.
• You would rather have cash than pay the surcharges on an award ticket.
• You want a firm amount today instead of waiting for the next price change.

How selling works

Enter your balance on our Miles & More page to see your offer in about a minute. We pay you before we use a single mile, and we only use the miles you sold.