With more and more routes being operated Eurowings instead of Lufthansa, earning miles on European flights can be a challenge. Unlike its parent company, Lufthansa, the low-cost airline is not a member of the Star Alliance. Still, some frequent flyer programs do let you earn miles. Here are the best places to earn and spend miles, as well as the best ways to get status benefits on Eurowings flights.
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Miles&More
Miles&More is the frequent flyer program of the Lufthansa Group. While Eurowings previously had its program, the Boomerang Club, the Lufthansa subsidiary has since been integrated into Miles&More.
Award Miles
Just like the rest of the Lufthansa Group, you’ll receive award miles with Miles&More for Eurowings flights, depending on the fare. Members without status get 4 miles for every euro they spend, while members with status get 5 miles for every euro they spend. If the ticket does not have a Lufthansa (220), Swiss (724), Austrian Airlines (257), Brussels (082), or Air Dolomiti (101) ticket number or was issued directly by Eurowings, you will receive a flat mileage credit depending on the booking class.
| Travel Class | Booking Class | Miles for Domestic Flights | Miles for International Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIZ-Class | J | 1,500 | 2,000 |
| BIZ-Class | D | 1,000 | 1,250 |
| Smart/Basic Fare | I | 1,000 | 1,250 |
| Smart/Basic Fare | B, C, H, M, Q, Y | 500 | 750 |
| Smart/Basic Fare | W, S | 250 | 750 |
| Smart/Basic Fare | G, K, L, T, X | 250 | 500 |
| Smart/Basic Fare | E, F, N, O, R, V | 125 | 125 |
Qualifying Points and HON Circle Points
Based on the type of travel, status credit is given in the form of Points, Qualifying Points, or HON Circle Points since the Miles&More program was restructured in 2024. As a member of the Lufthansa Group, you automatically collect Qualifying Points (QP), and in BIZ-Class also HON Circle Points (HP).
| Basic/Smart Fare | BIZ-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Flights | 20 QP | 40 HP |
| Intercontinental Flights | 60 QP | 200 HP |
You can get the 325 or 1,000 Qualifying Points you need to become a Frequent Traveler or Senator by taking Eurowings flights. If you are still missing Points, Qualifying Points, or HON Circle Points, take a look at our guide to the Sweet Spots for Miles&More status.
Redeeming Miles for Eurowings Flights
You can redeem miles for Eurowings flights (in the Smart Fare or BIZ-Class) as part of the normal flight award chart. A combination of Star Alliance and Eurowings flights is also possible in one booking. The surcharges for Eurowings are relatively low.
In addition, you can also book Eurowings award flights via the Eurowings website. Here, you have the option of booking the Basic fare for a reduced mileage amount. In addition, the award chart for Eurowings differentiates between prices for domestic flights and intercontinental connections. As a result, Eurowings connections to the Middle East or North Africa are cheaper than those with Miles&More partner airlines (e.g. Miles&More 35,000 miles in Business Class). Though, on most routes, you have to give up a lot of comfort, at least in business class.
The miles expire after 36 months unless you have status or a Miles&More credit card.
Status Benefits with a Miles&More Number
HON Circle members and Senators also receive lounge access, regardless of the fare they are traveling in, as long as Eurowings has a partner lounge at the respective airport. Frequent Travellers receive access to the Lufthansa Group’s Business Lounges in the Smart fare and BIZ-Class.
Senators and HON Circle members also get free extra-legroom seats and 23 kg of additional luggage when booking the Smart fare.
United Airlines MileagePlus
The Lufthansa Group has a comprehensive partnership with United Airlines that goes beyond alliance-related cooperation. This US airline is one of the few Star Alliance members that lets frequent flyers earn miles on Eurowings flights as well.
Award Miles
Probably the most attractive partner program of Eurowings for earning miles is United Airlines MileagePlus. In most booking classes, you get the same number of award miles or more than with any other program.
| Travel Class | Booking Class | Mileage Credit (by Distance) |
|---|---|---|
| BIZ-Class | D, J | 200% |
| Smart Flex Fare | I | 150% |
| Basic/Smart Fare | C, H, Q, Y, B, M, W, S | 100% |
| Discount Basic/Smart Fare | G, K, L, T, X | 75% |
| Deep discount Basic/Smart Fare | V, F, O, R, E, N | 50% |
Premier Qualifying Points
You will get 1 Premier Qualifying Point (PQP) for every 5 award miles you fly with Eurowings because United has listed them as a Preferred Partner. Because of this, the following distance-based PQP credit is given:
| Travel Class | Booking Class | PQP Credit (by Distance) |
|---|---|---|
| BIZ-Class | D, J | 40% |
| Smart Flex Fare | I | 30% |
| Basic/Smart Fare | C, H, Q, Y, B, M, W, S | 20% |
| Discount Basic/Smart Fare | G, K, L, T, X | 15% |
| Deep Discount Basic/Smart Fare | V, F, O, R, E, N | 10% |
Redeeming Miles for Eurowings Flights
You can also redeem miles on Eurowings flights, also in combination with other Star Alliance airlines. Starting at 8,000 miles each way, cheap flights within Europe are a great deal. And compared to Miles&More or directly through Eurowings, flights in BIZ-Class or to North Africa or the Middle East are much more appealing.
The miles expire if you have no activity on your MileagePlus account for 18 months. Just like with Aeroplan below, earning or redeeming just one mile is enough to extend the validity of all collected miles for another 18 months.
Status Benefits with a Stored MileagePlus Number
Even if you only pay the Basic fare, if you are a United Premier Gold, Platinum, or 1k member, you can use Lufthansa lounges. Access to partner lounges is not possible, unlike for Senators or HON Circle Members.
Air Canada Aeroplan
The second airline partner outside the Lufthansa Group that allows earning and redeeming miles on and for Eurowings flights is Air Canada Aeroplan. As part of the transatlantic agreement between the Lufthansa Group, United Airlines, and Air Canada, Eurowings tickets can also be booked as feeders to Air Canada long-haul routes.
Award Miles
The mileage credit for Eurowings flights with Aeroplan is similarly generous as with MileagePlus. Only in business class do you get fewer miles compared to the North American partner. There are, however, more appealing basic redemption options than with United Airlines.
| Travel Class | Booking Class | Aeroplan Miles (by Distance) |
|---|---|---|
| BIZ-Class | J | 150% |
| BIZ-Class | D | 125% |
| Smart Flex Fare | I | 125% |
| Basic/Smart Fare | Y, B, M, H, Q, C | 100% |
| Discount Basic/Smart Fare | W, S, G, K, L, T, X | 75% |
| Deep Discount Basic/Smart Fare | N, E, F, O, R, V | 50% |
Status Qualifying Miles (SQM)
If you want to reach Aeroplan’s status level, you can do so by taking Eurowings flights. The Status Qualifying Miles are credited according to the same scheme as the award miles but divided by 5. To what extent the then mostly shorter routes of Eurowings make a decisive contribution depends very much on the individual case.
| Travel Class | Booking Class | Status Qualifying Miles (by Distance) |
|---|---|---|
| BIZ-Class | J | 30% |
| BIZ-Class | D | 25% |
| Smart Flex Fare | I | 25% |
| Basic/Smart Fare | Y, B, M, H, Q, C | 20% |
| Reduced Basic/Smart Fare | W, S, G, K, L, T, X | 15% |
| Heavily Reduced Basic/Smart Fare | N, E, F, O, R, V | 10% |
Redeeming Aeroplan Miles for Eurowings Flights
You can also use your miles to book flights with Eurowings. Prices here start at 7,500 miles plus surcharges for a domestic flight, according to the award chart for the Atlantic zone. Although Aeroplan does not pass on airline surcharges, you have to pay a partner booking fee of CA$39 (~€25) per ticket. Since the surcharges at Eurowings are lower than at the other Lufthansa Group airlines anyway, you even pay more here in surcharges than with Miles&More.
After 12 months without activity, miles expire at Aeroplan. However, a single activity, i.e. the collection or redemption of at least one mile, is easy to achieve. Thus, it is much easier to hoard the miles permanently without status. Overall, Aeroplan has some attractive redemption options.
Status Benefits with a Stored Aeroplan Number
If you are a 50K, 75K, or Super Elite frequent flyer with Air Canada, you can also use Lufthansa group lounges, even if you only paid the Basic fare. Access to partner lounges is not possible, unlike for Senators or HON Circle Members.
ANA Mileage Club
Finally, the ANA Mileage Club is the last way to get miles for Eurowings flights. However, this is the least attractive credit option. This is because you can only get award miles and not status miles, among other things.
Award Miles
But also the award miles yield is less attractive for a credit of a Eurowings flight with the ANA Mileage Club. Compared to United MileagePlus or Air Canada Aeroplan, you get proportionally the least in the cheapest booking classes. But even in BIZ-Class, you get the lowest credit at ANA’s frequent flyer program.
| Travel Class | Booking Class | Mileage Credit (by Distance) |
|---|---|---|
| BIZ-Class | D, J | 125% |
| Smart Flex Fare | I | 100% |
| Basic/Smart Fare | B, C, H, M, Q, S, W, Y | 70% |
| Discount Basic/Smart Fare | G, K, L, T, X | 50% |
| Deep Discount Basic/Smart Fare | E, F, N, O, R, V | 30% |
Redeeming ANA Miles for Eurowings Flights
In principle, the ANA miles should also be redeemable for Eurowings flights according to the normal values for partner airlines. That would be 30,000 miles for Zone 7, which includes Europe, for at least two segments. You can’t just book one-way flights with the ANA Mileage Club. As a result, the price is 15,000 miles each way. You must first get Eurowings flights to show up, though. Online, I couldn’t find a single Eurowings flight. At least, the earned miles expire only after 36 months.
Status Benefits with a Mileage Club Number
Platinum and Diamond members of the ANA Mileage Club can use Lufthansa lounges on Eurowings flights. However, here you do not get access to partner lounges before departure if it is not included in the booked travel class.
Conclusion
Depending on your profile and priorities, it can make sense to credit your Eurowings flights to other programs. When it comes to pure percentages, United Airlines MileagePlus is the best. Overall, however, I see Aeroplan from Air Canada as the ideal option, thanks to the more attractive redemption options and similarly high status requirements, if you would rather not earn miles through Miles&More. The frequent flyer program of the Lufthansa Group should ultimately be the easiest and most attractive option for the German (frequent) flyers.
For a better overview of the individual possibilities, we have compiled all the information for you as a table:
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| Status Benefits | Lufthansa Lounges | Lufthansa Lounges | all Lounges* | Lufthansa Lounges |
| Miles Expiration | 12 Months | 36 Months | 36 Months | No |
Use our miles and status calculator to quickly see how many miles you get for your booking class and see how close you are to reaching a certain status:
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We have also explained the topic of lounge access on Eurowings flights in detail for you in another article: