Do Miles & More miles Expire? Lufthansa Miles & More Expiry Rules (2026)

Yes — Miles & More miles can expire. Under Lufthansa Miles & More's rules, points lapse after 36 months of account inactivity, and earning or redeeming activity typically resets that clock.

▍MILES & MORE MILES EXPIRY RULE — GAST CURATED DATA

Miles & More miles expire after 36 months of complete account inactivity.
Earning or redeeming activity resets the inactivity clock.
Miles not redeemed within 36 months of crediting expire at the end of the following quarter. From earning, NOT reset by activity.

Curated · indicative. Last verified: 14 June 2026

What resets the inactivity clock

Earning Miles & More miles via a flight, stay, or partner

Redeeming Miles & More miles for a reward

Other partner activity — shopping, dining, card spend

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Common questions

Yes — Miles & More miles expire after 36 months of inactivity. Earning or redeeming activity typically resets the clock. Gast sends local notification alerts before your points reach the threshold. Last verified: 14 June 2026.

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