Flexible Award Flights are now also available with Air Dolomiti and Discover Airlines
The time has finally come to add Air Dolomiti and Discover Airlines to the list of airlines offering Award Flight bookings for flexible mileage amounts. Mileage bargains will no longer be available on these airlines, but if you’re lucky, you’ll find your dream destination for significantly fewer miles.
These two airlines join Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City and SWISS in offering a flexible Award Flight model. For you, this means the range of attractive destinations to choose from just got even bigger, with popular long-distance destinations like Namibia and the Seychelles. There’s even something for those on a small mileage budget.1
Why not visit our booking platform to find inspiration for your next trip?
The current Award Flight chart applies to all other airline partners.
Frequently asked questions about our Award Flights
How are the mileage amounts for Award Flights calculated?
The miles needed for an Award Flight with Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City and SWISS largely depend on the following factors:
- Time of booking
- Route
- Time/date of travel
- Travel class and fare
The mileage amount is calculated based on these factors. It is informed by the prices for the lower booking classes in each travel class offered by the airlines.
However, the availability of individual fares or the flight as a whole may vary depending on the booking date.
For all other Miles & More airline partners, the mileage amounts for Award Flights are taken from the Award Flight chart. You’ll find the current chart – with updated mileage amounts – here.
What fares are available for Award Flights?
For Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City and SWISS, you can generally choose these fares:
Continental flights
| Economy Class | Business Class | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Classic | Flex | Saver | Flex |
Intercontinental flights
| Economy Class / Premium Economy Class / Business Class / First Class | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light (Economy Class only) | Basic | Basic Plus | Flex | |
Each fare offers different terms and conditions in relation to:
- Seat reservations
- Rebooking options
- Refund options
- Baggage allowance
Generally, the terms and conditions for each fare are based on those of the airline.
Flex fares usually have more flexible terms and conditions than Light, while Light fares are offered at lower mileage amounts.
For detailed terms and conditions for each flight, please see our booking platform. Please note that not all fares are available on every flight.
For all other Miles & More airline partners, the Standard fare (previously Flex fare) for each travel class applies. You can find the fare conditions that apply to your flight in your Award Flight booking.
Please note that as of 3 June 2025, the Flex fare offered by Miles & More airline partners is now the Standard fare. None of the terms and conditions for the fare have changed.
What status benefits do I have when I book an Award Flight?
With Award Flights, your status benefits will continue to depend on the travel class you choose. In addition, with Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City and SWISS, your benefits will depend on the fare, just like when you book flights with these airlines. You can find detailed information on each benefit in our overview.
Booking Award Flights:
Senators and HON Circle Members can book a Companion Award Flight in the same way as before.
HON Circle Members will also continue to enjoy the best availability when booking Award Flights.
Can I combine Award Flights from Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City and SWISS (flexible mileage amounts per flight) with Award Flights from other Miles & More airline partners (Award Flight chart)?
Yes, you can.
The following combinations are possible:
- Single flights can be individually combined (e.g. outbound and return flights)
- Combinations are possible on intercontinental flights involving a connecting flight. Whether the mileage amount is taken from the Award Flight chart or is calculated flexibly depends on the airline operating the long-haul flight.
Within Europe, it is no longer possible to combine Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City or SWISS with another Miles & More airline partner on a one-way journey featuring connecting flights.
You’ll find all the combinations available to you alongside the corresponding mileage amounts on our booking platform.
Please note that the World Award Flight can still only be booked through the Service Centre.
How are the mileage amounts calculated for the World Award Flight and the 3-region Award Flight for Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City and SWISS?
The 3-region Award Flight and the World Award Flight are fare products with fixed mileage amounts. The mileage amount is independent of the Miles & More airline partners you fly with and your chosen flight combination. You can find the mileage amount for each travel class in the Award Flight chart.
Please note that the World Award Flight can still only be booked through the Service Centre.
What about mileage bargains?
Mileage bargains will still be offered by the Miles & More airline partners Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Croatia Airlines and Luxair.
Offer availability is limited and may vary depending on travel class and fare. The mileage amount (plus taxes, fees and surcharges, which are payable in cash) corresponds to a return flight. The mileage amount depends on the travel class and fare selected. The fare selected is subject to the terms and conditions displayed during the booking process. You can see the mileage amount and the terms and conditions under which an Award Flight is offered, as well the travel period, on the Miles & More booking platform. The fare may not qualify for a refund or rebooking. A minimum/maximum stay and/or an advance payment may be required. You can book an Award Flight from an account balance of 1,500 miles.