What is the cheapest way to reset the Lufthansa Miles & More expiry clock?

Redeem the specific expiring tranche before its quarter-end cutoff, at no cost.

Is anyone exempt from the Lufthansa Miles & More expiry policy?

Yes: Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle status holders, eligible co-branded credit cardholders.

Last verified 16 September 2026, sourced from Miles & More Help, How long are my miles valid and how do I protect them from expiring?.

Each Lufthansa Miles & More mile expires 36 months after it was earned, per tranche rather than for the whole account, at the end of the quarter.

Policy type	Expires per tranche (approximate)
Window	36 months
Boundary	end of the quarter
Notes	Each mile is valid for 36 months from the activity that earned it, then expires at the end of that quarter, per tranche.
Exemptions	Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle status holders, eligible co-branded credit cardholders
Source	Miles & More Help, How long are my miles valid and how do I protect them from expiring?
Last verified	16 September 2026

Action	Cost	Effort	Source
Redeem the specific expiring tranche before its quarter-end cutoff	Free	10 min	Source

Do Lufthansa Miles & More points expire?: Each Lufthansa Miles & More mile expires 36 months after it was earned, per tranche rather than for the whole account, at the end of the quarter.
What is the cheapest way to reset the Lufthansa Miles & More expiry clock?: Redeem the specific expiring tranche before its quarter-end cutoff, at no cost.
Is anyone exempt from the Lufthansa Miles & More expiry policy?: Yes: Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle status holders, eligible co-branded credit cardholders.
When was this Lufthansa Miles & More expiry policy last verified?: Last verified 16 September 2026, sourced from Miles & More Help, How long are my miles valid and how do I protect them from expiring?.